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...

Grant Turner: King of naps
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Grant Turner: King of naps

by Joey Volquartsen–A group of prospective students walk through the lobby of Eppley Auditorium on their campus tour when they spot Grant Turner, a sophomore, napping on one of the couches. The student ambassador has to think quickly about how he will address the unusual sight, as its not part of the tour. “Well, as…

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M’Side grad moves from film to theater

by Mari Pizzini–Adam Gonshorowski is a rising star in the film and theatre business in Sioux City. Gonshorowski graduated from Morningside College in 2010. A Dakota City, Nebraska, native, Gonshorowski earned him a BA, propelling him towards a fascination with the arts. Though Gonshorowski began with a focus in film and screen, he has recently been…

Haiti charms Morningside student
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Haiti charms Morningside student

by Dylan Mersola–Haiti was ravaged by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. On that fateful day in 2010, a worldwide movement focused on aiding the impoverished country was started. People from all over the world came together to help. This movement is what attracted Joe Genoways to go to Haiti and help five years after that tragic…

Watters balances a busy schedule
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Watters balances a busy schedule

by Reilly Mahon–A man is in his office at the Krone Advising Center on a busy Wednesday afternoon. He is at his desk working on his schedule for the next day. Alex Watters is a first-year adviser at Morningside College and a member of the city council in Sioux City. Between city council duties and…

Mustangs dump Doane twice (photos)
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Mustangs dump Doane twice (photos)

Morningside took both ends of a mens-womens basketball doubleheader Saturday. The men, now 7-2 in the GPAC and ranked 9th nationally, bested the Tigers 80-69. Read the story HERE. The women got off to a hot start and never looked back in an 86-59 win. Read the story HERE. Both teams take on Mount Marty…

Sigma Tau Delta Inducts New Members
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Sigma Tau Delta Inducts New Members

by Rachael Arnts–On Wednesday evening (Nov. 30) ten Morningside students were inducted into the Morningside chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta (STD) English Honor Society. To be eligible for the honor society, the students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of upper level English courses with an average 3.0 GPA. This year’s inductees…

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