Oct 28 2020

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Story #3 – Cheapskate Hill’s Spot in Morningside Lore

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Morningside College’s culture is rooted in its historic locations on campus. From Allee Gym to Charles City Hall, and Dimmitt Hall to Roadman Hall, Morningside’s culture is in its locations. One location, however, is very rooted in the culture of Morningside, but will not be shown on campus pamphlets.

Cheapskate Hill was a place for Morningside football fans to gather and enjoy watching the football game from a higher location overlooking Elwood Olsen Stadium. Admission to the hill was free, and its possibilities were endless.

Up on the hill, fans enjoyed the ability to tailgate, play games, and consume adult beverages without any worry for repercussion. It was a place for fans of Morningside football to create a party-like atmosphere while being physically at the game. It was the perfect place to be if you were a Morningside football fan.

“I remember seeing some fans toss a beer can down the hill, and they would run to chase after it. It was just a great hangout spot if you were a football fan,” said Mustang football fan Nelson Wilson.

Alcohol is not allowed on Morningside College’s campus property unless you are of age and partaking inside an apartment building. This did not stop Mustang football fans from enjoying some adult beverages during games anyway.

“If the hill was not shining by the end of the game, something was wrong,” said Morningside College alum Nathan Hoogland. “I went to a couple of games on the hill, and learned that beer was the only beverage allowed up there.”

Cheapskate Hill is a part of many great memories of gathering and enjoying Mustang or Chief football contests. Drink in one hand, and football being enjoyed with friends, some of the best athletic moments at Morningside were enjoyed through the eyes of the cheapskate fans on Cheapskate Hill.

“From the old NCC days to the success of the program recently, I can’t think of a better place to enjoy football and life than up on Cheapskate Hill,” said longtime play-by-play broadcaster Curtis Anderson. “It became synonymous with Morningside football, and I think everyone will remember that.”

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