Mar 29, 2021
Simpson's women's basketball team is the champion of the American Rivers Conference for 2021. The Storm knocked off Coe, 89-84 in OT, to win its first title since 2013 and finish the COVID-shortened season at 12-0. Coach Brian Niemuth joins the podcast, along with standout players Jenna Taylor and Cassie Nash, to talk...
Mar 22, 2021
How did our politics become so polarized? Author Marc C. Johnson offers his answer in his talk on his new book, 'Tuesday Night Massacre: Four Senate Elections & The Radicalization of the Republic Party.' 1980 was the year that the party of Lincoln veered right, and outside interests helped defeat four Senate liberals...
Mar 15, 2021
With the pandemic easing its grip on the world, other issues are coming back on the public agenda. One is climate change, which is the topic on this edition. 'Healing The Planet: Climate Action as a Religious & Moral Imperative' is a recording of a recent panel discussion sponsored by several Simpson programs and...
Mar 8, 2021
Sexual violence is one of the biggest challenges facing U.S. colleges in the 21st Century, and Simpson College will soon be bringing to campus the authors of a new study that hopes to reframe the conversations on the issue.
Sexual Citizens: Sex, Power & Assault on Campus is authored by Jennifer Hirsch of...
Mar 1, 2021
As part of Simpson's ongoing conversations on improving diversity, equity and inclusion on campus, Emily Radke '08, now assistant director of admissions at Simpson, leads a panel discussion with Mekisha Barnes '96, Adrian Hawkins '14, and Shanice Whitley '14 on their experiences as Black students and alumni of the college.