The Collegian Reporter – Page 117

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, Editorials

Art Show Superstar

By Abby Koch–She zigs! She zags! This girl is making moves that we can’t even handle! And just like that, this girl has created the perfect masterpiece! Oh, the inspiration from the Bauhaus movement! Artists don’t exactly make the most exciting plays when it comes to creating art. Our moves come in the form of cursing…

Arts & Entertainment

Slam Poet Talks Mental Illness, Hope

By Lindsey Smith–Neil Hilborn, a popular slam poet and author, took to the stage Thursday night to share his personal struggles with mental illness and life through poetry. Starting off with a rousing sound check, almost screaming into the mic, Hilborn continued to have an equally emotional roller coaster of a performance. From yelling, to…

Arts & Entertainment

It’s Over Easy on Instagram

By Abby Koch–In the past week, there has been a scramble for the most liked photo on Instagram, ending with a simple photo of an egg beating out previous top spot holder Kylie Jenner. The Instagram account @world_record_egg posted the photo of the egg during early January. The caption had a simple message of “Let’s…

Editorials

Don’t Count Out the Commuter

By Abby Koch–It wasn’t my first choice to be a commuter. I wanted the same college experience that every other college kid wants. That American dream of walking into the dorms with your new best friend waiting for you and the first time being free from your parents. This dream was one of the major…

News, Sports

Mustangs sideline USF; On to Daytona (photos)

The Mustangs shook off the snow, then they shook off the USF Cougars 34-28, punching their ticket to the NAIA Championship Final. Morningside will now face off against Benedictine College (Kan.) Dec. 15 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The semifinal contest was tied 28-all at the end of regulation. Saint Francis had the ball first in…

News

Dr. Mickelson’s retirement is bittersweet for business department

by Maggie Ganley–The Business Department will be wishing long time faculty member, Pam Mickelson, a sad farewell this December. Pam will be retiring at the end of this semester, leaving behind 30+ years of teaching, loving colleagues, and admiring student in her wake. In the mid 1980s, Pam and her husband had a big decision…