The Collegian Reporter – Page 132

News / October 21, 2026 Morningside University Builds High Tunnel to Expand Hands-On Learning

By Tayden VanPelt – A new outdoor classroom structure aims to extend the growing season, increase food production, and strengthen community connections. Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies Department is constructing a new high tunnel in its outdoor classroom to expand hands-on learning opportunities and increase food production for campus and surrounding communities. Construction...

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

Arts & Entertainment

Sophomore Review in Progress

By Tracie Tuttle–Over the past few weeks, 2nd-year art students learned what it’s like to present their art at the annual Sophomore Review. Matting, mounting, hanging, and displaying are just a few challenges of the annual Sophomore Review. Similar to past Sophomore Review shows, Eppley Art Gallery is packed full of diverse art from very different…

Sports

Morningside Swimming Win & Senior Appreciation

By Abby Koch–The Mustangs took to the Hindman-Hobbs pool during Champions Day, with both men’s and women’s swimming teams defeating Simpson College. Senior swimmers were recognized during the break for their time spent with the team. Mustang men overtook Simpson College with a score of 168-28. Mustang women weathered The Storm by a score of 157-44. The…

Sports

Morningside Basketball Showdown Against Dakota Wesleyan

By Abby Koch–Women’s and Men’s basketball played at Rosen Verdoorn Allee gym to take on the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers on Champions Day. The Mustang women came up short to the Tigers 76-82. The women’s team now sits at 17-7. The Mustang men were up to the test against the Tigers, pushing hard in the second…

Arts & Entertainment, Editorials

Art Show Superstar

By Abby Koch–She zigs! She zags! This girl is making moves that we can’t even handle! And just like that, this girl has created the perfect masterpiece! Oh, the inspiration from the Bauhaus movement! Artists don’t exactly make the most exciting plays when it comes to creating art. Our moves come in the form of cursing…

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…