By Tracie Tuttle–Art can be many different things: pretty, expressive, abstract. Art can also lead to change in society. One example of this is through environmental — or eco — art. This is art that features themes revolving around the idea of reusing materials and using art to represent the damage excess waste has caused…
Paint By Number: Not Just a Child’s Pastime
By Tracie Tuttle–Known for its stress–relieving qualities, paint by number has made a lasting impression over the years. Paint by number kits initially became popular in the 1950s as a way for people to become involved in art. Creator Dan Robbins, who died early last month, was inspired to create these kits so everyone would…
Krista Waite Finds Future Not So Far Away
By Iandra Estupinian–The 2018-2019 school year has come to an end. Now Morningside seniors are preparing to walk the graduation stage and collecting their degree. With everything that ends, there must be new beginnings. For these seniors, that means taking that next big step and entering the real world to find a job or new…
Through the Lens: Student Photographer Ashlee Brus
By Cynthia Monroy–Ashlee Brus is a freshman majoring in photography who has proven to be successful in her craft. Born and raised in Denison, Iowa, she discovered her passion for photography throughout her 4-H career; she began capturing photos of nature and was inspired by photographers across the world to shoot portraits. Brus says attending…
Morningside Athletics Releases New Sports Show
By Iandra Estupinian–Morningside College’s Athletic Department is introducing the new Mustang Sports Show; an informative broadcast for everything that is related to Mustang athletics. Sports Information Director, Mark Adkins, is the mastermind behind the show and has tasked Mass Communication students and sports enthusiasts, senior, Reilly Mahon and junior, Jonathan Covert, to both host and…
Slam Poet Talks Feminism, Empowerment
By Lindsey Smith–It was a pretty silent room Thursday night as slam poet Gabriela Garcia Medina took the stage to talk about her activism as a feminist and her empowerment as a woman. This event was her first since Medina gave birth a month ago, yet her performance was smooth. She went from talking about…