The Nation's Oldest Continuously Published Student Newspaper

The Simpsonian
The Nation's Oldest Continuously Published Student Newspaper

The Simpsonian
The Nation's Oldest Continuously Published Student Newspaper

The Simpsonian
Alex Kirkpatrick

Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor

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Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Special to The Simpsonian
April 4, 2019

Music students voice concerns as reductions hit department

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
March 13, 2018
Former Student Body Vice President Pierce Carey asks a question at an open forum discussing diversity and inclusion on campus. The event took place after a racially based threat was found on campus last week. (Photo: Alex Kirkpatrick, managing editor/The Simpsonian)

Concerned students vent frustration at heated open forum

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
February 20, 2018
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Simmons: Racially based threat to student found on campus

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
February 16, 2018

Editorial: Dear white people, yes racial profiling is real

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
February 3, 2018
Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
November 1, 2017
Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
October 26, 2017
Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
October 20, 2017
Police seek man who didn't get 'Iowa nice' memo, stole wallet

Police seek man who didn’t get ‘Iowa nice’ memo, stole wallet

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
October 5, 2017
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[Photo] Freshman soars to tremendous heights with riveting hobby

by Matt Lash, Sports Editor
September 17, 2017
Here's why some colleges won't declare themselves sanctuaries

Here’s why some colleges won’t declare themselves sanctuaries

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
September 14, 2017
Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin

Police department honors fallen officer on his birthday

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Managing Editor
July 14, 2017
Facing the blitz: A college athlete's coming out story

Facing the blitz: A college athlete’s coming out story

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 22, 2017
Tiffany Allison says she was beaten with a wrought-iron cross for more than four hours in 2009. After years of advocating for domestic abuse survivors, House File 263 passed on Monday, giving harsher punishments to domestic abusers and better protecting victims. (Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany Allison)

Bill targeting repeat domestic abusers passes Senate

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 12, 2017
Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 6, 2017
Sigma Lambda Gamma is college's first multicultural sorority

Sigma Lambda Gamma is college’s first multicultural sorority

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 28, 2017
Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 14, 2017
Simpson ranks in top 100 for Best Colleges for Sports Lovers

Simpson ranks in top 100 for Best Colleges for Sports Lovers

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 14, 2017
Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King's polemical tweet

Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King’s polemical tweet

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 13, 2017
Culver Lecture has been canceled due to 'several conflicts'

Culver Lecture has been canceled due to ‘several conflicts’

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 12, 2017
21 signs you're a true Iowan

21 signs you’re a true Iowan

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 10, 2017
Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 8, 2017
Organizers of the Women's March in January called for "A Day Without a Woman" in hopes of highlighting the importance of women in the economy and society. The action coincides with the U.N.-designated International Women's Day on March 8. (Photo: Jayde Vogeler, Photography Editor/The Simpsonian)

‘A Day Without A Woman’ aims to show women’s societal impact

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 8, 2017
Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 7, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Third annual Black and Blue Ball honors fallen Iowa officers

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 25, 2017
Universities must consider professors' political affiliations under bill

Universities must consider professors’ political affiliations under bill

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 22, 2017
Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 22, 2017
Pop quiz! Do you know how much student loan debt totals?

Pop quiz! Do you know how much student loan debt totals?

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 21, 2017
GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 21, 2017
Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 20, 2017
Bad and Nasty to sponsor 'Not My President's Day' on Monday

Bad and Nasty to sponsor ‘Not My President’s Day’ on Monday

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 17, 2017
Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 17, 2017
Des Moines ranks within top 10 best places to live in US 

Des Moines ranks within top 10 best places to live in US 

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 8, 2017
RLC chastises 'anti-Muslim rhetoric' amid Trump's travel ban

RLC chastises ‘anti-Muslim rhetoric’ amid Trump’s travel ban

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 29, 2017
(Photo: Warren County Sheriff's Office)

Police say drunk man threatened to ‘shoot up’ fraternity

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 24, 2017
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to be released in December

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to be released in December

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 23, 2017
Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 15, 2017
(Photo: Andrea Carlson)

Mother of child with rare eye disorder sees brighter future

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 12, 2017
Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 9, 2017

Simpson College lovebirds engaged after surprising proposal

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 9, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Simpson College professor continues to tackle fight on CTE

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 6, 2017
(Photo: Mallory Dirks/The Simpsonian)

Joe Biden makes final push to end sexual assault on campuses

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 5, 2017
Student with Crohn's disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

Student with Crohn’s disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
January 3, 2017
(Photo: Des Moines Police Department)

Police charge Indianola man in Des Moines-area bank robbery

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 29, 2016

The Simpsonian’s year in review

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 28, 2016
Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 22, 2016
(Photo: Submission/Pierce Carey)

Simpson student body elects first sophomore president, VP

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 7, 2016
Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 7, 2016
Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 6, 2016

Viral video showing middle schoolers falling on ice resurfaces

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
December 5, 2016
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

President of Drake University declares campus ‘sanctuary’

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 18, 2016
Casey's donates $50K for scholarships to honor slain officers

Casey’s donates $50K for scholarships to honor slain officers

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 15, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

Indianola woman arrested after 7-month-old child’s death

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 10, 2016
After hard-fought battle, Donald Trump wins presidency

After hard-fought battle, Donald Trump wins presidency

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 9, 2016
Simpson/RABA poll shows Trump with narrow lead over Clinton

Simpson/RABA poll shows Trump with narrow lead over Clinton

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 3, 2016
Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin

