The Collegian Reporter – Page 131

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)...

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…

Sports

M’Side strolls into semifinal (photos)

Morningside made it look easy in a 51-14 win over Saint Xavier University in an NAIA quarterfinal football playoff contest. Individually, QB Trent Solsma and receiver Connor Niles wrote themselves into the NAIA record book. Solsma now has the touchdown passing mark with 157. Niles set the record for reception yards in a season with…