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Tuesday 16 April 2024

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...

News / January 20, 2024 One Streak Ends & Another Starts

by Chaise Pfanstiel–The Morningside women’s basketball team had a rough go the last few weeks, stacking up a three-game losing streak. They seem to have turned it around, however. The Mustangs are now on a two-game win streak and hoping to grab the third this Saturday versus Midland. The first win they were able to...

It’s time you learn about the Writing Center

By Hannah Hecht–As midterms approach, professors begin to assign more and more lab reports, personal statements, literary analyses, and history essays. One of the most important steps in the writing process is often one of the most often overlooked: obtaining a second opinion. That’s where the Morningside College Writing Center comes in. Located on the…

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May Term travel plans

Traveling out of the country for May Term? Haven’t decided where to go yet? May terms 2014 are from all around the world including Italy; France, Switzerland and Italy; Australia and Fiji; Germany and Switzerland; Hawaii; France, Netherlands and London; and Ireland. Informational meetings have been occurring and spots are filling up. All trips need…

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Preparing to go “Into the Streets”

By Hannah Hecht–Next Wednesday (October 3), more than 750 Morningside students will go “Into the Streets” for a day of city-wide community service. The event, organized by Omicron Delta Kappa, the campus upperclassman honor society, will give students the chance to volunteer at over 120 locations in the Sioux City area. Students will perform a variety…

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ALD hosts early-year event

By Amber Burg–Alpha Lambda Delta members held a water balloon fight and grill out Sept. 13 to kick-off the year. ALD hosted the event with the help of some members from Phi Eta Sigma. The water balloon fight and grill out took place on Bass Field. Various members from both organizations and other students on…

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Ryan gets 100th win against NWU, 48-10

Coach Steve Ryan’s No. 1-ranked Mustang football team knocked off visiting Nebraska Wesleyan 48-10. The win gave Ryan his 100th win in 12 seasons at Morningside. Wide receiver Kyle Schuck was named GPAC offensive player of the week. He had 12 receptions on the game, three of them for touchdowns, as M’side moved to 2-0…

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Safety Suit tour comes to M’Side

By Hannah Hecht–Pop/rock band SafetySuit will be featured at MAC’s big October concert. The concert will be Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. in the newly renovated Eppley Auditorium. SafetySuit is an American pop band best known for its single “Stay” which made it to the top of the VH1 Top 20 Countdown in 2008….