The Collegian Reporter – Page 193

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

News / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Campus Life, News, Photo / November 24, 2025 Get Involved with Campus Media!

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University Campus Media is one of the most dynamic and hands-on student groups on campus. The club is open to all students regardless of major or experience level. What makes the club special is the variety of opportunities it offers. Students have the chance to run the campus radio...

Features

Soda and the Effects on the Human Body

By Kyle Kardell–As research unveils the unfortunate truths about soda, many people are trading their Coke and Mountain Dew for more nutritional alternatives. Their bodies will thank them. The nutritional contents of soda are zero. There is nothing a body gains from drinking soda. People can find incredible results just from eliminating sugary drinks. According…

Features

Lower The Drinking Age?

By Courtney Schulte–The American drinking age of 21 sets the U.S. apart from all other developed countries. Recently, many people have accused the law of being outdated and causing more harm than good. Results from a recent National survey found that 66 percent of students have used alcohol by the 12th grade. Underage drinking is not…

Sports

Mustangs sweep Dakota Wesleyan

By Gabi French–The Morningside women’s volleyball team took revenge against Dakota Wesleyan, sweeping the Tigers 25-20, 30-28, 25-21. Morningside suffered a 3-1 loss in Mitchell earlier in the season Morningside had three hitters that finished with double figure kills. Jenn Buyert, who has been leading the Mustangs consistently this season, finished with a match and career-high…

Morningside People

Jordan Heim: MAC Public Relations Officer

By Diane Nguyen–Jordan David Heim, a junior double majoring in Corporate Communications and Religious Studies from Madison, SD, is the Morningside Activities Council Public Relations Officer. As Public Relations Officer of the Morningside Activities Council (MAC) he is responsible for advertisements and the creation of a digital MAC logo for the year. “I help make…

Morningside People

International Spotlight: Juan Pablo

By Kara Bentz–Juan Pablo Jochems Zabata came to Sioux City from a village in Holland called Apeldoorn. This is where he grew up and it is where he feels safe. However, he came to Iowa to attend Morningside College and continue his passion: soccer. Juan Pablo has been playing soccer for twelve years. Growing up,…