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....

Arts & Entertainment, News / March 18, 2024 Morningside hosts student art show

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Morningside is hosting a student art show from February 26 to March 2. The exposition will be held in the Eppley Auditorium Art Gallery. It will be open from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays to all public for free. The exhibition features three different categories: studio art, photography and graphic design....

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Business Students Pilot Second Year Experience
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Business Students Pilot Second Year Experience

By Alyssa Nehring–All campus event days are usually seen as days where students can turn off their alarms and hope they get up in time for lunch. However, on February 9 sophomore business students were up and meeting with local businesses exploring possible career options. Students got to see the inner workings of Hard Rock…

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Meet the Pros Conference Offers Opportunity for Students

By Alyssa Nehring–“What do I do next?” is something most college ask themselves. However, some of Morningside’s Graphic Design and Advertising majors might receive a little more clarity at the Meet the Pros Conference in Omaha, February 15th and 16th. “Meet the Pros has been going on for forty years. It basically started out with…

Weather To Be Major Factor In Opening Weekend for Mustang Baseball
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Weather To Be Major Factor In Opening Weekend for Mustang Baseball

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team, coached by Brian Drent, is supposed to be opening their 2016 campaign against Ashford University in Joplin, MO, this Saturday and Sunday. The four-game set, split between the two days, is in trouble. Recent weather changes have made the probability of snow on Sunday much more likely. “Our original…

Dame Cairncross Lectures at Morningside
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Dame Cairncross Lectures at Morningside

By Rachel Potter–Dame Frances Cairncross gave her lecture, “Five Global Trends that will Influence the 21st Century” Thursday night at Morningside College. The lecture was attended my students, teachers, and community members.  She predicts demography, environment, technology, government, and beliefs are the five trends that effect generations to come. Dame Cairncross said in her lecture:…

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Iowa Caucus Results: Cruz and a Tie

By Kayla Perkins–After a grueling night of anticipation, anxiety, and counting, the results of the 2016 Iowa Caucus are in. In the Republican Party, Texas Senator Ted Cruz won with 27.6 percent and 8 delegates, surpassing businessman Donald Trump (24.3 percent) and Florida State Senator Marco Rubio (23.1 percent), according to the Associated Press. In the Democratic Party,…

Iowa Caucus Isn’t Just About Candidates
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Iowa Caucus Isn’t Just About Candidates

By Kayla Samek—With the Iowa Causes less than two weeks away, presidential candidates flock to Morningside College campus to earn support. They are not the only ones that come to the college, however. On Friday, Jan. 15, Democrat Hillary Clinton sent her husband, former president Bill Clinton, to campus to campaign for her. Despite Mr….

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