News & Feature Writing

A group of young adults are gathered together in a darkened room. Phones off. Eyes glued to the TV screen. Excitement and laughter fill the air. They all hear a drip coming from the faucet. Unsure of what’s happening, they assume nothing is wrong; maybe it’s just a faulty leak. Whatever — or whoever — […]

 1. Lead  A group of young adults gather together in a darkened room. Phones off. Eyes glued to the TV screen. They are excited and the room is filled with nervous laughter.   2. Introduction to the Trend   3. Background and Reasons for the Trend   4. Interview Insights: Expert and Fan Perspectives    5. Trend Manifestations      6. […]

College students are always juggling, be it literal or metaphorical.  College is a time of learning and growth. It is during college that students constantly juggle different aspects of life, including academics, social activities, and personal commitments. For most students, this balancing act can be a challenge. But for student-athletes, the stakes can be even […]

My America typically includes the negative side of what we know as the American Dream. When we were told that this would be our next assignment I thought I wanted to do something to do with my volunteer work and possibly document some of the garbage that lays around Sioux City — as that is […]

College students are always juggling, be it literal or metaphorical. My May Term was Here Come the Magic Clowns where I learned how to be a clown, juggle, make balloon animals, and do magic. However, many student-athletes at Morningside have to balance everything between classes, jobs, and of course their athletics. This delicate juggling act not only […]

The Hulu movie The Friendship Game delivers a gripping mix of horror and psychological drama. The film centers around a tight-knit group of friends who discover a mysterious game that forces them to confront their darkest fears and secrets. As they play, the stakes escalate, and the fragile bonds of their friendship begin to unravel. […]

Almost a year ago today it all started. Camrie, Maren, Shawna, and Sami were about to have a conversation that would change the course of the rest of their lives. Camrie was a senior graduating the next semester just trying to get through. Political Science and English were taking up a majority of her time. […]

The following is a conversation between an employee and their therapist. All names have been blocked out. Growing up, the idea of having therapy online seemed futuristic. However, today a majority of my therapy is done online. Maybe not through artificial intelligence (AI), but through video calls on platforms like Zoom. In contrast, my younger […]

I believe in following the rules (to an extent).  I believe that when a person starts something, they should finish it. I believe in following through. When I turned 15 and started to learn how to drive and general driving etiquette, I learned the basic rule that gas stations have designated directions.I believe that people […]

5 things I like Humorous: my whole life, but especially during my college years, I have been told I’m funny. Advocate: the last four years I have made it a point to make sure people who don’t have access to their voice being heard are able to get their voice heard. Honest: honesty is one […]