Differing opinions
In 1995 debates broke out at Grinnell regarding cultural and multicultural spaces on campus. One issue was about the establishment of houses to be used as cultural spaces. Another issue, highlighted in the Feb. 24 issue of the S&B, questioned the multicultural approach at Grinnell, in the classroom and on the campus at large. S&B sports editor Chris Pallas ‘98 submitted an editorial that forced the campus to consider the use and role of the multicultural approach.
[more]
How to be proactive
It is well known that Grinnell College was established in 1846 as a staunchly abolitionist, liberal institution, which would accept any black or female applicants if they met the college’s qualifications. What is less well known is that there is no official record of an African-American graduate in the first 30 years of history.
[more]
Arts | News | Opinion | Profiles | Special Section | Sports | Archives | About Us