The Scarlet & Black

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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
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
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
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
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
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
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Zack Walsh

Zack Walsh, Staff Photographer

Hey y’all! My name is Zack, I’m a third year, and my pronouns are he/him. I am a photographer here at the S+B and enjoy taking photos. If you have any proposals for photos events or opportunities, feel free to reach out!

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Aunty Fa took the (k)night to new heights with a chivalrous performance to "Marry the Night" by Lady Gaga.

Photo Series: QPOC hosts fantasy-themed fall drag show

Zack Walsh, Brisa Zielina, and Khanh Do
November 16, 2023
Christine Duncan leads the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Friday, Nov. 10.

[Photo] Improvisational singer Christine Duncan leaves students and attendees jazzed

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Krista Spies `24 poses in front of her "Barbie" poster with a vinyl copy of The Runaways' self-titled record.

[Photo] Playlist of My Life, Tattoo Tour Edition: Krista Spies `24

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Snowflake decorations stick to street poles in downtown Grinnell.

[Photo] “We create our own Hallmark moment”: Grinnell prepares for annual Jingle Bell Holiday

Addie Persian, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
From back left: Fui Hawsatitam `27, Ian Macdonald `25, Nic Grofsorean `24, Phukao Prommolmard `24.5, Dillon Rawlings `25. From front left: Mia Eierman `24, Sophie Youngdahl `24, Collin Thomas-Green `26, Tim Murphy `23.5, Benjamin Sheeley `26. BĀDPHAYÁK gets their spook on.

[Photo] BĀDPHAYÁK reflects on band after Harris party

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
The Iowa Dance Festival came to Grinnell for the first time. On Oct. 13 and 14, dancers and performers explored the art of dance in Roberts Theater in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

[Photo] Dance Dance Instituiton: Iowa Dance Festival takes a chance on Grinnell

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
At least one match was a two-versus-one, where one wrestler faced off against two opponents concurrently.

Photo Series: The gladiators of 10/10

Zack Walsh and Owen Barbato
October 10, 2023
Matt Hedman holding a megaphone at a Grinnell swim and dive practice. He joined the program as head coach this summer.

[Photo] New swim and dive coaches look to build on team history and success

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
October 9, 2023
The Iowa Capital Dispatch was created to help fill in gaps in coverage.

[Photo] Kathie Obradovich talks at Rosenfield Program symposium

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Zack Walsh From left: Henry Coen `25, co-director of the Neverland Players, and Elena Busick `25. The Neverland Players continued their positive energy throughout the rehearsal process.

[Photo] It’s never not fun in Neverland

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24

[Photo] Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street

Allison Moore, Staff writer
September 25, 2023
Artist Liv Hage `25 poses with work from her exhibit "Flesh/Blood" at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.

[Photo] Liv Hage shows off impressive body of work with original exhibit “Flesh/Blood”

September 25, 2023
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, "Correspondence."

[Photo] Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.

[Photo] Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.

[Photo] Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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[Photo] New administrative staff

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
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