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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Meilynn Smith

Meilynn Smith, Staff Photographer

Meilynn is a second-year biology and anthropology double major from Vancouver, Washington. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, traveling and spending time with family and friends. You’ll often find her with a camera in hand, capturing the action at sporting events around campus.

All content by Meilynn Smith
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.

PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024

Julia Marlin and Meilynn Smith
December 9, 2024
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.

PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
December 9, 2024
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.

[Photo] Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall

Charlotte Krone, Opinions Editor
December 9, 2024
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"

[Photo] Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy

Asha Kulkarni
November 23, 2024
Harris Dar (1) drives into the lane in Grinnell's home opener game in Darby Gym against Principia on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell men’s basketball aims to protect Darby, eyes conference title

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.

[Photo] Pioneers have power: students break records

Taylor Nunley, News Editor
November 24, 2024
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show

PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, Marc Duebener, and Rihaan Bhansali
November 18, 2024
Ginger Snap performs during the drag show on Nov. 15, 2024.

[Photo] QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

[Photo] Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

[Photo] Football looks ahead

Scarlett Saldaña, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

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

November 11, 2024
Makaela Lloyd (19), Indepdenent Party, votes in Grinnell 4th Ward at the Poweshiek County Fair 4-H Building in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

PHOTOS: Election Day in Grinnell, Iowa

Zach Spindler-Krage, Marc Duebener, and Meilynn Smith
November 5, 2024
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.

[Photo] Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths

Sarah Evans, News Editor
November 4, 2024
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.

[Photo] College pilots organic land care on Mac Field

Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.

[Photo] “Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.

PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
October 12, 2024
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.

[Photo] Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success

Olivia Pluska, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.

[Photo] 95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner

Thai Theodoro
October 6, 2024
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.

[Photo] Students Speak: Vice presidential debate

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 5, 2024
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
October 4, 2024
The starting line up runs back to the bench to do the pregame cheer.

[Photo] Men and women’s soccer compete in first Midwest Conference game against Lake Forest

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
Empress Of

[Photo] First concert of 2024: Empress Of

Oliver Wolfe
September 28, 2024
Vidushi Keni `26 putts on the green during a practice at the Grinnell Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s golf motivated for SLIAC

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Grinnell Pep Band assembles for practice every Wednesday and Saturday.

[Photo] Pioneers have pep!

September 29, 2024
A student waves a Palestinian flag outside the Joe Rosenfield Center `25 during a Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) rally held Sept. 19.

[Photo] Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine submits second divestment proposal

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
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
Lucy Leither `25 throws the frisbee to a teammate during a game for the Elephantitis tournament.

[Photo] Ultimate frisbee continues Elephantitis tradition, maintains welcoming community

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
The Grinnell volleyball team celebrates after winning the first set during a game against Nebraska Wesleyan University at Darby Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

[Photo] Volleyball kills beginning of season, hitting a win streak

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Professor Andy Hamilton welcomes his students to "The Black Athlete: Changing 20th and 21st Century Society" first-year tutorial course in a Bear Athletic Center classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell professors burdened with larger tutorial classes

September 15, 2024
Professor Andy Hamilton welcomes his students to "The Black Athlete: Changing 20th and 21st Century Society" first-year tutorial course in a Bear Athletic Center classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell professors burdened with larger tutorial classes

Olivia Pluska, Staff Writer
September 15, 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
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