The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
From belonging to burnout: The generational struggles of Grinnell College students
From belonging to burnout: The generational struggles of Grinnell College students
From left: Joyce Stern, dean for student success and academic advising, and Andrea Tracy, associate dean of student academic life, pose in front of a sign advertising the academic advising survey.
Grinnell College surveys students and faculty on advising, plans to rehaul system
Students say they do not feel safe walking on campus at night because of a lack of lighting.
Lack of campus lighting raises safety concerns
Grinnell College Campus Safety were on the scene during an alleged assault of a student at a on-campus party.
Campus Safety on scene during alleged assault, lack most police powers
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Regional Medical Center is one of the only centers in the Central Iowa area with OB-GYN labor and delivery services.
Jasper County loses OB-GYN medical services
Jim White smiles warmly in front of a Christmas tree in downtown Grinnell.
Jim White’s legacy of kindness rings bright this Jingle Bell Holiday
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
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
From left: Erin Vazquez and Darian Vazquez `26 pose for a photo.
Grinnellians tie the knot
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
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
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
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
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Coach David Arsenault Jr. talks to the team at Grinnell's home opener game against Principia College on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
Grinnell men’s basketball aims to protect Darby, eyes conference title
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
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
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
The outside of Main Hall.
To the College: Stop politicizing student safety
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
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?
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
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
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
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
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

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
Coach David Arsenault Jr. talks to the team at Grinnell's home opener game against Principia College on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024
Opinion: Come together, but go alone

Opinion: Come together, but go alone

Oliver Wolfe
November 19, 2024
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.

Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is trailing former President Donald Trump by 4 percentage points in a recent poll conducted by Selzer & Co.

Who will win Iowa?

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
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 27, 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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