The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Student organizations were left confused and concerned after receiving student budgets back.
Student organizations face reduced, denied budgets
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
An increase of parking tickets across campus has led some students to be frustrated over a lack of student parking spaces available.
Parking tickets increase across campus, students blame fewer parking spaces
Caleb Elfenbein, associate dean for faculty development and diversity, equity and inclusion, is leading the search for the new African Diaspora Studies department chair.
Inside Grinnell College’s faculty search process
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.
Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off
Ivy, 4-month old Cocker Spaniel fostered by Kathy Elliot plays fetch at Dolly's Dog Park in Grinnell, Iowa.
Dolly’s Dog Park barks back: student initiative launches
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir, led by Barry Jones, performs to close out the dedication ceremony as wildflowers fly in the wind on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Renfrow Hall dedicated, Edith Renfrow Smith `37 honored over two-day celebration
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.
What does 10/10 mean to you?
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Mary Higgins `25 and Henry Coen `25, Circle members.
Pagan Circle provides peace and connection
Lal Verda Karaoglu `25 teaches a Turkish class.
ALSO breaks down language barriers
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.
Students Speak: Vice presidential debate
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” steals hearts
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.
“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.
95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.
Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance
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
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Contributed Photo: The stands were filled with fans, friends and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College.
College to develop athletic, recreation goals
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Varying preseasons pose challenges
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
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?
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
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
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
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Oliver Wolfe

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer

Oliver is a current fourth-year staff writer and former arts editor from North Dakota. He is an English and French double major with diverse interests: making music, spending time outside (but not in the winter), talking politics and a million other things. On campus, he founded the chess club, he likes to go rock climbing and he has been very involved in the music scene.

All content by Oliver Wolfe
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.

Students Speak: Vice presidential debate

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 5, 2024
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir, led by Barry Jones, performs to close out the dedication ceremony as wildflowers fly in the wind on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

Renfrow Hall dedicated, Edith Renfrow Smith `37 honored over two-day celebration

Eva Kapoor, Nora Kohnhorst, Asha Kulkarni, Natalie Ng, Oliver Wolfe, and Zoe Zappas
September 29, 2024
First concert of 2024: Empress Of

First concert of 2024: Empress Of

Oliver Wolfe
September 28, 2024
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

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Smith Gallery is named in honor of Edith Renfrow Smith `37.

[Photo] Deep Dive: Smith Gallery, behind the scenes

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Rapper Saba was hosted by Grinnell Concerts on April 29, 2023.

[Photo] Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
BĀDPHAYÁK during their set at the Harris.

[Photo] BĀDPHAYÁK reflects on band after Harris party

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Sophie Noyes `24, Death, strikes fear into the hearts of many.

“Everybody” grapples with life and death

Oliver Wolfe, Arts Editor
October 9, 2023
From left: Spencer Poole, Daniel Stewart `26, Ari Dworkin-Cantor `24. Not pictured: Morgan Trujillo `27.

New hardcore band begins with poster

Oliver Wolfe, Arts Editor
September 11, 2023
Emmie Smith

Emmie Smith

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
"Daisy's Tale" was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).

“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.

Sapphire Lake plans are underway

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
The department of anthropology used to have classes in Goodnow Hall.

Ode to the empty spaces of Grinnell College

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Five people sit staggered on three rows of benches, backs turned to the camera. They face a person wearing a mask, jeans, and a pale blue collared shirt with a darker blue cardigan over top. This person is standing, facing the camera, and appears to be reading from a book. Behind them are vertical white boards that come to a point, imitating a slatted wall inside of a church with a pointed roof, with what appears to be a round stained-glass window near the point. The ground is brown and fades to a mossy green near the left side. A seated figure, barely visible, sits far away in the shadows on the left.

Fear, faith and hope in “Arbor Falls”

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Nicole Cabe `23, Spanish major and community engagement coordinator.

Year-long Spanish course innovates MAP structure

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
From left to right: Dylan Laurianti `23, Nick Parker `23, Will Sweek `23, Henry Gold `25 and Kenny Atlas `23.

The many aliases of Soi Disantra

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Jan Gloor `24, Jacob Heinrich `24 and Abigail Davison `26 work together on a tune in Jazz Ensemble.

Spotlight on Grinnell Jazz Ensemble

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Professor of Studio Art and Chair of American Studies Jeremy Chen.

Grinnell Artists: Jeremy Chen

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
At the Grinnell Mini-Invite on Feb. 4, Theo Mott `24 (above) won the 200 Y freestyle with a time of 1:47.76.

Men’s and women’s swim and dive ready to set the water on fire at championships

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 12, 2023
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