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BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.
47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College
Bakopoulos sits in his office with his three books, Summerlong, Please Dont Come Back From the Moon, and My American Unhappiness.
Garrison, Bakopoulos to leave Grinnell College
Stephanie Jones, associate professor of education, helped bring in consultants to build the department, planned for fall 2023.
African diaspora studies department approved by College
Daisys Tale was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).
“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.
Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring
Caroline Cassidy `25 received first place at the SPARK pitch contest for the project she designed along with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to allow students to use dining dollars at off-campus restaurants.
SPARK pitch contest funds three innovative community projects
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the residents home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.
Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.
Sapphire Lake plans are underway
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.
“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.
Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry
The five creators perch on parked bikes outside the JRC and hold their hands up to their chests in the shape of hearts.
Pedal Grinnell opens for Spring season
Students painted rocks with members of the Mayflower Community on Saturday, April 22.
Student programming returns to Mayflower Community with weekly April events
From Scarlet & Black November 20, 2006.
History Takeover: The Grinnell College Drag Show
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.
Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Amanda Lee (bottom).
Grinnell Artists: Amanda Lee
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble
Two gallery attendees stand looking at Kelly Banfields piece Sisterhood of the Traveling Spoons.
2023 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition
Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.
ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell
Emma Nelson `23, outfielder, bats against Coe College on April 24.
Softball matches nationally ranked Coe College in doubleheader
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.
QAA is queer and here to stay
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.
Badminton Club rallies with tournament
Luke standing to the left of a football scoreboard.
Tackling mental health’s greatest opponent
Graphic by Cornelia Di Gioia.
Sage & Blunt: Ex on Eggshells
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
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
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House
Grinnell Bucket Lists
Episode 7: 24 Hours of Improv

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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
Heres 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, UGSDW members protested at the Board of Trustees event, pushing for the College to continue to negotiate with students. Photo contributed

“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 years CBS Showcase offered unforgettable acts, and this years 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 Leinaala Voss.

Arts Council holds variety of classes

Zoe Fruchter
September 14, 2017
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