photos by Maggie Ganley…
‘Next to Normal’ brings mental illness into the light
by Maggie Ganley–Morningside’s upcoming musical, Next to Normal, is thrusting topics into the limelight that most people would rather stay left in the dark. Next to Normal is a musical that follows the family of Diana Goodman, a bipolar, schizophrenic and manic depressive woman. This musical brings to life the impact that mental illness has…
Christina Vázquez is ODK’s Leader of the Year
by Maggie Ganley – Omicron Delta Kappa, an upperclassmen honor society on campus, elected Christina Vázquez as their leader of the year. Vázquez is ODK’s secretary and is in charge of sending out emails about meetings and events. However, her work doesn’t stop there. She was also in charge of all aspects of Mohana Rajakumar’s…
Alpha Omicron Pi Welcomed Back Their Annual Hop Out Arthritis Event
by Maggie Ganley– This year marked Alpha Omicron Pi’s fourth annual Hop Out Arthritis event. Hop Out Arthritis is an event Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) puts on in the spring semester to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. All funds from the event go towards arthritis research. This year the event was held on Sunday,…
Professor Kinnaman’s Next Chapter After Morningside
by Maggie Ganley–As the academic programs offered at Morningside continue to change and adapt, some faculty have been left searching for new jobs. Here’s how one professor is dealing with this change. Laura Kinnaman came to Morningside College five years ago to teach physics because of her passion for the subject and her love for…
Two NAIA First Round wins (photos)
Both the men’s and women’s Mustang basketball teams won their first-round NAIA tournament games, Thursday, March 8. A men’s game story is HERE, and a women’s story is HERE. Both teams return to the court in round two Friday.