The Collegian Reporter – Page 191

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

News

Fiorina Stops At Morningside College

By Jordan Heim—Former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2010 California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina spoke to a full UPS auditorium on Tuesday, April 21. Tuesday’s visit marked the second stop on her five day, thirteen-stop tour of Iowa. The last time she was in Iowa was in mid-March for several events. The town hall meeting consisted of…

Features

Tips For Moving Out of the Dorms

By Dominique Swanson—As finals approach, the imminent doom of moving out of the dorms is also closing in. While summer being here is always a time to celebrate, the process of moving out is never fun. Here are some tips to make the process go a littler smoother and hopefully avoid wanting to rip your…

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review:The Spectacular Now

By Dominique Swanson–‘The Spectacular Now’ is a drama/romance that stars Miles Teller as a party-loving senior in high school whose girlfriend just dumped him. After a night of getting blackout drunk, he meets the character played by Shailene Woodley, a ‘nice-girl’ type who has a completely different lifestyle than his own. This film follows these…

Features

The End of Hidden Hall

The big Dimmitt Hall renovation is swiftly approaching and with it will come the end of the famous ‘Hidden Hall.’ Hidden Hall is located on the west side of Dimmitt, which is currently the girl’s side of the building. The nickname is a result of the unusual detachment of the hall from the rest of…

Features

Palmer Student Research Symposium

By Kayla Samek—Bright and early at 7:30 on Wednesday, April 15th Provost Bill Deeds of Morningside College gave opening remarks for the 33rd annual Maud Adams Nursing Symposium and the 12th annual Palmer Student Research Symposium. The day is dedicated to presentation of original student research from all fields of study. The symposium also featured…

Features, Morningside People

Senior Spotlight: TyAnn Buddenhagen

By Gabi French—TyAnn Buddenhagen, a senior from Huron, South Dakota, is more than ready to start her life after Morningside College. Buddenhagen transferred to Morningside College from Dakota Wesleyan her sophomore year, “it was the best decision I have made during my college career.” Buddenhagen is graphic design major and a former Mustang for the…