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)...

How 2018 is Going
Editorials

How 2018 is Going

by Jesseca Ormond–Six months into 2018 and January is finally over. Brace yourself because It is finally over. The not so rhetorical question to ask is: How are your new year resolutions going? I did not make any resolutions, because I have accepted that I will never keep them. However, I did make a mental…

Combating the ‘Sophomore Slump’
News

Combating the ‘Sophomore Slump’

  by Alyssa Nehring–Across the nation, college sophomores are experiencing the “sophomore slump.” This is a period that most second-year students go through without even recognizing it. The sophomore slump is defined as a time of developmental confusion. Morningside College has created the Second Year Experience program to combat the sophomore slump and help students…

Mustangs overpower BC (photos)
Sports

Mustangs overpower BC (photos)

The Morningside men continued their unbeaten ways against Briar Cliff, topping the Chargers 99-85. The win put the teams in a tie atop the GPAC standings. Read the full story HERE. The Mustang women also defended their home court with a 93-70 win over the Chargers. Morningside is now 18-7 overall, 10-4 in the GPAC….

Grant Turner: King of naps
Features, Morningside People

Grant Turner: King of naps

by Joey Volquartsen–A group of prospective students walk through the lobby of Eppley Auditorium on their campus tour when they spot Grant Turner, a sophomore, napping on one of the couches. The student ambassador has to think quickly about how he will address the unusual sight, as its not part of the tour. “Well, as…

Features, Morningside People

M’Side grad moves from film to theater

by Mari Pizzini–Adam Gonshorowski is a rising star in the film and theatre business in Sioux City. Gonshorowski graduated from Morningside College in 2010. A Dakota City, Nebraska, native, Gonshorowski earned him a BA, propelling him towards a fascination with the arts. Though Gonshorowski began with a focus in film and screen, he has recently been…

Haiti charms Morningside student
Features, Morningside People

Haiti charms Morningside student

by Dylan Mersola–Haiti was ravaged by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. On that fateful day in 2010, a worldwide movement focused on aiding the impoverished country was started. People from all over the world came together to help. This movement is what attracted Joe Genoways to go to Haiti and help five years after that tragic…

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