News
Gordon leaves Grinnell, stage
When Theatre majors began arriving back in Grinnell this August, many of them went straight to the office of Pip Gordon, a favorite professor, for words of advice. But instead of their professor, all they found was a whiteboard full of "Pip-isms."
How we ended up with Out Takes in the Grille
Alex Brooks '08 walked into a meeting of the Dining Services Committee prepared to fight for Grab & Go. When he walked out, he felt like he had won the battle: Grab & Go would be included in the new Joseph F. Rosenfield '25 Campus Center. But within a month, Grab & Go had been vetoed and replaced by a new program, Out Takes, with fewer options and more restricted hours.
College no longer Coke-only
Considering all the recent changes on campus, new vending machines might seem like little more than a convenient addition.
Shorthand
This Week in Joint Board
Rabbi hired after yearlong search
The kvetching can stop. Grinnell finally has a rabbi.
International student coordinator moves on
To American students, Eric Staab is just another name. To Kenyan student Eric Omwega '08, Staab is "Mr. Grinnell." On Sept. 29, however, "Mr. Grinnell" will become "Mr. Kalamazoo."
Space in Campus Center basement not yet filled:
Students and administrators are considering a campus pub, but nothing will be decided for at least a year
Arts & Entertainment
Movie Reviews
Two classics deliver glorious feelings
Grinnell Review Corner
Fine arts interns occupy state of "limbo"
Theatre, Art and Music internships let alums expand their portfolios, contemplate graduate school.
Phynding new ways to cope
A year after demise of popular Grinnell file-sharing service, students find creative ways to download new music
Punked-out alum returns to rock Bob's
John Chavez '05 makes his triumphant return to Grinnell this weekend as a member of The Punks, which he describes as a "free form improv-based" band.
A cappella picks up tempo
Changes on the a cappella scene include new members and a new group
Opinion
Letter to the Editor
Supporting Israel not just idealistic
Letter to the Editor
Sri Lanka Safe
Are we sure we're having fun yet?
More Matter, Less Art a Column by Brendan Mackie
Random Rants
Seek satanic, cheese-heavy fun to the north
Death by Penknife, a column by Molly Rideout '10
This Week in Grinnell History
Cartoon by Asia Sample '10
Features
Safe Sex at Grinnell
After a week of academic overload, one thing to look forward to is a stress-free, relaxing, party-hardy weekend. Add a few drinks, loud music, maybe a round of beer pong and it's anyone's guess what the night will bring. Whether it be a friendly fling, a serious monogamous relationship, or a rendezvous with a complete stranger, sex happens.
Wanted: American students
International Student Organization struggles to attract domestic students
Day in the Life:
Emma Lawler '09
Sports
Pioneers give up 517 yards in 49-14 defeat
Offense continues to rack up yards and points while defense struggles
Tennis starts strong in conference play
The women's tennis team rebounded after a 1-2 start in the non-conference season to dominate two conference opponents last Saturday, bringing their record to 3-2 (2-0 MWC).
Sports Brief
Soccer kicks off MWC play with win
Cross country teams gear up for Augustana, The Griak
The Pioneer cross country teams head into their meets this weekend on high notes after strong showings at the Les Duke Invitational on Sept. 9, where the women finished first and the men finished second.
