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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
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
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
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
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