The Collegian Reporter – Page 178

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...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Sports

Mustangs Drop Close Game to No. 3 Bellevue

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team traveled down to Omaha on Tuesday, April 5th, to play the Bellevue University Bruins in a single nine-inning game. In a hard fought game from both sides, Morningside lost a tough 3-2 game where it didn’t seem they could catch a break at the right times. The game was…

Morningside People, Sports

Mside Golfer named Golfer of the Week

By Rachel Potter — Freshman, Alexandra Mankle of Morningside was named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Golfer-of-the-week. Mankle is from Milford, Iowa. Mankle finished in second place during the Nebraska Wesleyan invite in Lincoln, Nebraska as Morningside’s top individual score for each day shooting a 79 and an 80. Mankle is only a freshman at…

Arts & Entertainment

Powerpuff Yourself Review

By Kayla Perkins–Unless you have been living under a rock you are probably aware of the viral craze that is Powerpuff Yourself. Cartoon Network has gotten a lucky hit with this new craze, which has gone viral in recent weeks, where users can create avatars of themselves and their favorite characters in the likeness of…

Sports

Mustangs Start Conference Season 3-1

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team started their conference season with a split on Saturday against Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. The doubleheader was scheduled to start at 1 pm. The Mustangs took game one of the twin bill with a 10-7 final score. The win extended their win streak to 11 games, although a…

Features, News

MAC Goes to NACA to Scope Future Campus Events

By Diane Nguyen–It’s another year and the Morningside Activities Counsel is gearing up and getting ready to go to NACA, which is April 6th-10th in Madison, WI. NACA is the National Association of Campus Activities. It is a convention where several performers and their agents come and showcase their talents and try their best to…