The Collegian Reporter – Page 188

News / November 11, 2026 Supporting Morningside’s Artists Through Unique Gifts

By RyAnne Steffen – As the holidays approach, the Morningside community may be searching for one-of-a-kind gifts for the special someones in their lives. Thankfully, the art department is hosting a unique art-for-sale event from Nov. 10-12, 1-5 p.m., allowing anyone to purchase art created by students, staff, and faculty. Associate Professor of Art, Shelby...

News / October 28, 2026 Cover Crops Give Morningside Students Hands-On Learning Experience

By Tayden Van Pelt – Morningside University students are putting classroom lessons into practice this fall through a cover crop project in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. The Agricultural Precision class is partnering with the Plant Science class to establish cover crops in designated test plots. Student groups are responsible for making management decisions for their...

News / October 27, 2026 Young Mustangs Spark Second-Half Comeback in Season-Opening Win Over Culver-Stockton

By Doreen Mshana – Head Coach Jamie Sale tipped off his 26th season at the helm of Morningside Women’s Basketball with a fresh look on the court. Featuring a youthful roster where seven of the top ten players are freshmen and sophomores, the Mustangs entered the season embraced by underdog expectations, picked seventh in the...

News / October 21, 2026 Morningside University Builds High Tunnel to Expand Hands-On Learning

By Tayden VanPelt – A new outdoor classroom structure aims to extend the growing season, increase food production, and strengthen community connections. Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies Department is constructing a new high tunnel in its outdoor classroom to expand hands-on learning opportunities and increase food production for campus and surrounding communities. Construction...

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News, Sports

Weather To Be Major Factor In Opening Weekend for Mustang Baseball

By Blake Meacham–The Morningside baseball team, coached by Brian Drent, is supposed to be opening their 2016 campaign against Ashford University in Joplin, MO, this Saturday and Sunday. The four-game set, split between the two days, is in trouble. Recent weather changes have made the probability of snow on Sunday much more likely. “Our original…

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Morningside to Host GPAC Cheer and Dance Invitational

By Rachael Arnts–Morningside has spirit! The Morningside Competitive Cheer squad is gearing up for this weekend’s GPAC Cheer and Dance Invitational hosted by Morningside College. This competitive squad is looking to improve from last year’s inaugural season. So far, this season the Mustangs are off to a great start by getting first against Doane and…

Features

Study Abroad Students: What are They Up to in Italy?

By Rachel Potter–Morningside College offers many experiences for their students. From free entertainers and activities to a wide range of academic opportunities. One such opportunity is the Study Abroad Program. Every semester Morningside has students studying abroad, from Ireland to Italy to Spain. This semester, we have 15 students and 2 teachers studying in Italy….

Features, News

Dame Cairncross Lectures at Morningside

By Rachel Potter–Dame Frances Cairncross gave her lecture, “Five Global Trends that will Influence the 21st Century” Thursday night at Morningside College. The lecture was attended my students, teachers, and community members. She predicts demography, environment, technology, government, and beliefs are the five trends that effect generations to come. Dame Cairncross said in her lecture:…

Features, Sports

Super Bowl 50: Football, Food, and More

By Rachel Potter–The Super Bowl is one of the most watched programs on television. This year’s Super Bowl is a milestone year–celebrating 50 years of Super Bowls. According to Food And Wine.com over 1.3 billion chicken wings will be served, along with 4 million pizzas during today’s big game. Most people at Morningside College already have…

Arts & Entertainment

Kung Fu Panda 3: Movie Review

By Rachael Arnts–Everybody is kung fu fighting to see DreamWorks Animations’ third installment of Kung Fu Panda. The film starring the voice talent of Jack Black was released this past weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, the film made over $41 million in its opening weekend. The PG-rated animated action/adventure film is the next chapter…