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...

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Restaurant Review: China Star Buffet

By Taylor Pluim—China Star Buffet is a restaurant located in Sioux City on 3201 Gordon Drive next to Advanced Auto Parts. It is a buffet style restaurant that offers mostly Chinese style cuisine. China Star Buffet is a place that is more about quantity than anything else, which is somewhat obvious since it is a…

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Restaurant Review: Fuji Bay

By Taylor Pluim—Fuji Bay is a Japanese restaurant located in downtown Sioux City on 513 6th Street. It is a more traditional restaurant serving authentic Japanese dishes like octopus and other sushi. Fuji Bay doesn’t have much to offer as far as luxury goes. It is a small hole-in-the-wall type restaurant with the front being…

The Elevate Conference
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The Elevate Conference

By Jenni Beaver—The first ever Elevate Conference went off without a hitch on the last weekend of February. Although the crowd wasn’t the size of Winter Jam, it was a small group of college students who were excited to attend and worship God. Morningside College sophomore, Tracy Oeltjenbruns, enjoyed many aspects of the conference. “The…

The Dress
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The Dress

By Kayla Perkins—The latest news going viral on the internet is The Dress. The Dress is special in that it is never the same color, and is always changing for those who look at it. The image became viral online with the debate over whether it was white and gold or blue and black. The…

Sioux City On A Budget
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Sioux City On A Budget

By Dominique Swanson–At first glance it may seem like there is not a lot to do in Sioux City, especially on a tight budget, but if you dig a little deeper, there are some fun opportunities. Long Lines Family Rec Center offers a few different services including large courts for different sporting activities but most…

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Gifts on a Budget

By Dominique Swanson—It can be difficult to find presents for each of the occasions that come up throughout the year and when on the budget of a college student it becomes nearly impossible. If you look at each occasion with a little creativity and a thrifty mindset, it can be no problem to come up…

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