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The Simpsonian is the nation's oldest continuously published student newspaper, published since 1870. Only signed letters will be printed.

For breaking news at Simpson College and in Indianola, follow our Twitter updates , Like our page, or visit our website: www.thesimpsonian.com. The Simpsonian is an award-winning member of the Associated Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Iowa College Media Association and the Iowa Newspaper Foundation. Single copies are available on the Simpson

College campus Thursdays during the academic year, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Spring Break and May Term. Its views do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson College's administration, staff, faculty or student body. Simpson College, its administration, faculty and staff bear no responsibility for the content of this publication. The Simpsonian reserves the right to edit submissions for taste, length and grammar. Letters to the editor can be sent to [email protected] or The Simpsonian Lab in the Gaumer Center.

05/20/2025

See you this fall!📰✍️☀️

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/

05/19/2025

The LAST video from SCTV for this year is a special edition!🎥

Senior staff member Morgan Rosenbeck produced a short film for her communications capstone project, highlighting work-study students and undergraduate assistants that make Storm athletics happen!⚡

🔗: https://youtu.be/WI1CBtY3HFg?si=tZRQ5dw6YdhH2fM2

05/18/2025

"I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that Shedeur Sanders was drafted in the fifth round, 144th overall, in the 2025 NFL Draft. In my opinion, he should have been a first-round pick. There’s no question about his talent, leadership and potential to thrive at the next level. So, why did he fall so far?"

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36834/opinion/why-shedeur-sanders-should-have-been-a-first-round-draft-pick/ #

05/17/2025

"Spring has arrived, which means summer will be here soon. Nothing is better than enjoying an ice cream treat on a hot summer day..."

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36829/opinion/dairy-queens-2025-summer-blizzard-treat-menu/

05/16/2025

"It is no secret that I love photography. As I close in on the four-year anniversary of my photography journey, I have taken six photography classes between high school and college..."

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36832/opinion/to-be-frank-photography-is-easy/

05/15/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"I’ve written many stories during my time on staff, but none quite like this. There’s no angle to chase, no quotes to gather, no deadline hovering over me (OK, maybe one). For the first time, I get to just write. And somehow, that made it harder..."

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36857/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/finding-my-story/

05/14/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"'See ya later, alligator! After a while, crocodile!' – I’m sure we have all heard of these children’s rhymes and even said them at one time or another. How to say “Goodbye” has been at the forefront of my mind when looking back on not only my time on the student media staff but my entire time at Simpson College..."

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36845/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/see-ya-later-alligator/

05/13/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"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 saw it as a hobby. I didn’t know how, and I didn’t think I was good enough to continue in college..."

To read more, click the link in our bio.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36851/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/the-story-isnt-mine-anymore/

05/12/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"It is hard to believe that this piece marks the end of my time with student media and at Simpson College. I do not think this little letter can encapsulate my emotions behind this bittersweet farewell..."

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36837/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/all-of-my-nevers/

05/11/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"Simpson College is fortunate to have a Communications Department that cares about student media and allows us to have a voice via The Simpsonian, ID Magazine, KSTM: The Storm and SCTV. And I have been fortunate to be a part of student media for three out of the four years of my college experience..."

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36839/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/one-final-byline-in-the-simpsonian/

05/10/2025

𝓢𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪 𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓼🎓

"You probably have no idea who I am, and that’s perfect! Either way, you know of the Simpsonian, or, at least I hope you do, you are reading it. For the past year, I have been leading the charge to cover Simpson College news with my team of editors and staff..."

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36842/arts-entertainment/senior-spotlight/goodbye-stranger/

05/09/2025

Students, faculty and community members joined together in Hubbell Hall on Friday, April 25, to watch the livestream of President Jay Byers’ celebration of life ceremony held at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.

🔗: https://thesimpsonian.com/36861/news/onward-simpson-and-greater-iowa-community-celebrate-the-life-of-president-jay-byers/

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