News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

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...

Stepping out into the ‘real world’
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Stepping out into the ‘real world’

(11.21.16) By Alyssa Nehring–Each department at Morningside takes a great interest in exposing students to different experiences that expand their knowledge of life after the degree. Recently, three different departments on campus–the business, art, and biology/chemistry departments–extended various opportunities for students to step out in the real world. The art department traveled to Seattle during…

Mustangs roll over Tabor (photos)
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Mustangs roll over Tabor (photos)

(11.21.16) Morningside’s football team rolled up a 65-17 win over #12 Tabor to begin the post-season. The #5 Mustangs now have a date with #4 St. Francis (Ind.) in the quarterfinals. It will be the third meeting for the two teams. Morningside is looking for its first win over the Cougars. Read a full Tabor game recap…

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Weighing the advantages of emergency training

By Mikaela Livengood–Morningside College is a quiet college with a beautiful campus, friendly faculty and staff, and about 1,300 undergraduate students. As a small college, some people find it hard to believe that emergencies really could happen at Morningside, but they could. A shooting or any other serious emergency can happen anywhere at any time,…

Swimmers open with big weekend
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Swimmers open with big weekend

By Alyssa Nehring–Morningside swim team continues its season with a weekend full of swimming here at Morningside. Friday night sees a dual meet against the Iowa Central Tritons and the Kearney Lopers at 7 pm. Coach Bryan Farris said the men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to this weekends competitions. The Morningside Invitational starts Saturday at 12. There…

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Swim team does ‘Hour of Power’

By Alyssa Nehring–The Mustang Swim Team participated in the 11th Annual Ted Mullin “Leave it in the Pool” Hour of Power Relay on November 7. The Hour of Power was started at Carleton College after Ted Mullin, a member of the swim and dive team, passed away from sarcoma in the Fall of 2006. The…

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