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A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Jacki Bolen wins Poweshiek County Supervisor
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Richard Balleau, 76, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Grinnell voters speak on their preferences down the ballot
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson poses for a portrait after leading a short prayer service aimed at reducing election anxiety at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Amidst election anxiety, an Iowa reverend offers comfort
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Election Day in Grinnell, Iowa
Dean Fisher speaks with a constituent after a candidates forum hosted at Tama American Legion on Sept. 30.
Dean Fisher wins State House District 53
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Jacki Bolen wins Poweshiek County Supervisor
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Richard Balleau, 76, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Grinnell voters speak on their preferences down the ballot
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson poses for a portrait after leading a short prayer service aimed at reducing election anxiety at St Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Amidst election anxiety, an Iowa reverend offers comfort
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Bugs creep and crawl onto campus
Bugs creep and crawl onto campus
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.
What does 10/10 mean to you?
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Mary Higgins `25 and Henry Coen `25, Circle members.
Pagan Circle provides peace and connection
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
Hemlock Stanier '25 (left), Jackston Scheer '28, Kate Ferraro, and John Petrus during one of the Teaching tips videos which shows the insensitive ways Native American history is taught to children.
“The Thanksgiving Play” playfully destroys Thanksgiving plays
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” steals hearts
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.
“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
The team prepares to dive into the pool.
Swim season opens, hopes for nationals
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Contributed Photo: The stands were filled with fans, friends and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College.
College to develop athletic, recreation goals
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Sharyn Obsatz `93 is a journalism professor at Santa Monica College.
Letter to the Editor: Support The S&B
Jay Dick `93 works as Sr. Director of Advocacy and Partnerships at Americans for the Arts.
Letter to the Editor: The Vanishing of Printed Student Media?
Sasha Aslanian `90 is a member of the Grinnell College Alumni Council.
Letter to the Editor: Physical papers have pull on Grinnell campus
Members of the women's 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
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 childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: Which childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall Tour
An inside look at Grinnell's Stew Makerspace
An inside look at Grinnell’s Stew Makerspace
"My favorite part is the students": Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell's Dining Hall
“My favorite part is the students”: Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell’s Dining Hall
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024
Grinnell High School football players raise the trophy after a commanding 45-7 win over South Tama County on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell High School football victorious on homecoming
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football

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Thai Theodoro

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer

Thai is a second-year political science and gender, women's, and sexuality studies double major from Sao Paulo, Brazil. In her not so free time, you will find her volunteering around Grinnell and browsing the Disability Cultural Center's game collection. Her goal in life is to collect as many song lyrics as possible in her brain.

All content by Thai Theodoro
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

Jacki Bolen wins Poweshiek County Supervisor

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Two years after students had racial slurs yelled at them and racist vandalism was found on campus, the Black Student Union (BSU) says racism still persists. The College has implemented a number of BSU's list of demands following the incidents.

Two years after racist vandalism, College adopts anti-racist measures as BSU says racism persists

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
From left: S&B Reporter Thai Theodoro poses with Kim Herzberg at Saints Rest Coffee House.

College memories: Tales from Grinnell residents

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history

Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Varying preseasons pose challenges

Varying preseasons pose challenges

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.

95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner

Thai Theodoro
October 6, 2024
Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, third-years will no longer be allowed to live off campus. In an email sent to all students, Residence Life pointed to the over 100 new housing spaces in Renfrow Hall and Loose Hall as a reason for the change.

Third years required to live on campus starting next year

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise

Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Some students said they do not feel the rising costs at Spencer Grill and Global Café reflect improved quality.

Price increases at Spencer Grill and Global Café alarm students

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
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