Arts & Entertainment, News / September 17, 2025 Cheer X Pep Band Collab!

By Thomas Godtland – Game day holds a certain magic: the roaring crowd, the pulse of the drums, and the cheers resounding through the field. The familiar burst of spirit is expected from fans this year. In that regard, The Pride of Morningside’s Pep Band and Cheer Team will combine their energies on September 20th...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 From One Generation to Another: Morningside’s Choir Centennial Concert Celebration

By Thomas Godtland — Morningside Choir’s Centennial Concert will be held in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. and will feature music from the Centennial Alumni Choir. This concert will feature past and present conductors of the Morningside Choir such as Dr. Ryan Person (current), Timothy Watson, and Dr. Bruce...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Final All America Concert Band Performance

By Thomas Godtland — The All America Concert Band will be having their final performance of the season titled,“Dance!” on Sunday, April 27, at 7:30pm in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium. As the name would suggest, selections from this concert will be inspired by dance, featuring highlights from Dancing in Air by Yo Goto, I...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Morningside Hosts 2nd Annual Concert Band Festival

By Thomas Godtland — Morningside University will be hosting their 2nd Annual Concert Band Festival this Thursday, April 24. Starting at 9:00am, participating bands will have the opportunity to perform in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium and receive feedback from two adjudicators. These adjudicators will be using IHSMA (Iowa High School Music Association) large group...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Morningside Spring Concert With Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band

By Thomas Godtland — Friday, April 25, Morningside’s Wind Ensemble and M-Avenue Jazz band will present their Spring Concert in Eppley Auditorium.  M-Avenue, under the direction of Dr. Erik Mahon, will perform Gold & Lavender by Eric Oatts, C Jam Blues ala. Mambo by Duke Ellington and arranged by Michael Philip Mossman, Mixolydian Soul Frog...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 Faiyaz provides a calming diversion

by Gustavo dos Santos — Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz presents a smooth, immersive experience that is ideal for his personal style. Faiyaz, who is well-known for his captivating and reflective lyrics, goes deeper into his typical relaxed vibe to create an album that feels both private and wide. Each song expands time and permits reflection,...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 CHROMAKOPIA is a deep dive

by Maron Marcel Guimaraes — Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album is a 14-track album packed with genre-bending production, interesting lyrics, and Tyler’s signature different flair, offering an immersive listening experience. Right from the jump, CHROMAKOPIA feels like a dive into Tyler’s mind. The opening track, St. Chroma, featuring Daniel Caesar, sets the tone with a...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 A Rock Sails By is ‘out of this world’

by Gabriel Ruiz — Simultaneously out of this world and profoundly grounded, Sean Grennan’s A Rock Sails By takes audiences on an existential expedition to explore the unknown, the unspoken, and the unidentified.  Directed by Russell Wooley, A Rock Sails By follows dry–witted Dr. Lynn Cummings (portrayed by Diana Wooley), a renowned professor and astrophysicist who has the ability...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 Morningside Welcomes Young Jazz Musicians 

By Thomas Godtland – On March 21 Morningside will host a vibrant fusion of youthful energy and musical talent as middle school students from the surrounding area gather in Eppley Memorial Auditorium. This event, held in the university’s state-of-the-art concert hall, will offer an exciting opportunity for students to experience live music while also gaining...

Arts & Entertainment / February 20, 2025 Be More Chill: Nearly Finished

By Maren Ewertz — Morningside’s production of the hit Broadway show Be More Chill will have its final performances this coming weekend, Feb. 20–23.. Don’t be afraid. Instead, stay relaxed about the prices. Students can enter for free with a valid student ID. Be More Chill has been performed four times as of February 17...

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A Battle of the Ages?
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A Battle of the Ages?

By Abby Koch–After all the buildup over the years, Game of Thrones fans have finally gotten the battle that we have been waiting for. A lot of major characters were in jeopardy due to how the odds were stacked against the living. The battle itself is the biggest one that has ever been on television…

The Legacy of Bob Ross
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The Legacy of Bob Ross

By Tracie Tuttle–Happy trees, little clouds, no mistakes, Bob Ross has certainly made a lasting impression on American pop culture. From Funko Pop! figures and t-shirts to a Chia Pet in his likeness, the American painter has become a pop culture icon that many people know and love. Ross’ TV show, “The Joy of Painting”…

Setting Up an Art Show
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Setting Up an Art Show

By Tracie Tuttle–Setting up an art show is more than just hanging art on a wall, it includes a lot of preparation, organization, and patience. The artist has to consider so many different things, like the visual dynamic of the gallery, lighting, and the use of wall space. Senior art students have been experiencing this…

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Slam Poet Talks Feminism, Empowerment

By Lindsey Smith–It was a pretty silent room Thursday night as slam poet Gabriela Garcia Medina took the stage to talk about her activism as a feminist and her empowerment as a woman. This event was her first since Medina gave birth a month ago, yet her performance was smooth. She went from talking about…

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A Fun Trainwreck: Motley Crue’s “The Dirt”

By Lindsey Smith–Motley Crue’s new biopic “The Dirt” might be a terrible movie by today’s standards, but it’s a really fun ride for fans of the band. The movie follows the progression of the band from practicing in an apartment to playing in front of billions around the world. It currently has an 86% approval…

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