Campus Life, Culture, international, Morningside People, News / October 31, 2025 Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside

Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside By Diego Ocando – Being an international student is about a lot more than just studying in another country. It’s about learning how to adapt, balance, and grow — all while being far from home. At Morningside, students from around the world bring their...

Morningside People, News, Opinion / October 22, 2025 What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman at Morningside

By Maron Guimarães. – When you first arrive at Morningside University, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of starting college life, meeting new people from all over the world, exploring campus, and adjusting to your classes. But one thing many upperclassmen realize too late is just how important it is to start...

Culture, international, Morningside People, News / October 14, 2025 Where Did the Flags Go?

By Diego Ocando – Once upon a time, the Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center shone with hanging flags. The library has always been one of the most beloved spots on campus—not only a place to study, attend tutoring sessions, and not just a place to grab a coffee at Spoonholder—but a space where students feel comfortable, welcomed,...

Food and Drink, Morningside People, Opinion / October 8, 2025 Sioux City Eats

By Maron Guimarães – Eating out at a restaurant can be a great way to release a little bit of the semester stress, especially with exams coming up. Most students have busy days, often balancing work, practice, and class all at once. At the end of the day, nothing beats going out and eating at...

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

Morningside People, Sports / January 28, 2025 Honoring the Legacy of Jimmy Aschenbrenner

By Jesus Jimenez — This past weekend, the Morningside Men’s Volleyball program hosted its annual alumni scrimmage and this year’s event carried an emotional weight as it also served as a retirement ceremony honoring Jimmy Aschenbrenner.  Jimmy, a cherished member of the Morningside volleyball family, passed away this past June after a courageous battle with...

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, 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...

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Marilyn Eastman: Is the Doctor in?
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Marilyn Eastman: Is the Doctor in?

By Jenni Beaver For Professor Marilyn Eastman the doctorate is almost in. In December of this year she will have successfully completed her dissertation and will change the title on her business card from Professor Eastman to Doctor. After being away for twenty years, she says everything has come full circle. She is now teaching…

Jackie Bossman: 2015 ‘Hilltern’
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Jackie Bossman: 2015 ‘Hilltern’

By Jenni Beaver Between classes and clubs, college students have one more thing they need to add to their résumés. Internships. Morningside College student Jackie Bossman decided to ditch the typical local internship and go for something a little higher on the hill. Capitol Hill. “I lived in Springfield, Virginia, so I would have to…

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Senior Spotlight: Drew Nolan

By Dominique Swanson—Drew Nolan is currently one of the head Residents of Dimmitt hall and is a graduating senior this year. In his time at Morningside College he has held various leadership roles and made a positive impact on campus. Nolan had been involved in many organizations including Entrepreneurship Group, Residence life, Student Alumni Association,…

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Kitty Green – Facilitating History

By Jenni Beaver—In 2013, Kitty Green, professor of history at Morningside College, was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the State Historical Society, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. More recently she was made Vice Chair of the board. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs uses the Board of Trustees to…

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Seniors’ Plans After Graduation

By Kayla Perkins—As the semester reaches its final weeks many people are making plans for summer vacation. However, the senior class is preparing for much more as graduation rapidly approaches. As they reach their final days at Morningside College we have to wonder what they plan to do in the coming years. Some seniors have…

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