The Collegian Reporter – Page 191

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 Faiyaz provides a calming diversion

by Gustavo dos Santos — Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz presents a smooth, immersive experience that is ideal for his personal style. Faiyaz, who is well-known for his captivating and reflective lyrics, goes deeper into his typical relaxed vibe to create an album that feels both private and wide. Each song expands time and permits reflection,...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 CHROMAKOPIA is a deep dive

by Maron Marcel Guimaraes — Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album is a 14-track album packed with genre-bending production, interesting lyrics, and Tyler’s signature different flair, offering an immersive listening experience. Right from the jump, CHROMAKOPIA feels like a dive into Tyler’s mind. The opening track, St. Chroma, featuring Daniel Caesar, sets the tone with a...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 A Rock Sails By is ‘out of this world’

by Gabriel Ruiz — Simultaneously out of this world and profoundly grounded, Sean Grennan’s A Rock Sails By takes audiences on an existential expedition to explore the unknown, the unspoken, and the unidentified. Directed by Russell Wooley, A Rock Sails By follows dry–witted Dr. Lynn Cummings (portrayed by Diana Wooley), a renowned professor and astrophysicist who has the ability...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 Morningside Welcomes Young Jazz Musicians

By Thomas Godtland – On March 21 Morningside will host a vibrant fusion of youthful energy and musical talent as middle school students from the surrounding area gather in Eppley Memorial Auditorium. This event, held in the university’s state-of-the-art concert hall, will offer an exciting opportunity for students to experience live music while also gaining...

Sports / March 19, 2025 Men’s Basketball Season Ends in NAIA Second Round Loss

By Katie Miller – The men’s basketball team concluded its 2024-25 season with a second-round loss to Bethel (Ind.) in the NAIA Tournament held in Kansas City. The Mustangs finished with a record of 25-8, falling just one game short of advancing to the championship round. After a successful conclusion to their regular season and...

Sports

Mustang football begins with road win

By Gabi French Mustang football 2015 opened Saturday with a big 77-17 win over Sterling College in Kansas. It was the 12th consecutive win in a season opener for Coach Steve Ryan and the Mustangs. Morningside begins its quest for its fifth consecutive league title Sept. 12 at home against Nebraska Wesleyan at 1 pm in Roberts…

Editorials

Jump the Fence! Take a chance!

By Jenni Beaver Last week I found myself in a classroom full of people seemingly very different from myself. It was an Honors class and we were discussing dreams and goals. Left and right I heard people saying, “Be practical.” Another person would say, “You can dream, but don’t dream too big.” I honestly couldn’t…

Arts & Entertainment, News

Nate Ruess to Perform October 5

Morningside College and Saturday in the Park present the Campus Consciousness Tour featuring Nate Ruess at the Orpheum Theatre on October 5. Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 14 , at 10 am at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, online at OrpheumLive.com, or by calling Etix at 800-514-3849. Nate Ruess (from FUN. And The Format) recently…

Features

Eight Things College Students can do during Summer 2015

By Jordan Heim—It is once again that time of the year for college students across the country. The stress of final tests and projects is over and the car is packed full of all the contents of a small dorm room. Students are on their ways back home, but for many students they don’t know…

Arts & Entertainment

Television Show Review: Faking It

By Dominique Swanson—“Faking It” is another cheesy and overly dramatic teen show or a sign that our culture is moving forward? “Faking It” is a MTV original series that follows two teenage best friends on their quest for popularity. Their fame finally strikes when they are mistaken for being a lesbian couple and decide to…

Features, News

Morningside College Choir Traveling to Spain

By Jordan Heim—On May 11 a group of students, faculty, and alumni will be leaving Morningside College to begin a ten day May term trip across northern Spain. This trip is a performance tour of Spain by the Morningside College Choir. The trip will include various stops at famous sites in the country and several…