New RLCs hope to develop relationships

May 13th, 2010 | By Kamila Berkalieva

As the academic year comes to a close, there is increasing anticipation about the three new Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) hired for next year. Arrion Dennis, Becca Don and Darren Gallant were selected out of almost 80 qualified applicants after undergoing an extensive selection process. The grueling selection process spread out over a period of three...

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Osgood’s final chapter in the storybook of Grinnell

May 7th, 2010 | By Marcus Eagan and Liza Eve-Leas

Russel K. Osgood, President of the College poses for a portrait outside Nollen House. - Ben Brewer The S&B sat down with President Russell K. Osgood to discuss a variety of issues encountered during his time here at Grinnell. What follows is the last part of Osgood’s Q&A. In this week’s edition of the Q&A, RKO...

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Cochran retires, new psychologist hired

May 7th, 2010 | By Jumi Bello

Karen Cochran poses for a last portrait for the S&B outside of the South Forum. - Cait De Mott Grady Russell K. Osgood is not the only important figure to leave our midst at the end of this school year—after serving the Grinnell community for 22 years, Director of Health Services Karen Cochran will be retiring...

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Zumba fever

April 29th, 2010 | By Devin Ross

Sponsored by Marlene Jacks of the Office of Diversity and Achievement and the African Students Union, the new Zumba fitness program combines Latin Afro & Caribbean Music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms. The session will be taught by Venezuelan Zumba instructor Bettina...

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Room draw runs without a hitch

April 29th, 2010 | By Carolin Scholz

Late April normally brings joy to the Grinnell campus with the appearance of budding trees and fresh green grass. However, one weekend during this blissful month may bring distress to some when room draw looms ahead. Despite the usual confusion that accompanies room draw, the process seemed to go smoothly this year. In fact, room draw...

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President Osgood speaks on his journey at Grinnell

April 29th, 2010 | By Eliza-Eve Leas

The S&B sat down with President Russell K. Osgood to discuss a variety of issues including his time here at Grinnell. What follows is Part II of Osgood’s Q&A. In this week’s edition of the Q&A, Osgood speaks on the changes made to the College—including academic buldings and dorms during his presidency, as well as...

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President Osgood speaks on his way out of Grinnell

April 22nd, 2010 | By

The S&B sat down with President Russell K. Osgood to discuss a variety of issues including his time here at Grinnell. The interview was extensive and will be published in three parts. In Part 1, Osgood discusses his time before Grinnell and diversity at the College. Thank you for taking the time out to sit...

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New campus group addresses issues of sexual assault

April 22nd, 2010 | By Matthew Bachtell

Real Men, which started in the fall of 2009, aims to spread awareness about sexual assault, and take much-needed steps to reduce the number of cases that occur at Grinnell College. According to the Campus Climate Assessment conducted in fall 2009, 17 percent of students thought that sexual assault was a problem at the college....

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Students celebrate the tradition of Quinceañera

April 22nd, 2010 | By Katherine Chung

While watching MTV shows about extravagent coming-of-age celebrations, the meaning of a Quinceañera can be lost in the clutter of prime-time. However, the cultural and historical importance of the event is not reflected by an MTV-style outrageous party.

Last Saturday in Harris Center, Student Organization of Latinos/Latinas (SOL), presented the Grinnell Community with this important...

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Confessions from the Grinnell train jumper

April 15th, 2010 | By Darwin Manning

I either had God blessing me, my Irish roots kicking in, or both, but either way I’m lucky to be here. Everyday as I sit currently unable to walk on my right leg and slowly learn how to get around campus in my state, I am still dealing with the consequences.

There are those certain...

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