by Maggie Ganley–Morningside hosted its 12th annual Into the Streets on October 3rd with nearly 900 participants. Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), an honor society on campus, is in charge of running the event each year. This year’s event was unique for three reasons: it was the largest Into the Streets event to date, it was the…
Building a Startup to Build Experience
by Alyssa Nehring–M.E. Consulting is a consulting agency being built and run by Morningside students. Although still in the early stages, M.E. Consulting has the goal of the giving members the opportunity to gain real working experience by providing consulting services to small businesses and startups in the Siouxland community. As the newest addition to…
46th Annual Jazz Festival Recap
by Jesseca Ormond–Morningside College hosted 37 high school bands during the 46th annual Jazz festival in February. Jazz Director Russ Nagel, described the purpose of the festival as educational. “Our purpose is to provide a great educational experience in jazz through experienced judges, guest artists and clinicians,” Nagel said. During the festival bands played a competition set for the judges. The…
FiWD’s History on Campus, Upcoming 30th Anniversary
by Maggie Ganley– Friday is Writing Day (FIWD) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on campus this fall. Its existence came about as the result of an experiment and its presence on campus has been valued by faculty and students ever since. FIWD started out as an experiment by Dr. Marty Knepper and three other people…
Faith calls Jesus Cendejas to M’Side
by Jesseca Ormond–According to Laura Garcia, Jesus Cendejas’ journey in life “is to be spiritual, connected and helpful.” The International Student Association president sees her advisor as “one of the most transparent individuals” that she knows. Jesus Cendejas, originally from California, says it was a step of faith coming to Morningside College. “In all respects,…