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...

Don’t hold your breath for new Death Note movie
Arts & Entertainment

Don’t hold your breath for new Death Note movie

by Christina Vazquez–“Death Note,” the story of a high school boy who finds himself able to deal death to whom he pleases, began as a manga (a Japanese comic book) serialized in the mid-2000s.  It quickly garnered popularity and was subsequently adapted into an anime series, which remains popular amongst fans of the genre even…

New year begins with mixed emotions for some majors
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New year begins with mixed emotions for some majors

by Lindsey Smith–The start of a new school year brought unexpected changes for a number of students on Morningside College’s campus. Over the past year, a Faculty Prioritization Task Force, Faculty Senate, and senior staff worked to streamline Morningside College, resulting in the resignation or retirement of twelve professors and the loss of eleven majors and…

Food and Drink, News

Peters Park food trucks offer tasty options

Food Trucks in Morningside by Sara Alexander–Tired of eating cafeteria food every day? New lunch options are now available for students just a short walking distance from campus. Local food trucks can be found in Peter’s Park at the Morningside Public Library on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several different types…

Into the Streets: Behind the Scenes
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Into the Streets: Behind the Scenes

by Rachael Arnts–The eleventh annual Into the Streets is less than a month away, but before students can go “Into the Streets,” a lot of behind-the-scenes work has to be done. This year’s official start to Into the Streets planning took place during Omicron Delta Kappa’s (National Leadership Honor Society) April meeting last semester. There…

News

Morningside May Term: A quick guide

by Shelby Small–At Morningside, a May Term class is a requirement to graduate. For some students May Term is an opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and explore a new place or even try something they never thought they would. May Term classes offer students the ability to gain real world experience in a…

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Sorority life: More than just parties

by Lindsey Smith–While sorority life is often regarded as one wild, unending party, the girls of Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) are trying to prove they are more than the stereotype people see in the movies. With last week marking the start of this year’s recruitment, the sorority hosted bonding events every night to bring in new…

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