News / April 7, 2025 Explore the World With Morningside 

By Katie Miller – Are you interested in traveling abroad? Morningside is offering two unique trips in 2026 that will explore diverse cultures. Both trips will provide students with the opportunity to experience new places and people while engaging in hands-on learning.  One of the trips is Cuisine of Spain and Portugal , which will...

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

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...

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Human Trafficking Traveling Displayed in the Library
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Human Trafficking Traveling Displayed in the Library

by Jesseca Ormond – The Human Rights, Woman’s Right class invited the traveling exhibit displayed in the Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center April 9th -13th. Sex trafficking is a thirty-two billion dollars a year industry, and The Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking (SCAHT), in conjunction with the Siouxland Restoration Center, sought to educate people on this industry…

ODK Honors Student, Faculty and Staff
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ODK Honors Student, Faculty and Staff

by Jesseca Ormond – The annual  Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honors Convocation was held in the Eppley Auditorium on Wednesday, 18th April. The convocation recognizes and presents awards to students, staff and faculty who portrayed dedication in their respective fileds. Associate professor of Writng and Rhetoric Leslie Werden began the proceedings by stating that excellence should…

Palmer Research Symposium Presents Rewarding Opportunities For Students
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Palmer Research Symposium Presents Rewarding Opportunities For Students

by Maggie Ganley – Wednesday’s (April 11) Palmer Research Symposium featured students from different departments around campus presenting their research. Although this can be a time when stress runs high, as presenters make the final touches on their presentations and posters, it can also be a time of high reward. Jackson Allen, an education major,…

Young Group Making Strides
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Young Group Making Strides

by Alyssa Nehring–For only being three years old, Christ Connections has made strides as a student group. The members’ work can not only be seen on campus but also throughout the community.   Christ Connections works to bring together both Christians and non-Christians in an environment where people can grow in their faith and ask…

Photo: Iowa’s Only Mariachi Band Performs at M’side
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Photo: Iowa’s Only Mariachi Band Performs at M’side

by Jesseca Ormond – On Friday, 23rd March, Denison High School Maraiachi  Band, Iowa’s only high school Mariachi band, performed in Eppley Auditorium. They were joined by past band mate and current Morningsider Tara Meinen for a special rendition. The band, which started in 2013, has over a dozen members and consists of guitarist, vocalists,…

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