Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

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...

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First Family Fest turnout ‘awesome’
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First Family Fest turnout ‘awesome’

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside University had a multitude of events happening on campus this past Saturday, Oct. 21, between a football game, two volleyball games, a swim meet, and choir and band concerts. To add more to that, the Student Government planned a new event called Morningside Family Fest, with the goal being to find a…

Debating NIL and its benefits
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Debating NIL and its benefits

by Dayne Davis–As of July 1, 2021, all NCAA and college athletes are able to monetize their NIL (Name Image Likeness). What does this mean for the future of college sports, and does this have an effect on small school athletes like Morningside University? Alumni and former Mustang football players Seth Sheppard and AP Ponder,…

Costs, benefits of subscription entertainment
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Costs, benefits of subscription entertainment

by Isabel Ter Weeme–During their free moments, students enjoy streaming their favorite movies and TV shows. These days there are many options to choose from. But with the rise of streaming platforms, the internet is now full of different shows and movies for everyone. There are many streaming services to choose from, offering everything from…

High gas prices hit all Mustangs, not just commuters
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High gas prices hit all Mustangs, not just commuters

by Mandi De Jongh–As gas prices increase, students at Morningside University are being adversely impacted. Students who commute from home are paying a lot more for gas than what they were originally planning. Not only does it affect students who commute, it also affects those living on campus. Students travel to sporting events off campus,…

Confused by cars; Lost in America
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Confused by cars; Lost in America

by Diego Setton–Sioux city is clearly designed for cars, but is there any real alternative for those who aren’t able to afford one? “Living in Sioux City is difficult as it’s a city made for cars and everywhere you need to go is 5 to 10 minutes driving, but it takes an hour to walk,”…

Morningside names Homecoming royalty
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Morningside names Homecoming royalty

by Chaise Pfanstiel–As homecoming weekend approaches, and activities take part throughout the week, Morningside University takes pride in announcing its homecoming king and queen.  This year’s Homecoming royalty are K.J Williams and Hannah Harris.  Harris said, “Before the ceremony I was excited and happy to be there with fellow seniors who I have known throughout…

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