Arts & Entertainment, News / April 30, 2024 Kiosk 86 highlights end of the year

by Maren Ewertz–The Kiosk release is a highlight of the school year’s end. Every year since 1938, Morningside has released a short collection of fiction, nonfiction, and other forms of short stories in a book. From the years 1938 to 1952, the Kiosk was referred to as Manuscript. Then Manuscript became Perspectives from the years 1953-1970. Ever since 1971, we...

News / April 30, 2024 Morningside receives $2 million gift for the School of Business

by Maren Ewertz–Tom Rosen, a graduate of Morningside College from 1970, has given a $2 million gift to the Morningside University campus. The donation will be the essential funds for the construction and design of a brand new School of Business building. Rosen earned his degree from Morningside College with minors in livestock marketing and...

News / April 29, 2024 2024 graduates will not receive hoods

by Maren Ewertz–Traditionally, Morningside University graduates received an academic hood at graduation. This hood was white with a maroon chevron pointing upwards. This design originated around 1963. Looking in the Sioux, Morningside’s yearbook that ran from 1901-2004, students appear to wear the hoods we know today in 1963, but not in 1962. As the years went...

Morningside People, News / April 29, 2024 Morningside says goodbye to Terri Curry

by Maren Ewertz–Terri Curry, Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment at Morningside University, has been a well known and integral force for Morningside for nearly four decades.  Curry has dedicated 39 years to Morningside. When Curry was interviewed recently, she touched on her motivation to pursue a career in academia, revealing that her graduate...

News / April 26, 2024 Palmer Research Symposium celebrates student involvement

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside’s Palmer Research Symposium is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to present their research to the community to contribute to the greater knowledge of the campus. It is a campus-wide celebration of student involvement in research. Students were able to present both empirical and non-empirical, completed in a class or...

News / April 21, 2024 Is taking the train worth it? Yes.

by Diego Teixeira Setton–America is not exactly known for being public transport friendly, and its trains are definitely nothing like in Europe or Asia. But can they stand on their own? Recently, I traveled by Amtrak train from Omaha to Chicago. It was my second time taking the trip and while I was moving towards...

News / April 21, 2024 Sioux City “Book Lover’s Sale” is open now

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Starting Thursday, April 18, Sioux City’s 2024 edition of the “Book Lover’s Book Sale” opened its doors to all the public.  Located at 4400 Sergent Rd, the annual sale will be running from through April 27, offering a gigantic variety of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and even vinyl, all costing between $4...

News / April 17, 2024 Palmer Symposium has the numbers

by Maren Ewertz–Students at Morningside can count on having their research appreciated by the university. The Palmer Research Symposium is a yearly event that shows off research done by many different disciplines.  While there isn’t a true “theme” to Palmer, there is the sentiment that anyone who submits knows that it is a place to...

News / April 10, 2024 Eclipse in S.C. was a bust

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It’s no lie that weather in Sioux City Is not the best, but this felt like a sick joke.  Students hoping to catch a glimpse of the once–in–a–generation event Monday were met with nothing but gray skies. As I prepared to try and watch the eclipse today, I didn’t see many students...

News / April 7, 2024 Benefits of studying abroad

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It is no secret that studying can take a huge toll on students, both mentally and physically. Morningside students are constantly receiving emails about mental wellness and how to avoid stress, but sometimes, it’s not enough, and said stress and frustration build up to where you find yourself in an unfavorable position. ...

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Alpha Omicron Pi Announces Spring Recruitment Plans
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Alpha Omicron Pi Announces Spring Recruitment Plans

(1/30/17) By Maggie Ganley – The members of Alpha Omicron Pi are excited to announce spring recruitment is upon us. This week, members have planned out many entertaining events such as late night breakfast, painting canvases, Panda Bingo, and game night. Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) is a women’s fraternity that has been around since 1966…

MAC Strives for Fantastic Entertainment
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MAC Strives for Fantastic Entertainment

(1/26/17) By Maggie Ganley — A backstage look at events, a way to get involved, a way to have an impact; you can expect all of these things if you join Morningside Activities Council (MAC). MAC is an organization on campus that brings a variety of entertaining events to campus. Throughout the school year, you…

Psychology Honor Society Holds T-Shirt Tye-Dye Event
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Psychology Honor Society Holds T-Shirt Tye-Dye Event

(1.23.17) By Jaden Lux – The Pyschology Honor Society, Psy-Chi, hosted a diversity event in the Yockey Room on Friday. Psy-Chi students led other Morningside students in tie dyeing T-shirts for a cause. The event lasted from 11 to 1 in the afternoon Friday and was open to all students on campus for free. Saralyn…

Dimmitt Fellow Emphasizes Damage of ‘Otherizing’ (video)
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Dimmitt Fellow Emphasizes Damage of ‘Otherizing’ (video)

(1.20.2017) By Lindsey Smith–Dimmitt Fellow Lorenzo Sandoval’s presentation entitled “Growing up Latino in Iowa” highlighted the discrimination he faced as a child and continues to face today, as well as the damage of having a society that considers immigration an “invasion.” Sandoval stressed the importance of reversing the attitudes towards immigrants that have led to…

Open Mic Night Unveils Morningside’s Hidden Talents
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Open Mic Night Unveils Morningside’s Hidden Talents

(1.19.2017) By Lindsey Smith — Morningside College students’ passion for creative expression led to a moderately strong turnout at Open Mic Night in Buck’s café on campus Wednesday night. Three students—two freshmen and a junior—stepped up to the mic to sing and perform original works in the crowded room. The smell of fried mozzarella sticks…

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