By Meghanne Adams– Senator John Thune of South Dakota made a stop at the Republican Victory Office in Sioux City, IA to thank volunteers and local supports and to address the importance of the election next week. At 12:30, a crowd of 60-70 people warmly greeted Thune. Sioux City’s Representative Ron Jorgensen introduced him. Jorgensen…

By Claire DeRoin– Late last week, word spread on campus that biology professor Dr. Robson was denied tenure. According to students, Dr. Robson announced her tenure denial during class late last week. Neil Herbold, a junior nursing major, said that Dr. Robson was very dismayed as she broke the news to students. Unsure of the…

By Claire DeRoin– First Lady Michelle Obama assured women that her husband is the best candidate to protect their rights Monday night at the Sioux City Convention Center. Stressing that Barack Obama has fought hard for women’s rights, the First Lady campaigned in Sioux City in the last week of the campaign season. Mrs. Obama…

By Claire DeRoin– If you’re looking for an in-depth perspective into a historic Special Forces operation, “No Easy Day” is the book for you. Matt Bissonnette, penname Mark Owen, wrote “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden” with Kevin Maurer. The book was originally set to be released…

By Gustav Hollnagel– During homecoming, the board of directors and current administrative staff sat together to discuss the future of Morningside College. They had three big discussions, which involved student life/academic affair and enrollment but focused mainly on the issue of campaigning to promote Morningside’s “Vision 2020”. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, president John Reynders…