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Simpson College students have varied opinions on e-scooters as their numbers continue to grow on campus. According to the Student Government Association, or SGA, meeting minutes, many students have expressed concerns with these scooters and have sparked discussion around campus. Student Body President Jack Campbell mentioned in an interview with The Simpsoni
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A summer change to Simpson College’s social event guidelines affects the number of students allowed to attend campus events. Steven Strope, who is in his fourth year as director of student activities, explained this policy change. “In order to try and protect the groups and resolve some issues, we decided to cap the limit,”...
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Simpson College officials have still declined to comment on Matt Hansen’s departure as Rev. Mara Bailey steps into the role of interim vice president and dean of students. Hansen joined Simpson in 2021 and served as vice president for student development and dean of students for two years before his “services were completed” on Thursday,...
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For many people, tailgating is not just about the football game. It is a chance to celebrate, get together and hang out. Many students, staff, faculty and alumni came together on Saturday to celebrate Simpson College and the community. This year’s tailgate was full of life, friendly faces packing the parking lots, filling them with...
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Rain, rain and more rain. That’s what this September has looked like for Iowans. This affects everyone, from students walking to class through the rain to the local farmers waiting to harvest their crops. We have seen a record-breaking amount of rain this September. According to KCCI, this has been the third wettest September in...
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Simpson College athletics is facing massive injuries and lineup changes ahead of this weekend’s homecoming games. Starting quarterback Jayden Thoreson went down with an injury against Loras College on Oct. 10. Head Coach Reed Hoskins confirmed he will miss the rest of the season. “Thoreson will be out for the remainder of the season with...
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Assistant Dean of Student Safety and Security, Chris Frerichs, emailed the 2025 Annual Security Report on Oct. 1, leaving many students wondering what these numbers mean and whether they have improved compared to last year. The Jeanne Cleary Campus Safety Act is a federal law that requires an annual security report to be issued to...
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Sam and Chinch. Chinch and Sam. The yin to the other’s yang, the Patrick to SpongeBob, the Batman to Robin. These two create a dynamic duo you would not expect, but together they keep our athletes strong, healthy and ready to compete. Sam Schmitz is Simpson College’s director of sports performance, and Matt Costenson-Segura, known...
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