The Collegian Reporter – Page 193

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 History Of: Charles City

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 was the pioneer settler...

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...

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, Sports / 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...

Sports

Mustangs spook Midland

By Gabi French–Morningside womens volleyball took a set from nationally ranked Midland University before the Warriors bounced back to take the match 23-25, 25-13, 25-15,25-22. Jennifer Buyert led the offense again with 15 kills and hit .310. This is Buyert’s 10th double-figure kill performance of the season. London Bockenstedt pounded 11 kills for the Mustangs. “I felt like…

Sports

Mustangs pummel BC (photos)

The Mustangs ran up a 79-7 win against Briar Cliff Oct. 24. The win moved their season record to 7-1, and earned them a No 2 national ranking. Read the game story here.

Features

Domestic Violence Awareness: Don’t be Silent

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is important to not be silent but vocal and get help when you need it. Domestic violence not only affects the victim but the victim’s family, co-workers, and friends. It takes a toll on everyone. The only way to break the cycle is getting help and getting out…

Morningside People

Paul Johnson: StuGov President

By Diane Nguyen–Paul Philip Johnson, Jr., a senior double major in International Affairs and Mass Communications, is your Student Government President. “A brief summary of my job is pretty much being a voice of the students,” Johnson said. Taking student concerns to the front office of the college and making sure those concerns are considered all…

News

Get your pumpkin spice fix

By Christina Vazquez–Fall in America brings promises of apple orchards, Halloween, and of course, pumpkin spice. The first mention of pumpkin spice in modern day America traces back to a cook book published by Amelia Simmons in the late seventeen-hundreds. Christine Amario, from the Portland Press Herald, explains that “in it, she includes a recipe…