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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New MAC Executive Officers
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New MAC Executive Officers

by Maggie Ganley– Morningside Activities Council (MAC) recently went through a change in executive officers. The new executive board consists of President Tori Anderson, Vice President Suzanne Ras, Public Relations Officer Sterling Stecker, and Secretary Sydney Palmer. Every office had at least two people running for the position, making the executives excited and grateful to…

Welcoming Dr. Lawrence Muzinga
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Welcoming Dr. Lawrence Muzinga

by Alyssa Nehring–The Business Department welcomes its newest finance professor, Dr. Ngamboko (Lawrence) Muzinga. Muzinga was born and raised in Kinshasa, Congo, and has had nothing but adventure before finding his next challenge at Morningside College. Muzinga has always possessed the natural ability to teach. During his accounting course at his high school, he found…

Faith calls Jesus Cendejas to M’Side
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Faith calls Jesus Cendejas to M’Side

by Jesseca Ormond–According to Laura Garcia, Jesus Cendejas’ journey in life “is to be spiritual, connected and helpful.” The International Student Association president sees her advisor as “one of the most transparent individuals” that she knows. Jesus Cendejas, originally from California, says it was a step of faith coming to Morningside College. “In all respects,…

Grant Turner: King of naps
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Grant Turner: King of naps

by Joey Volquartsen–A group of prospective students walk through the lobby of Eppley Auditorium on their campus tour when they spot Grant Turner, a sophomore, napping on one of the couches. The student ambassador has to think quickly about how he will address the unusual sight, as its not part of the tour. “Well, as…

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M’Side grad moves from film to theater

by Mari Pizzini–Adam Gonshorowski is a rising star in the film and theatre business in Sioux City. Gonshorowski graduated from Morningside College in 2010. A Dakota City, Nebraska, native, Gonshorowski earned him a BA, propelling him towards a fascination with the arts. Though Gonshorowski began with a focus in film and screen, he has recently been…

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