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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
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?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
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
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
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
“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
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
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
(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”
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
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
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
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
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
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
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
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
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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Sarah Evans, News Editor

Sarah is a third year from Massachusetts studying political science, English and statistics. She spends most of her time in the great outdoors, hanging out with friends and (all too often) inside her own head. The real reason she came to Grinnell was for the sunsets.

All content by Sarah Evans
Richard Balleau, 76, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

Grinnell voters speak on their preferences down the ballot

Sarah Evans, News Editor
November 5, 2024
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.

Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths

Sarah Evans, News Editor
November 4, 2024
Voters circle on their ballots the name of their candidate of choice at the Brooklyn Precinct during the Iowa caucus on Jan. 15, 2024.

The S&B’s guide to voting in Grinnell

Sarah Evans, News Editor
November 2, 2024
Grinnell College President Anne Harris poses for a portrait in her office in Nollen House on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Trustees renew contract of President Harris

Sarah Evans, News Editor
October 2, 2024
Concentration chairs will now be compensated for their work.

Concentration numbers up, chairs to be compensated

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2024
The Bear cost $90 million dollars to construct.

Student survey questions sense of belonging on campus

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2024
Sophie Youngdahl `24 with a crown of peacock feathers performs with the Neverland Players.

Never say Neverland: Players perform with pandemic behind them

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
March 8, 2024
Sarah Evans `26 walks around campus while listening to music.

Playlist of My Life: Sarah Evans `26

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2024
Two bills, House Study Bill 678 and Senate Study Bill 3168, were introduced in early February. The bills would allow city councils control over the hiring of library directors and library tax spending.

Local librarians criticize bills with possibility to redistribute power

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2024
Bella Villareal `26 cooks at Grinnellians Who Are Ready to Cook (GWARC) house, where she has found community.

Student ER visit reveals accommodations challenges

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2024
All students, regardless of living situation, will be required to purchase a meal plan for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mandatory meal plans for off-campus students spark controversy

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2024

[Video] Meet the dedicated staff, volunteers, and adoptees of PALS

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 31, 2024

[Video] Grinnell College students share their dining hall hacks

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2024

[Video] Bringing heat to the winter, a fall 2023 QPOC drag show recap

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 24, 2024

[Video] Iowa caucus-goers discuss their candidate choice, majority votes Trump

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
January 17, 2024
A Trump caucus captain and another volunteer check voter registration sheets at the Brooklyn Precinct. In Brooklyn, Trump received 60 votes, followed by DeSantis with 17, Haley with 16, Ramaswamy with 6, Binkley with 1 and Chris Christie with 1.

Photo Series: Iowa caucus-goers cast their ballots in Poweshiek County

Sarah Evans, Zach Spindler-Krage, and Nick El Hajj
January 16, 2024

[Video] Ex-U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul provides insider’s view on weapons transfers in first public event post-resignation

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023

[Video] Meet your Student Government senators

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
November 7, 2023

[Video] Grinnell College students stage walkout in support of Palestine

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
October 26, 2023

[Video] Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023

[Video] First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
September 19, 2023

[Video] Grinnell students reflect on wage increase

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
September 12, 2023

Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 15, 2023

Cribz: Grinnell House

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 9, 2023
Maya Gardner

Maya Gardner

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 8, 2023

Grinnell Bucket Lists

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
April 30, 2023

Cribz: “The penthouse”

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
April 12, 2023

[Video] Dorm cats paw their way into students’ rooms and hearts

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023

Hot Takes: Grinnell Edition

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
February 14, 2023

The Grinnell Listening Project brings campus and community together through dialogue

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
February 4, 2023

Class of `26 members speak about early Grinnell experiences

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
December 27, 2022

Grinnell Advocates hosts Take Back the Avenue event

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
October 16, 2022
Student Government President Loyal Terry `23 will lead the new SGA Cabinet this academic year.

[Video] “Big things coming,” new SGA cabinet takes office

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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