A dream deferred is a dream revised

May 7th, 2010 | By Tim Hederman

Are you ready? This is the beginning of the End, and I’m feeling all sorts of confu-stalgia. So let’s hit play on that end-of-summer-camp-photo-montage-PowerPoint and cue up some Vitamin C on the boom-box. Ch’yeahhhh. Also, if you don’t understand that reference, I probably hate you. My classmates and I will all be presumably graduating in something...

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Tim Arner thought he would get paid for this

May 7th, 2010 | By Tim Arner, English

This is my final column for the S&B, at least for a while, and I’ve thought a lot about what a final column should be. Particularly at this time of year, it seems fitting to write something for the graduating seniors, to offer some sage advice and words of wisdom from a respected member of...

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Bias does not fix bias

May 7th, 2010 | By Curtis McCoy ’10

The events of this past weekend were, to say the least, quite disturbing. They became so out of control to the point that extremely disparaging and demeaning things were written about individuals of the Grinnell College community. I in no way condone or support those actions. They have hurt so many people in...

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A greater problem

May 7th, 2010 | By Jon Richardson ’10

Our college is a mission-driven institution. It is one guided by core values and foundational principles that have been fought for, and upheld, and institutionalized. As a community and as individuals, we strive to uphold these values in our interactions and our relationships—and as a small residential college these interactions are all the more important...

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Hoofin’ It not just for RKO

May 7th, 2010 | By Jacques Ambrose ’10

Dear S&B, When I read your article last week about “Selah to celebrate Grinnell Community,” I must admit my contentment to see the caption of “Party boasts funding raising red short run.” As an organizer of the Hoofin’ It 5K event, I was elated to read about the coverage of the event along side with Selah....

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Another side of the debate

May 7th, 2010 | By Jake Thompson ’10

The party that happened this weekend is indefensible. I understand why people on campus are upset about the events of last weekend, and I feel for the people who have been hurt. However, the response to the party, and the subsequent demonizing of the football team, has been unfair. Many see this...

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An open letter to the Grinnell College campus community

May 7th, 2010 | By Jeff Pedersen '02

I am Jeff Pedersen, Interim Head Football coach and Interim Head Women’s Track coach here at Grinnell. I am a 2002 graduate of Grinnell and my wife is a 2001 graduate. Both of us loved our time here as students, and have returned here to work and to raise our growing family. As you...

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Creating a safer community

May 7th, 2010 | By Staff Editorial

The evening of Saturday, May 1 will set a precedent at Grinnell College for many years to come. The offenders of a bias-motivated incident are widely known. Their punishment and response could change many aspects of Grinnell College life. Due to the level of this case, we hope all involved realize the importance of the...

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Tight grips, loose lips: SHIC responds to stimulating questions

April 30th, 2010 | By Friendly staff of the SHIC

Dear SHIC, My boyfriend and I have been having sex for a couple of months now, and we have noticed that we have some very different preferences. I like a much lighter touch when he’s jacking me off, but he prefers that I grip him pretty hard. Unfortunately, we have also noticed that while I can...

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Gjesdahl weighs in on abortion: “there’s no one answer”

April 30th, 2010 | By Jacob Gjesdahl

Editor’s Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this issue the S&B would like to reiterate that the views of columnists in no way reflect the views of the S&B and the rest of the S&B staff.

While walking through the loggia on the day that I had to write my article, I saw a...

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