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Drag performers gather in the green room before QPOC's drag show on Nov. 15.
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student released on bond
Dr. John Thabiti Willis, the incoming inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies.
Dr. John Thabiti Willis announced as inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors, announced in October that it would lay off 152 employees from its Grinnell location, pictured here.
JELD-WEN lays off 152 Grinnell employees
A crowd gathers to view the installation of the stained glass windows at Merchant's National Bank in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1914. Archival image from Digital Grinnell.
Louis Sullivan’s Jewel Box Bank inspires locally and nationally
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Bugs creep and crawl onto campus
Bugs creep and crawl onto campus
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
The team prepares to dive into the pool.
Swim season opens, hopes for nationals
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
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?
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
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
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024
Grinnell High School football players raise the trophy after a commanding 45-7 win over South Tama County on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell High School football victorious on homecoming

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black

Evan Hein, Staff Photographer

Evan is a second-year psychology major from Kansas City, Kansas. He once had to ask his friends to describe him in one word for a psych project. 33% of the twenty-five descriptive responses were the word “ginger,” followed by a small chortle.
All content by Evan Hein
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[Photo] Nathan Hoffman

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Katie Paek

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
The Honor G logo on the wall of the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center weight room. The logo will no longer be printed on new athletic gear according to multiple coaches and athletes.

[Photo] Coaches say they were asked to remove Honor G logo from gear and uniforms as College reassess branding

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.

[Photo] KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community

Addie Persian, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.

[Photo] Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
A robin on Grinnell campus on March 6.

[Photo] Su-BIRD-latives

Corinne Fox
March 11, 2024
Keaton Fitzgerald `26 during the 200-meter dash. He earned a time of 24.20 seconds at the Darren Young Classic on Feb. 10.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Experimental filmmaker Michelle Trujillo talks cultural borderlands

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
One year ago, a parent submitted a formal complaint on "The Glass Castle," taught in Kevin Hosbond's ninth-grade curriculum at Grinnell-Newburg High School. Despite a reconsideration committee deciding the book would stay in the curriculum with alterations, teachers report an environment of "self-censorship."

[Photo] Tensions still run high one year after “The Glass Castle” challenge in Grinnell, Iowa

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
February 26, 2024
Two bills, House Study Bill 678 and Senate Study Bill 3168, were introduced in early February. The bills would allow city councils control over the hiring of library directors and library tax spending.

[Photo] Local librarians criticize bills with possibility to redistribute power

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2024
The women’s swim and dive team earned 864 points and beat the nearest competitor by 131 points. They have won the Midwest Conference championship for the last three years in a row.

[Photo] Basketball seniors end career as Pioneers

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Carol Welsman answers questions from students about being a professional musician.

[Photo] Acclaimed jazz artist Carol Welsman joins Gabriel Espinosa’s quartet

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Bella Villareal `26 cooks at Grinnellians Who Are Ready to Cook (GWARC) house, where she has found community.

[Photo] Student ER visit reveals accommodations challenges

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2024
Dr. Irma McClaurin `73 will serve as a scholar in residence until March.

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

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in chief
February 19, 2024
Members of the football team practicing in August 2023.

[Photo] Track and field shatters records, looks forward

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
El Cascabel on 1014 3rd Ave., Grinnell's old train depot, opened their doors to the public on Dec. 19 2023.

[Photo] El Cascabel barrels into town, continues family restaurant tradition

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2024
Though ominous to some, these feathered friends flock together for safe flights.

[Photo] Crows Descend on Campus

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
From left: Joe Brown `25, Nathan Hoffman `24, Marisa Goffman `24 and George Matthes `25 are always GAME for a good time.

[Photo] Cribz: It’s GAME time

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
From left: Ethan Versh `27 and Eli Brotman `25 take turns DJing, showing each other aspects of their respective techniques.

[Photo] Spotlight on student DJs: Eli Brotman `25 and Ethan Versh `27

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Head Coach David Arsenault Jr. `09 poses with the men's basketball team after his 100th career win at the collegiate level. The Pioneers beat Lake Forest College 148-123 during that game on Nov. 25.

[Photo] The Grinnell System: Men’s basketball’s defining trait

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) located at 4167 20th St. recently hit full capacity.

[Photo] PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Grinnell's Railway Express Model Club members Dave Benson, Jed Peterson, Michael Thorndike and Robin Broders showing off their developing historical Grinnell railway model. Not pictured is Chris Walters.

[Photo] Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
Bryant Nguyen `25 dives for the ball during a volleyball club practice.

[Photo] Volleyball club bumps record to 1-1 in season’s first competitions

Addie Persian, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Members of the swim and dive teams practicing in the Natatorium in the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center.

[Photo] Cross country clinches MWC title

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
November 4, 2023
Members of the open frisbee team playing on MacEachron Field (Mac) at their Sept. 27 practice. The open and women's teams practice there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Frisbee cuts to the chase, handles new season with focus on inclusivity

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
October 2, 2023
Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell for roundtable and book talk.

