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...

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Pet Pandemic Hits Morningside Students
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Pet Pandemic Hits Morningside Students

By Kassidy Hart–The coronavirus hit campus hard last spring when in-person classes and sport seasons were cancelled. But this summer, students experienced a better type of pandemic. A pet pandemic! To combat the feelings of loneliness that quarantine brought, many students chose to adopt a furry companion to keep them company throughout this restricted time. …

Netflix is Workin’ It : Work It Review
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Netflix is Workin’ It : Work It Review

By Mari Pizzini While quarantine has us all “working it” from home, Netflix released a new dance-oriented movie called Work It on August 7, 2020. The 93 minute movie follows high school senior Quinn Ackerman while she is interviewing for Duke. When her admissions counselor tells her she’s too boring and needs to “break out…

Mustangs take down Briar Cliff in home opener
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Mustangs take down Briar Cliff in home opener

photos by Abby Koch-Despite losing the first set, the Morningside women’s volleyball team found their first win of the season against Briar Cliff. Morningside struggled during the first set of the game, where Briar Cliff would pull ahead and win the first set. The Mustangs would make a turn around and push back to win…

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Theater department goes to YouTube to continue the arts during pandemic

by Kassidy Hart–As the 2020 fall semester begins and the COVID-19 virus continues, extra-curriculars on campus have seen a drastic change in how they can remain active but still follow CDC guidelines.  The performing arts is one of those that have found an alternative way to continue performances in order to allow students the opportunity…

Phi Alpha Theta to restart Mentorship Program
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Phi Alpha Theta to restart Mentorship Program

By Mari Pizzini Phi Alpha Theta (PAT), Morningside’s History Honors Society, is restarting a mentorship program for history students. “This mentor program is a group of upperclassmen history majors who have been assigned two-three underclassmen history majors or minors, in hopes of helping them with the adjustment to college and helping them feel welcomed to…

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