The Collegian Reporter – Page 148

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Sports

Mustang Women Fend Off Rival Briar Cliff

(2.16.17) By Blake Meacham – The No. 8 Morningside women’s basketball team held off a stingy Briar Cliff Charger team for an 84-72 victory on Morningside’s campus Wednesday night. The Mustang’s defense shined on this night, holding the Chargers to an icy 37 percent shooting performance. They also dominated the rebounding battle, posting a 52-34…

Morningside People

Morningside Activities Council (MAC) Hosts Annual Stuff-A-Bear on Campus Tuesday, February 14th

(02.15.2017) By Rachel Potter — The Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has held the Stuff-A-Bear program for more than ten years, and Morningside College’s students anticipate this program every year. Nearly 400 Morningside students were able to bring home a stuffed animal of their choice on Tuesday. This year students could choose from a variety of different…

News

Loosely Knit Group Looking to Spark Interest in Stitching

(2.15.17) By Lindsey Smith – Every Tuesday, a small group of ladies who call themselves the Loosely Knit group, gather at Morningside College to make new knitted or crocheted items. This group of women is run by Kathy Martin, who was the campus minister at Morningside College from 2005-2014. She started the group soon after…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

2017 Annual Morningside College Jazz Festival a Success

(02.14.2017) By Tabatha Storesund — The 45th annual Morningside College Jazz Festival was held February 1st through the 3rd in Eppley Auditorium, including over 38 bands from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Professor Tony Hutchins is the man behind all preparation for the festival. He says, “I plan the festival a year out which…

Features

Ten Ideas to Do on Valentine’s Day

(02.13.2017) By Kayla Perkins — Happy Valentine’s Day/Singles Appreciation Day! It’s that time of year again, love is in the air and everyone is cringing at couples making out in public. Or maybe you’re happy for them and support their endeavors, who knows? What about you, what would you like to do today? Here are some…

Morningside People

Starting Point Bible Study Offers Faith-Based Learning

(2.12.17) By Maggie Ganley – It’s 9:00 p.m. on a Wednesday night and there’s a group of students meeting on the second floor of the library. They discuss different aspects of their faith and the highs and lows of their lives in a safe, judgment free environment. This is what Starting Point Bible Study is…