The Collegian Reporter – Page 152

Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement. Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Morningside People

How To Have the Perfect Valentine’s Day

(2.10.17) By Lindsey Smith – With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many of you might be wondering what to do on that special day. Some of you may also not care at all about the holiday focused on love, and are only into it for the chocolate. But for those who are stuck without any ideas…

Sports

Morningside Pushes Streak to Three Straight Wins

(1.9.17) By Blake Meacham – The Morningside men’s basketball team downed the Dordt College Defenders Wednesday night in Sioux Center, Iowa. The final score, 83-78, reflected how tightly contested the game was throughout the entire two hours. At half time, the Mustangs were down 42-37. When the second half started, the Mustangs took a commanding…

Sports

Mustangs Rebound With Win At No. 13 Northwestern

(2.3.17) By Blake Meacham – After a disappointing performance against #9 Dakota Wesleyan at home last week, the Morningside men’s basketball squad bounced back with an impressive 82-59 upset victory against nationally ranked Northwestern. Northwestern is the fourth ranked team that the Mustangs have defeated this season, along with No. 10 Tabor, No. 14 Dakota…

News

Slam Poet Talks Real-Life Issues

(2.3.17) By Lindsey Smith – Popular slam poet and Detroit native Natasha “T” Miller made an appearance in Buck’s Café at Morningside College on Thursday. Miller performed a variety of poems ranging in topic from her brother’s death to the treatment of black lesbians in society to Black Lives Matter and even her ex. Miller…

Arts & Entertainment

Eisley Album Review: An Anticipated New Release

(02.02.2017) By Liv Minshall — Fans of indie-rock can prepare themselves. Eisley is releasing its fifth full-length album, “I’m Only Dreaming.” When it comes to the indie-rock scene, Eisley has long been in the spotlight. The Tyler, Texas-based band consists of the DuPree family, and the upcoming album is their first release after a recent…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

Students Compete and Learn at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

(02.02.2017) By Jared Martin — Eight Morningside College students attended the 49th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) this past week, attending workshops and participating in acting competitions. The students, mostly from the theater department spent the week in Des Moines, Iowa for the festival, which held a wide range of theater workshops…