The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Two years after students had racial slurs yelled at them and racist vandalism was found on campus, the Black Student Union (BSU) says racism still persists. The College has implemented a number of BSU's list of demands following the incidents.
Two years after racist vandalism, College adopts anti-racist measures as BSU says racism persists
Grinnell College's alumni philanthropy lower than peer institutions
Grinnell College’s alumni philanthropy lower than peer institutions
Voters circle on their ballots the name of their candidate of choice at the Brooklyn Precinct during the Iowa caucus on Jan. 15, 2024.
The S&B’s guide to voting in Grinnell
Mid-Iowa Environmental Corporation, a Des Moines-based contracting business, finished up asbestos removal from two rooms of the Burling Library basement on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
Asbestos in basement of Burling Library removed, rooms to be renovated
Vice President Kamala Harris is trailing former President Donald Trump by 4 percentage points in a recent poll conducted by Selzer & Co.
Who will win Iowa?
Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda's house at 834 Park St., Relish.
The Iowa Kitchen of Grinnell: “We cook with love”
From left: S&B Reporter Thai Theodoro poses with Kim Herzberg at Saints Rest Coffee House.
College memories: Tales from Grinnell residents
Vice President Kamala Harris is trailing former President Donald Trump by 4 percentage points in a recent poll conducted by Selzer & Co.
Who will win Iowa?
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
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
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.
What does 10/10 mean to you?
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Mary Higgins `25 and Henry Coen `25, Circle members.
Pagan Circle provides peace and connection
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”
Hemlock Stanier '25 (left), Jackston Scheer '28, Kate Ferraro, and John Petrus during one of the Teaching tips videos which shows the insensitive ways Native American history is taught to children.
“The Thanksgiving Play” playfully destroys Thanksgiving plays
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” steals hearts
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.
“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
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
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Contributed Photo: The stands were filled with fans, friends and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College.
College to develop athletic, recreation goals
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
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
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?
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
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
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
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn

The Scarlet & Black

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Jandry Perez Garcia

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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