News & Feature Writing

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 […]

The grapes are tough skinned with a cold smoothness. As it gets bitten into the juices flow out and suddenly I am reminded of bowling. The juice inside is sweet and consistent; the same flavor between each grape. The grapes are dark purple and oval. Strawberries have always been my favorite fruit. When offered one, […]

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 […]

When given the assignment to give out some gummy candy for free to my peers, I figured it would be easy as pie to get rid of it and get some good quotes.  I was asked which kind of gummy I wanted to give out. We were given the options of Scooby-Doo, Marvel, and Pokémon. […]