Morningside bested Northwestern 80-76 to win the GPAC tournament and finish the season undefeated in Allee. The victory required the Mustangs to come back from an 11-point deficit in the final minutes. Read more here.
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Iowa Women’s Lead Change conference includes male keynote speakers
by Jesseca Ormond– Students and professionals from the Siouxland area recently came together for the Iowa Women Lead Change annual women’s conference. The conference was held February 15th at the Sioux City Convention Center. The theme for this year’s conference was Iowa Women and Men Lead Change – Better Together. Director of Iowa Economic Development Authority, Debi Durham, on…
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46th Annual Jazz Festival Recap
by Jesseca Ormond–Morningside College hosted 37 high school bands during the 46th annual Jazz festival in February. Jazz Director Russ Nagel, described the purpose of the festival as educational. “Our purpose is to provide a great educational experience in jazz through experienced judges, guest artists and clinicians,” Nagel said. During the festival bands played a competition set for the judges. The…
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The Return of On-Campus Recycling
by Jesseca Ormond – After a one-year hiatus, recycling has returned to the Morningside campus. During the pause, student groups such as the Morningside Student Government stepped up to collect and properly dispose of recyclable materials. Ashton Schweers, Student Government Director of Communications, said it was important to undergo this initiative because student government received…
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Valentine’s Sweet Deals
by Alyssa Nehring–Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, but do not worry. There are many opportunities on campus to get your sweetheart something sweet while helping out great campus organizations. E-Group is helping you make your first move this Valentine’s Day by selling Crush Pop Cans for your crush. They will be at…
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Dimmitt Fellow Emphasizes Damage of ‘Otherizing’ (video)
(1.20.2017) By Lindsey Smith–Dimmitt Fellow Lorenzo Sandoval’s presentation entitled “Growing up Latino in Iowa” highlighted the discrimination he faced as a child and continues to face today, as well as the damage of having a society that considers immigration an “invasion.” Sandoval stressed the importance of reversing the attitudes towards immigrants that have led to…
