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Tuesday 25 February 2025

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...

Rick Perry Speaks to Packed Town Hall

By Jordon Heim–On Monday, February 16, Rick Perry spoke to a full UPS auditorium of students and community members in a town hall meeting in the Robert M. Lincoln Center. The former Texas governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate discussed his plans for several hot topic issues like the economy, securing the borders, education, and…

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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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MAC Event: Open Mic Night

MAC held Open Mic Night Friday, January 30. Multiple people came to shared their voice and musical talents with the audience. (Photos by Amber Burg)

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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…