Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

 By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real 

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit.  The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Theater students to put best feet forward at KCACTF
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Theater students to put best feet forward at KCACTF

by Lindsey Smith–With the upcoming Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in January, students at Morningside are working hard to prepare their performances. Among the nominees are Jared Martin and Amy Carothers. Martin was selected for his role in Love, Sex, and the I.R.S., and Carothers for her part in Quilters. In addition, Joey Volquartsen…

Morningside had a “soup-er” Halloween
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Morningside had a “soup-er” Halloween

by Rachael Arnts–Morningside’s chapter of the English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta (STD), was “soup-er” excited to kick off this year’s Cup of Soup fundraiser on Halloween. The menu featured homemade tomato basil tortellini, zuppa toscana, creamy potato, chicken tortilla, and chili. Also, bread and butter beer fudge were offered. Hungry customers commented that it…

Edible Books contest: Good enough to eat
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Edible Books contest: Good enough to eat

by Christina Vazquez–“Children of the Candy Corn” was the first place winner and fan favorite of Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center’s 3rd annual Edible Books contest. Sara Alexander, of group E=MC Hammer, was “shocked” that her entry won.  “I mean, I knew the cake was rad but I didn’t expect to win twice,” says Alexander. “Actually, I didn’t…

Professors recommend favorite halloween flicks
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Professors recommend favorite halloween flicks

by Sara Alexander–As cooler weather rolls in, students and professors can both agree that few activities are more appealing on a fall night than getting cozy and watching a spooky movie. Morningside professors from various departments across campus were eager to share their favorite Halloween movies, both fun and scary, and even make some recommendations…

‘Rocky Horror’ a hit with students, bats
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‘Rocky Horror’ a hit with students, bats

by Lindsey Smith–In true Halloween spirit, students (and bats) gathered at Klinger Neal Theater on Friday night to watch the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Around thirty students showed up for Alpha Psi Omega’s (Theater Honor Society) first event. As if the event wasn’t already spooky enough, two bats decided to fly around…

Dr. Bass addresses ‘loose talk’ about impeachment
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Dr. Bass addresses ‘loose talk’ about impeachment

by Christina Vazquez–Impeachment in America has, historically, not been about actually removing someone from office, but rather to send a message.  History professor Dr. Patrick Bass delivered a lecture Tuesday (10.24) about the historical precedents impeachment has in America. “Loose talk does not equal real action,” Dr. Bass told a crowd of about 40, made…

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