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The S&B won the Iowa college newspaper of the year award and 19 individual awards at the Iowa College Media Association conference in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 8, 2024.
The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year award
Learning Environment Policy Update
Learning Environment Policy Update
Ramaswamys talks on the phone as he prepares to walk into the event in Grinnell on Oct. 5, 2023. Moments later, a Grinnell College students accidentally backed into a campaign vehicle.
Ramaswamy’s vehicle was parked illegally during Grinnell accident; police and driver refute misleading accounts of the incident
Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with Grinnell College students following a televised panel with KCCI at Saints Rest Coffee House.
“It was truly just an accident”: Students who hit Ramaswamy’s car speak out after media frenzy
Juniper Schwartzman `27 joined the football team as a kicker. She became the first woman to play and score for the team during their Sept. 30 game against Lawrence University.
Juniper Schwartzman `27 becomes first woman to play for Grinnell football
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Students protest outside of Wells Fargo in 2017. Among Grinnell students, 77% said they worry a little or a lot about damaging their reputation because someone misunderstood them.
Grinnell College ranked worst school in the US for comfort expressing ideas
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnells Student Government Association.
SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers display the first wall-to-wall undergraduate contract in U.S. history. The Union approved the contract by a vote of 162-1. It will immediately take effect after Grinnell College signs it on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.
Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
The Black Church and Bible Study work to rebuild a post-pandemic religious tradition on campus.
Students build sacred spaces as spirituality thrives
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.
Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble
Marina Busby `24
Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Aisha Saparali, foreign language teaching assistant for Russian, holds scarlet and black ribbons in her hand.
“Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback” chronicles Grinnell across time
The current entrance to the Edith Renforw Smith `37 Gallery shows the name of Ethan Versh `27s exhibition — Cupolitan.
Coffee cup muses on display at Ethan Versh `27’s Smith Gallery expo
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens tennis March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.
Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Nathan McCurdy 25 hits the ball while at bat against Monmouth College on March 29. Grinnell won the game 13-6 and the three-game series against Monmouth College 2-1.
Adverse weather throws curveball at Grinnell baseball’s MWC title bid
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Members of the womens 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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
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 practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Womens basketball scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15, surpassing Kelsey Plum.
Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record, but her legacy was already cemented
Syd Weller `26.
Grinnell and Title IX: How ineffective training breeds discomfort and distrust
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing
Creeping Charlie, a band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rocked the halls of Gardner Lounge in what was the first concert of the school year.
Photo Series: Creeping Charlie brings first concert of the year to campus
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.
Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

The Scarlet & Black

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Jackson Schulte

May 17, 2020

My first semester at Grinnell, I didn’t know how to get involved with The S&B, even though I came to college thinking I wanted to be a journalist. I remember sending an email to someone on staff...

Letter to the Editor: A message on selective union expansion from 200+ alums

Letter to the Editor: A message on selective union expansion from 200+ alums

September 26, 2019

Dear Board of Trustees and Members of the Grinnell Community: We are concerned alumni writing to encourage the Board of Trustees to approve a selective voluntary expansion of the student union at its...

The residents of 1126 Broad St. Back row, left to right: Sarah Cannon, Keli Vitaioli, Leah Harris. Front row, left to right: Moya Roarty, Megan Tcheng. Photo by Liz Paik.

S&B Cribs: Meet the Residents of 1126 Broad St.

May 3, 2019

In a charmingly dilapidated house just off campus, Keli Vitaioli, Megan Tcheng, Moya Roarty, Leah Harris, Sarah Cannon and Candace Mettle, all ’19, have made a home together. Affectionately referred...

John Zbaracki ‘20, captain of the men’s golf team, is optimistic that his new teammates can contribute greatly to their future success.

New players help men’s golf team to strong season start

April 11, 2019

By Candace Mettle mettleca@grinnell.edu As the Men’s Golf team rebuilds, they have started this season’s campaign in good form, with strong showings in their first few invites. Each game played...

Alternative Break gives students the opportunity to engage in service during school breaks. Contributed photos.

Students dedicate spring break to service, social justice through Alternative Break trips

April 4, 2019

By Candace Mettle mettleca@grinnell.edu In the first week of Spring Break, three groups of students completed service projects through Alternative Break, referred to as "Alt Break." The program engages...

Women’s 4x100m relay team Paige Olowu ‘22, Madeline McCabe ‘22, Francesca Dalla Betta ‘22 and Jordan Maddaus ‘19, set a new school record.

Women’s Track and Field breaks numerous school records

April 4, 2019

By Candace Mettle mettleca@grinnell.edu The outdoor track & field season started off with the Pioneers shattering a number of school records, one of which stood for almost 20 years. Francesca...

Abolition and Freedom is currently on display in the HSSC. Photo by Candace Mettle.

“Abolition and Freedom” debuts on wall of HSSC

Ingrid Meulemans • February 15, 2019

Unlike many of the College’s other academic buildings and study spaces, the recently opened Humanities and Social Sciences Complex, or HSSC, remains starkly bare. There is, however, an anomaly among...

For many students, the onset of the cruel Midwest winter can lead to mental health problems including seasonal affective disorder. Photo by Candace Mettle.

Students combat seasonal affective disorder as winter arrives at Grinnell

December 6, 2018

By Kelly Page pagekell@grinnell.edu       Winter can have a negative effect on people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. Lucky Resch ‘19 started experiencing symptoms of seasonal affective...

“All offense and no defense? Ideal. I don’t watch basketball, but as far as I’ve heard, it’s pretty awesome.”   — Molly  Vorhnolt  19 (Photo by Liz Paik)

Students Speak: The System

November 29, 2018

"The System" refers to the high-scoring basketball strategy created by David Arsenault Sr. characterized by a consistent use of the full court press, frequent substitutions and a lot of three-point shots....

Use of racial slurs in class prompts discussion: Intercultural Affairs hope diversity plan will ensure inclusivity

October 5, 2018

By Candace Mettle mettleca@grinnell.edu Professor and Trustee of the College Kathryn Mohrman’s '67 use of racial slurs sparked a discussion on classroom expectations and hiring practices. In her Women...

Fall Athletic Teams Prepare to Face Off Against the MWC

Fall Athletic Teams Prepare to Face Off Against the MWC

August 31, 2018

By Lily Seibert and Candace Mettle seibertl@grinnell.edu mettleca@grinnell.edu With the new semester starting up, fall athletes have been hitting the courts and fields to prepare for another season....

Vivienne Kerley-de la Cruz ’20 and Professor Tess Kulstad, anthropology, detail why natural disasters have a devastating affect on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Professor Fredo Rivera not pictured. Photo by Candace Mettle.

Wilson Center panel addresses damages in post-Maria Puerto Rico

Will Telingator • April 27, 2018

On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico and wreaked havoc and destruction across the island. The damage was catastrophic, and millions of people across the country are still...

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