The Collegian Reporter – Page 169

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...

Features

Students learn to manage life without pets

By Rachael Arnts–Moving to college can be a “ruff” transition, especially when the student is leaving a beloved pet behind. Even though students’ furry friends are left behind the students agree it is better for their social lives. Pets provide social support, lower blood pressure and reduce mental stress according to Petpartners.com. College students living on campus who…

Features

Dating, apps, and the luxury of choice

By Jaden Lux–All seems to be calm in the quiet neighborhood positioned near the cross hairs of South Nicollet Street and Glenn Avenue one Saturday night. That is, except the small groups of drunken college students that scurry into a small white house overlooking the street corner. As the students enter through the rotting doorframe…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

Eppley will be alive with the sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein

By Jaden Lux–Morningside College will be presenting musical selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber on October 21 and 22 in Eppley Auditorium for free. The Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert will include a 30-piece orchestra under the direction of Dr. Sean Burton, department chair of music at Briar Cliff University. Along with Burton, Shannon Salyards-Burton,…

News

Waitt Lecture: Zakaria delivers upbeat message

By Blake Meacham & Alyssa Nehring–“What does everybody remember the most about elections? It’s rhetoric more than anything else. Can you imagine the quotes that people will remember from this election?” Fareed Zakaria opened up Tuesday evening with that witty joke, poking fun at the increasing ridiculousness of the current election between Donald Trump and…

Morningside People, Sports

Salmonson balances life despite clutter

By Blake Meacham–Since his freshman year at Morningside, Eric Salmonson has balanced playing baseball and football. Big deal, you say. Two-sport athletes are rare, but they’re not unheard of. However, Eric maintains a near 4.0 GPA while playing those sports. Okay, that’s pretty tough. Adding to that, Eric is the starting longsnapper for the football…