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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Honors Society Hosts Halloween Event

by Christina Vazquez–Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, is hosting a Trick-or-Treat at Morningside College. This event, which will be held from 5-7 pm Halloween night, brings together different student groups on campus to provide candy and activities at booths for local children to enjoy. The Trick-or-Treat was begun in 2016 by the…

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New group wants students to SPEAK UPP!

by Lindsey Smith–Local Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Erin Schroeder is working to create a community of educated, conscientious students to prevent sexual violence on campus. The new club, SPEAK UPP!, will provide students a place to meet with fellow students to learn how to increase awareness of sexual violence and its effect on the campus…

Fundraising gets jazzy
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Fundraising gets jazzy

by Lindsey Smith–The Marquee in downtown Sioux City burst with music Monday night as the Morningside Jazz Ensemble performed for a full house. The group is focusing on raising money to go to the Elmhurst Jazz Festival in Chicago which would be an opportunity for them to show off their skills in front of other…

Student thespians produce Morningside first
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Student thespians produce Morningside first

by Christina Vazquez–In a big move for Morningside, Klinger-Neal Theatre is hosting the first student produced play in the history of the college. Students directing brief one-acts has been a longstanding tradition and part of a class at Morningside, but “Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.” is the first full-length production entirely by students. Originating as…

Big wins on the field, court (Homecoming)
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Big wins on the field, court (Homecoming)

by Mitch Kellogg–It wouldn’t be a proper Homecoming without the Mustangs capping off an amazing week of fun–filled activities with football game victory at Elwood–Olsen Stadium. The Mustangs faced off with the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers, whose high powered offense is one of the top in the nation. Though our own Morningside Mustangs are also one…

Into the Streets unites the community
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Into the Streets unites the community

by Rachael Arnts–Just like that, another Morningside Into the Streets day has come and gone. Though it was not an actual Homecoming event, it still brought the campus together. While it was an enjoyable day for students and faculty to get out of classes, the organizers of the event were finally able to catch their…

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