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...

News / October 11, 2024 Homecoming events continue through the weekend

Morningside’s homecoming festivities continue through Sunday. Friday night (Oct. 11) the Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts will feature performances by The Morningside Choir, Morningside Wind Ensemble, and M Avenue Jazz beginning at 7 pm. The program will also recognize CODA Award recipients Paul Adamson, Dr. Kathryn March, and bill russell. A short...

News / October 9, 2024 Caf and Bucks Renovations: What Happened?

By Diego Setton — Saturday, October 5, the remaining new furniture at Morningside’s Cafeteria (or caf), was installed, marking the end of the first phase of the planned renovation project.  Earlier this year, it was announced to students and faculty alike that Morningside had renewed its contract with Sodexo, and that the Wikert Dining Hall...

News, Sports / October 7, 2024 Mustangs secure dominant win on the road.

              After allowing an early touchdown, Morningside (No.12) went on to score 45 unanswered points to secure a 4-1 overall record 4-0 record in the conference going into a bye week.               The 45-6 win last Saturday was the 4th straight win. The Mustangs will now wait until October 12 to face the Hastings, who...

News, Opinion / October 4, 2024 Siouxland Proud, Mside…Unamused

By Maren Ewertz & Dreya Roberts – It’s not every day a private school offers full-tuition to 100 new students.  Morningside prides themselves on their strong community connections and support within the Siouxland area. Siouxland Proud, Mside Bound, is a new initiative that offers full-tuition aid packages made up of federal, state, and Morningside grants...

News / October 4, 2024 KMSC hosts this year’s first “Community Connections” event.

By Dreya Roberts – Friday, September 27th, was KMSC’s first Community Connections of the year. We loved getting to know the organizations and interviewees that came to talk to us and learn more about what they do for the Siouxland community.     Community Connections is an annual event hosted by KMSC, traditionally held in the...

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Mirrors bring campus together

Sculpture finishes Hilker Campus Mall By Nick Buth– While academic research was on display across campus during the Palmer Symposium, the Hilker Campus Mall was getting its final touches in the form of 20 to 30 tons of limestone with mirror finish stainless steel plates affixed to their surfaces.  The stones arriving on site in…

ODK holds honors convocation, presents Tommeraasen Award
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ODK holds honors convocation, presents Tommeraasen Award

By Nick Buth– Omicron Delta Kappa presented the Tommeraasen Award of Excellence to Alpha Lambda Delta at their annual honors convocation April 6.  The new Student Government officers were sworn in and awards were given by Morningside College’s academic departments and honors societies. Awards were also presented to faculty and staff members. Alpha Lambda Delta,…

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All-Campus Electronic Recycling Event

By Jordan Ogren– Don’t know what to do with that old Walkman CD player? Tired of looking at that tacky, old lamp on your end table? Don’t throw them in the trash! Donate them! The Information Services department will be holding an all-campus recycling event for any and all electronics you no longer need! R.C.R….

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Beavan Visits Campus – How Are We Impacting Our Environment?

By Gustav Hollnagel– “No impact” man Colin Beavan came to Morningside to give a reflective speech about the demeanor of our society. We keep trading the blame for conditions we are, at least, partially to blame for ourselves.  In general, people should try to find the things in life they can control and those that…

Slam Poetry On Campus
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Slam Poetry On Campus

By Gustav Hollnagel– George Watsky has gathered more than eight million views on YouTube. Simultaneously, he has become a well known slam poet all over the country. On Tuesday, April 12, he is bringing his talents to Morningside. George Watsky is a writer and performer who believes in the equal power of the tear and the…

“No Impact Man” Comes to Morningside
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“No Impact Man” Comes to Morningside

By Gustav Hollnagel– Colin Beavan, began his project “No Impact Man” in November of 2006. His outlook was to make as little environmental impact as possible. The film adaptation of Colin’s project was shown in the UPS Lincoln Center on Monday (April 4). Next week, he will speak on campus about how we, as the…

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