Funeral arrangements announced for Officer Justin Martin

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 3, 2016
Two Simpson College graduates killed in 'ambush-style' attacks

Two Simpson College graduates killed in ‘ambush-style’ attacks

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 2, 2016
David Young

Rep. Young visits Simpson College, makes case for re-election

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
November 1, 2016
Grant awarded to 4 colleges to reduce violence against women

Grant awarded to 4 colleges to reduce violence against women

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 29, 2016
Stop sharing this Facebook hoax that's resurfaced

Stop sharing this Facebook hoax that’s resurfaced

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 20, 2016
Survey featuring millennials shows Clinton with sizable lead

Survey featuring millennials shows Clinton with sizable lead

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 14, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary Clinton at Simpson College

Former President Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary Clinton at Simpson College

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 12, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton to visit Simpson College this week

Former President Bill Clinton to visit Simpson College this week

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 9, 2016
#BringDrakeToDrake movement works -- and you missed it

#BringDrakeToDrake movement works — and you missed it

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 5, 2016
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[Photo] Official: Simpson ranks eighth lowest in minority enrollment among Iowa colleges

by Ethan Zierke, Special to The Simpsonian
October 4, 2016
Simpson College security officials release campus crime, fire reports

Simpson College security officials release campus crime, fire reports

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 1, 2016
Simpson student crafts drunken email to professor, but Wi-Fi god saves him

Simpson student crafts drunken email to professor, but Wi-Fi god saves him

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
October 1, 2016
Newly formed Light Company refocuses campus ministry

Newly formed Light Company refocuses campus ministry

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 29, 2016
Presidential debate proved unconvincing, yet entertaining

Presidential debate proved unconvincing, yet entertaining

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 28, 2016
Simpson baseball player involved in serious head-on collision

Simpson baseball player involved in serious head-on collision

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 24, 2016
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

New poll shows razor-thin presidential race, wide margin in Senate race

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 13, 2016
Simpson announces polling effort to assess political races

Simpson announces polling effort to assess political races

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 9, 2016
Photo: The Simpsonian

First-year elections delayed due to ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 5, 2016
North-central Oklahoma earthquake rocks Midwest this morning

North-central Oklahoma earthquake rocks Midwest this morning

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 3, 2016
This Twitter thread will make your day

This Twitter thread will make your day

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 2, 2016
(Photo: Stanford University Department of Public Safety)

Convicted rapist, ex-Stanford swimmer walks free from jail

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
September 2, 2016
Tiffany Allison says she was beaten with a wrought-iron cross for more than four hours in 2009. After years of advocating for domestic abuse survivors, House File 263 passed on Monday, giving harsher punishments to domestic abusers and better protecting victims. (Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany Allison)

1-mile fun run, 5K to benefit domestic violence survivors

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 31, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

Indianola man who led police in standoff pleads guilty

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 30, 2016
First-day-of-class feels you can't deny

First-day-of-class feels you can’t deny

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 30, 2016
ITS invests in new wireless system

ITS invests in new wireless system

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 30, 2016
University won't support 'trigger warnings,' 'safe spaces'

University won’t support ‘trigger warnings,’ ‘safe spaces’

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 25, 2016
Warren County Jail escapee caught following serious 3-car crash

Warren County Jail escapee caught following serious 3-car crash

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 24, 2016
(Photo: Courtesy of Dennis Hendrickson)

Indianola family escapes historic flooding in crawfish boats

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 16, 2016
Photo: The Simpsonian

SGA revamps elections code following last spring’s mishaps

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 15, 2016
Escaped inmate spotted traveling with woman in stolen vehicle

Escaped inmate spotted traveling with woman in stolen vehicle

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 15, 2016
(Photos: Courtesy of Tre Loge)

Grant to fund building renovations, noxious weed study

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 11, 2016
For area gym owners, law enforcement deaths hit close to home

For area gym owners, law enforcement deaths hit close to home

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 4, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

Student teacher barred from teaching for at least 3 years

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
August 3, 2016
Man charged with terrorism after 5-hour standoff downtown

Man charged with terrorism after 5-hour standoff downtown

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
June 14, 2016
President Simmons announces interim VP, academic dean

President Simmons announces interim VP, academic dean

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
May 11, 2016
Incoming sophomore class elects Pierce Carey as president

Incoming sophomore class elects Pierce Carey as president

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 29, 2016
Simpson team wins programming contest for the first time

Simpson team wins programming contest for the first time

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 24, 2016

Get the scoop on Warren County’s most popular ice cream shop

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
April 8, 2016
Simpson’s sole, unlikely hammer thrower makes progress

Simpson’s sole, unlikely hammer thrower makes progress

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 31, 2016
Simpson debate team crowned national champions

Simpson debate team crowned national champions

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 20, 2016
Simpson student shaves head in fight against childhood cancer

Simpson student shaves head in fight against childhood cancer

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
March 19, 2016
The mastermind behind the Acorn

The mastermind behind the Acorn

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 28, 2016
Beloved Simpson student dies at 21

Beloved Simpson student dies at 21

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 19, 2016
Senior Spotlight: Brock Borgeson

Senior Spotlight: Brock Borgeson

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 17, 2016
Cruz bests Trump, Clinton emerges victorious in Iowa

Cruz bests Trump, Clinton emerges victorious in Iowa

by Alex Kirkpatrick, Digital Editor
February 1, 2016
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