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)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

New MAC Executive Officers
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New MAC Executive Officers

by Maggie Ganley– Morningside Activities Council (MAC) recently went through a change in executive officers. The new executive board consists of President Tori Anderson, Vice President Suzanne Ras, Public Relations Officer Sterling Stecker, and Secretary Sydney Palmer. Every office had at least two people running for the position, making the executives excited and grateful to…

Making Rivers with Mohana Rajakumar
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Making Rivers with Mohana Rajakumar

by Alyssa Nehring — As Mohana Rajakumar’s Dimmitt Fellowship comes to an end, she will start her last week with a lecture on Tuesday night about what American’s can learn from living abroad. Reflecting on her own experiences, Rajakumar describes growing up in an Indian family in America. She often felt like she was living…

World Premiere of Rajakumar’s Ten Minute Plays
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World Premiere of Rajakumar’s Ten Minute Plays

by Alyssa Nehring–Morningside College had the opportunity Sunday to showcase its theater students in the world premiere of a selection of Mohana Rajakumar’s 10 minutes plays. The afternoon showcased four 10 minute plays: Good Neighbors, The Lesson, Our Sons, and This is Not a Drill. All were performed by students and directed by students. The…

Making Stories with Mohana Rajakumar and Steve Coyne
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Making Stories with Mohana Rajakumar and Steve Coyne

by Alyssa Nehring–Thursday Night, Mohana Rajakumar kicked off her Dimmitt Fellowship at an author reading from her short story collection, Coloured and Other Stories, followed by a conversation with Steve Coyne. Rajakumar chose to share the first short story she ever wrote, Weeds. The story is about an immigrant family struggling to grasp the unknowns…

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