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Monday 24 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...

Sioux City Pools Prepare to Open

By Lauren Sorenson–Even though there is still snow on the ground, Eric Griffith, the Sioux City Recreation Supervisor, is busy at work preparing for the upcoming swimming season. Griffith is in the process of hiring 80 aquatic staff and is still looking for more. “With the City having five swimming pools, the demand is always…

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Virtual Lecture Series Welcomes Noam Chomsky

By Lauren Sorenson–For those who don’t know who Noam Chomsky is, words like genius and expert seem to be synonymous with his name. Chomsky, a linguistic expert and U.S. foreign policy critic, among many other things, will be speaking at Morningside College virtually on March 18th. Chomsky, who was named the world’s top public intellectual…

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Choir Tour opens in Sioux Falls

By Channing Pick — While students have been preparing for spring break, the Morningside College Choir has been getting ready for their choir tour around the Midwest. After months of preparation the college choir, barbershop quartet, and the jazz choir will be stopping and hold performances around the Midwest in towns that are considered home…

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Morningside to welcome Higher Learning Commission

By Hannah Hecht– On March 17-19th, Morningside will be host to representatives from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is a group that assesses colleges across the nation and decides whether or not the college will be accredited. Morningside students should be aware that the representatives might ask them questions on a host of…

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The Death of the Digital Camera

By Amber Burg–Every second someone in the world is taking a picture, sending one, or posting it. Photos are everywhere we look. With all these pictures being snapped and sent it would seem logical that camera sales would be higher than in the past. However, death may be knocking on the door for point and…

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Dance and Cheer Excel at GPAC Competition

By Lindsay Martin–Saturday, February 8th, the Morningside competition cheer team and dance team performed at the first annual GPAC invitational. In the cheer stunting division, Morningside placed 2nd, losing to the co-ed cheer squad from Midland University. The team competed against Midland University, Briar Cliff University, and Doane College. Ashley Eberly, assistant cheer and dance…