Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics 

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational 

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

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Concordia out; next up DWU

by Sir Williams–The Morningside Mustangs Men’s basketball team came out victorious Wed., Feb 20, against the Concordia Bulldogs 97-74. It was a big night for senior Brody Egger as he became the sixth player in Morningside history to accumulate 1,600 points. Junior Tyler Borchers also found himself a special spot on the all-time scoring list,…

Graphic Design Students Represent at Meet the Pros
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Graphic Design Students Represent at Meet the Pros

By Abby Koch–For over twenty years, Morningside College has been represented at the graphic design and advertising conference, Meet the Pros. This year, five graphic design majors represented the college in Omaha, NE. The two-day conference had the students listening to some of the most well respected designers in the area. The conference also had…

Slam Poet Talks Sex Education, Little Poetry on the Side
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Slam Poet Talks Sex Education, Little Poetry on the Side

By Lindsey Smith–Ebony Stewart, an internationally recognized slam poet, came to perform her poetry, yet touched on something different weighing on students’ minds: sex education. Stewart started out the set on Thursday night in Buck’s café by talking with the audience, asking them questions like, “What do you do for fun here?” and, “What are…

Knee Deep: The Journey of ACL Recovery
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Knee Deep: The Journey of ACL Recovery

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
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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…

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