The Collegian Reporter – Page 187

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Campus Life, News, Photo / November 24, 2025 Get Involved with Campus Media!

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University Campus Media is one of the most dynamic and hands-on student groups on campus. The club is open to all students regardless of major or experience level. What makes the club special is the variety of opportunities it offers. Students have the chance to run the campus radio...

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, News, Photo / November 21, 2025 Top 5 Sioux City tourist spots

By Lynx Gregoire – 1. Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center Sioux City Museum Located right on the river in Sioux City, this museum is housed in a decommissioned US Army Corps of Engineers inspection boat. It offers exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native American history in the region, and steamboating on...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

Campus Life, Culture, international, local, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Club Español de Morningside

By Thomas Godtland – At Morningside University, the Spanish Club stands as a welcoming and engaging extracurricular group for students with an interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The club is part of a robust language-and-culture ecosystem on campus. The Spanish academic program is described as offering an opportunity to teach Spanish through...

Campus Life, Food and Drink, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Wikert Dining Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

By Diego Ocando – This summer, the Morningside Dining at Wikert Dining Hall underwent a major renovation, providing students with a more modern and convenient dining experience. The cafeteria now has new tables and a new layout, making it easier for students to find a place to eat. All the stations have been updated, with...

Editorials

What if they didn’t need ISIS?

By Jenni Beaver–If you’ve turned on the news in the past several months you’ve probably heard about the world’s latest terrorist group, the Islamic State or ISIS. For the past year they’ve been turning into a stronger unit and recently attacked several spots in Paris, France. This isn’t the end of their run. ISIS is…

Morningside People

International travel benefits those who are able

By Blake Meacham–Beth Hinga, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Morningside College, has been to many countries. Egypt, Spain, France, Iceland. Ethiopia is her favorite, though. “That’s where both of my kids are from,” explained Hinga. “My husband and I adopted them a few years ago. We made some incredible memories there.” For Hinga,…

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…