The Collegian Reporter – Page 141

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 Faiyaz provides a calming diversion

by Gustavo dos Santos — Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz presents a smooth, immersive experience that is ideal for his personal style. Faiyaz, who is well-known for his captivating and reflective lyrics, goes deeper into his typical relaxed vibe to create an album that feels both private and wide. Each song expands time and permits reflection,...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 CHROMAKOPIA is a deep dive

by Maron Marcel Guimaraes — Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album is a 14-track album packed with genre-bending production, interesting lyrics, and Tyler’s signature different flair, offering an immersive listening experience. Right from the jump, CHROMAKOPIA feels like a dive into Tyler’s mind. The opening track, St. Chroma, featuring Daniel Caesar, sets the tone with a...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 A Rock Sails By is ‘out of this world’

by Gabriel Ruiz — Simultaneously out of this world and profoundly grounded, Sean Grennan’s A Rock Sails By takes audiences on an existential expedition to explore the unknown, the unspoken, and the unidentified. Directed by Russell Wooley, A Rock Sails By follows dry–witted Dr. Lynn Cummings (portrayed by Diana Wooley), a renowned professor and astrophysicist who has the ability...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 Morningside Welcomes Young Jazz Musicians

By Thomas Godtland – On March 21 Morningside will host a vibrant fusion of youthful energy and musical talent as middle school students from the surrounding area gather in Eppley Memorial Auditorium. This event, held in the university’s state-of-the-art concert hall, will offer an exciting opportunity for students to experience live music while also gaining...

Sports / March 19, 2025 Men’s Basketball Season Ends in NAIA Second Round Loss

By Katie Miller – The men’s basketball team concluded its 2024-25 season with a second-round loss to Bethel (Ind.) in the NAIA Tournament held in Kansas City. The Mustangs finished with a record of 25-8, falling just one game short of advancing to the championship round. After a successful conclusion to their regular season and...

Arts & Entertainment

An Outsider’s First Experience in Sim Racing

(05.09.2017) By Austin Brunick — I learned about the world of sim racing no more than a month ago. Sim racing, also known as simulated racing is hyper-realistic racing games that are more about driving efficiently and consistently than it is about drifting around corners and slamming into other cars to ensure the win. The world…

Arts & Entertainment

What to Do at Your First Pop Culture Convention

(05.06.2017) By Austin Brunick — Pop culture conventions like Comic-Con, Pax, and E3 can be overwhelming the first time you attend one. There is a lot of people, you are probably driving in an unfamiliar city, and the weather can be unpredictable. Katelyn Stewart, a freshman at Morningside College and first-time con-goer as of April…

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People

Morningside Alumna Creates an “Ode” to Storytelling

(05.06.2017) By Liv Minshall — Five years ago, Morningside College alumni Ally Karsyn attended her first live literature event during an off-campus semester where she lived and worked in Chicago. Karsyn attended Essay Fiesta, and afterwards one of the founders, Keith Ecker, told her a story. “I wish I could remember all the details, but what…

Food and Drink

Omaha’s Blue Sushi Sake Grill Food Review

(05.06.2017) By Austin Brunick — Downtown Omaha, Nebraska is home to many great eateries, and by far the best place for sushi is Blue Sushi Sake Grill. On April 29th I went to Blue’s for the first time, and my first impression based on the outside was that it was just another typical downtown restaurant….

Arts & Entertainment

John Barrowman Brings the House Down at Planet Comicon

(05.05.2017) By Austin Brunick — The outwardly gay and extraordinarily funny John Barrowman attended and hosted a panel at Planet Comicon in Kansas City on April 29th, both entertaining and avoiding disaster. Barrowman’s Q&A panel took place on the main stage of the host hotel’s ballroom, and the room was packed. Barrowman’s panel ended up having…

Sports

The Best Frisbee Golf Course in Town

(5.3.17) By Jaclyn Arens – Disk golf is a popular athletic hobby that involves throwing a disk at a target. It is called disk “golf” because just like golf, a player tries to have the least number a throws during a round. Disk golf courses typically have 9 or 18 holes, and they can vary…