What’s In the Name?

By Madison Thill 

Red needs help!  

Photo Credit: Simpson University Marketing 

It’s time to change the name of Simpson’s beloved mascot, Red the Red Hawk. The Red Hawk has been Simpson’s mascot since 2004, representing its culture and pride as a university.  

However, ‘Red’ has never been formally named.  

Be part of that change.  

Simpson is planning to have its student body vote to officially name the Red Hawk. 

Voting takes place at Chapel this Wednesday.  

Addy Jones, a Simpson athlete and Digital Media student, says that this change could be an opportunity to, “...affect how we go around saying the mascot name and create good social engagement.”  

Simpson is not the first school to acknowledge the importance of a good mascot.  

According to Lewis & Clark College, “the best mascots represent a shared sense of school spirit and pride, and offer a common identity that the whole community can embrace.”  

Niki Burbank, the cheer and dance coach, said the new name will be announced Friday. Don’t miss out on helping begin this new chapter at Simpson!