News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

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 Leslie Werden – 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...

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Morningside Students Present Genocide Awareness Day
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Morningside Students Present Genocide Awareness Day

By Cynthia Monroy–Bryce Winters, a student majoring in Nursing at Morningside, made an exhibit on Indians of the Amazon and the genocide the group encountered up until 1998.  “Every group has their own issues that need to be resolved,” Winters said. Winters was one of more than 20 students from Morningside College who were informing…

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Active Minds Receives Award at National Conference

By Grace Nordquist–Active Minds is Morningside’s new mental health awareness group on campus. The group was founded at the end of fall semester 2018 by sophomore and group President Macie Moore. With the help and participation from other Morningside students, the group started meeting regularly. What exactly is Active Minds and what does the group…

Yoga for Body and Soul
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Yoga for Body and Soul

By Iandra Estupinian–Morningside College Wellness Committee is now offering lunchtime and evening yoga classes for both students and faculty. The yoga workshops are made for beginners and experienced students/faculty who would like to pick up or learn yoga techniques. Morningside College advisor and 200-hour licensed instructor Katie Roskie, and 200-hour licensed instructor Jianna Hoss will…

The Art of Self Defense
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The Art of Self Defense

By Iandra Estupinian–Campus Safety and Security are offering two more free self-defense classes for the spring semester. Assistant Director of Safety and Security and licensed self-defense instructor, Jerry Meisner, has been teaching defense lessons for the past 20 years. In recent years, Meisner has changed his techniques to teach students simple but effective ways to…

Morningside Serves with Bingo
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Morningside Serves with Bingo

By Abby Koch–This past Wednesday was the start of Lent for certain religious students on campus. Pastor Andy Nelson stood in the Olson lobby to do prayers and imposition of ashes for students. Along with doing prayers, Nelson handed out service bingo cards in the hopes of starting a new service tradition on campus. Nelson…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

By Lindsey Smith–Today is International Women’s Day, and with that comes a flood of social media posts about what it means to women to have a day to themselves, or how proud people are to be a woman, raise a woman, or know a woman. But what does it mean to the people in Iowa,…

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