The Scarlet & Black

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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

The Scarlet & Black
Eleanor Corbin

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor is a fourth-year political science major with a concentration in statistics. Nine out of ten times she is ready and willing to discuss embroidery, types of loose-leaf tea, and metal music. Best approached with her favorite candy, cherry Twizzler bites, in hand.

All content by Eleanor Corbin
Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
Alina Ihnatesku `26 sits in her gallery exhibition amidst walls that say "ONE STRONGER SPRING" in English and Russian, respectively.

Alina Ihnatesku `26’s love letter to her home at Smith Gallery

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2024
I-80 Dhaba at 2110 West St. opened for business in March 2024.

I-80 Dhaba brings authentic Indian flavors to Grinnell

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2024
From Left: Ethan Versh `27, Peter Versh `25, Hope Harrington `24, August Ngo `27 and Leo Goldman `27 form the five paid Pedal Grinnell mechanics who seek to elevate Grinnell’s bike scene.

Pedal Grinnell cruises on with admin support

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in chief
March 2, 2024
The team has been practicing this week for their next two games against St. Olaf College and Luther College both on Sunday, March 3.

Grinnell Softball winds up as season starts

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Dr. Irma McClaurin `73 will serve as a scholar in residence until March.

Dr. Irma McClaurin `73 returns to Grinnell as visiting scholar

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in chief
February 19, 2024
El Cascabel on 1014 3rd Ave., Grinnell's old train depot, opened their doors to the public on Dec. 19 2023.

El Cascabel barrels into town, continues family restaurant tradition

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
Former President Donald J. Trump speaks at a rally in Indianola, Iowa on Jan 14. After winning the Iowa caucuses, Trump hinted at the possibility of Ramaswamy joining his ticket as vice-president.

“Not up for the job,” Trump blasts Haley and DeSantis at pre-caucus event in Indianola

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
January 14, 2024
Maddie and me, two days into her stay with the Corbins. 2010.

Ode to a childhood pet

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
December 3, 2023
Eight lawmakers signed a letter addressing their disappointment in the College administration

[Photo] Iowa lawmakers reject campus invite over admin response to protest

Scarlett Saldaña and Natalie Ng
December 1, 2023
Ashley Pacheco `24

Students Speak: Negative Experiences with Registration Process

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2023
Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine at filing into Nollen House during a protest staged earlier this month.

Photo Series: SJP rallies as part of national ‘Shut it Down for Palestine’ movement

Eleanor Corbin and Sun Yuvachitti
November 10, 2023
Members of the swim and dive teams practicing in the Natatorium in the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center.

Swim and dive debuts with easy win over Coe College

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2023
Opal Polanco `26 and Maggie Morris `26 caught in a game of eat or be eaten.

Humans face grave danger as zombies rise

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2023
Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with Grinnell College students following a televised panel with KCCI at Saints Rest Coffee House.

“It was truly just an accident”: Students who hit Ramaswamy’s car speak out after media frenzy

Zach Spindler-Krage and Eleanor Corbin
October 5, 2023
Zack Walsh From left: Henry Coen `25, co-director of the Neverland Players, and Elena Busick `25. The Neverland Players continued their positive energy throughout the rehearsal process.

It’s never not fun in Neverland

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.

Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
Kamal Hammouda left his position as the College imam

Imam leaves college

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2023
The Grinnell football team practicing in September 2022.

Football focuses on increasing roster size

Eleanor Corbin, Features Editor
April 17, 2023
Grinnell College makes monetary donations and contributes props to Grinnell High School for theatrical shows.

Grinnell High School presents “Crimes of the Heart”

Eleanor Corbin, Features Editor
March 13, 2023
The Iowa State Capitol building.

[Photo] Court records reveal College sued for discrimination in Title IX

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Alicia Stanley realized her passion for an international education after she studied for a full year abroad in Paris.

Alicia Stanley wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Eleanor Corbin, Community Editor
December 5, 2022
Disability Resources is working to make sure campus is accessible.

“On the backs of vulnerable students:” Accessibility concerns on campus

Eleanor Corbin, Community Editor
November 14, 2022
The Stella: Affordable housing complex to be built in Grinnell

The Stella: Affordable housing complex to be built in Grinnell

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Grinnell College celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Grinnell College celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Grinnell football team won their first game of the season 28-7 against Lawrence College.

Grinnell football team wins first game of the semester

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
The Grinnell women’s soccer team is predominantly comprised of first- and second-year players, but some of the upperclassmen players plan to “keep team culture and team spirit alive.”

Women’s soccer kicks off season with a younger team

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Ella O'Neill `25 prepares to spike the ball against Marian University. Grinnell won the match in four sets.

Womens’s volleyball opens season strong at home

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Voter's Guide: Poweshiek County 2022 Midterms

Voter’s Guide: Poweshiek County 2022 Midterms

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Student Government President Loyal Terry `23 will lead the new SGA Cabinet this academic year.

“Big things coming,” new SGA cabinet takes office

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Op-Ed: We’re missing the point of the Amber Heard Trial

Eleanor Corbin
May 2, 2022
The proposal, which was sent to President of the College Anne Harris on February 21, requests that a new administrative supervisor for Student Government Association. Photo by Ariel Richards.

SGA submits proposal to rework relationship with College administration

Eleanor Corbin
April 10, 2022
Participants dance at visiting professor Amanda Lee's workshop on March 9. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Jewish Dance Workshop takes a spin through diasporic history

Eleanor Corbin
March 13, 2022
Confused about campus COVID-19 policies? We can help.

Confused about campus COVID-19 policies? We can help.

Eleanor Corbin
February 4, 2022
Sophia Carrol `25 dashes down the lane during the Grinnell Triangular Meet. Contributed by Ted Schultz.

Pioneers sweep Loras College swim event

Eleanor Corbin
December 2, 2021
Confused about new masking rules? You asked. We got answers.

Confused about new masking rules? You asked. We got answers.

Eleanor Corbin
November 20, 2021
After the school board election results of Nov. 2, the Grinnell College community reflects on the importance of local politics. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Grinnell College community reacts to the school board election results

Eleanor Corbin
November 16, 2021
Title IX Paperwork

Oversights in enforcement of Title IX no-contact orders create discomfort for some students

Eleanor Corbin and Allison Moore
November 12, 2021

Grinnell Needs Better STI Testing

Eleanor Corbin
November 7, 2021
Breaking: College updates COVID-19 protocols on masking and dining

Breaking: College updates COVID-19 protocols on masking and dining

Eleanor Corbin
November 4, 2021
The board of trustees met for the first time this academic year from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Board of Trustees has first meeting of 2021-2022 academic year

Eleanor Corbin
October 8, 2021
Despite limited hours, Maria's Fresh Mex always seems to have a line out the door. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Residents line up down the block to try Maria’s Fresh Mex

Eleanor Corbin
September 23, 2021
Emmy Potter '24 was surprised by the costs she was expected to pay as a second-year Questbridge scholar. Photo by Natalia Ramirez Jimenez.

Some second-year QuestBridge scholars faced with unexpected tuition costs

Eleanor Corbin
September 11, 2021
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