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Sunday 23 February 2025

News / February 18, 2025 President’s Opening Remarks Draw Controversy

By Jaden Carney – On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Morningside University Student Body President Greg Clark started the Student Government meeting held in the Olsen Student Center at 7:00 p.m. In his opening remarks, Clark’s theme was commitment. The story discussed, as Clark’s example, was of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish Conquistador, and his desire to...

News / February 6, 2025 Get Involved: WOO and Peer Mentors Recruiting for Next Year

By Jaden Carney – Ways students can gain leadership experience on campus are to become members of the Welcome Orientation Organizers, otherwise known as the infamous WOO Crew, or to get involved as Peer Mentors. WOO Crew Members are required to meet students and establish initial communication with them. Tasha Goodvin, Associate Vice President for...

News / January 30, 2025 New Towing Signs at Lewis Hall Spark Parking Concerns Among Students

By Katie Miller – New towing signs in front of Lewis Hall have caught the attention of Morningside University students, raising concerns over parking availability and enforcement. The signs reinforce existing parking regulations, designating certain spots exclusively for guests. Director of Safety and Security Brett Lyon clarifies towing signs in front of Lewis Hall are...

News / January 28, 2025 Cafeteria Controversy Triggers Gossip on Campus

By Katie Miller — Changes in portion sizes in the Morningside cafeteria have sparked frustration among some students, as many feel they are not receiving enough food to satisfy their hunger. Previously, the cafeteria offered unlimited plate servings, but has now shifted to more controlled servings, leading students to express their concerns. The recent change...

News / January 23, 2025 RA Applications now OPEN!!

By Jaden Carney — Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? At Morningside students often get involved in clubs and activities that are generally of interest to them. There are many opportunities ranging from: joining a new club or to growing your leadership skills, and one way to do that is by...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Arts & Entertainment, News / October 24, 2024 CODA Awards Close with Homecoming Concert

By Gabriel Ruiz – This year’s CODA Award recognized Paul Adamson, Kathryn March, and bill russell during the Homecoming Concert on October 11, 2024. Hosted by Dean of Visual and Performing Arts Heath Weber, these individuals were celebrated for their achievements and impact within the arts field. This marks the second year that the CODA...

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...

Student Government “spreads the love”

By Jazmine Dirks ~ Morningside College’s student officials met Tuesday at 6:30p.m. in the Student Government office to discuss “spreading some love” to other campus groups. On behalf of Campus Ministries, Jessica Boschen who is in her fourth year at Morningside College and looking at graduating in May, asked for $3,500 to help fund a…

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Still thinking about May Term?

By Kevin Green– In order to graduate students at Morningside are required to take a May Term. Trips this year include New York, Cuba, and Peru, though others are listed in the catalog, too. May Terms were developed to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Asked about possible concerns…

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Friday is Writing Day

By Brittany Conolly– Friday at Morningside College is writing day. Friday is Writing Day (FiWD) is a weekly writing series that is open for students, faculty, and staff to present their writing. FIWD was started in 1988 so people could celebrate writing by people all over campus. This time is made for sharing and taking…

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Annual MCU event engages students

The Morningside Civic Union held it’s 10th Annual Poverty Simulation Monday, Jan. 30, from 6-8 pm. The event was held in the Yockey Room of the Olsen Student Center. The Poverty Simulation is designed to show students the difficulty of living with limited resources.

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Singer/Songwriter entertains

By Jazmine Dirks– Since the young age of fourteen, she’s been gracing coffee shops and bars alike with her captivating voice and impressive guitar skills. It was this past Friday that Morningside’s Activities Council (MAC) was able to get the experienced singer/songwriter, Hana Pestle, to bring her talent to entertain the students of Morningside College. “I’m surprised I…

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Morningsiders sleep out for the homeless

By Emily Domayer — Morningside students gathered to raise awareness for the homeless in Sioux City Nov. 5. Students went to the Sioux City Explorers ballpark and made cardboard “houses” to sleep in overnight. The event lasted from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. SERVE, a volunteer group at Morningside, promoted the sleep-out. Corinne Youngberg, a…