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The S&B won the Iowa college newspaper of the year award and 19 individual awards at the Iowa College Media Association conference in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 8, 2024.
The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year award
Learning Environment Policy Update
Learning Environment Policy Update
Ramaswamys talks on the phone as he prepares to walk into the event in Grinnell on Oct. 5, 2023. Moments later, a Grinnell College students accidentally backed into a campaign vehicle.
Ramaswamy’s vehicle was parked illegally during Grinnell accident; police and driver refute misleading accounts of the incident
Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with Grinnell College students following a televised panel with KCCI at Saints Rest Coffee House.
“It was truly just an accident”: Students who hit Ramaswamy’s car speak out after media frenzy
Juniper Schwartzman `27 joined the football team as a kicker. She became the first woman to play and score for the team during their Sept. 30 game against Lawrence University.
Juniper Schwartzman `27 becomes first woman to play for Grinnell football
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Students protest outside of Wells Fargo in 2017. Among Grinnell students, 77% said they worry a little or a lot about damaging their reputation because someone misunderstood them.
Grinnell College ranked worst school in the US for comfort expressing ideas
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnells Student Government Association.
SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers display the first wall-to-wall undergraduate contract in U.S. history. The Union approved the contract by a vote of 162-1. It will immediately take effect after Grinnell College signs it on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.
Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
The Black Church and Bible Study work to rebuild a post-pandemic religious tradition on campus.
Students build sacred spaces as spirituality thrives
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.
Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble
Marina Busby `24
Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Aisha Saparali, foreign language teaching assistant for Russian, holds scarlet and black ribbons in her hand.
“Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback” chronicles Grinnell across time
The current entrance to the Edith Renforw Smith `37 Gallery shows the name of Ethan Versh `27s exhibition — Cupolitan.
Coffee cup muses on display at Ethan Versh `27’s Smith Gallery expo
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens tennis March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.
Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Nathan McCurdy 25 hits the ball while at bat against Monmouth College on March 29. Grinnell won the game 13-6 and the three-game series against Monmouth College 2-1.
Adverse weather throws curveball at Grinnell baseball’s MWC title bid
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Members of the womens volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Letter to the Editor: Support women’s athletics
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
Comic: False Spring
Comic: False Spring
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Womens basketball scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15, surpassing Kelsey Plum.
Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record, but her legacy was already cemented
Syd Weller `26.
Grinnell and Title IX: How ineffective training breeds discomfort and distrust
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing
Creeping Charlie, a band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rocked the halls of Gardner Lounge in what was the first concert of the school year.
Photo Series: Creeping Charlie brings first concert of the year to campus
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.
Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Taylor Nunley

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor

Taylor is a second-year Classics and English double major from Huntington, West Virginia. Her life-long goal is to ride as many forms of transportation as possible.

All content by Taylor Nunley
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging

“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
April 14, 2024
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.

[Photo] Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Students attend a Back to Bargaining Rally outside of Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Feb. 28. Since then, Grinnell College and the UGSDW have reached a historic tentative agreement for the first comprehensive undergraduate student worker contract in U.S. history.

“Never been done before,” Student Union and College tentatively agree on contract

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
March 25, 2024
Despite commitments to the Grinnell party scene, party houses like 1026 High Street face increasing hesitation to host amidst damage.

Party perks and perils: damage creates hosting burdens

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
March 11, 2024
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[Photo] Speed cameras to be installed on I-80 and Iowa Highway 146 intersection

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
One year ago, a parent submitted a formal complaint on The Glass Castle, taught in Kevin Hosbonds ninth-grade curriculum at Grinnell-Newburg High School. Despite a reconsideration committee deciding the book would stay in the curriculum with alterations, teachers report an environment of self-censorship.

Tensions still run high one year after “The Glass Castle” challenge in Grinnell, Iowa

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
February 26, 2024
From left: UGSDW executive board members Leo Goldman `27 (secretary), Donovan Wilcox `27, Conrad Dahm `26 (co-president) and Amika Matteson `26 during a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Union is working to settle Unfair Labor Practice complaints filed in May 2023.

Bargaining in limbo: Union and Grinnell College file dueling complaints

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
February 5, 2024
The campaign trail in Iowa was littered with insults and accusations among candidates, driving divisions between the campaigns. But on caucus night, the S&B spoke to a number of voters who indicated that Republican voters are much more united than they appear.

Caucus Recap: In rural Iowa, Republicans may not be as divided as they seem

Zach Spindler-Krage and Taylor Nunley
January 16, 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy revisited Grinnell on Jan. 15. to rally Republican voters ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Smooth sailing for Ramaswamy’s Grinnell revisit, despite major prior altercations

Evelyn Wilber and Taylor Nunley
November 21, 2023
Members of the volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.

