Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics 

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational 

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

App Review: The Simpsons: Tapped Out
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App Review: The Simpsons: Tapped Out

By Kayla Perkins—The Simpsons is a show that has been around for many years and with its huge fan base has come many games. The Simpsons: Tapped Out is the newest game to come from the show’s popularity. Tapped Out is a point and click game that allows its users to rebuild the Simpsons’ town…

Movie Review: Book of Eli
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Movie Review: Book of Eli

By Taylor Pluim—After a nuclear war that leaves the earth lying in ruins, there is little hope to be found. In the midst of darkness there is a man named Eli, played by Denzel Washington, who is a light during these circumstances. After the war there was a certain kind of book that was destroyed,…

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Documentary Review: Dark Fall

By Taylor Pluim—Dark Fall is a documentary style film that gives insight to a group of New Jersey surfers who are somewhat misunderstood. The film shows their life as surfers during the different seasons and a little bit of what they do when they’re not catching waves. Although this may not have been a blockbuster…

Restaurant Review: Zoup
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Restaurant Review: Zoup

By Taylor Pluim—Zoup is a soup and sandwich restaurant located next to Peachwave on Sergeant Road. Zoup has over a 100 different soup recipes to try, but they go on a rotation so not all of them are available every day. However, there are two kinds available every day because they are the most popular….

Documentary Review: 30 for 30
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Documentary Review: 30 for 30

By Taylor Pluim–30 for 30 is a documentary series that documents the stories of various athletes and sports teams. The series is usually played on the ESPN’s, but some are also available to watch on Netflix. The 30 for 30 series documents athletes from the NBA to NASCAR. Each episode does something new; there are…

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