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...

Morningside People

Alex Sullivan: StuGov Advocate

By Diane Nguyen–Student Government Student Advocate Alex Sullivan is a junior double majoring in business and Spanish from Berthoud, CO As Advocate she takes care of constitutional matters, handles parliamentary procedures during meetings, and deals with student concerns. She also runs elections and works with the executive team and senate on communication. Her committee is…

Dance to success and growth
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Dance to success and growth

By Kara Bentz — Several athletic programs at Morningside College see improvement each year. The goal of any collegiate sports team is to continue improving and growing the program. This year, the Morningside College Cheer and Dance program has exemplified this desired growth. Lindsey Huber has been the dance and cheer head coach since 2010…

International Spotlight: Aileen Fuchs
Morningside People

International Spotlight: Aileen Fuchs

By Kara Bentz– Aileen Fuchs is a freshman from Germany. She is studying Biology and Chemistry for one year at Morningside and then plans to return to Germany for school in hopes of one day becoming a doctor. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, eating pasta, and long boarding. Aileen has had an easy time transitioning…

Dimmitt: An old building with new life
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Dimmitt: An old building with new life

By Jenni Beaver– This summer Morningside’s largest residence hall was given a much-needed facelift. Hawkins Construction, Credo (architects), and a wide variety of plumbers, electricians, and construction workers took Dimmitt out of the 1920s and brought it up to a modern level. Between the air conditioning and free laundry, the hall now has a clean…

International Spotlight: Artur Pereira
Morningside People

International Spotlight: Artur Pereira

By Kara Bentz– Artur Pereira is one of the 50 international students here at Morningside this year. The International Affairs major came here from Ribeirao Pereto, Brazil, a city of 600,000 people. As most people would expect, Artur has noticed many differences from life in Brazil to living in America. He has an advantage over most international students, though,…

Sports

Mustangs go to 3-0; Whitewater up next

By Gabi French– Connor Niles might have had his biggest collegiate career game against Dordt Saturday, September 19, as the Mustangs shut out the Defenders 49-0 to improve their record to 3-0. Morningside could move into the number one spot after No. 1 Marian’s loss on Saturday. Niles had four of the seven Mustang touchdowns. Niles received…

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