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Friday 22 November 2024

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...

News / October 11, 2024 Homecoming events continue through the weekend

Morningside’s homecoming festivities continue through Sunday. Friday night (Oct. 11) the Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts will feature performances by The Morningside Choir, Morningside Wind Ensemble, and M Avenue Jazz beginning at 7 pm. The program will also recognize CODA Award recipients Paul Adamson, Dr. Kathryn March, and bill russell. A short...

News / October 9, 2024 Caf and Bucks Renovations: What Happened?

By Diego Setton — Saturday, October 5, the remaining new furniture at Morningside’s Cafeteria (or caf), was installed, marking the end of the first phase of the planned renovation project. Earlier this year, it was announced to students and faculty alike that Morningside had renewed its contract with Sodexo, and that the Wikert Dining Hall...

News, Sports / October 7, 2024 Mustangs secure dominant win on the road.

After allowing an early touchdown, Morningside (No.12) went on to score 45 unanswered points to secure a 4-1 overall record 4-0 record in the conference going into a bye week. The 45-6 win last Saturday was the 4th straight win. The Mustangs will now wait until October 12 to face the Hastings, who...

News, Opinion / October 4, 2024 Siouxland Proud, Mside…Unamused

By Maren Ewertz & Dreya Roberts – It’s not every day a private school offers full-tuition to 100 new students. Morningside prides themselves on their strong community connections and support within the Siouxland area. Siouxland Proud, Mside Bound, is a new initiative that offers full-tuition aid packages made up of federal, state, and Morningside grants...

News / October 4, 2024 KMSC hosts this year’s first “Community Connections” event.

By Dreya Roberts – Friday, September 27th, was KMSC’s first Community Connections of the year. We loved getting to know the organizations and interviewees that came to talk to us and learn more about what they do for the Siouxland community. Community Connections is an annual event hosted by KMSC, traditionally held in the...

News / October 3, 2024 Morningside Civic Union Holds Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party.

By Jaden Carney –The Morningside Civic Union hosted a Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party last Tuesday October 1st, 2024 at 8pm in the Lincoln Center UPS Auditorium. The students watched the Vice-Presidential Candidates, Ohio U.S. Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz talk about policy issues that are on the American people’s minds. The debate...

News / September 20, 2024 A MAC-Packed Week for Homecoming

By Jaden Carney – With homecoming week on the horizon, the Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has been working hard to create fun and engaging activities for the student body. The plan is to have one of event for every day of the week, which are the following: Monday, October 7th Street Signs at Student GOV...

Homecoming Week events

by Chaise Pfanstiel–It’s Homecoming Week and MAC has put together a schedule for a fun–filled week leading to the big game. Kicking off the week right away, there is an opportunity to make street signs starting Monday at 11:00a.m. in Yockey. Tuesday, Oct. 3, coronation of a king and queen will be held in the…

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Homecoming Week: Taste of Morningside

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Celebrate a taste of Morningside October 7, Morningside University’s homecoming weekend. Students, friends, family, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. What is Taste of Morningside? It is a long-standing tradition for Morningside University. Vendors like Patti’s Pit Stop, B.A. Bowls, Big Papa’s Grub on the Run, Benny’s Dogs, Tastee’s Inn and…

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Coming in November: Leveling Up

by Alexis Spier–The cast for the play Leveling Up has been decided. The opening show will be performed Thursday, November 9, in Klinger Neal Theater. Leveling Up is about three video-game loving teenagers living in Las Vegas. Playing video games becomes more than fun for one of the teens when he is hired by the…

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Spikers fall to #17 Jimmies 3-2

Morningside dropped a five-set match to Jamestown Sunday, its first GPAC loss. The Jimmies picked up a 27-29, 25-21, 14-25, 25-20, 15-7 win. Sydney Marlow led the Mustangs with 18 kills and 15 digs. Payten Lode notched 11 kills and 15 digs, and Ola Dalach 43 assists and 10 digs. Payton Shoquist tallied 25 digs.

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Troshynski Joins Morningside Coaching Staff

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside’s women’s basketball team has added more than just players to its roster this season. Head coach Jamie Sale announced the hiring of Faith Troshynski as the official assistant coach of the Mustangs. Troshysnki brings experience and knowledge to the Mustangs with a two-year stint as a graduate assistant at Division II Augustana…

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Mustang Swimmers Complete First Part of Season in St. Paul

by Josie Dike–The Mustang swimmers traveled nearly five hours to Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minn, for a two day meet and one last competition to end the semester. Head coach Bryan Farris said, “This meet was a good one.” He added, “We had a small taper that prepared us to swim fast and a…