The Scarlet & Black

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ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Picture outside of Grinnell College Office of Admission.
Grinnell College receives fewer applications overall, early decision acceptance rate increases
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Protesters march down the streets of Grinnell, some holding Progress Pride Flags, on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Gov. Reynolds signs HF583 into law, making Iowa the first state to repeal trans civil rights
Person examines a dining hall to-go box.
Students mistakenly charged for dining hall to-go boxes
Katie Babb `25.5 casts her vote at Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Mar. 4th.
Poweshiek County vote tally shows landslide win for tax levy
Boxes ready for transportation inside the patio of the McMurray House.
Local history is on the move: Historical Museum prepares to relocate
Exterior of First Presbyterian Church, located at 1025 5th Ave., where Community Support for Immigrants (CoSI) is based.
CoSI to start fundraiser for immigrant community
Veronica Ruse `19 currently Library Assistant at Drake Community Library in Grinnell poses at Drake.
Alums on the prairie: Why stay in Grinnell?
Area of land in Ahrens Park donated by the Ahrens Park Foundation to build new elementary school in Grinnell Iowa on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Grinnell residents to vote on tax levy to build new elementary school
Aya Yamaguchi `27 and Addie Persian `27 pose on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Writing Through Conflict makes space for reflection
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.
Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day
Hayley Carson `25 examines a digital copy of the Iowa Bystander on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Amidst erasure of U.S. government websites, Kari Bassett `98 preserves Iowa’s oldest Black newspaper
Members of SALSC pose at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
SALSC plans “Fruit with Faculty” event to facilitate discussion
From left: Claire Mao `14, Emily Mester `14 and Steven Duong `19.
Writers@Grinnell brings alumni back to writing roots
Jefferson Airplane at Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 22, 1966.
History takeover: MAP sheds light on concerts
Dua Saleh performs on stage at Gardner Lounge on Friday, Feb. 21.
Concerts now: three concerts in February
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.
The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala
From left: Felix Benardo `25, Maizie Schaffner `26, Nora Kohnhorst `25, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Maddie Yu `25 and Henry Coen `25 play "Dating Game".
Almost Always Improv finds love
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
From left: Alexa Hatcher ‘27, Saya Geisendorfer ‘27, Emily Lackershire ‘27; From left: Colton Benson ‘27, Grant Thurman ‘27, Finn Rowles ’27
Picklers serve a new club at Grinnell
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
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?
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson sits by the organ in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa.
Opinion: The anti-Christian rhetoric of Trump’s Christian America
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
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio
Rajanea Landers `28 mid jump during long jump event at the Darren Young Classic track meet on Feb. 14 and 15.
PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet
Energetic and engaging, Milwaukee-based rapper MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance at Gardner Lounge in Grinnell, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7.
PHOTOS: MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance during first concert of spring `25

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Claire Giannosa

Claire Giannosa, Features Editor

Claire Giannosa is a third-year from New York City studying English and Anthropology at Grinnell. In her free time, she loves reading (and writing) novels, going on sunset walks, and watching movies with friends.

All content by Claire Giannosa
Evelyn Dziekan `24.

Evelyn Dziekan

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Aiyana Rockwell `24.

Aiyana Rockwell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Grinnell College’s annual Titular Head (TitHead) student film festival has been a longstanding tradition, serving as a cinematic celebration of Grinnell culture.

History Takeover: A TitHead Tale

Claire Giannosa, Staff writer
April 27, 2024
After the Lingerie Gardner party hosted in Main Hall by Birding Club on April 13, the laundry room was left with severe damage.

Gardner party leaves Main Hall vandalized

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 20, 2024
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell women's 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

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Grinnell's annual Die League has kicked off with biz-ness as usual as teams compete for one of eight playoff spots.

It’s do or die as Die League season rockets ahead

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Michelle Trujillo answers questions from film students during the Q&A portion after screenings of her short films.

Experimental filmmaker Michelle Trujillo talks cultural borderlands

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Grinnellians chime in on Fire Alarm Frenzy

Grinnellians chime in on Fire Alarm Frenzy

Claire Giannosa, Staff writer
February 23, 2024
From left: Lucas Willett `26 and Karch Knoll `25 chest bump during their doubles match against Iowa Central Community College. They won their match 8-6, and the Pioneers won the matchup 5-4.

Men’s tennis opens season strong with key wins after first ever national ranking

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Johanna Meehan passed away on Jan. 8, 2024. Meehan had taught in the philosophy department at Grinnell College since 1990.

Remembering Professor Johanna Meehan

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.

SHIC “shifts away from sensuality and exploration” after restructuring

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
From left: Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24, Dillon Rawlings `25 and Collin Thomas-Green `26 play music from the Yucatan region of Mexico.

Latin American Ensemble plays first concert in anticipation of winter tour in Mexico

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Students report "condescending and snarky" treatment at UnityPoint

Students report “condescending and snarky” treatment at UnityPoint

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Želimir Žilnik addresses the audience at the Monday, Oct. 23 screening of a selection of his films.

Želimir Žilnik talks Yugoslavia and capturing lives through short film

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

Oh, deer: Local critter rampages through Bikes to You in downtown Grinnell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Hall of Science prior to its career as Noyce Science Center.

History Takeover: The a-maze-ing lab-yrinth of Noyce

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Students 21 or older are now able to drink in their room and in public spaces that are not designated as substance-free.

Student handbook updated: Changes in Academic Honesty Policy, alcohol policy

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.

Football brings home first win of the season

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.

Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Athletes on the football team were provided with extra water during breaks and shortened practices as their coaches accounted for temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Athletes beat the heat

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Sam Reid

Sam Reid

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
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

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

Ekta Shaikh `24 and Emma Schaefer `23 awarded travel fellowship

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Sunna Butler `22 (left) and Sunny North `23 (right) sit at a table with an assortment of craft materials.

Students create center to celebrate disability culture

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
From left: Zoe Nechin `25, Theo Deitz-Green `23, Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, and Livia Stein Freitas `25 perform a spiel.

Celebration and resilience in the month of joy: Purim at Grinnell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Aubrie Torhorst `23 stands between her pieces "A Body Touched" (left) and "One Needs to be Embraced" (right).

“Autonomy” at Smith Gallery explores intersection of medicine and identity

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
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[Photo] Claire Giannosa

February 27, 2023
The sign announcing "Artist Salon" at Stewart Gallery alongside two pieces by Henry Loomis `26.

Storytelling, creativity and community on display at Stewart Gallery

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
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