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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Dimmitt Hall begins new era
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Dimmitt Hall begins new era

By Rachael Arnts–Morningside’s oldest residence facility received an extreme makeover during the summer. Students who live in newly re-modeled Dimmitt Hall see benefits, where RA’s see new challenges. The start of the Fall 2015 semester was the start of a new era for Dimmitt Hall. The renovations include refurnished rooms, formal lounge and informal lounge….

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Campus safety: Preparing for the worst

By Jaden Lux–On a crisp Iowa morning in the fall, the sun has just peaked through over the petite buildings across the street from the small, 68-acre campus known as Morningside College. At a time like this, peace can be felt with every step taken, but as many similar campuses across the country unfortunately know…

Students preparing for winter’s worst
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Students preparing for winter’s worst

By Kyle Kardell–As winter approaches there is mixed weather as well as mixed emotions. Some people anticipate winter and look forward to the festivities and holidays that come with it; while others dread it and consider moving south. Kris O’Neill grew up in the Sioux City area. “My favorite part of winter is definitely the holidays…

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Art Department has designs on Longfellow

By Jenni Beaver–Longfellow Elementary School was recently acquired by Morningside College, and the decision wasn’t spur-of-the-moment. Provost Bill Deeds says, “We became aware that Longfellow might be available for sale a long time ago. We’ve used it for temporary things in the meantime. So we’ve always been interested in it.” While the building itself will…

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Minimize your risk of theft

By Kara Bentz–On October 2oth at 5:30am, five vehicles were broken into in the Olson Student Parking lot. Students can minimize their risk of this happening to them. A strange thing about these break-ins was the thefts occurred in no specific pattern. The five cars were parked in random places all over the lot. They were not…

Behind the success of Into the Streets
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Behind the success of Into the Streets

By Kara Bentz–Students and faculty know the fun and success of the annual Into the Streets event. What they do not know is how much work and planning goes into this event and how many changes were implemented this year. This year, Dominique Swanson and Tiffany Brasby served as the co-vice presidents of Into the…

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