Staff ed: Changes to Pioneer Fund
Compared to other school’s, our alums don’t give much “back” to their school after their tuition payments are through. Over the past (few) years, Senior Challenge (name change?) has attempted to reverse this trend by...
Claims of ticklishness abound
Lately, Karaoke nights have been very popular at Lyle’s Pub and at off-campus destinations like the Voodoo Lounge. On December 13, the College will try to build off this excitement by hosting group karaoke featuring...
Economic development lies in agriculture, not away from it
Since I moved off campus in June I’ve started reading the Des Moines Register. Over the past six months I’ve gotten a sense of what passes for economic development in Iowa for the state government, and many municipal...
Letter to the editor: Changes in Bucksbaum landscape
Because so many students pass through Bucksbaum, I wanted to send along some information about a change we will be making over Winter Break. Let me know if I can answer any questions: When Patrick Dougherty created Hat Trick...
Letter to the editor: Response to distribution policy
I was dismayed to learn of the apparently years-long practice of delivering print copies of the S&B (subsidized by students) to every faculty and staff member. I was more dismayed that the decision to end the subsidized...
Studying the roots of homophobia and its implications
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word homophobia? Hate? Prejudice? “Not me”? Why is it that some people do not accept the LGB community? Is it because it goes against social norms? Family...
Drawing a line to establish the limits of living the dream
Check it. Today’s craze-phrase is epimelesthai sauto. Have you heard of it? That dude Socrates from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” used to talk about it. Remember him? Toga, beard, bald, etc. Well, one time...
Staff ed: Grinnell College might need an ombudsperson
In recent weeks, Grinnell College has released three very different reports with surprisingly, and disconcertingly, similar results. The Wellness Survey indicated that students at Grinnell College are over-worked,...
Editor’s note: Response to anonymous letter
Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of the author’s public position on campus, they asked that their name be withheld to protect their professional relationships. The Editors of the S&B discussed this matter, and decided...
Letter: Inconvenienced by Jimbo’s close
I just wanted to comment on the bit in your Staff editorial about Jimbo’s closing. I agree the Pizza was good and the fact that they delivered was very cool, but the students and faculty that expected pizza at the math seminar the...
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