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A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
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?
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Scarlet Sessions: E the profit
Scarlet Sessions: Meet My Best Friend
Scarlet Sessions: My Best Friend
Student-Run Beauty Businesses
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
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
Princess Joseph
Princess Joseph
Anastasia Rompi `25.
Anastasia Rompi
Alex Carlon
Alex Carlon
Agatha Fusco
Agatha Fusco
Zeineb Mezghanni `25
Zeineb Mezghanni

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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 15, 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 8, 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 31, 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 27, 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 2, 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 10, 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 10, 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 3, 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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