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

Senior Spotlight: Robert King

February 12, 2018
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Simpson cheer heads to first IIAC competition

February 10, 2018
Kent Campus Center, Dunn Library extend study hours

Kent Campus Center, Dunn Library extend study hours

January 30, 2018
10 most relatable tweets when Simpson's Wi-Fi goes down

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

November 29, 2017

Simpson to cover tuition costs for low-income Iowa students

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

October 5, 2017
After Title IX investigation, women see changes on track

After Title IX investigation, women see changes on track

September 23, 2017
Police search for two men after attempted robbery on campus

Police search for two men after attempted robbery on campus

April 24, 2017
Administration to investigate inequality after editorial

Administration to investigate inequality after editorial

April 14, 2017
Women represent half of class presidents after SGA elections

Women represent half of class presidents after SGA elections

April 13, 2017
High school equivalency degree bill heads to governor's desk

High school equivalency degree bill heads to governor’s desk

April 11, 2017
Tipped off: A look at college students’ tipping habits

Tipped off: A look at college students’ tipping habits

April 10, 2017
Undocumented in Iowa: A student's pursuit of happiness

Undocumented in Iowa: A student’s pursuit of happiness

April 4, 2017
#BeBoldForChange: Alpha Psi Omega hosts 'Pieces About Women'

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

March 23, 2017
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Despite hectic state of politics, junior feels called to DC

March 15, 2017
President of Tuskegee University receives Carver Medal

President of Tuskegee University receives Carver Medal

February 23, 2017
Education majors rally for collective-bargaining rights

Education majors rally for collective-bargaining rights

February 15, 2017
These cute couples found love underneath the maple leaves

These cute couples found love underneath the maple leaves

January 20, 2017
Simpson takes on EPIC Challenge to promote leadership of women

Simpson takes on EPIC Challenge to promote leadership of women

December 1, 2016
ITS officials address recent Wi-Fi woes

ITS officials address recent Wi-Fi woes

November 9, 2016

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

October 26, 2016
One hardcore Republican is jumping the aisle

One hardcore Republican is jumping the aisle

October 8, 2016
Climate change PAC reaches out to millennials this election

Climate change PAC reaches out to millennials this election

September 30, 2016
SGA senator leads bathroom initiative in fight for inclusiveness

SGA senator leads bathroom initiative in fight for inclusiveness

September 28, 2016
Simpson College officials address declining retention

Simpson College officials address declining retention

September 23, 2016
Weekly SGA update: Sept. 14

Weekly SGA update: Sept. 14

September 14, 2016
University of Costa Rica professor delivers annual philosophy lecture

University of Costa Rica professor delivers annual philosophy lecture

March 28, 2016
PERSPECTIVE: The sex ed I never received

PERSPECTIVE: The sex ed I never received

March 21, 2016
8 thoughts during midterms as told by 'Parks and Rec'

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

February 26, 2016
OUR VIEW: Single, not looking to mingle

OUR VIEW: Single, not looking to mingle

February 22, 2016
Rubio talks student loans, compromise at town hall

Rubio talks student loans, compromise at town hall

January 23, 2016
Highlights: Sanders at Simpson

Highlights: Sanders at Simpson

November 17, 2015
Theatre Simpson goes silent

Theatre Simpson goes silent

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

October 28, 2015
Readership program dies with decline of newspapers, new app presented

Readership program dies with decline of newspapers, new app presented

October 19, 2015
Anna Pagnucci discusses abstract work in Farnham Galleries

Anna Pagnucci discusses abstract work in Farnham Galleries

September 28, 2015
Dance Marathon headed to Simpson, helping families

Dance Marathon headed to Simpson, helping families

September 23, 2015
PERSPECTIVE: What freshman year taught me about change

PERSPECTIVE: What freshman year taught me about change

September 17, 2015
Review: The Festival of Short Plays 2015 – “Wholly Moly Molière”

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

April 20, 2015

Simpson RHA welcomes little siblings to campus

April 14, 2015
#SARAweek raises awareness of sexual assault on campus

#SARAweek raises awareness of sexual assault on campus

April 14, 2015
Bringing Bollywood to Blank

Bringing Bollywood to Blank

April 7, 2015

New House abortion bill to add ultrasound requirements

March 31, 2015

Review: Pericles- a connection of lives

March 24, 2015
Women’s History Month showcases feminism

Women’s History Month showcases feminism

March 9, 2015
Simpson program in need of better promotion and support

Simpson program in need of better promotion and support

March 3, 2015

Widespread power outage affects several aspects of campus

February 27, 2015
Take your civic engagement up a notch

Take your civic engagement up a notch

February 24, 2015
Campus groups collaborate to take students to Panem

Campus groups collaborate to take students to Panem

February 24, 2015

The Culver Center works on engaging other organizations in future

February 17, 2015
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