By Blake Meacham–Derek Clayton has been robbed of a baseball season for 2016. The junior was walking back to his apartment from Dairy Queen one afternoon in September when he stepped awkwardly off of a foot-high retaining wall. He tore his ACL, forcing him into reconstructive surgery. “I’m more accepting of it now, but I…
By Kayla Perkins–After a grueling night of anticipation, anxiety, and counting, the results of the 2016 Iowa Caucus are in. In the Republican Party, Texas Senator Ted Cruz won with 27.6 percent and 8 delegates, surpassing businessman Donald Trump (24.3 percent) and Florida State Senator Marco Rubio (23.1 percent), according to the Associated Press. In the Democratic Party,…
By Kayla Samek—Today is the Iowa Caucus, and the 2016 Presidential Election is nearing. But what is a caucus and how does it work? In short, a caucus is a gathering where the Republican and Democratic parties begin to choose their candidates for the general election in November. It’s the first step in electing a…
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…
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…
By Alyssa Nehring–The Morningside Art Department’s Annual Student Art Show begins February 5, but they are still asking students to submit their artwork. The artwork must be submitted to the Art Department by Wednesday, January 27. “Students have this opportunity to show their creative work, no matter what their majors are, ” said Terri McGaffin,…
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