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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The Joys of Morningside
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The Joys of Morningside

By: Ashley Duncan Students choose to attend Morningside for a multitude of reasons. Some come for the small size of campus, the wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses offered, or even the friendly atmosphere. There’s even perks to living on campus because it is like a small community. Living in the dorms on campus…

Student Jobs on Campus
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Student Jobs on Campus

By: Ashley Duncan As a fulltime college student, it can sometimes be hard to find jobs outside of everything going on. A solution that Morningside offers for some students is a chance to do jobs on campus.  Most colleges and universities do offer work study jobs, but Morningside finds it quite important. Madison Wright, the…

College Students Can Trick or Treat Too!
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College Students Can Trick or Treat Too!

By Jadyn Steffen– To get into the Halloween spirit, Morningside Activities Council, otherwise known as MAC, hosted an event called “Trick or Treat on the M” this past Friday. All students were invited to gather on the “M,” located outside of the Roadman dorm building and next to Charles City. Here, they offered everyone some…

Edible Books for Halloween
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Edible Books for Halloween

By Emily Rotthaler– After skipping the annual tradition of the edible books contest last year, the team at the Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center has determined another winner last week.  In competition with three other entries, the Department of Mass Communication’s assistant administrator Joan Mansfield prevailed. Her winning showpiece was based on the children’s book “The Little…

Meet Caleb Roggenbuck, Morningside’s TikTok Intern
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Meet Caleb Roggenbuck, Morningside’s TikTok Intern

By Kassidy Hart– With the rise of Tik Tok as a social media platform, Morningside has decided to hire their very own Tik Tok Marketing Intern, sophomore Caleb Roggenbuck. After deciding that Tik Tok would be another great outlet for reaching current and future Morningside students, the University Engagement team decided to recruit a student…

Morningside theatre back in action with “STRONG.”
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Morningside theatre back in action with “STRONG.”

By Emily Rotthaler– After one and a half years of forced break due to the pandemic, Morningside’s School of Visual and Performing Arts is back in action this week. The theatre group is performing “STRONG.” – a play written by Iowan playwright Victoria Elizabeth. “STRONG.” will be performed a total of four times on campus…

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