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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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…

Mustang men end season undefeated at home
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Mustang men end season undefeated at home

by Sirkevius Williams–Morningside men’s basketball team rolled over the Briar Cliff Chargers 97-79 Saturday (2.9) to finish out the 2018-19 home schedule undefeated. The Mustangs are now 24-1 overall and 17-1 in the GPAC. The night began by honoring the team’s three seniors: Brody Egger, Pierce “Nut” Almond, and Andrew Semadeni. Egger, closing in on…

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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
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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…

Morningside Dance and Cheer spins out Concordia
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Morningside Dance and Cheer spins out Concordia

by Abby Koch–Morningside dance and cheer went against Concordia during halftime of the basketball games. Both dance and cheer won, moving the squad to 2-0 in duals.  The dance team won with a score of 95-71 during the women’s basketball halftime. The cheer squad moved past Concordia with a score of 83-67 during the men’s…

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