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Friday 26 April 2024

News / April 26, 2024 Palmer Research Symposium celebrates student involvement

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside’s Palmer Research Symposium is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to present their research to the community to contribute to the greater knowledge of the campus. It is a campus-wide celebration of student involvement in research. Students were able to present both empirical and non-empirical, completed in a class or...

News / April 21, 2024 Is taking the train worth it? Yes.

by Diego Teixeira Setton–America is not exactly known for being public transport friendly, and its trains are definitely nothing like in Europe or Asia. But can they stand on their own? Recently, I traveled by Amtrak train from Omaha to Chicago. It was my second time taking the trip and while I was moving towards...

News / April 21, 2024 Sioux City “Book Lover’s Sale” is open now

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Starting Thursday, April 18, Sioux City’s 2024 edition of the “Book Lover’s Book Sale” opened its doors to all the public. Located at 4400 Sergent Rd, the annual sale will be running from through April 27, offering a gigantic variety of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and even vinyl, all costing between $4...

News / April 17, 2024 Palmer Symposium has the numbers

by Maren Ewertz–Students at Morningside can count on having their research appreciated by the university. The Palmer Research Symposium is a yearly event that shows off research done by many different disciplines. While there isn’t a true “theme” to Palmer, there is the sentiment that anyone who submits knows that it is a place to...

News / April 10, 2024 Eclipse in S.C. was a bust

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It’s no lie that weather in Sioux City Is not the best, but this felt like a sick joke. Students hoping to catch a glimpse of the once–in–a–generation event Monday were met with nothing but gray skies. As I prepared to try and watch the eclipse today, I didn’t see many students...

News / April 7, 2024 Benefits of studying abroad

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It is no secret that studying can take a huge toll on students, both mentally and physically. Morningside students are constantly receiving emails about mental wellness and how to avoid stress, but sometimes, it’s not enough, and said stress and frustration build up to where you find yourself in an unfavorable position. ...

News / April 7, 2024 Check out the solar eclipse, weather permitting…

by Diego Teixeira Setton–A Solar Eclipse will be visible on campus Monday, April 8, the first to be seen in Iowa since 2017. The eclipse will start at 12:42pm, lasting until 3:09pm. In Sioux City, its peak is going to be at 1:55pm, when 75% of the sun will be covered by the moon. In...

Arts & Entertainment, News / March 26, 2024 Student art show winners named

by Diego Teixeira Setton–This past Wednesday, March 20, the reception for the Morningside Student Art Show was held in Eppley Art Gallery. The top-3 artworks of each category were ranked by two guest-judges present at the event; refreshments were also available to guests. The winners in each category were: Jordan Kwarcinski, who won first place in...

News / March 24, 2024 SID enjoys celebrating Mustang success

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Nick Buth. You have probably heard the name before if you’ve been around Morningside at all. Buth is presently sports information director, but he didn’t start there. Buth was a mass communication major at Morningside, along with majors in photography and graphic design. Following graduation, he was employed in IT elsewhere for a...

News / March 24, 2024 Fans build needed excitement and emotion

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside’s Men’s basketball team is about to embark on a journey that could make or break their season. The team is hopping on the bus and traveling to Kansas City for the 2024 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Round of 16. The men are sitting at 23-9 overall, averaging 87.0 points per game....

High gas prices hit all Mustangs, not just commuters

by Mandi De Jongh–As gas prices increase, students at Morningside University are being adversely impacted. Students who commute from home are paying a lot more for gas than what they were originally planning. Not only does it affect students who commute, it also affects those living on campus. Students travel to sporting events off campus,…

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Confused by cars; Lost in America

by Diego Setton–Sioux city is clearly designed for cars, but is there any real alternative for those who aren’t able to afford one? “Living in Sioux City is difficult as it’s a city made for cars and everywhere you need to go is 5 to 10 minutes driving, but it takes an hour to walk,”…

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Morningside names Homecoming royalty

by Chaise Pfanstiel–As homecoming weekend approaches, and activities take part throughout the week, Morningside University takes pride in announcing its homecoming king and queen. This year’s Homecoming royalty are K.J Williams and Hannah Harris. Harris said, “Before the ceremony I was excited and happy to be there with fellow seniors who I have known throughout…

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A hot day for a 38-7 win

by Chaise Pfanstiel–The No. 3 Mustangs came out a little slow against Doane, Saturday, Sept. 30 in Crete, Neb., as they took on Doane University. Up just 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, Morningside brought home a 38-7 victory. Morningside was unlucky early in its passing game, ending the first quarter with a…

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Homecoming Week events

by Chaise Pfanstiel–It’s Homecoming Week and MAC has put together a schedule for a fun–filled week leading to the big game. Kicking off the week right away, there is an opportunity to make street signs starting Monday at 11:00a.m. in Yockey. Tuesday, Oct. 3, coronation of a king and queen will be held in the…

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Homecoming Week: Taste of Morningside

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Celebrate a taste of Morningside October 7, Morningside University’s homecoming weekend. Students, friends, family, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. What is Taste of Morningside? It is a long-standing tradition for Morningside University. Vendors like Patti’s Pit Stop, B.A. Bowls, Big Papa’s Grub on the Run, Benny’s Dogs, Tastee’s Inn and…