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 ...

Whispers around Simpson College’s campus became louder recently about the possible development of a new athletic facility that may be coming sooner than the Storm thought. Director of Athletics Marty ...

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 ...

On Aug. 27 the Simpson College Cabinet decided that, starting in 2025, Simpson will no longer hold classes on Labor Day. Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students, Matt Hansen, spoke ...

Charlie Brown has one of the worst representations of Thanksgiving I have ever seen. You may argue that Charlie Brown is a cartoon, it does not need to be accurate, but the show is not even ...

Here at Simpson College, many students encounter professors in classrooms, offices and hallways, but there is another side to these professionals that not many people get to see. Let’s dive into the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...