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Robert King. (Photo: Tanner Krueger/The Simpsonian)

Senior Spotlight: Robert King

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
(Photo: Jayde Vogeler/The Simpsonian)

Simpson cheer heads to first IIAC competition

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2018
Kent Campus Center, Dunn Library extend study hours

Kent Campus Center, Dunn Library extend study hours

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2018
10 most relatable tweets when Simpsons Wi-Fi goes down

10 most relatable tweets when Simpson’s Wi-Fi goes down

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017

Simpson to cover tuition costs for low-income Iowa students

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2017
Iowa Court of Appeals to hear 2 criminal cases at Simpson

Iowa Court of Appeals to hear 2 criminal cases at Simpson

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2017
After Title IX investigation, women see changes on track

After Title IX investigation, women see changes on track

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2017
Police search for two men after attempted robbery on campus

Police search for two men after attempted robbery on campus

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2017
Administration to investigate inequality after editorial

Administration to investigate inequality after editorial

by Laura Wiersema, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2017
Women represent half of class presidents after SGA elections

Women represent half of class presidents after SGA elections

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
April 13, 2017
High school equivalency degree bill heads to governors desk

High school equivalency degree bill heads to governor’s desk

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
April 11, 2017
Tipped off: A look at college students’ tipping habits

Tipped off: A look at college students’ tipping habits

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
April 10, 2017
Undocumented in Iowa: A students pursuit of happiness

Undocumented in Iowa: A student’s pursuit of happiness

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
April 4, 2017
#BeBoldForChange: Alpha Psi Omega hosts Pieces About Women

#BeBoldForChange: Alpha Psi Omega hosts ‘Pieces About Women’

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
March 23, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of Allie Karpurk)

Despite hectic state of politics, junior feels called to DC

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
March 15, 2017
President of Tuskegee University receives Carver Medal

President of Tuskegee University receives Carver Medal

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
February 23, 2017
Education majors rally for collective-bargaining rights

Education majors rally for collective-bargaining rights

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
February 15, 2017
These cute couples found love underneath the maple leaves

These cute couples found love underneath the maple leaves

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
January 20, 2017
Simpson takes on EPIC Challenge to promote leadership of women

Simpson takes on EPIC Challenge to promote leadership of women

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
December 1, 2016
ITS officials address recent Wi-Fi woes

ITS officials address recent Wi-Fi woes

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
November 9, 2016
These Shining Lives: Theatre Simpson presents real-life tragedy

“These Shining Lives”: Theatre Simpson presents real-life tragedy

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
October 26, 2016
One hardcore Republican is jumping the aisle

One hardcore Republican is jumping the aisle

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
October 8, 2016
Climate change PAC reaches out to millennials this election

Climate change PAC reaches out to millennials this election

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 30, 2016
SGA senator leads bathroom initiative in fight for inclusiveness

SGA senator leads bathroom initiative in fight for inclusiveness

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 28, 2016
Simpson College officials address declining retention

Simpson College officials address declining retention

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 23, 2016
Weekly SGA update: Sept. 14

Weekly SGA update: Sept. 14

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 14, 2016
University of Costa Rica professor delivers annual philosophy lecture

University of Costa Rica professor delivers annual philosophy lecture

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
March 28, 2016
PERSPECTIVE: The sex ed I never received

PERSPECTIVE: The sex ed I never received

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
March 21, 2016
8 thoughts during midterms as told by Parks and Rec

8 thoughts during midterms as told by ‘Parks and Rec’

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor |[email protected]
February 26, 2016
OUR VIEW: Single, not looking to mingle

OUR VIEW: Single, not looking to mingle

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
February 22, 2016
Rubio talks student loans, compromise at town hall

Rubio talks student loans, compromise at town hall

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
January 23, 2016
Highlights: Sanders at Simpson

Highlights: Sanders at Simpson

by Laura Wiersema, News Director
November 17, 2015
Theatre Simpson goes silent

Theatre Simpson goes silent

by Laura Wiersema, New Director
November 10, 2015
PERSPECTIVE: If fall is your favorite season, you’re probably basic

PERSPECTIVE: If fall is your favorite season, you’re probably basic

by Laura Wiersema, News Director [email protected]
October 28, 2015
Readership program dies with decline of newspapers, new app presented

Readership program dies with decline of newspapers, new app presented

by Laura Wiersema, News Director
October 19, 2015
Anna Pagnucci discusses abstract work in Farnham Galleries

Anna Pagnucci discusses abstract work in Farnham Galleries

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 28, 2015
Dance Marathon headed to Simpson, helping families

Dance Marathon headed to Simpson, helping families

by Laura Wiersema, News Editor
September 23, 2015
PERSPECTIVE: What freshman year taught me about change

PERSPECTIVE: What freshman year taught me about change

by Laura Wiersema, News Director
September 17, 2015
Review: The Festival of Short Plays 2015 – “Wholly Moly Molière”

Review: The Festival of Short Plays 2015 – “Wholly Moly Molière”

by Laura Wiersema, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2015

Simpson RHA welcomes little siblings to campus

by Laura Wiersema, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2015
#SARAweek raises awareness of sexual assault on campus

#SARAweek raises awareness of sexual assault on campus

by Laura Wiersema
April 14, 2015
Bringing Bollywood to Blank

Bringing Bollywood to Blank

by Laura Wiersema
April 7, 2015

New House abortion bill to add ultrasound requirements

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
March 31, 2015

Review: Pericles- a connection of lives

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
March 24, 2015
Women’s History Month showcases feminism

Women’s History Month showcases feminism

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
March 9, 2015
Simpson program in need of better promotion and support

Simpson program in need of better promotion and support

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
March 3, 2015

Widespread power outage affects several aspects of campus

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 27, 2015
Take your civic engagement up a notch

Take your civic engagement up a notch

by Laura Wiersema
February 24, 2015
Campus groups collaborate to take students to Panem

Campus groups collaborate to take students to Panem

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 24, 2015

The Culver Center works on engaging other organizations in future

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 17, 2015
Opinion: More pros than cons in Snapchat update

Opinion: More pros than cons in Snapchat update

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 10, 2015
Forum speaker teaches ways to increase hope in education and life

Forum speaker teaches ways to increase hope in education and life

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 9, 2015
Study abroad: status report finds students adjusting to life abroad

Study abroad: status report finds students adjusting to life abroad

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
February 2, 2015
New May term hopes to improve upon He Said, She Said

New May term hopes to improve upon “He Said, She Said”

by Laura Wiersema, Reporter
January 19, 2015
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