The Collegian Reporter – Page 156

News / September 15, 2025 Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus

By Maron Guimarães – When the weather is nice, sometimes the best classroom is the outdoor environment. Our campus has a lot of underrated spots perfect for getting work done while getting some fresh air and sunshine. One hidden gem is the rooftop by the Krone fountains. Not a lot of people go up there,...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

Food and Drink / September 8, 2025 New Fall Drinks!

By Maron Guimarães – Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season so special! Spoonholder, our own Starbucks located inside the library on the first floor, is welcoming fall with two new limited-time drinks that are on their way to becoming student favorites: the Pumpkin Spice Chai Freeze and the Pumpkin...

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

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…

Features

Ultimate Werewolf Gives Morningside Students a Chance to Socialize and Relax

(2.10.2017) By Jared Martin — It’s 10:30 pm on a Monday, and twelve people have gathered in the Roadman lounge to participate in a game. They’re gathered in a circle, calmly debating about who they should kill next, trying to smoke out a team of monstrous werewolves. They’re playing Ultimate Werewolf, also known as Werewolf, as…

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…