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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Iowa Women’s Lead Change conference includes male keynote speakers
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Iowa Women’s Lead Change conference includes male keynote speakers

by Jesseca Ormond– Students and professionals from the Siouxland area recently came together for the Iowa Women Lead Change annual women’s conference. The conference was held February 15th at the Sioux City Convention Center. The theme for this year’s conference was Iowa Women and Men Lead Change – Better Together. Director of Iowa Economic Development Authority, Debi Durham, on…

A New Honors Program is on the Horizon
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A New Honors Program is on the Horizon

by Maggie Ganley– As the current interdepartmental honors program fades away, plans for a future honors program are on the horizon. The interdepartmental honors program currently offered is being phased out and all of the current students in the program will be taught out. Recognizing the value in having an honors program available on campus, an…

FiWD’s History on Campus, Upcoming 30th Anniversary
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FiWD’s History on Campus, Upcoming 30th Anniversary

by Maggie Ganley– Friday is Writing Day (FIWD) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on campus this fall. Its existence came about as the result of an experiment and its presence on campus has been valued by faculty and students ever since. FIWD started out as an experiment by Dr. Marty Knepper and three other people…

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The Return of On-Campus Recycling

by Jesseca Ormond – After a one-year hiatus, recycling has returned to the Morningside campus. During the pause, student groups such as the Morningside Student Government stepped up to collect and properly dispose of recyclable materials. Ashton Schweers, Student Government Director of Communications, said it was important to undergo this initiative because student government received…

Change in Academic Advising
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Change in Academic Advising

by Alyssa Nehring–On February’s All Campus Event Day, while the upperclassmen took advantage of the opportunity to sleep in, freshmen were up and at Eppley Auditorium by 10 a.m. The freshman class spent the morning transitioning into their academic departments and meeting their academic advisors. Traditionally, students would transition and meet with their department advisor…

Interfaith Trip to Israel Offered this Summer
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Interfaith Trip to Israel Offered this Summer

by Maggie Ganley– The interfaith trip to Israel offered by Rabbi Guy Greene this summer is one that explores not only Israel’s sites and wonders, but its historical and spiritual background as well. “This interfaith Israel tour includes a combination of Jewish and Christian sites. Highlighting the most important sites in Israel from both perspectives,…

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