The Collegian Reporter – Page 164

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

Open Mic Night Unveils Morningside’s Hidden Talents

(1.19.2017) By Lindsey Smith — Morningside College students’ passion for creative expression led to a moderately strong turnout at Open Mic Night in Buck’s café on campus Wednesday night. Three students—two freshmen and a junior—stepped up to the mic to sing and perform original works in the crowded room. The smell of fried mozzarella sticks…

News

Icy Conditions for Spring Semester Check-In

(1.10.17) By Jaclyn Arens–Morningside students have are dealing with icy and cold conditions as they migrate back to campus after a long break. Most students are excited to come back to school, however. Emily Houlsworth says, “I love coming back because I get to see all my friends again, and starting a new semester is…

Sports

Mustangs split with Chargers (photos)

(Jan. 7, 2017)–The 12th-ranked Morningside women took care of business Saturday, downing BCU 94-68. The Mustangs are now 14-5 overall, 5-4 in the GPAC. Read the full story here. The men’s team fell 98-85 to a hot-shooting Chrger team. They’re now 14-5 heading into a Wednesday game against Dordt in Alee Gymnasium.

Sports

Mustangs at BCU Saturday (photos)

(Jan. 5, 2017)–The Morningside women (13-5) will take a five-game winning streak across town to the Newman Flanagan Center Saturday at 2 pm. At 4 pm, the Morningside men will face BCU’s reigning GPAC champion.

Features

Morningside’s Favorite Holiday Music and Movies

(12.19.16) By Blake Meacham–It’s that time of the year again for Morningside students. When finals week just kicked you down and made you feel poorly about yourself. What’s the best way to lighten up your mood so that you can forget about that C- you barely scraped up in chemistry? Some of your favorite holiday…

Arts & Entertainment

Sophomore juries slated for January

(12.12.16) By Alyssa Nehring–As the semester comes to an end, so does the end of the stress… well, at least for some students. Sophomore art students are busy getting ready for their sophomore review exhibit in January. “This review is a chance for sophomore art students to have a mini-exhibit of their work so far….