By Abby Koch–Taps echo through the library entryway with a slow metallic beat. The rhythmic percussion gains in volume as it gets closer to the Department of Mass Communication office. All of the inhabitants in the office know that the taps herald the arrival of Mari Pizzini. Before she enters the office, the office occupants…
Sioux City Public Library Offers Opportunities for College Students
By Tracie Tuttle–The Sioux City Public Library is a great place for students when they need to get away from campus and crack down on studying, especially when midterms are just around the corner. The public library offers free internet access, free music streaming, eBooks, and private rooms perfect for studying in groups. It’s easy…
LifeServe Blood Drive to Help Blood Drought
By Lindsey Smith–The upcoming LifeServe blood drive at Grace United Methodist Church on Morningside’s campus couldn’t come at a better time for Sioux City residents in need of blood. LifeServe provides blood to more than 120 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Due to recent winter weather and below freezing temperatures, a number of…
Netflix Losing College Students Over Rising Prices
By Iandra Estupinian–As of 2019, the famous streaming service, Netflix, has raised its prices for new and current members. Netflix raised the prices roughly by two to three dollars making its highest-paying service $15.99 and its lowest $8.99. Netflix has explained to its members that the increased pricing is due to the company needing more…
Sigma Tau Delta’s Common Read a Success
by Lindsey Smith–Members of Sigma Tau Delta, an English Honor Society on campus, met to discuss the annual common read book, Tess Taylor’s Work and Days with a general consensus: this is good poetry. Students had a mixed reaction to the book as a whole but most agreed, it’s lyrically and visually stunning to read….
Morningside Wrestling Graduates Eight
By Grace Nordquist–The Morningside Men’s Wrestling team competed against the University of Jamestown Thursday, Jan. 31, in what would be their last home dual for the season. For the class of 2019, it would be the last time competing in their home field house. It was a special night for the Senior class, and they…