The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Admissions shifts strategies, class of 2028 over 50% students of color and international students
Admissions shifts strategies, class of 2028 over 50% students of color and international students
Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise
Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
A community member browses offerings at the Grinnell farmers market on Broad Street.
Dining Services sources food from local suppliers
Over the summer, an outbreak of mold in the Bucksbaum Center for Arts hindered the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies from certain operations and damaged two artworks in the Grinnell College Museum of Art's collection.
Mold outbreak in Bucksbaum poses safety risk, damages art
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer's Market
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer’s Market
Toki Leonard answers interview questions at the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s Paradise Lost: Reading Marathon event at the Tama County Courthouse lawn on Tues., Sep. 17, 2024.
All hell breaks loose: Satanic Temple of Iowa Hosts ‘Paradise Lost’ Reading Marathon
Screenshot of @catsofgrinnell Instagram page.
The Cats of Grinnell: Documenting Grinnell’s beloved felines
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
The campus cold conundrum
The campus cold conundrum
Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr
Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr
Toki Leonard answers interview questions at the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s Paradise Lost: Reading Marathon event at the Tama County Courthouse lawn on Tues., Sep. 17, 2024.
All hell breaks loose: Satanic Temple of Iowa Hosts ‘Paradise Lost’ Reading Marathon
Tatum Watkins `27 poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Tatum Watkins `27: From rural Iowa to the DNC main stage
Jack Broadmoore `27 and AJ Trimble `27 take orders at their grilled cheese business in the South Campus loggia on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Grilled cheese melts hearts in South loggia
Andra Velis Simon, workshop director, praises and gives feedback to student, Libby '27 (left) after singing her audition piece.
Confidence and Collaboration: Andra Velis Simon Leads Musical Theatre Workshop at Grinnell
Dancing for joy: Social dance clubs at Grinnell
Dancing for joy: Social dance clubs at Grinnell
Emlyn Yoon-Buck ’25 stands beside ‘Impermanent’ — her charcoal artwork at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Gallery in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
Emlyn Yoon-Buck’s “To Capture” is capturing attention this month
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
The Merciful Marilyn Michael reaches towards her adoring fans.
QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque
Andrew Nickeson `23.5, currently serving as an assistant coach, hypes up the men’s cross country team.
Cross country brings energy to Les Duke Invitational
Lucy Leither `25 throws the frisbee to a teammate during a game for the Elephantitis tournament.
Ultimate frisbee continues Elephantitis tradition, maintains welcoming community
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
Volleyball kills beginning of season, hitting a win streak
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
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
German studies department Writer in Residence Susanne Hornfeck and assistant professor Viktoria Poetzl catch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How does it feel: Adventures in a foreign language
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Grinnell College President Anne Harris poses for a portrait at her desk in Nollen House on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Op-Ed: Grinnell College President Anne Harris offers motto meditation
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Professor Wayne Moyer poses for a portrait in his office in Harry Hopkins House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Dear Grinnell: We’ve changed in 52 years, and so has the world. What now?
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: 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?
Horoscope: Your Zodiac's Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
German studies department Writer in Residence Susanne Hornfeck and assistant professor Viktoria Poetzl catch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How does it feel: Adventures in a foreign language
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Victor Thorne `26 believes the left needs to improve its messaging.
Op-Ed: To preserve civil rights, the left must appeal to the middle
Bella Villarreal `26 believes there are better alternatives to the meal plan.
Op-Ed: Even with an increase in wages, the new meal plan is not worth it
Mohammad Igbaria `24 is the sports editor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: How working for The S&B has helped me as a premed
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
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer's Market
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer’s Market
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
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
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
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Photo Series: Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader

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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
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
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
Aiyana Rockwell `24.

[Photo] Aiyana Rockwell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Nina Baker, Staff Writer

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Allison Moore, Staff Writer

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief

Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Sam Bates, Copy Editor

Sam Bates, Copy Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor

Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Sadie Staker, Video Editor

Sadie Staker, Video Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Jordon Ryan

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Caleb Hoereth `24.

[Photo] Caleb Hoereth

Scarlett Saldaña, News Editor
May 6, 2024
The Merciful Marilyn Michael reaches towards her adoring fans.

[Photo] QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Students leaders in Student Government Association, student publications, Pedal Grinnell and Grinnell Concerts will now be responsible for negotiating for allocations of the student activity fee budget, which is estimated to be roughly $417,000 for next year.

[Photo] SPARC Budget Update: Students will now negotiate budget allocations

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Carolyn Rivero `26 makes a pass at regionals.

[Photo] SVELTS MAKE THE CUT

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Alina Ihnatesku `26 sits in her gallery exhibition amidst walls that say "ONE STRONGER SPRING" in English and Russian, respectively.

[Photo] Alina Ihnatesku `26’s love letter to her home at Smith Gallery

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2024
Meilynn Smith Juror Luther Davis `09 stands with Bachelor of Arts Exhibition award winners from left: Kathryn Vermeulen `26, Karis McCaskill `24, Kelly Banfield `24, Georgia Carbone `24, Stella Lowery `24, Nora Leahy `24 and Alina Ihnatesku `26.

[Photo] BAX 2024: “Art on the gallery wall instead of the dorm room floor”

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.

Photo Series: Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader

Meilynn Smith, Staff Photographer
April 22, 2024
Monique McLay Shore `90, Drake Community Library technology coordinator

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

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
After the Lingerie Gardner party hosted in Main Hall by Birding Club on April 13, the laundry room was left with severe damage.

[Photo] Gardner party leaves Main Hall vandalized

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 20, 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
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