Features

Friday 1 November 2024

Features, News, Sports / February 27, 2024 ‘Together we fight’

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Senior basketball player Lauren Hedlund has had to go up against more than her opponents lately. Hedlund’s mother was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. On February 14, the team faced off against Dakota Wesleyan in Allee Gym. The young women...

Features, Morningside People, Sports / October 8, 2023 Zach Norton Reaches 5th Place in Mustang Football History with 3,025 yards

by Alexis Spier – The Mustangs dominated the Concordia Bulldogs beating them 62-6 in their homecoming game. They maintain their winning streak and now have a record of 6-0. Morningside captured the momentum quickly when Landry Phipps returned two back to back fumbles. He converted one fumble for a touchdown, and the other led to...

Features, Food and Drink / December 17, 2022 Cooking Up Feel-Good TV

by Emily Rothhaler–“On your marks.” “Get set!” “BAAAAKE!” These are the three commands that Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas exclaim at the start of each challenge in the Great British Baking Show. The competitors waste no time pulling out their recipes, aware that they only have limited time to complete their ambitious baking projects. As...

Features, Sports / December 10, 2022 Americans and the World Cup

by Rena Ketelsen–Stadiums with roaring crowds, mostly dressed in two different colors, are not uncommon in most countries. In the US, sports like American football, basketball, or baseball frequently attract such crowds. In many other countries, however, there is one sport that can have thousands or even millions of people forget everything for two hours...

Features / December 3, 2022 The question of home

by Emily Rotthaler – The question “Where is home?” is a supposedly straightforward one. The most basic definition of home is the place where one lives permanently. In more detail, people may think of the place they grew up or the location where they spent the majority of their lives. Others might consider their home...

Features / November 22, 2022 MAC: Breaking the cycle of student stress

by Emily Rotthaler–Sitting at a table in the student government office on a random Thursday morning, I find myself attempting to paint a flame on a tote bag while listening to the newest Top 40 songs on the radio. The acrylic paint is all over my fingers and it has made it hard to continue...

Features / November 22, 2022 Stress, anxiety and college life

by Rena Ketelsen–Imagine a dark, quiet room. Loud train horns disrupt the silence every once in a while, despite their great distance from that room. It’s late and most people are asleep, but not all of them. Some are lying in bed, wide awake, trying their best to sleep but to no avail. Racing thoughts...

Features / November 8, 2022 Internationals’ perspectives on elections

by Rena Ketelsen–Have you ever wondered what elections in other countries are like? As the 2022 midterm election is underway in the US and Americans are being encouraged to vote, another group of people who reside in the country can’t do much more than watch. Here, at Morningside, that group mostly consists of international students...

Features / November 8, 2022 Grill Masters fire up new club

by Ben Steffens–A new club has arrived on Morningside University’s campus. “Grill Masters” is a place for food lovers and grilling enthusiasts to hone their cooking skills. The club is student–led with Tom Moss at the helm. Moss is a sophomore and highly involved on campus with various groups and activities. Moss said the idea...

Features / November 8, 2022 Birkenstocks pick up with TikTok exposure

by Paige Padavich–Boston Birkenstocks are a popular trend that are selling out fast due to popularity on social media. The Boston Birkenstocks, specifically the taupe pair, have been seen on multiple social media platforms including Tik Tok. They can be described as a clog shaped shoe with a rounded top and an open backside, with...

Relax! Try these study hacks

By Diane Nguyen–Finals week is on the horizon. You’re feeling overwhelmed because you have two major projects, three papers, and a presentation due all at the same time! Not only do you have schoolwork but you also have your job and clubs to all stay alert on. It’s a lot for just one person, but…

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It’s [Soda] Happy Hour

By Diane Nguyen–You’re done with classes but now you have a date with a hot load of homework. So, you’re probably in the need of a pick-me-up before you start. But, you’re poor. Have no fear! There are a number of places here in Sioux City that’ll satisfy your much-needed pick-me-up. The best thing about…

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Check out life with the door open

By Diane Nguyen–I’m not going to be the first person to say this, in the most blunt way possible, but adult life sucks. You have to pay bills, buy food, find the energy to cook the food, and then eat it. Along with juggling a job and schoolwork. Not to mention the social life you…

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Domestic Violence Awareness: Don’t be Silent

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is important to not be silent but vocal and get help when you need it. Domestic violence not only affects the victim but the victim’s family, co-workers, and friends. It takes a toll on everyone. The only way to break the cycle is getting help and getting out…

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Soda and the Effects on the Human Body

By Kyle Kardell–As research unveils the unfortunate truths about soda, many people are trading their Coke and Mountain Dew for more nutritional alternatives. Their bodies will thank them. The nutritional contents of soda are zero. There is nothing a body gains from drinking soda. People can find incredible results just from eliminating sugary drinks. According…

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Lower The Drinking Age?

By Courtney Schulte–The American drinking age of 21 sets the U.S. apart from all other developed countries. Recently, many people have accused the law of being outdated and causing more harm than good. Results from a recent National survey found that 66 percent of students have used alcohol by the 12th grade. Underage drinking is not…