The Scarlet & Black

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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
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 faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
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
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
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
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: 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”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
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

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
George Kosinski

George Kosinski, Staff Writer

George Kosinski is a fourth year from New Haven, Connecticut, studying English at Grinnell. He will tell you that he reads a lot, but actually spends most of his time gravel biking. He is a staunch champion of the oatmeal raisin cookie.

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George Kosinski, Staff Writer

George Kosinski, Staff Writer

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
May 7, 2023
Tomoyoshi Sato `23 (Left) and Nina Ranalli `26 (Right).

Salsa Club puts a new spin on dance

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Sandra Lim (L) and Gabrielle Calvocoressi (R).

Writers@Grinnell hosts poets Sandra Lim and Gabrielle Calvocoressi for mini-residency

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

Slavic Coffeehouse returns to celebrate spring

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
April 14, 2023
Matt Wedzina (pictured above) explores dilapidated spaces, like this old restaurant.

Beauty in decay: Grinnell student urban explorer photographs abandoned spaces

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Hai-Dang Phan, on the left, and Phan Nhiên Hạo, on the right, sit in two simple wooden chairs on a red carpet looking at the camera. Their heads are tilted slightly towards each other. Their knees are spread and their hands are clasped in their laps. The chairs are part of a row and another row is visible behind them, for audience seating, but no one else is in frame. A blank whiteboard is visible on the wall behind them.

A poet in exile: Phan Nhiên Hạo with Hai-Dang Phan at Writers@Grinnell

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Drake Community Library offers oral history workshop on March 13

Drake Community Library offers oral history workshop on March 13

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Sadie Staker `24 came 13th in the 60m hurdles with a time of 10.71s at the Darren Young Invitational on Feb. 11.

Indoor track and field raises the ceiling with new records at Darren Young Invitational

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Beer die has become a fixture of Grinnell College culture. For its players, the number between four and six, known only as “biz,” is sacred. Photo-illustration.

Biz-ness as usual, Die League kicks off another season

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
February 12, 2023
Canary Underground takes decoration takes after the 1920s ' style.

Canary Underground takes flight

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
While Tilly Woodward holds two degrees in sculpture, oil painting has been her medium of choice for the past two decades.

Grinnell Artists: Tilly Woodward

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Cast members of "House of Desires" during a dress rehearsal.

“House of Desires” queers 17th-century theatre

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Rehtek will have a concert in Des Moines on Nov. 18.

Metal band, Rehtek, releases album after two-year hiatus

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Students celebrated Diwali with lively dances, traditional food and vibrant lights in the Harris Concert Hall.

Diwali lights up Harris Concert Hall

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Grinnell’s new Volleyball Club poses for a photo after a practice. The club was created last semester and now welcomes all students to compete.

Volleyball Club welcomes all to practices, hopes to compete

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Kaveh Akbar sees poetry as one way to affect positive social change.

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

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
The Global Café, located on the north side of the Humanities and Social Studies Center, welcomed its first customers on Aug. 20.

Global Café finally open to customers

George Kosinski, 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.

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

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
The attendees of the Sept. 5 open mic filled the couches of Bob's Underground and spilled onto the floor.

Unearthing Bob’s Underground

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Book Review: An Epic of Both Family and Nation

Book Review: An Epic of Both Family and Nation

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Book Review: An epic of both family and nation

Book Review: An epic of both family and nation

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
September 11, 2022
Stephen Sieck, professor of Chemistry at Grinnell College and Director-At-Large of the Grinnell-Newburg Board of Education attests to Grinnell's community involvement. Photo by George Kosinski.

Grinnell reelects local representatives

George Kosinski
November 7, 2019
Eileen Pollack speaks in HSSC S3325 on Monday, October 7. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Writers @ Grinnell: Eileen Pollack

George Kosinski
October 10, 2019
Local Grinnellians will be able to fly their kites at Ahrens park this Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo by Grinnell Rotary Club.

Annual Kites Over Grinnell festival takes flight

George Kosinski
September 26, 2019
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