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Monday 24 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...

A Career of Ups and Downs: Profile on Karlie Reagan

By Rena Ketelsen– The team of about 30 girls was huddled in a group encouraging each other. The countdown on the scoreboard had already reached zero a few moments ago. It took a while for the noise to die down. Once it was quiet, the team’s captain, Karlie Reagan, stepped into the middle of the…

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Soccer Midseason Update

By Rena Ketelsen– Women’s and men’s soccer coach, Tom Maxon, looks back at the first part of the season with content, but also sees some space for improvement. Both soccer teams are currently in the middle of their seasons, having won some yet also lost and tied some games. According to Coach Maxon, both teams…

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One year of CRJS classes in retrospect

By Emily Rotthaler– After finishing the first full year of criminal justice classes at Morningside, Professor Jessica Meckes looks back on the first steps and forward to the new opportunities for the department. Meckes, who is one of the department’s only two instructors, said the first year has been great. She added, “It was a…

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What Morningside College Students Do With Their Free Time

By Jadyn Steffen– Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a college student with time all to yourself? Yeah, me too. However, multiple Morningside students have shared what it is that they like to do for fun in the great Sioux City, Iowa. For starters, did you know that Sioux City…

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Favorite Family-Owned Restaurants

By Jadyn Steffen– Sioux City, Iowa, has a great selection of fast-food places, but what about the lesser-known family-owned restaurants? Morningside University students know about and recommend some of the city’s hidden gems. Senior Mattie Tucker says, “My boyfriend and I love supporting smaller family-owned businesses. We are farmers, so of course we like to…

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Fall Break Follies

By Jadyn Steffen– With Fall Break starting this Thursday, plenty of Morningside Students are planning what they are going to do with this much needed time off. Whether it be taking time for themselves or going home to see family and friends, everyone is ready to finally kick back and relax. Junior Jennie Reideman says,…