<![CDATA[Simpsonian - Perspective RSS]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/se/simpsonian-perspective-rss-1.996189 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:29:55 -0400 en <![CDATA[Knake: Have you asked yourself, WBF?]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/knake-have-you-asked-yourself-wbf-1.1377127

By: Miranda Knake/Guest Columnist



“WBF?” stands for “Want Better Food?” and is the campaign slogan for a senior colloquium final project....

]]> 1.1377127 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:05:25 -0400 <![CDATA[Reid: Next year, SGA won’t be the only letters at meetings]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/reid-next-year-sga-won-t-be-the-only-letters-at-meetings-1.1377120

By: Laura Reid/Layout Editor



A big congrats and a good luck to all the new Student Government Association members elected for next year. The student body is counting on your fair decisions.  ...

]]> 1.1377120 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:02:53 -0400 <![CDATA[Franker: The communication breakdown]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/franker-the-communication-breakdown-1.1377095

By: Ryan Franker/Layout Editor



Students with double and even triple majors sometimes have conflicts with classes or graduation requirements. Instead of completely shutting students, professors in different deparments should work together to help students graduate on time.  ...

]]> 1.1377095 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:17 -0400 <![CDATA[Riebhoff: Four years of memories from across campus and beyond ]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/riebhoff-four-years-of-memories-from-across-campus-and-beyond-1.1377086

By: Drew Riebhoff/FlipSide Editor



As my last dead week comes to a close and May Term shines like a beacon on the horizon, I begin to think back on my four years at good ‘ol SimpCo. Some of my greatest college experiences don’t come from the classroom, but from the college exp...

]]> 1.1377086 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:55:26 -0400 <![CDATA[Schettler: Forget sentiments, the true guide to life at Simpson]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/schettler-forget-sentiments-the-true-guide-to-life-at-simpson-1.1377048

By: Emily Schettler/Editor in Chief



It’s that time of year again, the final issue of The Simpsonian. Tradition calls for a sentimental and yes, often corny, reflection of the past four years. I’m bucking the trend. Instead, I’ll let you in on the real truths of Simpson Col...

]]> 1.1377048 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:51:18 -0400 <![CDATA[Kelsey's View]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/kelsey-s-view-1.1376995

By: Kelsey Knutson/Perspectives Editor

George Washington knows best, never tell a lie

It’s like your mother always told you – honesty is the best policy....

]]> 1.1376995 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:48:41 -0400 <![CDATA[Corey: Sustainability from the bottom up]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/corey-sustainability-from-the-bottom-up-1.1376992

By: Jamie Corey/Guest Columnist



Two years ago, I started to pursue a passion, which involved changing the way I thought about my everyday consumption. I stopped eating meat, started to use my bike more for transportation, quit supporting the plastic bottle industry and have now decide...

]]> 1.1376992 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:47:05 -0400 <![CDATA[Education is a partnership, not something students purchase]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/education-is-a-partnership-not-something-students-purchase-1.1342729

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Mr. Customer, I was saddened and dismayed that Drew Riebhoff (“This is Simpson, How may I help you?” April 18) views of the college as a customer-based business. When you go to college, it is not the same thing as buying an I-pod or a ...

]]> 1.1342729 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:31:42 -0400 <![CDATA[Knutson: Students should set higher expectations]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/knutson-students-should-set-higher-expectations-1.1342721

By: Kelsey Knutson/Perspectives Editor



A few years ago on my campus tour of Simpson College I was told of a new student center that was going to be built between Barker and Kresge Halls. Three years later; I’m still only hearing about it.  ...

]]> 1.1342721 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:29:42 -0400 <![CDATA[McNeal: You don’t always get what you pay for]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/mcneal-you-don-t-always-get-what-you-pay-for-1.1342714

By: Allison McNeal/Copy Editor



With May Term right around the corner, students at Simpson College will be traveling overseas, staying on campus for three weeks or completing independent study or internships. ...

]]> 1.1342714 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:27:02 -0400 <![CDATA[A tip of the hat and a wag of the finger...]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/a-tip-of-the-hat-and-a-wag-of-the-finger-1.1342712

By: Simpsonian Staff

Our View

There’s a lot going on a Simpson College right now – so much that we couldn’t pick just one issue. We’ve borrowed a page from Stephen Colbert to give our own list of things and people around campus we’ve been talking about. ...

]]> 1.1342712 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:24:43 -0400 <![CDATA[Riebhoff: ‘This is Simpson, How may I help you?’]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/riebhoff-this-is-simpson-how-may-i-help-you-1.1309499

By: Drew Riebhoff/FlipSide Editor



In my experience, your college education is the only time the customer is never right....

]]> 1.1309499 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:07:06 -0400 <![CDATA[Lisk: Confessions of a former tour guide]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/lisk-confessions-of-a-former-tour-guide-1.1309484

By: Kathryn Lisk/Guest Writer



We all remember the first day we walked onto Simpson’s campus. If Admissions did their job right, it was probably in the fall, when all of the leaves were changing into the lovely bronze color Simpson uses in all of its brochures, or in the spring,...

]]> 1.1309484 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:03:34 -0400 <![CDATA[Student leaders should be recognized, and they are, over and over]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/student-leaders-should-be-recognized-and-they-are-over-and-over-1.1309469

By: Simpsonian Staff

Our View

We all know there are great leaders across Simpson's campus. How many organizations and awards do we need to recognize them? ...

]]> 1.1309469 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:59:47 -0400 <![CDATA[Stand and be counted]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/stand-and-be-counted-1.1293568

By: Peter Kaspari/Staff Writer


Students encouraged to participate in Census

Census workers will be on campus Wednesday to encourage students to fill out their 2010 Census form. Residence Life will be helping with the event, and Director Luke Behaunek is hoping for a big student turnout....

]]> 1.1293568 Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:50:42 -0400 <![CDATA[Ullmann: Giving to others gives more in return]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/ullmann-giving-to-others-gives-more-in-return-1.1279941

By: Allison Ullmann/Lifestyles Editor



Give” was the word printed on the front of our RLC spring break shirts, and that word sums up what the RLC spring break trips are all about. Giving our time, our skills, our talents and our compassion to help others in need. ...

]]> 1.1279941 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:47:33 -0400 <![CDATA[Seberg: Take advantage before it’s too late]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/seberg-take-advantage-before-it-s-too-late-1.1279931

By: Nate Seberg/Guest Columnist



It is always interesting when you are asked to sit back and reflect on past accomplishments or experiences, especially when they are moments that have such an impact on who we become in life. So…Who are you? I’m a guy with a Bachelor of Art...

]]> 1.1279931 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:43:36 -0400 <![CDATA[Volunteer efforts valued, recognized at Simpson College]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/volunteer-efforts-valued-recognized-at-simpson-college-1.1279929

By: Simpsonian Staff

Our View

Small Simpson College put up big service numbers to win a nation-wide service competition. Once again, Simpson has walked away with a distinguished service award. The competition involved over 700 colleges and universities across the country.  ...

]]> 1.1279929 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:39:33 -0400 <![CDATA[Benson: So you think you're American, eh?]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/benson-so-you-think-you-re-american-eh-1.1275122

By: Andrea Benson/Special to the Simpsonian


  I have lived Argentina for three weeks now and needless to say I have learned a lot. The culture is very different yet intriguing....

]]> 1.1275122 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:47:04 -0400 <![CDATA[Sorenson: Student input went into housing lottery change]]> http://www.thesimpsonian.com/perspective/sorenson-student-input-went-into-housing-lottery-change-1.1263369

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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. ...

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