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Perspective Articles

Cavanaugh: No way to prepare for earthquake experience

Carrie Cavanaugh, a 2009 Simpson graduate, was in Chile when the tremendous 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck last month. She describes what she witnessed in the aftermath.


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Smithart: Give to charity, style your sole

TOMS Shoes, based out of Santa Monica, Calif. is coming to the Simpson campus and has a growing message. TOMS Shoes’ business is unique in its design and its business is geared toward charity. For every pair of TOMS you buy a pair is given to a child in need.

Ford: Save your money, one quarter at a time

So you’re in college.  And chances are you’re poor.  You remember just how glorious and epic it was that one time you found a dollar bill in the washer. Well, the members of SIFE would like to share a few handy tips of how to save a buck or two.  

Porter: It's time to live like a college student

Times are tough and money seems to be tight. I saw an article in The Simp that said 6 percent of the freshmen did not come back for the second semester, and that stunned me. The article said a major reason for their departure was due to the cost of college.

Our View

Spring break a time to relax while still using common sense

Our View

These upcoming days of sun-filled fun have been much awaited by many students. But as many of us will have heat waves and sunshine somewhere down south, we want you to remember that you’re representing Simpson.

New housing lottery system diminishes students’ hard work

Our View

A little bit of luck mixed with a semester’s hard work can get you a decent lottery number when it comes to signing up for housing next year. Well, at least that used to be the case.
Simpson students may be shocked to learn that after this year academic standing will not take part in the housing lottery system.

Letters to the Editor

Sorenson: Student input went into housing lottery change

Letter to the Editor

My name is Joseph Sorenson and I am a member of RHA, the group that collaborated with the Residence Life Department in making the decision to take away the point deduction for housing.