The Collegian Reporter – Page 183

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

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 Oscar...

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...

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...

News

Students Volunteer Part of Summer Break for Mission Trip

By Rachel Potter–Sunnybrook Community Church of Sioux City will be taking 18 college students on a mission trip to Haiti. They will be leaving the United States on May 16 and will return May 23. The students going to Haiti attend either Morningside College or Western Iowa Tech Community College. Chris VerSteeg, college ministries and…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

Predictions for Hollywood’s Biggest Night

By Derek Krayenhagen–The end of February is fast approaching and that means one thing for movie lovers, The Oscars! The Oscars is the time for celebrating all the great movies that took place the following year so in this case 2015. I will be giving out my predictions for the winners of all categories but…

Features, Morningside People

Morningside Students’ Spring Break Plans

By Rachael Arnts–Spring fever is in the air. Morningside students will soon get to enjoy a week off from classes and professors. However, not all students are making travel plans for the beach. Here’s what some Morningsiders have planned. Morningside juniors Ashley Stagner and Tracy Gates are going to Brown County, Indiana, for their Spring…

Sports

Mustang Baseball Win One, Lose Two in Topeka

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team lost its first game of the 2016 season on Friday night due to a hit parade put on by the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. When the final out was recorded, the scoreboard read 14-1. The double digit run total for Wesleyan came from the large amount of extra base hits tallied….

Arts & Entertainment

Art of the Brick Exhibit Is Not Just Child’s Play

By Kayla Samek–LEGO Bricks are one of the most popular children’s toys, but one artist has created elaborate sculptures out of the plastic blocks. This artist is Nathan Sawaya and his work is featured at the Sioux City Art Center from February 20th through March 8th. The exhibit, called the Art of the Brick, like…