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Bubble What?

I had been studying for my chemistry final for three days straight. I was sick from the winter cold, and had lost the notebook with all my notes. I was so stressed and over-caffeinated, I…
Rollicking Roomies

Jan 04, 2013

Author: Mona Ghadiri '11

Like every other eager Grinnellian, I had a countdown to the day I would get the chance to find out who my roommate would be…
An Athlete's Community of Support

Jan 04, 2013

Author: Erin Labasan

If you’re a student-athlete (emphasis on “student”), you will almost certainly love it at Grinnell. Sure, depending on…
Eating Chinese Breakfast

Jan 04, 2013

Today is day 4 in Nanjing and we are beginning to know our way around. We are staying in the Nanyuan Conference Center of Nanjing University, which is essentially the hotel…
Jaworski named MWC Men's Soccer Coach of the Year, 3 Pioneers on All-MWC First Team

Jan 04, 2013

The Grinnell College men's soccer team enjoyed a historic season in 2009, and that success has been reflected by the All-Midwest Conference selections.
Brian Jaworski has been named MWC…
Changes in Student Health and Counseling Services

Jan 04, 2013

Author: Maggie Kamraczewski ’10

Nationally, colleges and universities are expanding and strengthening the mental health services they provide to…
The Beauty of Prairie Butterflies

Jan 04, 2013

Before last summer, the only butterfly I could identify was a monarch, and the only prairie plant I knew was a coneflower. Thanks to an internship grant from the…
Furry Little Friends

Jan 04, 2013

While most colleges have some sort of mascot, a select few have unofficial ones that are even more popular amongst the student body. Here at Grinnell College, our unofficial mascot is…
People Watching and Study Buddies

Jan 04, 2013

I’m a person who is very set in my habits. I get out of bed at the same time every single morning and try to go to bed at the same time every night. I go to the library pretty much every…
The Fantastic Chinese House

Jan 04, 2013

Chinese language students and native speakers: looking for companionship, the excitement of campus life, the privacy of being off campus, and loads of fun and good food?
Check out…