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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

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All content by Zoe Fruchter
Photo by Zoe Fruchter.

A moment of change

Zoe Fruchter
March 9, 2021

Comic: Pandemic Positions

Zoe Fruchter
February 11, 2021
From left to right: president of Iowa city chapter of the NAACP Arnold Woods Jr., president of Des Moines chapter Kevin Sanders, president Iowa-Nebraska NAACP Betty Andrews, Chief of Police Dennis Reilly and Special Agent in Charge Adam DeCamp. Photo by Zoe Fruchter.

Four Grinnell residents named and in custody over Michael Williams’ suspected murder

Zoe Fruchter
September 22, 2020
Here's how the new DeVos Title IX regulations affect Grinnell College

Here’s how the new DeVos Title IX regulations affect Grinnell College

Zoe Fruchter
August 13, 2020
Anne Harris, photographed in her office June 29, 2020. Photo contributed by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College.

Anne Harris named 14th president of Grinnell College

Zoe Fruchter and Seth Taylor
July 14, 2020
Grinnell community members created a George Floyd memorial outside the Grinnell United Church of Christ, organized by Dr. Kesho Scott. Photo contributed by Ahon Gooptu.

Dr. Kesho Scott gathers the Grinnell community to honor George Floyd in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

Ahon Gooptu and Zoe Fruchter
June 7, 2020
Chamber looks into bringing fiber optic internet to Grinnell

Chamber looks into bringing fiber optic internet to Grinnell

Zoe Fruchter
April 18, 2019
The color photo (top) depicts Guy Potter '92 and fellow Grinnellians painted green for a party at "Green House." Once converted to black and white for the yearbook (bottom), the image could be mistaken for one of students engaging in blackface, which prompted The S&B investigation of the photograph.

Institutional memory, blackface and Grinnell: interrogating our past in yearbook photos

Zoe Fruchter and Eva Hill
March 1, 2019
On Feb. 8, 2019, Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers members protested at a Board of Trustees event, pushing for the College to continue to negotiate with students.

“Moving Ahead:” Kington outlines next steps for College and UGSDW

Zoe Fruchter
February 22, 2019

Karen Tabb Dina highlights disparities in multiracial pregnancy research

Zoe Fruchter
February 14, 2019
The work of Cornelia Clarke, a Grinnell alumnus, was displayed at the Stewart Galley in an exhibition curated by the Grinnell Historical Society entitled "Forgotten Photographs."

Historical Society dubs 2019 the ‘Year of Cornelia Clarke,’ Grinnell resident, alumna and forgotten artist

Zoe Fruchter
February 7, 2019

Grinnell emerges from government shutdown

Zoe Fruchter
January 31, 2019
Students follow Dean Latham and Angela Voos, Title IX Coordinator, as they trek back to Nollen House from their meeting in JRC. Photo by Paul Chan.

UGSDW leads protest to Nollen House in response to administration’s looming NLRB appeal

Zoe Fruchter
November 30, 2018
The UGSDW held and election in JRC 101 during which student workers could vote to expand the Union.

UGSDW wins election to expand union

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 30, 2018
The view of a path through campus that students take from Burling to Park Street, notably lacking in light. Photo by Liz Paik

Safer Streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines potential improvements to campus lighting

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 16, 2018

The College announces plan to appeal NLRB decision

Zoe Fruchter
November 7, 2018
A campus safety van parked outside of the JRC on 8th Avenue. These vehicles are used in the informal courtesy ride service the campus offers. Photo by Sarina Lincoln

Safer streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines informal campus courtesy ride program

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 2, 2018
Ryan Slager poses with his teammates and coaches after breaking the NCAA Divison III individual career tackling record on Oct. 20, 2018.

Ryan Slager breaks national tackling record

Zoe Fruchter
October 30, 2018
Facing north on Park Avenue directly east of the North Campus dorms, this is just one of the dimly lit paths students use on campus, despite the fear many have of encountering potentially dangerous situations in the dark. Photo by Zoey Kohler

Safer streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines student fears of gender based violence

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
October 4, 2018
Naomi Worob '19 dancing on campus this summer. Worob was part of one of a handful of arts-related MAPs this summer. Contributed photo.

Grinnell arts professors express concerns over MAP evaluations for creative projects

Zoe Fruchter
September 7, 2018
Naomi Worob '19 dancing on campus this summer. Worob was part of one of a handful of arts-related MAPs this summer. Contributed photo.

Arts MAPs in Grinnell

Zoe Fruchter
August 30, 2018

Younker to undergo renovation

Zoe Fruchter
May 4, 2018
The College community and Grinnell at large said goodbye to the beloved crane earlier this week. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Departure of the crane signals construction progress

Zoe Fruchter
April 26, 2018
(Left to right, top to bottom) Kayla Estes ’18, Ashley Jackson ’18, Jordan Maddaus ’19, Nomalanga Shields ’18 and Abdiel Lopez ’18 make up the Sociology SEPC. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Meet your SEPC: Sociology

Zoe Fruchter
April 19, 2018
A group of students visited the Buddhist Temple in Marshalltown to celebrate Thingyan. Photo by Paul Chan.

Home and Away: How International Grinnell Students Celebrate the New Year

Zoe Fruchter
April 19, 2018

CLS states commitment to providing planning for life after Grinnell

Zoe Fruchter
March 9, 2018
Last year's CBS Showcase offered unforgettable acts, and this year's will not be different. From back to front: Taylor Gaskins '20, Jamal Poole '19, Max Hill '20, Alexus Williams '17 and Brianisha Frith '19.

CBS showcase to call for action from the student body

Zoe Fruchter
March 1, 2018

Urban Education Symposium addresses impacts of inequality

Zoe Fruchter
February 23, 2018
Professors Stephanie Jones, Tammy Nyden and Kesho Scott have won a grant to develop a course that incorporates storytelling, social justice and technology. Faran.

Jones, Nyden and Scott to pursue Innovation Fund project

Zoe Fruchter
February 2, 2018
The art workshops will be held from Jan. 28 through 30 in various places on campus and downtown. Photo Contributed

The Artist as Citizen: 3 Days of Art and Activism

Zoe Fruchter
January 25, 2018
Thompson Teasedale ’20, Mariyah Jahangiri ’20, Isaac Gold ’19 and Razmeet Samra ’20 answer questions during the cross-examination period. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Let’s debate: can we separate the art from the artist?

Zoe Fruchter
December 1, 2017
The Grinnell Historical Museum is housed in the McMurray House, a piece of Grinnell history itself. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

A trip to the Grinnell Historical Museum

Zoe Fruchter
November 9, 2017
The new exhibit at the Stewart Gallery features two local artists. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

“Art for Dark Places, Art for Light Places” opens at the Stewart Gallery

Zoe Fruchter
November 9, 2017
Vrishali and Vidushi Sinha have stood out throughout their three golf seasons at Grinnell. Last weekend, they took the top two spots at conference. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Athlete spotlight: The Sinha sisters

Zoe Fruchter
November 2, 2017
Contributed Students learned to conduct user/expert reviews of the campus; this initiative was led by Autumn Wilke and Eliza Willis.

Autumn Wilke and Professor Eliza Willis awarded grant to improve campus accessibility

Zoe Fruchter
October 27, 2017
The Stew, home to a variety of community-based art events, will host a local artists market this Friday and Saturday. Photo by Sofi Mendez.

Local artists featured in market at The Stew

Zoe Fruchter
September 21, 2017
The Arts Center hosts a variety of community-based creative events. Photo by Leina'ala Voss.

Arts Council holds variety of classes

Zoe Fruchter
September 14, 2017
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