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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 ...
“Who needs sleep?” Says the college student pulling their third all-nighter this week. Thriving on little sleep is something that high schoolers and college students have perfected. It is almost like ...
The history behind mascots at Simpson College is a complicated story. Prior to becoming the Storm, the college had four different mascots, including its newest addition: Thunder the Elephant. In 1910, ...
The phenomenon of Fantasy Football has captivated millions of football fans each year. Individuals create an online league with friends, family, or anonymous participants and act as team owners.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Simpson College men’s and women’s golf teams competed in the annual Storm Spring Invite on Wednesday, April 16, at the Indianola Country Club. Finishing with a season-low of 297, the Storm men claimed ...
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 ...
Brian Steffen, a communications and journalism professor of 36 years, will retire after the 2025 May term. Steffen is leaving a legacy of excellence in the communications programs, many of which he ...
While being an English major does allow for interesting reads, it’s been years since I read something on my own for fun. However, my goal for 2021, was to change this and get back into reading.
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 ...