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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, ...

Registration for the 2025 spring semester is approaching, and if you have not taken a psychology class at Simpson yet, you should. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines psychology as, ...

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 ...

Simpson College’s new Sodexo general manager, Ken Coder, has high expectations for the future of Simpson dining, specifically Pfeiffer Dining Hall. Coming to Simpson from the University of ...

In my previous review of the late-night show “After Midnight”, I stated that comedian Matt Walsh, who was a guest on the show, is “a prominent anti-trans pundit who actively spews misinformation about ...

The Simpson women’s golf team finished its 2025 fall season at the American Rivers Conference Championship in Long Grove, Iowa. They finished sixth overall. In the first round, the Storm shot a 345 as ...

Chilling, questioning, and unsettling are words that describe Netflix’s top documentary, “The Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.” This documentary depicts the suspicious and anonymous messages ...

Simpson head volleyball coach Lana Smith is out after 21 years with the Storm, Athletic Director Bob Nutgrass said Monday. Nutgrass wouldn’t discuss the reasons for Smith’s departure, and Smith wasn’t ...

Other midwest states often see Iowa as less than or inferior to them. However, in Wisconsin’s case, it is just an example of “Little Brother Syndrome,” which is when there is a one-sided competition ...

Spring has arrived, which means summer will be here soon. Nothing is better than enjoying an ice cream treat on a hot summer day. Dairy Queen is the perfect place to find that ice cream treat, and ...

Women in sports are still getting paid less than men, but I believe it should be equal. Every time I watch women’s sports, I can’t help but think how unfair this pay gap is. These athletes work just ...