Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics 

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational 

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Mustangs Picked To Finish Second In Pre-Season GPAC Poll
Sports

Mustangs Picked To Finish Second In Pre-Season GPAC Poll

By Blake Meacham–Coach Brian Drent’s baseball team started the 2015 season with 20 wins in its first 27 games. He was very pleased with the start. However, an 11-9 conference record to end the season left Drent and his squad wanting more. In the 2016 GPAC Pre-Season Coach’s Poll, Morningside claims the second spot with 86…

Votes vs. Likes
Editorials, Features

Votes vs. Likes

By Rachael Arnts–Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the next president of the United States. But first, let me take a selfie. The Iowa caucus is quickly approaching. Morningside College is fortunate to be a stopping place for many hopeful candidates. This year in particular there seem to be two types of spectators at campaign…

Iowa Caucus Isn’t Just About Candidates
News

Iowa Caucus Isn’t Just About Candidates

By Kayla Samek—With the Iowa Causes less than two weeks away, presidential candidates flock to Morningside College campus to earn support. They are not the only ones that come to the college, however. On Friday, Jan. 15, Democrat Hillary Clinton sent her husband, former president Bill Clinton, to campus to campaign for her. Despite Mr….

Editorials

A ‘thank you’ never hurt anyone

By Jenni Beaver–Even though it can feel like teachers are out to destroy our GPAs, there are many across campus who care deeply for students. They’re the teachers who stare at the red circles on test papers and wonder where they went wrong. They extend their office hours to reach the students who need extra…

Tietz breaks 1,000 points in win
Sports

Tietz breaks 1,000 points in win

By Gabi French–Jessica Tietz reached a huge accomplishment in her basketball career, breaking the 1000-point mark to help the Mustangs get another GPAC victory against Nebraska Wesleyan. Tietz led the Mustangs with 14 points to help them pick up another GPAC win where they beat the Prairie Wolves 91-57. “It was an exciting experience for me…

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