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Dr. John Thabiti Willis, the incoming inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies.
Dr. John Thabiti Willis announced as inaugural Kesho Scott Endowed Chair in African Diaspora Studies
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
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric
Kenya Taylor `28, the victim of an alleged assault at Grinnell College, poses for a portrait on Nov. 6, 2024.
Felony charge filed after Grinnell College student punched, called anti-gay slur
Dean Fisher speaks with a constituent after a candidates forum hosted at Tama American Legion on Sept. 30.
Dean Fisher wins State House District 53
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
JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors, announced in October that it would lay off 152 employees from its Grinnell location, pictured here.
JELD-WEN lays off 152 Grinnell employees
A crowd gathers to view the installation of the stained glass windows at Merchant's National Bank in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1914. Archival image from Digital Grinnell.
Louis Sullivan’s Jewel Box Bank inspires locally and nationally
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric
Dean Fisher speaks with a constituent after a candidates forum hosted at Tama American Legion on Sept. 30.
Dean Fisher wins State House District 53
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
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?
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”
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
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
The team prepares to dive into the pool.
Swim season opens, hopes for nationals
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Marc Duebener

Marc Duebener, Staff Photographer

Marc Duebener is a first-year chemistry and economics major with a concentration in science, medicine and society. He says he is from Chicago, Illinois but really lives in the suburbs. On campus you can find Marc shooting sporting events and documentaries, studying in Noyce or hitting the gym.

All content by Marc Duebener
A sign directing students to the Free Store.

[Photo] Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
Sam Eaton (26) pushes through avoiding defense during a game against Illinois College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Marc Duebener)

[Photo] Football looks ahead

Scarlett Saldaña, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Cassidy Pak (15) tosses the ball into the net during a game against Central Christian (KS) on Fri, Nov. 8, 2024.

[Photo] Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins

November 11, 2024
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.

PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in

Marc Duebener, Staff Photographer
November 5, 2024
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

PHOTOS: Election Day in Grinnell, Iowa

Zach Spindler-Krage, Marc Duebener, and Meilynn Smith
November 5, 2024
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Jacki Bolen wins Poweshiek County Supervisor

November 5, 2024
Richard Balleau, 76, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell voters speak on their preferences down the ballot

November 5, 2024
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric

November 10, 2024
Ryan Hollibaugh, 26, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge, Grinnell, Iowa on Tues. Nov. 5.

[Photo] Live Updates and Results: Grinnell voters cast their ballots

Staff Reports
November 5, 2024
An increase of parking tickets across campus has led some students to be frustrated over a lack of student parking spaces available.

[Photo] Parking tickets increase across campus, students blame fewer parking spaces

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024

Marc Duebener, Photographer
October 6, 2024
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off

Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.

[Photo] Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance

Bea Crist
October 5, 2024
Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, third-years will no longer be allowed to live off campus. In an email sent to all students, Residence Life pointed to the over 100 new housing spaces in Renfrow Hall and Loose Hall as a reason for the change.

[Photo] Third years required to live on campus starting next year

September 29, 2024
Nehir Ergun (left) and Kalea Martin (right) take a break after winning their first set during a conference match against Illinois College at Grinnell on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s tennis remains undefeated

Meilynn Smith and Marc Duebener
September 25, 2024
Dylan Maddux (10) celebrates with Evan Larson (4) after scoring during a game against Eureka College at Springer Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s soccer tallies first win with strong defensive effort

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, Marc Duebener, and Rihaan Bhansali
September 9, 2024
The Grinnell football defense prepares for the snap during a game against Lyon College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell football flashes potential, falters in second half in opener

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, and Marc Duebener
September 8, 2024
Giada Bambi (24), left, and Reese Komsthoeft (21) attempt to win a loose ball against two opponents during a game against Mount Mercy University at Springer Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s soccer mounts second half comeback

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, and Marc Duebener
September 7, 2024
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[Photo] Meghna Adhikari

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Ekta Shaikh

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Feven Getachew

Allison Moore, Staff writer
May 6, 2024
Victor Thorne `26 believes the left needs to improve its messaging.

[Photo] Op-Ed: To preserve civil rights, the left must appeal to the middle

Victor Thorne `26
April 29, 2024
Five faculty and staff members provide funding to projects that need financial support. As Catalyst grows, funding would become more competitive.

[Photo] Catalyst incubator elevates student initiates

Zoe Zappas, Staff writer
April 29, 2024
Members of the men's tennis team in their uniforms which have the Honor G emblem printed onto them. The logo has drawn comparisons to the German Iron Cross.

[Photo] 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
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.

[Photo] Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Veronica Ruse `19, Drake Community Library assistant.

[Photo] Community Members Speak: In defense of print in town

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
From left: Aidan Klass '25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.

[Photo] Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.

[Photo] History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.

[Photo] Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
April 15, 2024
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.

[Photo] Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
At least five Grinnell College students allege their alcoholic drinks may have been spiked with date-rape drugs at 100 Days, which took place at 1008 High St. on March 2.

[Photo] Students allege date-rape drugs at 100 Days party, submit report to admin

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Despite commitments to the Grinnell party scene, party houses like 1026 High Street face increasing hesitation to host amidst damage.

[Photo] Party perks and perils: damage creates hosting burdens

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
March 11, 2024
A student purchases a snack from the vending machine in the HSSC.

[Photo] New vending machines placed in HSSC

Zoe Zappas, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.

Photo Series: False Spring in full swing

Marc Duebener, Photographer
March 4, 2024
Renfrow Hall, the College's new downtown dorm that is set to open in fall 2024, is taking shape. Construction is taking place six days of the week to ensure the project is completed in time for the scheduled opening.

Photo Series: Renfrow Hall construction progress

Marc Duebener, Photographer
February 26, 2024
Eva Carchidi `24 runs past a Monmouth College defender during the Feb. 17 game.

[Photo] Basketball seniors end career as Pioneers

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.

[Photo] Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
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