The Collegian Reporter – Page 189

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

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 Oscar...

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...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

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…

Features

ODK Group of the Month: Philosophy Club

By Kara Bentz–There are several up-and-coming groups on Morningside’s campus. One that has stood out has been the Philosophy Club. Their annual zombie events as well as their growing numbers earned them the title of Morningside’s November Group of the Month. Every month, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), an honors society on campus, nominates numerous outstanding…