The Collegian Reporter – Page 145

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...

News

Spanish Club Pushes Back at DACA Decision

by Lindsey Smith–Members of Morningside’s Spanish Club gathered to serve drinks from the Hispanic culture and inform students about DACA in front of Roadman Hall on Thursday. Members served agua de Jamaica, a hibiscus flavored water, agua de Horchata, a milk and rice flavored water, and Agua de Sandia, a watermelon flavored water. While students…

News

RA position begins with balancing school and work

by Lindsey Smith–As the school year becomes more stressful, RA’s on campus are finding ways to balance their busy schedules with the demands of school. Some are new to the RA (residence assistant) position, like Suz Ras, a junior and math education major. Ras took the position after having a good experience with her previous…

Sports

Mustangs roll up 62-23 win (photos)

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Starset’ brings stellar performance to Sioux City

by Sara Alexander–Ohio-based band Starset brought an out-of-world rock experience to Anthem inside Sioux City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Friday night. If you haven’t heard of Starset, they could be described as a cinematic rock band selected to inform society of a message sent to Earth foretelling details of the imminent demise of mankind….

Arts & Entertainment

Guest artists can’t lift Concrete & Gold

by Sara Alexander–September 15 marks the release of Concrete and Gold, Foo Fighters’ ninth studio album since front man Dave Grohl’s formation of the band in 1994. The album comes as a follow-up to the band’s 2015 EP Saint Cecilia and 2014 concept album Sonic Highways. Concrete and Gold is bursting with legendary guest artists…

Morningside People

Kelsey Brenner: Busy by Design

by Rachael Arnts–Students constantly complain about their busy schedules and hectic lives. Morningside student Kelsey Brenner is an exception. The senior Math Education and Special Education double major strives to be involved in multiple activities. Brenner holds many leadership positions, while balancing meetings, practicums, and work. “I’m just one of those people who likes to…