[Photo] Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.

[Photo] Women’s soccer stalemates Central College

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 25, 2023
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.

[Photo] Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach

Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor
September 25, 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.

[Photo] Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at "It's Not What It Is" opening reception on September 7.

[Photo] Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Kamal Hammouda left his position as the College imam

[Photo] Imam leaves college

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 11, 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.

[Photo] Athletes beat the heat

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
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[Photo] Skye Ryan

May 8, 2023

[Photo] Greta Schmidt

May 8, 2023
Sancho Stardust is caught mid-hair toss with arms spread out side to side.

[Photo] Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Students can self-report postive COVID test results to SHAW, to aid in tracking COVID cases on campus.

[Photo] Changes to COVID reporting policy leave questions about testing at Grinnell

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Organizers prepared over 15 dishes of Russian, Central European and Eurasian origin.

[Photo] Slavic Coffeehouse returns to celebrate spring

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
A two-story blue house with a front bay window and porch

[Photo] Project house aims to create allergy-friendly environment

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Payton Lowrey `22.5 has been named the Midwest Conference (MWC) Volleyball Player of the Year.

[Photo] Payton Lowrey named MWC women’s volleyball Player of the Year

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Tate McLean `23 on the offense against Northern Iowa Area Community College in a scrimmage on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Men's basketball preview: defense, effort top priorities

November 14, 2022
Andre Wright `25, number 23 and a guard on the Grinnell men's basketball team, pictured playing in a scrimmage on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Men’s basketball preview: offense a bright spot amid slow start before conference play

November 21, 2021
Ella O'Neill `25 prepares to spike the ball against Marian University. Grinnell won the match in four sets.

[Photo] Womens’s volleyball opens season strong at home

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Volunteer Coach Paige Olowu `22, track and field.

[Photo] Grinnell Athletics welcomes four coaches at start of fall season

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Brian Goodell `24, right, finished 14th out of 127 men’s runners.

[Photo] Miyamoto, Goodell set pace for cross country teams at historic meet

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
The Grinnell football team practices following their season-opening loss to Monmouth University, 48-0. Players remain hopeful for success this season despite the disappointing opener.

[Photo] Grinnell football opens season with 48-0 loss to Monmouth, team remains optimistic

September 19, 2022
Jocelyn Krueger, Collections Manager and Registrar at the Grinnell College Museum of Art.

[Photo] Grinnell Artists: Jocelyn Krueger

September 19, 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.”

[Photo] Women’s soccer kicks off season with a younger team

September 26, 2022
Members of the Grinnell women’s tennis team said they hope to continue their impressive winning streak from last season.

[Photo] Straight down the line: Grinnell Women’s Tennis set to repeat last year’s success

September 26, 2022
Merchant's National Bank, sitting on the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue, was designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan in 1914.

[Photo] Uncovering the jewel box of the prairie

September 26, 2022
Kaveh Akbar sees poetry as one way to affect positive social change.

[Photo] “Married to my favorite poet” W@G: Paige Lewis and Kaveh Akbar

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers has been distributing their weekly newsletter, Worker Power, since the first week of September 2022. The newsletters have been removed in what the Union has alleged is a violation of the National Labor Relations Act; the College has alleged the method of distribution of the newsletters violates both the College’s own Advertising/ Signs/Tabling Policy and the current 2021-23 collective bargaining agreement between UGSDW and the College.

[Photo] College and UGSDW disagree about Union newsletter distribution practices

October 3, 2022
Nate Girard `23 winds up to kick in Grinnell men’s soccer’s game against Cornell College on Oct. 4. Grinnell won 4-2.

[Photo] Men’s soccer maintains 3-0 winning streak in conference play with big revenge win over Cornell

October 10, 2022
Bhuyan's exhibit is composed of five prints made using the printmaking technique chine collé.

[Photo] A small show with a big heart: "Xoti" in Smith Gallery

November 10, 2022
The Grinnell swimming and diving team is eager to start their season. “We are always looking for continual improvement,” said Head Coach Erin Hurley.

[Photo] Season Preview: Grinnell swimming and diving

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Alicia Stanley realized her passion for an international education after she studied for a full year abroad in Paris.

[Photo] Alicia Stanley wins Lifetime Achievement Award

December 5, 2022
Lucia Cheng '23 sitting in HSSC.

[Photo] If you’re reading this, would you understand me?: A look back on four years at Grinnell as an Asian American

Lucia Cheng, News Editor
March 13, 2023
Evelynn Coffie `24 (Left) and Bethany Willig `23 (Right)

[Photo] BSU distributes mutual aid to Black students

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Sheahan Virgin `08 recreates a photo from his time as a student at Grinnell.

[Photo] Alumni Professors Speak: “Finding a way back to Grinnell”

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
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