The Collegian Reporter – Page 164

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike. Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

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…

Morningside People

Yoga: Boys Are Allowed, Too

Morningside College freshman Jason Latta attends the general yoga class held every Monday at the HPER on campus. A part of Latta’s life since his time at church camps in high school where it was a spiritual practice, yoga is a way for him to relax and have fun while not breaking the bank. Latta…

News

Alpha Omicron Pi Announces Spring Recruitment Plans

(1/30/17) By Maggie Ganley – The members of Alpha Omicron Pi are excited to announce spring recruitment is upon us. This week, members have planned out many entertaining events such as late night breakfast, painting canvases, Panda Bingo, and game night. Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) is a women’s fraternity that has been around since 1966…

Arts & Entertainment

The Lumineers Concert Review

(1/30/17) By Jaclyn Arens – The Lumineers kicked off their Cleopatra tour in Omaha, NE on Jan. 17th. The Century Link Center was packed with fans that were on their feet from the opening song. Andrew Bird was the opening performer, and he gave an enjoyable performance. He incorporates a lot of whistling into his…