The Collegian Reporter – Page 148

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title. The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence. When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

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...

Editorials, Sports

Are you ready for some football?

by Mitch Kellogg–The Mustangs are two games into their season (2-0), recently dismantling Tabor College and setting records in the process. The rest of the country caught up with the kickoff of the college season this past weekend, and the NFL season kicking off this up coming weekend. It’s that time of year again! This is always…

News

Senioritis hits early

By Rachael Arnts–Senioritis. The classic case of a student wanting to end a chapter of their life and start a new one. With two weeks of school under everyone’s belt, two senior Morningside education students are already showing the symptoms of this “disease”. Senior English Education major Mattie Carstens has already noticed a huge increase…

News

The Hook Up: Become Upstanders, Not Bystanders

By Lindsey Smith– MAC’s first campus event started with a bang as students could be heard calling out, “whore,” “slut,” and “stud.” In fact, students were not verbally abusing others, but bringing light to how society views individuals who engage in sex. Courtney Abbott, a senior educator at Catharsis Productions, led the discussion with a…

Arts & Entertainment

Pakka Pets: the Generic Tamagotchi

(05.11.2017) By Kayla Perkins — As a child you may have been one of several children to own a Tamagotchi, a small, virtual pet on a keychain that you fed, bathed, and trained to be the best pet you could have. Years later, after the Tamagotchi have vanished, a new version of virtual pets has…

Morningside People

Morningside Class of 2017 Prepares for Graduation

(05.11.2017) By Kayla Perkins — As the 2017 spring semester comes to a close, students go about their lives, be it moving home, staying on campus, or attending a May Term. However, one group of students will be ending their journey at Morningside College, as the class of 2017 prepares to walk across the stage…