News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

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Theater students perform at Kennedy Center Festival

by Maggie Ganley–From January 21-27, theater students from Morningside College showcased their talents in the limelight at the Kennedy Center American College Festival (KCACTF) in Des Moines. Fourteen students accompanied Prof. Taylor Clemens to this festival. Madison Schueth, a junior who participated in the festival, explained, “This festival offers so many opportunities for so many theatre…

Combating the ‘Sophomore Slump’
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Combating the ‘Sophomore Slump’

  by Alyssa Nehring–Across the nation, college sophomores are experiencing the “sophomore slump.” This is a period that most second-year students go through without even recognizing it. The sophomore slump is defined as a time of developmental confusion. Morningside College has created the Second Year Experience program to combat the sophomore slump and help students…

Sigma Tau Delta Inducts New Members
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Sigma Tau Delta Inducts New Members

by Rachael Arnts–On Wednesday evening (Nov. 30) ten Morningside students were inducted into the Morningside chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta (STD) English Honor Society. To be eligible for the honor society, the students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of upper level English courses with an average 3.0 GPA. This year’s inductees…

Best-Selling Author Leads 2017 Waitt Lecture
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Best-Selling Author Leads 2017 Waitt Lecture

by Sara Alexander– “The American dream is in crisis.” J.D. Vance, author of the New York Times best-seller “Hillbilly Elegy: A memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,” believes the traditional American dream is in crisis; not every kid in every part of the country has an equal chance at achieving said dream. One reason…

Climatologist suggests Midwesterners shouldn’t ignore climate change
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Climatologist suggests Midwesterners shouldn’t ignore climate change

by Rachael Arnts, Mitch Kellogg–A century’s worth of data suggests the climate is changing and that several American sectors are facing a new normal. On his farewell tour before retirement, Mark Seeley, a climatologist, professor, and Minnesota public media personality, shared his data to prove that the climate change is related to agriculture and religion…

Gender Undone kicks off Feminist Week with Q&A session
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Gender Undone kicks off Feminist Week with Q&A session

by Lindsey Smith–Gender Undone members gathered Tuesday (Nov. 14) afternoon to cover a number of topics ranging from discovering the language in the LGBTQ+ community to how to be a good ally. Combining Feminist Week with Transgender Awareness Week, Gender Undone is using this time to bring awareness to the LGBTQ+ community, which is so…

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