The Collegian Reporter – Page 172

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Editorials, Features

Words of Encouragement

By Diane Nguyen–So, it’s after Valentine’s Day and you spent it single and now you’re feeling down. OR you just failed a test you spent the last week studying for or didn’t study for. Maybe you’re just feeling down for no apparent reason and just feel like sulking by yourself. Well whatever the reason, here…

Editorials, Features

Cute Animal Comics for When You’re Not Feeling People

By Diane Nguyen–Here I am in Minnesota with my boyfriend for a reunion. I hate people, so I don’t socialize. I say hi and then I am on the couch on my phone for the rest of the night. Or if there is an animal, where I am at, like a cat or a dog….

News

Meet the Pros Conference Offers Opportunity for Students

By Alyssa Nehring–“What do I do next?” is something most college ask themselves. However, some of Morningside’s Graphic Design and Advertising majors might receive a little more clarity at the Meet the Pros Conference in Omaha, February 15th and 16th. “Meet the Pros has been going on for forty years. It basically started out with…

News, Sports

Weather To Be Major Factor In Opening Weekend for Mustang Baseball

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team, coached by Brian Drent, is supposed to be opening their 2016 campaign against Ashford University in Joplin, MO, this Saturday and Sunday. The four-game set, split between the two days, is in trouble. Recent weather changes have made the probability of snow on Sunday much more likely. “Our original…

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Morningside to Host GPAC Cheer and Dance Invitational

By Rachael Arnts–Morningside has spirit! The Morningside Competitive Cheer squad is gearing up for this weekend’s GPAC Cheer and Dance Invitational hosted by Morningside College. This competitive squad is looking to improve from last year’s inaugural season. So far, this season the Mustangs are off to a great start by getting first against Doane and…

Features

Study Abroad Students: What are They Up to in Italy?

By Rachel Potter–Morningside College offers many experiences for their students. From free entertainers and activities to a wide range of academic opportunities. One such opportunity is the Study Abroad Program. Every semester Morningside has students studying abroad, from Ireland to Italy to Spain. This semester, we have 15 students and 2 teachers studying in Italy….