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Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
Loose Hall is set to open in the fall 2025 semester after undergoing extensive renovations.
Loose Hall to open fall 2025 semester after renovations
Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College's large endowment
Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College’s large endowment
Students and faculty watch Professor David Harrison speak about the importance of defending science in Kington Plaza on Friday, Mar. 7.
Students and faculty protest federal funding cuts to science research
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
Micho Adler, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist sits in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC).
Community speaks: LGBTQ+ support in Grinnell
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Community members gather to share resources and support for LGBTQ+ individuals on Friday, Mar. 6.
Third Fridays, Third Space affirms queer community
Exterior of Davis Elementary School, built in 1917.
Grinnell-Newburg passes historic levy for new elementary school
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voter intimidation at the ballot box, says Grinnell College professor
Members of Gateway gather in groups to discuss chapters of the Bible at their club meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
Gateway Bible study paves the way towards community
From left: Aaron Boeller (German Language Assistant), Katya Lackey `27 and Jane Hoffman `25 make Kaiserschmarrn.
Grinnell language houses host first progressive dinner
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers hold up signs during a "Back to Bargaining" rally on Feb. 28, 2024.
History takeover: Disorientation preserves institutional memory
One of the two first place teams accepts their award. From left: Stephany Ronquillo-Contreras `28, Kayla Nguyen `28 and Italy Perez `28.
Paso Adelante and Kiddie secure funding at InnovateGC pitch competition
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.
CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite
Students celebrate as I'm Still Here wins the Oscar for best international feature film at BRASA watch party.
BRASA hosts Oscars watch party, celebrates historic win
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
Redding's multi-media sculpture.
Evie Redding `25 brings dark whimsy to Smith Gallery
Jadyn Al-Fatah `27 plays an instrument during the Grinnell Singers tour at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Chicago on Tuesday, Mar. 11.
Grinnell Singers on Midwest tour
Ray Young Bear reads from "Manifestation Wolverine."
Conversations in the humanities: Ray Young Bear `76
Contributed by Carolyn Pierce. Following her injury, student-athlete Carolyn Pierce `27 was on crutches after a basketball game at Central College.
Athletes speak: injury recovery challenges
Luke Thompson, assistant of facilities and equipment, organizes baseball jerseys in the Cage.
The Cage staff, the heart of the Bear
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
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?
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
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
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes as Leaders of Social Change Hosts Fruit with the Faculty Event
Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel the night before the release of their album "Letters from the Atlantic" on Friday, Mar. 27.
PHOTOS: Butcher Brown Performs in Herrick Chapel
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Rihaan Bhansali

Rihaan Bhansali, Staff Photographer

Rihaan is a second-year at Grinnell College, studying Economics and Statistics. He is from Mumbai, India, and enjoys playing basketball and singing in his free time.

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Micho Adler, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist sits in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC).

[Photo] Community speaks: LGBTQ+ support in Grinnell

Charlotte Krone, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.

[Photo] CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
March 28, 2025
Dining Hall, where athletes and non-athletes tend to sit separately and within their own groups.

[Photo] An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell

Ivan Marev, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Veronica Ruse `19 currently Library Assistant at Drake Community Library in Grinnell poses at Drake.

[Photo] Alums on the prairie: Why stay in Grinnell?

Akira Keene Teotrakool, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Dr. Petrouchka Moïse poses with one of her pieces on display in the Burling basement.

[Photo] Dr. Petrouchka Moïse’s revolution will be televised

Carrie Anne Little, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
From left: Owen Hope `27, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Sasha Fine `27 and Jadyn Al-Fatah `27 pose in the HSSC.

[Photo] Love loading … Marriage Pact comes to Grinnell

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.

Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz

Rihaan Bhansali, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2024
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.

[Photo] With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth

Keanu Masami Yamanaka
December 9, 2024
Ted Schultz captures photos in Darby Gymnasium.

[Photo] Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records

Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.

[Photo] International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Students serve food at the food bazaar.

PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024

Rihaan Bhansali and Brisa Zielina
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
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[Photo] QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors, announced in October that it would lay off 152 employees from its Grinnell location, pictured here.

[Photo] JELD-WEN lays off 152 Grinnell employees

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda's house at 834 Park St., Relish.

[Photo] The Iowa Kitchen of Grinnell: “We cook with love”

Cadence Chen, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.

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

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Bella Steward `25

[Photo] Student organizations face reduced, denied budgets

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Lal Verda Karaoglu `25 teaches a Turkish class.

[Photo] ALSO breaks down language barriers

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
Amy Kan, Catherine Kim, and Isaiah Schlimm, all `27.

[Photo] Bookworms at Grinnell

September 29, 2024
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer's Market

PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer’s Market

Julia Marlin and Rihaan Bhansali
September 22, 2024
Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks to students in HSSC auditorium.

[Photo] Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr

September 22, 2024
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[Photo] The campus cold conundrum

September 22, 2024
Jon Andelson, professor of anthropology and supervisor of the Grinnell College Garden, sits with produce from the Grinnell College garden.

[Photo] Dining Services sources food from local suppliers

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Emlyn Yoon-Buck ’25 stands beside ‘Impermanent’ — her charcoal artwork at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Gallery in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.

[Photo] Emlyn Yoon-Buck’s “To Capture” is capturing attention this month

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
From left: Collin Thomas-Green `26, Oliver Wolfe `25, Elizabeth Clarkson `25, Evan Hein `26. Spin the Clouds playing at the Bird Harris party on Nov. 4.

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

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
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