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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
Jim White smiles warmly in front of a Christmas tree in downtown Grinnell.
Jim White’s legacy of kindness rings bright this Jingle Bell Holiday
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
“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

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Krista Spies

Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies is a fourth-year English and Spanish major from St. Louis, MO. She loves writing about the arts almost as much as getting tattooed, and she hopes to turn going to concerts into a full-time job.

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Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
May 6, 2024
Student publication members at Grinnell are concerned that the College will no longer fund print editions of their publications next academic year.

[Photo] SPARC publication printing in the air as budget narratives vary

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.

[Photo] Student artists find meaning in printed publications

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
From left: Grant Anguiano `24 and Theo Richter `24, both on guitar and vocals, and Noah Mendola `26 on the upright bass open the night.

South of Tama starts the show strong

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
March 11, 2024
Creeping Charlie performed in Gardner Lounge on Friday, March 1.

Concert Review: Creeping Charlie

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
March 8, 2024
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.

Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

Zach Spindler-Krage and Krista Spies
February 26, 2024
Contributed by Monica St. Angelo

Grinnell Arts Center hosts Artist Salon featuring works by Grinnell students

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 19, 2024
Spin the Clouds released their first EP on Thursday, February 5.

Review: “Now Here to Go” by Spin the Clouds

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 18, 2024
Marc Duebener From left: Rumesa Qalbani `25, Chae Yu `24, Reem Elamin `27 and Helena Callil Tomei `27 strike their own model poses in fron tof the GOGUE Fall 2023 release table.

GOGUE strikes a pose: Fall 2023 issue release

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 5, 2024
From left: Ethan Versh `27 and Eli Brotman `25 take turns DJing, showing each other aspects of their respective techniques.

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

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
From left: Editor Carter Ottele `25 manages Henry Coen `25, Elke Calhoun `25 and a team of serious B&S writers.

Meet the SPARC: Pubs office profiles

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Krista Spies `24 poses in front of her "Barbie" poster with a vinyl copy of The Runaways' self-titled record.

Playlist of My Life, Tattoo Tour Edition: Krista Spies `24

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns

Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
From back left: Fui Hawsatitam `27, Ian Macdonald `25, Nic Grofsorean `24, Phukao Prommolmard `24.5, Dillon Rawlings `25. From front left: Mia Eierman `24, Sophie Youngdahl `24, Collin Thomas-Green `26, Tim Murphy `23.5, Benjamin Sheeley `26. BĀDPHAYÁK gets their spook on.

BĀDPHAYÁK reflects on band after Harris party

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
The Iowa Dance Festival came to Grinnell for the first time. On Oct. 13 and 14, dancers and performers explored the art of dance in Roberts Theater in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

Dance Dance Instituiton: Iowa Dance Festival takes a chance on Grinnell

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
From left: Mark Laver and Erik Jarvis `12 performing in the dining room of the restaurant Relish at 834 Park St.

Songwriters at Relish event brings together town, College through music

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
GWARC, French House, Freesound and the Concerts Committee teamed up for a night of music and mocktails!

Food-lovers and French friends host music over mocktails

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
John Rommereim conducts the Grinnell Singers in rehearsal leading up to their Family Weekend Concert.

Grinnell Singers set to challenge themselves with ambitious plans for the year

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.

Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga

Krista Spies, Staff writer
September 25, 2023
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bob's open mic.

Bob’s Underground open mics are back

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Spin the Clouds, from left: Collin Thomas-Green `26, Oliver Wolfe `25, Evan Hein `26 and Elizabeth Clarkson `25.

Students band together: Start year strong with Gardner concert

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Skye Ryan

Skye Ryan

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.

Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Sancho Stardust is caught mid-hair toss with arms spread out side to side.

Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Ted Braun (L) and Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies Nich Perez (R) discuss Braun's film.

“¡Viva Maestro!” explores art, political unrest

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Singers of various ages stand in the aisle of a theatre, each standing on a separate stair. They are singing and holding sheet music.

Spotlight on Grinnell Oratorio Society

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Feng answered questions and discussed the film with attendees following the screening.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Violet Du Feng visits Grinnell

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Clark's debut poetry collection (pictured) was published in 2022.

“To write and create are not the same thing”: Writers@Grinnell welcomes John Lee Clark

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Left to right: Silhouette-Ware Ewer with Nashki script on shoulder. Late 12th - early 13th century, Iran. Fritware with black slip under turquoise glaze. Pitcher with Naskh inscription around shoulder. Late 13th century, Iran. Fritware with light brown luster glaze decoration. Ewer. Late 12th century, Syria. Fritware, underglaze blue and turquoise with luster over transparent glaze.

“Fragmentary Visions” showcases work from the past millennium and beyond

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Student Ceramics Studio monitor Zo Zentner `25 reaches for bisque, or fired, unglazed ceramic pieces, in the studio.

Student Ceramics Studio spins back into action for spring

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Illustration of a man wearing a virtual reality headset on a Viking longship.

David Neville sets sail on virtual Viking longship project

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Thomas Nsereko `26 hosted a private dinner party in Des Moines on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Thomas Nsereko dishes on balancing life as a student chef

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
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