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Cami Schmalz

[PHOTO] Veteran Spotlight: Cami Schmalz

November 4, 2020
Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

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

April 4, 2019

Music students voice concerns as reductions hit department

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

February 20, 2018
File photo

Simmons: Racially based threat to student found on campus

February 16, 2018

Editorial: Dear white people, yes racial profiling is real

February 3, 2018
Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

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

November 1, 2017
Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

October 26, 2017
Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

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

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

October 5, 2017
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[PHOTO] Freshman soars to tremendous heights with riveting hobby

September 17, 2017
Here's why some colleges won't declare themselves sanctuaries

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

September 14, 2017
Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin

Police department honors fallen officer on his birthday

July 14, 2017
Facing the blitz: A college athlete's coming out story

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

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

April 12, 2017
Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

April 6, 2017
Sigma Lambda Gamma is college's first multicultural sorority

Sigma Lambda Gamma is college’s first multicultural sorority

March 28, 2017
Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

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

March 14, 2017
Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King's polemical tweet

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

March 13, 2017
Culver Lecture has been canceled due to 'several conflicts'

Culver Lecture has been canceled due to ‘several conflicts’

March 12, 2017
21 signs you're a true Iowan

21 signs you’re a true Iowan

March 10, 2017
Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

March 8, 2017
Organizers of the Women's March in January called for

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

March 8, 2017
Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

March 7, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Third annual Black and Blue Ball honors fallen Iowa officers

February 25, 2017
Universities must consider professors' political affiliations under bill

Universities must consider professors’ political affiliations under bill

February 22, 2017
Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

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?

February 21, 2017
GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

February 21, 2017
Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

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

February 17, 2017
Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

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 

February 8, 2017
RLC chastises 'anti-Muslim rhetoric' amid Trump's travel ban

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

January 29, 2017
(Photo: Warren County Sheriff's Office)

Police say drunk man threatened to ‘shoot up’ fraternity

January 24, 2017
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to be released in December

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

January 23, 2017
Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

January 15, 2017
(Photo: Andrea Carlson)

Mother of child with rare eye disorder sees brighter future

January 12, 2017
Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

January 9, 2017

Simpson College lovebirds engaged after surprising proposal

January 9, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Simpson College professor continues to tackle fight on CTE

January 6, 2017
(Photo: Mallory Dirks/The Simpsonian)

Joe Biden makes final push to end sexual assault on campuses

January 5, 2017
Student with Crohn's disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

Student with Crohn’s disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

January 3, 2017
(Photo: Des Moines Police Department)

Police charge Indianola man in Des Moines-area bank robbery

December 29, 2016

The Simpsonian’s year in review

December 28, 2016
Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

December 22, 2016
(Photo: Submission/Pierce Carey)

Simpson student body elects first sophomore president, VP

December 7, 2016
Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

December 7, 2016
Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

December 7, 2016

Viral video showing middle schoolers falling on ice resurfaces

December 5, 2016
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

President of Drake University declares campus ‘sanctuary’

November 18, 2016
Casey's donates $50K for scholarships to honor slain officers

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

November 15, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

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

November 10, 2016
After hard-fought battle, Donald Trump wins presidency

After hard-fought battle, Donald Trump wins presidency

November 9, 2016
Simpson/RABA poll shows Trump with narrow lead over Clinton

Simpson/RABA poll shows Trump with narrow lead over Clinton

November 3, 2016
Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin

Funeral arrangements announced for Officer Justin Martin

November 3, 2016
Two Simpson College graduates killed in 'ambush-style' attacks

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

November 2, 2016
David Young

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

November 1, 2016
Grant awarded to 4 colleges to reduce violence against women

Grant awarded to 4 colleges to reduce violence against women

October 29, 2016
Stop sharing this Facebook hoax that's resurfaced

Stop sharing this Facebook hoax that’s resurfaced

October 20, 2016
Survey featuring millennials shows Clinton with sizable lead

Survey featuring millennials shows Clinton with sizable lead

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

October 12, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton to visit Simpson College this week

Former President Bill Clinton to visit Simpson College this week

October 9, 2016
#BringDrakeToDrake movement works -- and you missed it

#BringDrakeToDrake movement works — and you missed it

October 5, 2016
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[PHOTO] Official: Simpson ranks eighth lowest in minority enrollment among Iowa colleges

October 4, 2016
Simpson College security officials release campus crime, fire reports

Simpson College security officials release campus crime, fire reports

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

October 1, 2016
Newly formed Light Company refocuses campus ministry

Newly formed Light Company refocuses campus ministry

September 29, 2016
Presidential debate proved unconvincing, yet entertaining

Presidential debate proved unconvincing, yet entertaining

September 28, 2016
Simpson baseball player involved in serious head-on collision

Simpson baseball player involved in serious head-on collision

September 24, 2016
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

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

September 13, 2016
Simpson announces polling effort to assess political races

Simpson announces polling effort to assess political races

September 9, 2016
Photo: The Simpsonian

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

September 5, 2016
North-central Oklahoma earthquake rocks Midwest this morning

North-central Oklahoma earthquake rocks Midwest this morning

September 3, 2016
This Twitter thread will make your day

This Twitter thread will make your day

September 2, 2016
(Photo: Stanford University Department of Public Safety)

Convicted rapist, ex-Stanford swimmer walks free from jail

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

August 31, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

Indianola man who led police in standoff pleads guilty

August 30, 2016
First-day-of-class feels you can't deny

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

August 30, 2016
ITS invests in new wireless system

ITS invests in new wireless system

August 30, 2016
University won't support 'trigger warnings,' 'safe spaces'

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

August 25, 2016
Warren County Jail escapee caught following serious 3-car crash

Warren County Jail escapee caught following serious 3-car crash

August 24, 2016
(Photo: Courtesy of Dennis Hendrickson)

Indianola family escapes historic flooding in crawfish boats

August 16, 2016
Photo: The Simpsonian

SGA revamps elections code following last spring’s mishaps

August 15, 2016
Escaped inmate spotted traveling with woman in stolen vehicle

Escaped inmate spotted traveling with woman in stolen vehicle

August 15, 2016
(Photos: Courtesy of Tre Loge)

Grant to fund building renovations, noxious weed study

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

August 5, 2016
(Photo: Warren County Jail)

Student teacher barred from teaching for at least 3 years

August 3, 2016
Man charged with terrorism after 5-hour standoff downtown

Man charged with terrorism after 5-hour standoff downtown

June 14, 2016
President Simmons announces interim VP, academic dean

President Simmons announces interim VP, academic dean

May 11, 2016
Incoming sophomore class elects Pierce Carey as president

Incoming sophomore class elects Pierce Carey as president

April 29, 2016
Simpson team wins programming contest for the first time

Simpson team wins programming contest for the first time

April 24, 2016

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

April 8, 2016
Simpson’s sole, unlikely hammer thrower makes progress

Simpson’s sole, unlikely hammer thrower makes progress

March 31, 2016
Simpson debate team crowned national champions

Simpson debate team crowned national champions

March 20, 2016
Simpson student shaves head in fight against childhood cancer

Simpson student shaves head in fight against childhood cancer

March 19, 2016
The mastermind behind the Acorn

The mastermind behind the Acorn

February 28, 2016
Beloved Simpson student dies at 21

Beloved Simpson student dies at 21

February 19, 2016
Senior Spotlight: Brock Borgeson

Senior Spotlight: Brock Borgeson

February 17, 2016
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