Volleyball looks for revenge in MWC tournament

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
November 10, 2023
Grinnell College National Poll: President Biden and American democracy

Grinnell College National Poll: President Biden and American democracy

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
November 6, 2023
Matt Hedman holding a megaphone at a Grinnell swim and dive practice. He joined the program as head coach this summer.

New swim and dive coaches look to build on team history and success

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
October 9, 2023
Around 20 women attended the Thursday, Sept. 21 Connecting for Women breakfast networking event in the lounge of Grinnell Colleges golf course.

“Connecting for Women” event continues to promote unity among women in the workplace

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 25, 2023
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.

Women’s soccer stalemates Central College

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 25, 2023
Grinnells Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton Colleges attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.

Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 18, 2023
Two-hundred and seventy-nine vehicles parked on the streets on downtown Grinnell on Sat., Aug. 26.

50th annual car show drives a number of people to town

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 11, 2023
Morell Old

Morell Old

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
A community member speaks in support of Jeannette Wallss memoir, The Glass Castle, at the first of two meetings to reconsider the book in Grinnell-Newburg High School curriculum.

“The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.

Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.

“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Cameras will be installed along 10th and 8th avenues where they intersect the Grinnell College campus.

Camera installation and amnesty policy aims to address BSU demands

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Jan Phifer received the Iowa STEM teacher award for her dedication to inspiring and cultivating interest in STEM.

True Grinnellian: Jan Phifer

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Collective bargaining moves to mediation stage

Collective bargaining moves to mediation stage

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 9, 2023
Evelynn Coffie `24 (Left) and Bethany Willig `23 (Right)

BSU distributes mutual aid to Black students

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023

UGSDW bargaining: March 9 bargaining update

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
UGSDW held an organizing meeting on Sunday, Feb. 26.

UGSDW Bargaining: March 6 bargaining update

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Professor John Garrison is the first professor in the English department to be the Grinnell Lecture honored speaker.

John Garrison waxes poetic as Grinnell Lecture honored speaker

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Alyssa Argent `25 (left) and Jasper Gray `24 (right) hold signs outside the JRC.

UGSDW rally calls for strike as bargaining resumes

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW) announced their new leadership board for the Spring 2023 semester. From left to right: Lu Johnston `24, Sam Hiller `25, Hannah Sweet `25, Secretary-Treasurer Con- rad Dahm `26, Kelly Banfield `24, President Lena Wiebe `25, Amani Alqaisi `25, Jules Covitz `24. Not pictured: Malcolm Galpern-Levin `24, Lyn Guinto `25.

UGSDW President calls for strike date

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
River Bed by Vian Sora. Oil on canvas, 2022.

Museum acquires four pieces by artist Vian Sora for permanent collection

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir in Herrick Chapel.

Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir perseveres

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
In JRC 101 and beyond, students unite to support home countries in World Cup print

In JRC 101 and beyond, students unite to support home countries in World Cup print

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Nancy Maly `61 was honored with an award for international students in her name. From left: Konstantinos Kambouroglou `95, Vivek Venugopal `01, Nancy Maly `61, Al Maly, Suha Gillani `16, Natz Soberares `13 and Alexander Kambouroglou `93.

International Student Award honors Nancy Schmulbach Maly `61

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Republican candidates dominate Iowa Midterms

Republican candidates dominate Iowa Midterms

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Moffetts novel is a murder mystery set in a fictionalized Iowan county.

Professor Emeritus Sandy Moffett releases debut novel “The Ghost of Craven Snuggs”

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Saints Rest flavor of the month is pumpkin for October and maple for November.

A Grinnell guide to fall fun

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Nate Girard `23 winds up to kick in Grinnell men’s soccer’s game against Cornell College on Oct. 4. Grinnell won 4-2.

Men’s soccer maintains 3-0 winning streak in conference play with big revenge win over Cornell

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Reverent Ornament showcases portable arts, many of which are functional items such as glassware and rugs.

“Reverent Ornament” spans nations, centuries

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Marvin Garden, located at Marvin Avenue, is just one of nine Giving Gardens located throughout Grinnell. All are open to visitors.

Grinnell Giving Gardens provide free and fresh produce

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Theatre and Dance department renames to include Performance Studies

Theatre and Dance department renames to include Performance Studies

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Keely Miyamoto `26 runs in the Les Duke Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 10. Miyamoto finished with the 29th-fastest time in program history, pacing the women’s team’s fourth place finish.

Miyamoto, Goodell set pace for cross country teams at historic meet

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

Institutional Memory: Upperclassmen Speak

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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