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...

Arts & Entertainment / February 16, 2025 Exploring Raku Ceramics with Shelby Prindaville

By Katie Miller — Morningside University Humanities Speaker Series will feature Shelby Prindaville, an accomplished artist and educator, in an upcoming lecture titled “Clay and Fire: Exploring Raku Ceramics.” This event will occur on Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in the Weikert Auditorium. This event will be free and open to the public.   Prindaville,...

Arts & Entertainment / February 7, 2025 Morningside’s All-America Concert Band Presents “Voices of America” Performance

By Katie Miller — The Morningside University of Visual and Performing Arts will present the All-America Concert Band in its upcoming performance, Voices of America, on Sunday, February 23, at 3 p.m. in Eppley Auditorium, 3625 Garretson Ave. Admission will be free and a family-friendly event open to those on campus and Sioux City’s community....

Arts & Entertainment / January 30, 2025 Stitched with Love: Jen Miller’s Quilt Exhibit

By Maren Ewertz — The Eppley Art Gallery is excited to present Pieces of Love, a captivating quilt exhibited by guest artist Jen Miller. The exhibit opened on January 8 and remains open on weekdays during business hours until Jan. 31, at 4 p.m.  The Pieces of Love Exhibit will be celebrated with a closing...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

Arts & Entertainment, News / October 24, 2024 CODA Awards Close with Homecoming Concert

By Gabriel Ruiz – This year’s CODA Award recognized Paul Adamson, Kathryn March, and bill russell during the Homecoming Concert on October 11, 2024. Hosted by Dean of Visual and Performing Arts Heath Weber, these individuals were celebrated for their achievements and impact within the arts field.  This marks the second year that the CODA...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People, News / October 20, 2024 Dr. Kati Meyer to return for Humanities Speaker Series

Dr. Kati Meyer, a former Morningside University professor and current visiting professor at the University of Iowa, will make her return on Oct. 29 to be the speaker of the Morningside Humanities Speaker Series. The event will be Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., inside the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The lecture is...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / October 9, 2024 Homecoming Candidate Anna Fuelberth to Present Recital November 9

By Gabriel Ruiz — Anna Fuelberth will present her recital, “Fragments of Femininity,” on November 9 at 3 p.m. This program reflects her passion for music and gender studies and explores how these themes intersect.  “Fragments of Femininity” will feature a selection of culturally diverse pieces across six different languages, spanning time periods from as...

Arts & Entertainment / October 4, 2024 Homecoming Concert and CODA Awards highlight Morningside and the arts

By Gabriel Ruiz-Morningside University’s annual Homecoming concert will be taking place Friday, October 11. It will showcase performances by the Morningside Choir, Wind Ensemble, and M Avenue Jazz, offering a rich selection of music that highlights the musical prowess and dedication of the university’s music department. The concert coincides with the CODA (Culmination of Outstanding and...

Arts & Entertainment, News / April 30, 2024 Kiosk 86 highlights end of the year

by Maren Ewertz–The Kiosk release is a highlight of the school year’s end. Every year since 1938, Morningside has released a short collection of fiction, nonfiction, and other forms of short stories in a book. From the years 1938 to 1952, the Kiosk was referred to as Manuscript. Then Manuscript became Perspectives from the years 1953-1970. Ever since 1971, we...

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Classic Film Review: Dark City
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Classic Film Review: Dark City

By Nik Rasmussen— In 1998, I was wandering around in a movie rental business on the outskirts of Cloves, New Mexico.  The building, a doublewide trailer with an add-on in the center, housed wall-to-wall VHS movies. Between the desert dust that was visible in the sunlight shining down through the window and the strong haze of…

Classic Film Review: The Birds
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Classic Film Review: The Birds

By Nik Rasmussen– For starters, I’ve seen a lot of movies, and I mean a lot of movies; I’ve seen many, in fact, that most people are not even aware of.  Feeling the need to change up from the movies of today, I was shopping around and stumbled on the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller The Birds. …

Netflix Series Review: Freaks and Geeks
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Netflix Series Review: Freaks and Geeks

By Hannah Hecht– As students across the Morningside campus settle into their fall semester routine, free time becomes a precious rarity. And, no matter how well manicured the ample green space of the campus, most students will spend that time curled up on a lumpy futon under a blanket with a bowl of popcorn watching an…

Restaurant/Bar Review: Buffalo Alice
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Restaurant/Bar Review: Buffalo Alice

By Katie Copple– Located down on Sioux City’s Historic 4th Street, Buffalo Alice (BAs) is a popular hangout for locals, college students and families. BAs has been a staple in Siouxland for 15 years despite going through a relocation and new ownership. Through it all, BAs has remained true to its original roots and continues to…

Movie Review: Heaven is for Real
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Movie Review: Heaven is for Real

By Lindsay Martin–Based on the #1 New York Times best selling book, Heaven is for Real brings to life a true story about a small town father who must find the strength to share his son’s extraordinary experience about visiting Heaven during a near death experience. After visiting “Heaven” Colton returns home with unexplainable knowledge….

Restaurant Review: Trattoria Fresco
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Restaurant Review: Trattoria Fresco

By Lindsay Martin– Trattoria Fresco is an Italian restaurant located downtown at 416 Jackson Street in Sioux City, Iowa. The authentic Italian cuisine is absolutely delicious and the customer service is very friendly yet professional. Complementary bread is served first. Most of the time it’s still warm with that just out of the oven feeling….

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