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...

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...

Morningside People, News / April 29, 2024 Morningside says goodbye to Terri Curry

by Maren Ewertz–Terri Curry, Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment at Morningside University, has been a well known and integral force for Morningside for nearly four decades.  Curry has dedicated 39 years to Morningside. When Curry was interviewed recently, she touched on her motivation to pursue a career in academia, revealing that her graduate...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / December 11, 2023 Senior art show: ‘Art as an Educator’

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Lauren Hedlund, a Morningside senior, presented her solo art show called “Art as an Educator.” Her solo show involved a reception on Monday, December 4, and continued through the week, ending Friday December 8. Students, faculty, and the public were all invited to see and purchase Hedlund’s artwork. Hedlund’s art show showcases artwork...

Morningside People, Sports / December 8, 2023 Bryan Alfredson, the Definition of Mside Pride

by Alexis Spier–Bryan Alfredson graduated from Morningside in 1992 and has been associated with the University for 34 years. He has coached and shaped many young women who have played basketball at Morningside. After graduating high school, he didn’t have the best grades, so he joined the Marines. Because he joined the military, he was...

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Student balances college and ROTC

by Claire DeRoin– Gage Thackston, a junior mass communications major, knows exactly what he is going to do once he graduates. That’s more than can be said for some seniors. Thackston is currently enrolled in ROTC: Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC is a program that allows students to complete military training and classes at the…

Have you heard Sexy Mike?
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Have you heard Sexy Mike?

By Jescy Rodriguez — “For me, music is a stress reliever and it’s a great way to express yourself when you can’t find the words to say or when you have something going on in your life,” explains Michael Oetken, 22, local talent and senior.  It’s not exaggerating in the least bit if you were to…

‘Jamaican’ Me a Better Student
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‘Jamaican’ Me a Better Student

By Brittany Conolly–Not only is Brittney Schindler taking a full class schedule, but she is making time for practicums to jump-start her student teaching abilities. Juggling two majors, 18 credit hours, practicums, and a part time job at Apple Tree Daycare isn’t enough. Schindler, a senior majoring in elementary education and special education, recently took a…

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Tom Gilbert’s Philosophy of Retirement

By Emily Domayer — When Tom Gilbert was a student at Morningside, Dimmitt’s informal lounge was the dining hall. It is one of many changes Gilbert has seen during his 42 years of teaching at Morningside. “We would sit at a big table. The food was served family style. It was a lot more close-knit.” Professor…

Bowitz leaves his mark on Morningside
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Bowitz leaves his mark on Morningside

By Jescy Rodriguez–Current Professor and Chair of the Art Department John Bowitz has announced his resignation, effective at the end of this year. He began working at Morningside College in 1977.  Bowitz was formerly the Chair of the Division of Fine Arts at Ottumwa Heights College. After 35 years of service to Morningside College, Bowitz…

Love and Marriage… and Combat Boots
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Love and Marriage… and Combat Boots

By Claire DeRoin–Men in uniform are a hot commodity. There’s even a dating site for women to seek them out! While most college students end up dating fellow students, some collegians are lucky enough to snag a man in uniform. This can throw a wrench into Air Guard “I like having pictures on my Facebook…

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