News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

The Election Circus: Running for President in 2020
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The Election Circus: Running for President in 2020

By Lindsey Smith–Following the circus of the last election, 2020 is shaping up to be more of the same. With 16 people officially running and several more likely to run, we have a lot of decisions to make as voters. This is also a record-breaking election with the sheer amount of women running in a…

30 Americans: Exhibit on Race, Culture
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30 Americans: Exhibit on Race, Culture

By Tracie Tuttle–The 30 Americans exhibit, which is currently on display at the Joslyn Art Museum until May 5th, prompts viewers to reflect on race and culture in the United States through artwork by 30 African American artists. The artworks are a mix of paintings, prints, sculptures, and installations that define the experience of being…

KANEKO: A Contemporary Art Experience
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KANEKO: A Contemporary Art Experience

By Tracie Tuttle–Omaha, Nebraska is the Midwest’s place to be to get an expansive view of contemporary art. The city has many art-centered events and places to check out, including KANEKO. KANEKO is a contemporary art gallery located in the Old Market district of Omaha, started by Japanese ceramist Jun Kaneko and his wife, Ree,…

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No Longer United: The UMC’s Current Plight

By Lindsey Smith–The United Methodist Church(UMC) is no longer so united after a decision by the Special General Conference 2019 delegates to reject same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ pastors in their church. The decision to follow what is known as the Traditional Plan is widely being criticized by those in the church (clergy, churchgoers, etc.) as…

Student Art Show: Variety of Talent
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Student Art Show: Variety of Talent

By Tracie Tuttle–Students got the chance to show off their artwork at the annual Morningside College Student Art Show this past week. This show allows students of all majors to display their art in a gallery setting and receive awards. The show featured many different mediums of art including: photography, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and graphic…

7 wrestlers earn all-GPAC
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7 wrestlers earn all-GPAC

Coach Stevenson Named GPAC Coach of the Year by Marcus Mackey–The Great Plains Athletic Conference released the listings of the All-Conference Wrestling teams, and Morningside seemed to be the highlight. Morningside had seven wrestlers named to either the All-Conference 1st and 2nd teams. Besides having these seven players named to the All-Conference teams, Head Coach…

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