Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics 

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational 

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Calculator+: The app that doesn’t add up
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Calculator+: The app that doesn’t add up

By Jenni Beaver–Calculator+ is an app that functions like the normal smartphone calculator, but beneath its surface is a storage locker for photos and videos. This is not a one-of-a-kind app, and there are pages of similar programs in the App Store. This is, however, the one that most closely resembles the iPhone calculator. When…

Muessigmann to perform during Homecoming
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Muessigmann to perform during Homecoming

By Kara Bentz–Everyone from Morningside College, or around the Sioux City area, has heard the name Casey Muessigmann. Muessigmann has created such a name for himself with his music and his time on The Voice, that people all over America even know his name. Morningside College has the pleasure of bringing Muessigmann to campus to…

News

New public history major launches in 2016

By Jenni Beaver–What do you do when you love history, but don’t want to teach? Morningside history professor Pat Bass decided it was time to show students that history can be more than the War of 1812 and the Constitution. “It’s careers in library studies, museum work, historic preservation, and even historic tourism… they’re looking…

ODK–Living for Leadership
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ODK–Living for Leadership

By Jenni Beaver–Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honors society with 252 circles on campuses across the country, including Morningside. During the fall semester of their sophomore year, many students will receive an application. It’s a note of congratulations for keeping your grade point average at or above 3.5, and it’s an invitation to…

BC bests Mustangs
Sports

BC bests Mustangs

By Gabi French–Morningside lost 25-16, 25-21, 25-11 to cross-town rival Briar Cliff. The Mustangs showed stamina against Briar Cliff Chargers, where the Mustangs were involved with some of the longest rallies of the season. Jennifer Buyert was the lead hitter for the Mustangs. Buyert accumulated nine kills for the team. “I knew I needed to put the ball…

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