News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Jessica Nyirongo – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

 By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real 

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit.  The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us 

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

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One Day Without Shoes
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One Day Without Shoes

By Sarah Davy ~ TOMS is an international shoe company that was founded in 2006 by American traveler Blake Mycoskie. He discovered that in Argentina, the children had no shoes to protect their feet. He wanted to help, so he created the shoe company called TOMS Shoes, a company that matches every pair of shoes…

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Sioux City is hopeful in the “Blue Zone”

By Brittany Conolly~ Sioux City is in the running to become a Blue Zone. With students from Morningside lending a helping hand, Sioux City could become one of the top ten communities to become one of the nationwide Blue Zones. In 2011 Governor Terry Branstad called to action a plan for a healthier Iowa. This…

Palmer Symposium Session Winners
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Palmer Symposium Session Winners

2012 Palmer Undergraduate Research Symposium Session Winners (Panels are not judged) Oral Sessions Oral Session I (8:00-9:00): Tanner Ferguson, Mariah Stauffer, & Nathaniel Drees  – Staphylococcus aureus Resistance to Basteriophage Oral Session II (8:00-9:00): Rachel Penning, Tavis Hanson, & Jennifer Ranek – Plinko: More Than Just a Game Oral Session III (8:00-9:00): Garth Hamilton –…

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Golf team fundraiser is a hole in one!

By Sarah Davy ~ On Saturday March 24th, the golf teams put on their first annual pancake breakfast feed. It was held in the Yockey room and was definitely a success. Everyone worked together to cook and serve the food on the spot. Coach Todd Sapp said, “It was a great bonding experience for the…

Candidate to visit Morningside College
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Candidate to visit Morningside College

By Shelby Powell ~ Congressional candidate Christie Vilsack will visit Morningside College on Tuesday, March 27 to discuss education policy. Sponsored by the Morningside Civic Union, the event will take place from 4 – 5 PM.

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Morningsiders get gleeful

By Tasha Drey ~ The hit Fox television show Glee has made an impact on Morningside. Theater professor Randy Peters recently started Morningside College’s very own Glee club. “The idea came from a few students who expressed an interest in other singing opportunities on campus other than choir,” says Peters. After talking with the President…

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