Women’s soccer team celebrates first win

September 3rd, 2010 | By Hanna Feldman

Before the women’s soccer team’s blowout score of 3-0 against Central College on Wednesday, the energy was palpable in the locker room, with old rituals getting the team ready to kick off a strong season with new players.  

“A lot of the returning players are really stepping up and maturing as players which, along with...

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Men’s Soccer kicks off season with a draw

September 3rd, 2010 | By David Kim

After losing nine players since last year, the men’s soccer team started the season off strong on Wednesday in a game against Cornell College. The Pioneers took a 2-0 lead in the first half, eventually ending the game in a 2-2 tie. With talented players like JP Prouty ’10 and Alex Exarhos ’10—multiple All-Midwest Conference selections—having...

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Regulate dining hall waste

May 7th, 2010 | By Phil Hagen ’10

Some Questions: Why is there so much waste in the dining hall? Do we really want to be generating so much gourmet hog slop? Are we living according to our admissions-team pamphlet, book-store-swag endorsed values? Now, while it’s eternally in vogue for college students to rail against ‘the (preferably suited) man,’ I think it’s...

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Keep community events green

May 7th, 2010 | By Staff Editorial

We would first like to thank everyone who took part in planning last weekend’s Selah celebration. Members from all areas of the Grinnell community came to enjoy great food, entertainment, inflatables, a petting zoo (yes!!!) and a beautiful day. The fun in the sun got us thinking that Grinnell should host more outdoor activities....

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Resolution changes Student Staff Training

April 29th, 2010 | By J. Francis Buse

In response to campus climate concerns, Joint Board passed “The Resolution Concerning Campus Climate and Continued Discussion” on Wednesday, April 28. The bill aims to combine the pre-existing support roles of Student Staff with facilitation of meetings to discuss issues of identity and discrimination on campus. “We want to use things that already exist,” said...

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On-campus voting for primaries

April 29th, 2010 | By Armando Montaño

Unlike the commotion during last fall’s generals elections, satellite voting for Iowa primaries might not garner the enthusiasm and hype. Voters will have an opportunity to nominate candidates for Iowa state elections in the primaries on Tuesday from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. “Primaries are different because they’re about inner party politics,” said Elisabeth Rennick...

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Selah to celebrate Grinnell community

April 29th, 2010 | By Matt Bachtell

To honor the transition from President Russell K. Osgood to Raynard Kington, the campus and wider community are invited to come to Selah, a day of festivities starting at 10 a.m. on Mac Field on Saturday and lasting as late as midnight. Selah is a Hebrew word with an ambiguous definition that is often used to...

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Raynard Kington visits campus, talks 2010-2011

April 23rd, 2010 | By Darwin Manning

President-to-be Raynard Kington, made his much anticipated second visit to campus this past Sunday and Monday. He spoke to students in the JRC 101 at 7 p.m. on Sunday, then to staff at 9:30 a.m. on Monday and finally faculty at 2 p.m., both of which were in the South Lounge. All three meetings were...

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2010-2011 SGA Cabinet positions finalized

April 23rd, 2010 | By Matt Bachtell

With the spring semester coming to a close, next year’s SGA cabinet has been finalized. Approved at this week’s Joint Board for the 2010-2011 academic year, Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) and next year’s SGA President, Ben Offenberg ’11 is excited to work with all new members of the cabinet, including Concerts Chair, Student...

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