The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
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
Henry Horn

Henry Horn, Staff Writer

Henry Horn is a third year history major from Pasadena, California. He enjoys watching hockey, slowly learning the guitar, and getting sandwiches from Jay’s Deli.

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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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
The Grinnell baseball team does a team cheer after beating Beloit 8-1 in conference on April 21, 2024.

Baseball hopes for successful season, bigger turnout at games

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Nathan Hoffman

Nathan Hoffman

Henry Horn, 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.

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
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.

“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Lucas Fadden `26 prepares to take off ahead of the 200-meter dash.

James Snyder `26 wins Elite 20 award as track and field takes it outdoors

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
Ava Rodriguez `26 walks past cheering onlookers during the Midwest Conference Championships.

Swim and dive makes waves as teams extend MWC streak

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Members of the football team practicing in August 2023.

S&B investigation reveals Grinnell Football tackle stats are inflated

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Erin Lillis `24 celebrates with her teammates during the Feb. 7 game against Illinois College. The Pioneers won 78-63 to secure Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dana Harrold’s 100th career victory.

Women’s basketball secures 100th win for Coach Harrold, climbs to 3rd in MWC

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
Kelly Banfield `24, in a veil himself, reflects on his name that now shows on the door of the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.

The “Veils” of Kelly Banfield `24 at the Smith Gallery

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
Luca Fornari `25 won the pole vaulting event for the men’s team at the Jan. 27 Grinnell Invitational indoor track meet.

Track and field opens indoor season with new records

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024

KAI IS THAT GUY

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024
Now removed graffiti of a Star of David on an arch outside of Dibble Hall, a Grinnell College north campus dorm, prompted an all-school email condemning antisemitic acts.

Star of David graffiti prompts campus response and search for perpetrators

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Sean Murphy `26 takes a shot on basket. The key tenets of the Grinnell System include taking 94 shots a game, half those shots being taken form the 3-point line, recovering one-third of the missed shots, taking 25 more shots than their opponents and forcing 32 turnovers.

The Grinnell System: Men’s basketball’s defining trait

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Erin Lillis `24 breaks through two Central College defenders on her way to the basket during the Nov. 15 game the Pioneers lost 62-57.

Women’s basketball brings the energy in home opener against Central College

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
College Rabbi establishes God Café

College Rabbi establishes God Café

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Caleb Hoereth `24 dribbles the ball in a game against the University of Dubuque on Sept. 5. Grinnell lost 3-0.

Men’s soccer falls short of title in unexpected MWC tournament matchup

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Bates Flowers by Design shop owner and Iowa Master Florist Stephanie Latimer tends to one of her floral arrangements.

In full bloom: Bates Flowers cultivates joy and tradition

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Grinnell November Election: Mayoral Matchup, Convicted Contender, Superintendent Search

Grinnell November Election: Mayoral Matchup, Convicted Contender, Superintendent Search

Zach Spindler-Krage and Henry Horn
November 3, 2023
Letters informing students about a compromise in their payroll information were sent to student's residences.

Grinnell College students’ payroll information compromised

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Henry Horn `26 listens to "In My Life" by The Beatles while on his homework grind at Saints Rest coffeehouse.

Playlist of My Life: Henry Horn `26

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
From left: Farmers Donna Windburn and Aaron Lehman advocated for local, small farming at the Tuesday, Oct. 3 Farm Bill panel.

Local farmers criticize agriculture industry under current Farm Bill

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Grinnell College rankings vary across sources

Grinnell College rankings vary across sources

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.

Farm House adapts and expands farm

Henry Horn and Jandry Perez Garcia
September 22, 2023
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.

SHIC faces restructuring

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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