The Collegian Reporter – Page 103

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...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

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...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

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...

Sports / October 18, 2024 Mustangs Roll Over Hastings in Homecoming Win

By Dayne Davis–Morningside put on a clinic as Zack Chevalier led his team to a dominating 52-7 victory over the Hastings University Broncos. Chevalier was awarded GPAC Offensive player of the week with his performance of 441 passing yards and four touchdowns. They are now own a 5-0 GPAC record. The Mustangs came out and...

Arts & Entertainment

‘Falling Inn Love’ defines so bad it’s good

by Kiki Bennett–Netflix recently debuted a new romantic comedy, Falling Inn Love, starring Christina Milan. Falling Inn Love is about a San Francisco woman whose life turns upside down when her career and relationship fall apart. So, what else was she to do but enter a contest and win an inn in New Zealand? She packs her…

Sports

Mustang volleyball sweeps Dakota State (photos)

photos by Abby Koch– Morningside’s women’s volleyball team was aggressive against Dakota State University, winning in three sets Friday. The Mustangs moved to 8-2 on the season. Next up for Morningside is Midland University Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm in Allee Gym.

Sports

Morningside volleyball drops GPAC opener

by Daniel Ver Steeg–Morningside’s GPAC volleyball season began Wednesday (9.4) in Allee Gym as the Mustangs welcomed the College of Saint Mary. The Flames went home with a 3-2 win. The Flames came in with a 10-3 record, but on a three-game losing streak. Morningside came in with a 7-1 record, and after picking up…

Sports

Mustang men take down unbeaten Waldorf

by Jonathan Covert–Two first-half goals were enough to secure a 2-1 win over the visiting Waldorf Waarriors August 31. The Warriors entered the match at 2-0-1 on a two-game winning streak. Morningside, 2-1, opened the season with wins over #14 Bellevue University and South Dakota School of Mines. The Mustangs struck first as junior forward…

Sports

Women’s soccer comes up short against Waldorf

by Jonathan Covert–The Mustangs and Waldorf Warriors women’s soccer teams were both looking for their first win of the season when they met Aug. 31 in Olsen Stadium. Waldorf went home with the 2-1 victory. Waldorf senior midfielder Bonnie Zuniga (Santa Maria, California) opened the scoring. Morningside hit the equalizer at 41:39 of the first…

Sports

#1 Morningside Rolls in Opener

by Steven Cutler–A dominant defense, a relentless offense, and a strong special teams unit led the top-ranked Morningside football team to an 80-0 over Saint Francis (Ill.) in the season opener Aug. 31. There were many questions about the defending NAIA national champions going into the game. Many revolved around the offense and what it…