The Collegian Reporter – Page 184

News / September 15, 2025 Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus

By Maron Guimarães – When the weather is nice, sometimes the best classroom is the outdoor environment. Our campus has a lot of underrated spots perfect for getting work done while getting some fresh air and sunshine. One hidden gem is the rooftop by the Krone fountains. Not a lot of people go up there,...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

Food and Drink / September 8, 2025 New Fall Drinks!

By Maron Guimarães – Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season so special! Spoonholder, our own Starbucks located inside the library on the first floor, is welcoming fall with two new limited-time drinks that are on their way to becoming student favorites: the Pumpkin Spice Chai Freeze and the Pumpkin...

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

Features

M’Side home to 50 international students

By Sara Alexander–Japan, Germany, Antigua, Nigeria, Spain, Latvia. What in the world do all these countries have to do with a small, private college in Iowa? Surprisingly, Morningside College is home to international students from all of these countries and more. “We have 50 international students from 16 different countries,” says Mary Krejci. So why…

Sports

Mustangs advance to semis (photos)

With a 51-7 win over Tabor, Morningside advanced to the semi-finals of the NAIA Football Championship Series. Southern Oregon, the reigning NAIA champion, knocked off #2 Baker University to advance to a noon contest Dec. 5 in Roberts Stadium. The other semi-final will see Marian (Ind.) travel to St. Francis. (Ind.). Read the full story…

Arts & Entertainment

Cooking for one: Food in a mug

By Diane Nguyen–Cooking for one is hard because you never know how much to make and you normally end up with more than you can eat. Leftovers are okay. Just not when you have enough left overs of the same meal three days straight. To help you with cooking for yourself here are some foods…

Features

ODK Group of the Month: Philosophy Club

By Kara Bentz–There are several up-and-coming groups on Morningside’s campus. One that has stood out has been the Philosophy Club. Their annual zombie events as well as their growing numbers earned them the title of Morningside’s November Group of the Month. Every month, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), an honors society on campus, nominates numerous outstanding…

Sports

Morningside wins instant classic, 75-69 (photos)

Morningside refused to give up against the equally resilient St. Xavier University Cougars. The Mustangs eventually won the first round NAIA Playoff Series game 75-69 in four overtimes. Read the game story here. Next up for the no. 1 Mustangs is no. 8 Tabor (Kansas), Nov. 28 at noon, in Roberts Stadium.

News

Dimmitt Hall begins new era

By Rachael Arnts–Morningside’s oldest residence facility received an extreme makeover during the summer. Students who live in newly re-modeled Dimmitt Hall see benefits, where RA’s see new challenges. The start of the Fall 2015 semester was the start of a new era for Dimmitt Hall. The renovations include refurnished rooms, formal lounge and informal lounge….