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Well, hello there, fellow tortured poets. I’m glad you’re here. At least “here” on The Simpsonian website. This is my final review of a Taylor Swift album, at least while I’m still on campus. I’ve ...
Spring has arrived, which means summer will be here soon. Nothing is better than enjoying an ice cream treat on a hot summer day. Dairy Queen is the perfect place to find that ice cream treat, and ...
When you’re going through a mental health crisis, it can be tough to know where to find immediate help and resources. That’s why Central Iowa Crisis Services (CICS) representatives visited Simpson ...
In the heart of Simpson College’s hometown lies a beacon of hope and compassion: the Kiya Koda Animal Shelter. Nestled amidst the businesses on Jefferson, this sanctuary serves as a haven for ...
Foundations 2 (F2), a required first-year course, is officially being discontinued. The course was designed to give first-year students a class focused on diversity’s role in America and reinforce ...
The Sigler House, also known as the President’s House, received a makeover this semester to host more events for students, faculty and the community. While former presidents of Simpson College have ...
If you are like me, you enjoyed junior high English the most when our focus was on Greek mythology. Learning about the mythical gods and goddesses, legends of heroes and devastating monsters seemed ...
Rory McIlroy finally did it. After more than a decade of coming up short at Augusta National, he won the Masters and completed the career Grand Slam. Only five other golfers have ever pulled it off: ...
In high school, I took Intro to Journalism in my first semester and was on staff for all four years. I thought that designing yearbook pages, photographing sports events and writing stories was fun. I ...
In the diverse and ever-evolving environment that is choosing the perfect water bottle, there are so many new and trendy options to pick from. There’s Stanley, Yeti, Hydro Flask, Hydrojug, Owala and ...
“Wonka,” the prequel to “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” is a surprisingly heartwarming musical that is great as a standalone film, but is too sweet to capture the original movie’s essence.
After years of efforts, protests and lists of demands from student organizations, Simpson College will have a vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and will be adopting a Symbols of Hate ...