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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

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Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor

Jandry is a fourth-year economics student. He loves to cook, especially crepes, which he can be found making in Younker kitchen.

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A graphic depicting a proposed Sapphire Lake project alongside the city of Grinnell. This graphic may not depict the final finished project.

Deep-dive: $650 million Sapphire Lake project promises growth amid concerns

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
October 30, 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.

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

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
October 2, 2023
GrinEats had over 600 downloaded within 24 hours of the app's release being announced.

Students develop GrinEats, an app to reduce food waste

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
September 25, 2023
CLS offers new programs

CLS offers new programs

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
September 25, 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
Grinnell can only store approximately 23% of its daily chemically treated water production.

Corrosion threatens Grinnell water supply

Jandry Perez Garcia, Community Editor
February 20, 2023
DJ Spooky with Grinnell College string instrument faculty, who accompanied him during his performance.

“Hip-hop for geeks:” DJ Spooky remixes climate change

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Payton Lowrey `22.5 has been named the Midwest Conference (MWC) Volleyball Player of the Year.

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

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Several floodlights were installed on campus, including on the corner of 10th Avenue and Park Street.

College and city mobilize in response to racist attacks

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Right to bear arms amendment on Iowa's Ballot

Right to bear arms amendment on Iowa’s Ballot

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Jonathon Kellogg, pictured above, is one of the new exchange students at Grinnell College.

Exchange student program comes back to Grinnell after 10 years

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Jasper Gray `24 contacted Dining Services multiple times regarding issues with the gluten-free dining options.

Dining revamps operations as past problems persist and new frustrations arise

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Thousands of dollars in student loans may be forgiven under President Biden’s program

Thousands of dollars in student loans may be forgiven under President Biden’s program

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022

After Uvalde, Grinnell-Newburg School District tightens school security measures

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Photo by Ariel Richards.

Nini Pataridze

Jandry Perez Garcia
May 8, 2022
Chocolate-covered strawberries, cake-pops, and sugar cookies are some of the other goods available at Cupcakin' Around. Contributed by Taylor Ruhnke.

Restaurant Review: Cupcakin’ Around

Jandry Perez Garcia
May 2, 2022
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available at HyVee, Walmart and the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Second COVID-19 booster available to some residents in Grinnell

Jandry Perez Garcia
April 28, 2022
After a student worker at ITS approached them about the issue, Student Environmental Committee proposed changing ITS' current procedures for recycling electronic equipment and technology. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Student Environmental Committee proposes changes to ITS technology disposal

Jandry Perez Garcia
April 24, 2022
Grinnell students protested in favor of HF 2305, which would end CAFO development in Iowa.

“Roses are red, CAFOs are a menace.” Students protest factory farms at Des Moines on Valentine’s Day

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 21, 2022
The anonymous survey was deployed by the Ahrens Family Foundation and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation in January, 2022. Photo Contributed.

College students partner with local organizations to survey community needs

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 13, 2022
Some students say the College's on-boarding testing protocols were sometimes confusing. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Isolation procedures cause confusion among COVID-positive students

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 4, 2022
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