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Saturday 20 April 2024

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. ...

News / April 7, 2024 Check out the solar eclipse, weather permitting…

by Diego Teixeira Setton–A Solar Eclipse will be visible on campus Monday, April 8, the first to be seen in Iowa since 2017. The eclipse will start at 12:42pm, lasting until 3:09pm. In Sioux City, its peak is going to be at 1:55pm, when 75% of the sun will be covered by the moon. In...

Arts & Entertainment, News / March 26, 2024 Student art show winners named

by Diego Teixeira Setton–This past Wednesday, March 20, the reception for the Morningside Student Art Show was held in Eppley Art Gallery. The top-3 artworks of each category were ranked by two guest-judges present at the event; refreshments were also available to guests. The winners in each category were: Jordan Kwarcinski, who won first place in...

News / March 24, 2024 SID enjoys celebrating Mustang success

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Nick Buth. You have probably heard the name before if you’ve been around Morningside at all. Buth is presently sports information director, but he didn’t start there. Buth was a mass communication major at Morningside, along with majors in photography and graphic design. Following graduation, he was employed in IT elsewhere for a...

News / March 24, 2024 Fans build needed excitement and emotion

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside’s Men’s basketball team is about to embark on a journey that could make or break their season. The team is hopping on the bus and traveling to Kansas City for the 2024 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Round of 16. The men are sitting at 23-9 overall, averaging 87.0 points per game....

Arts & Entertainment, News / March 18, 2024 Morningside hosts student art show

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Morningside is hosting a student art show from February 26 to March 2. The exposition will be held in the Eppley Auditorium Art Gallery. It will be open from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays to all public for free. The exhibition features three different categories: studio art, photography and graphic design....

Features, News, Sports / February 27, 2024 ‘Together we fight’

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Senior basketball player Lauren Hedlund has had to go up against more than her opponents lately. Hedlund’s mother was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. On February 14, the team faced off against Dakota Wesleyan in Allee Gym. The young women...

News / February 16, 2024 Letter: AOPi seeks new members

Dear Editor: Alpha Omicron Pi, an international women’s organization on campus, is looking for new members! We are looking for students who are searching for volunteer opportunities, a new academic based group, or more ways to make connections and work with philanthropic based events! Alpha Omicron Pi is committed to creating a safe space to...

Maria Falzone Educates and Entertains Morningside Students on Sex

By Kayla Samek—Maria Falzone came to Morningside College to present her Sex Rules! to students to educate them on the joys of safe, healthy sex and entertain them with anecdotes of her own sexual experiences. The event was part of Morningside Activities Council’s Week of Love inspired by Valentine’s Day. Seana O’Reilly, a senior at…

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Beta Beta Beta Plants a New Tradition

By Kayla Samek–On the 206th birthday of Charles Darwin, Morningside’s Biology Honors Society, Beta Beta Beta is putting on “Darwin Day.” On Thursday, February 12th, the day will be full of Darwin-inspired activities, such as a Darwin-themed Valentine’s Day cards and a “survival of the fittest” carnival. There will also be a showing of the…

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Mac: Week of Love

By Diane Nguyen–MAC is hosting the much anticipated Week of Love February 9th-14th. Monday the 9th will be Stuff-a-Bear in Yockey from 10am and will continue until the animals run out. Tuesday the 10th is Maria Falzone’s Sex Rules in Yockey at 8pm. Wednesday the 11th is Lovely Bingo in Yockey at 8pm with prizes….

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Student Philanthropy Raising Money for the Scholarship Fund

By Kayla Samek—Student Philanthropy Group is collecting donations from students to go towards Morningside College’s scholarship fund. They will be collecting them until April 15th. One dollar donated towards the scholarship fund gets the student’s name put into a drawing for a 50-dollar gift card to the bookstore. There are five gift cards that will…

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Changes Coming to Morningside Student Government

By Kayla Samek—The Constitution of the Morningside Student Government (SG) underwent major changes in the past couples years, and the most recent election has added more changes. The newly created position of Director of Communications is now in charge of student groups and organizations. The SG President is now a member of the Alumni board,…

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New Crosswalk Signs Help Slow Traffic

By Jordan Heim—Students at Morningside College have noticed the new changes on Peters Avenue, the road that intersects the college’s campus. These new changes are in the form of two portable traffic signs that say, “state law, stop for pedestrians within crosswalk.” Student government executive Paul Johnson, who serves as student advocate, was responsible for…