The Collegian Reporter – Page 141

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...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike. Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News

Theater students perform at Kennedy Center Festival

by Maggie Ganley–From January 21-27, theater students from Morningside College showcased their talents in the limelight at the Kennedy Center American College Festival (KCACTF) in Des Moines. Fourteen students accompanied Prof. Taylor Clemens to this festival. Madison Schueth, a junior who participated in the festival, explained, “This festival offers so many opportunities for so many theatre…

Features, Morningside People

Faith calls Jesus Cendejas to M’Side

by Jesseca Ormond–According to Laura Garcia, Jesus Cendejas’ journey in life “is to be spiritual, connected and helpful.” The International Student Association president sees her advisor as “one of the most transparent individuals” that she knows. Jesus Cendejas, originally from California, says it was a step of faith coming to Morningside College. “In all respects,…

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…

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…

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….

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…