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The S&B won the Iowa college newspaper of the year award and 19 individual awards at the Iowa College Media Association conference in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 8, 2024.
The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year award
Learning Environment Policy Update
Learning Environment Policy Update
Ramaswamys talks on the phone as he prepares to walk into the event in Grinnell on Oct. 5, 2023. Moments later, a Grinnell College students accidentally backed into a campaign vehicle.
Ramaswamy’s vehicle was parked illegally during Grinnell accident; police and driver refute misleading accounts of the incident
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
Juniper Schwartzman `27 joined the football team as a kicker. She became the first woman to play and score for the team during their Sept. 30 game against Lawrence University.
Juniper Schwartzman `27 becomes first woman to play for Grinnell football
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Students protest outside of Wells Fargo in 2017. Among Grinnell students, 77% said they worry a little or a lot about damaging their reputation because someone misunderstood them.
Grinnell College ranked worst school in the US for comfort expressing ideas
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnells Student Government Association.
SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers display the first wall-to-wall undergraduate contract in U.S. history. The Union approved the contract by a vote of 162-1. It will immediately take effect after Grinnell College signs it on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.
Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
The Black Church and Bible Study work to rebuild a post-pandemic religious tradition on campus.
Students build sacred spaces as spirituality thrives
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.
Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble
Marina Busby `24
Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.
KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Aisha Saparali, foreign language teaching assistant for Russian, holds scarlet and black ribbons in her hand.
“Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback” chronicles Grinnell across time
From left: Aidan Klass 25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.
Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens 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
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Members of the womens 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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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
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 practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Womens basketball scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15, surpassing Kelsey Plum.
Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record, but her legacy was already cemented
Syd Weller `26.
Grinnell and Title IX: How ineffective training breeds discomfort and distrust
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing
Creeping Charlie, a band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rocked the halls of Gardner Lounge in what was the first concert of the school year.
Photo Series: Creeping Charlie brings first concert of the year to campus
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.
Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

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
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., Grinnells 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 ONeill `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
Voters 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 Lees 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, Marias 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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