The Collegian Reporter – Page 184

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title. The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

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

By 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...

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...

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…

News

Students Attend Iowa Women Lead Change Conference

By Rachel Potter–Morningside College sent 27 student and 2 faculty members to the annual Iowa Women Lead Change Conference on February 16, 2016. The students listened to two keynote speakers, Stacey Hanke and Hannah Ubl. They finished the day off with a panel discussion from three extremely successful businesswomen in the Siouxland area. Hanke’s main…

News

Business Students Pilot Second Year Experience

By Alyssa Nehring–All campus event days are usually seen as days where students can turn off their alarms and hope they get up in time for lunch. However, on February 9 sophomore business students were up and meeting with local businesses exploring possible career options. Students got to see the inner workings of Hard Rock…

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Deadpool

By Kayla Perkins: With great power comes great irresponsibility, and Deadpool is the one to serve justice in theaters near you. Produced by 20th Century Fox, Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds, depicting the origins of “the merc with a mouth.” The film also stars Stefan Kapicic and Brianna Hildebrand as X-Men Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead,…

Features

A Productive Way to Procrastinate: Organizing Your Room

By Diane Nguyen–As of right now, in the semester, I’m tired of school and homework. I’ve only been focusing on two of my four classes. Now that I have confessed, this is where all of my bad habits will change. Just kidding. So, to procrastinate some more of my schoolwork, I’m going to clean my…

Editorials, Features

Words of Encouragement

By Diane Nguyen–So, it’s after Valentine’s Day and you spent it single and now you’re feeling down. OR you just failed a test you spent the last week studying for or didn’t study for. Maybe you’re just feeling down for no apparent reason and just feel like sulking by yourself. Well whatever the reason, here…