The Collegian Reporter – Page 165

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...

Sports

#9 Dakota Wesleyan Shoots Past Mustangs

(1.27.17)–After pounding conference rivals Concordia and Mount Marty last week, the red-hot Mustang men’s basketball squad was set to take on Dakota Wesleyan, one of the best teams in the country. However, Dakota Wesleyan could barely miss, and Morningside couldn’t find an offensive groove, resulting in a 101-72 lopsided loss. “It started with the starting…

News

MAC Strives for Fantastic Entertainment

(1/26/17) By Maggie Ganley — A backstage look at events, a way to get involved, a way to have an impact; you can expect all of these things if you join Morningside Activities Council (MAC). MAC is an organization on campus that brings a variety of entertaining events to campus. Throughout the school year, you…

Arts & Entertainment

Split: A Thrilling Journey into a Complicated Mind

(1/25/17) By Lindsey Smith — Split is a dark horror/thriller film created by M. Night Shyamalan focusing on a man who has 23 distinct personalities. His given name being Kevin, he kidnaps three young girls from a birthday party after being “taken over” by two of his darker personalities, the main personality being named Dennis….

Editorials

Will Trump Be Trumped?

(1-23-17) By Mitch Kellogg—On Friday, Donald John Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. This was a day of hope for some, and a day of doom for others. In the days following President Trump’s inauguration, not much has gone according to plan for our new Commander and Chief. The day of…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

Sophomore Review is in Season

(01.24.2017) By Tabatha Storesund — If you’re any sort of art major at Morningside College, you will know what the Sophomore Review is. Kaitlynn McShane, a sophomore double majoring in Graphic Design and Advertising is one of said students because she just completed it. McShane says, “The Sophomore Review is a practice run for sophomores to get…