The Collegian Reporter – Page 194

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike. Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News

Art Department has designs on Longfellow

By Jenni Beaver–Longfellow Elementary School was recently acquired by Morningside College, and the decision wasn’t spur-of-the-moment. Provost Bill Deeds says, “We became aware that Longfellow might be available for sale a long time ago. We’ve used it for temporary things in the meantime. So we’ve always been interested in it.” While the building itself will…

Morningside People

Alex Sullivan, StuGov Advocate

By Diane Nguyen–Alex Sullivan, a junior double majoring in business and Spanish from Berthoud, CO, is the Student Government Student Advocate. As advocate she takes care of constitutional matters, handles parliamentary procedures during meetings, and deals with student concerns. She also runs elections and works with the executive team and senate on communication. Her committee…

Sports

Mustang spikers wrap up 2015 season

By Gabi French–Morningside’s volleyball came up short in the season finale, falling to Briar Cliff 3-0: 25-23, 25-16, 25-23. Jennifer Buyert and London Bockenstedt led for the Mustangs once again when they each shared 11 kills for leaders. “I knew this could’ve been one of our last games, so I wanted to go out and give…

Features

Relax! Try these study hacks

By Diane Nguyen–Finals week is on the horizon. You’re feeling overwhelmed because you have two major projects, three papers, and a presentation due all at the same time! Not only do you have schoolwork but you also have your job and clubs to all stay alert on. It’s a lot for just one person, but…

Features

It’s [Soda] Happy Hour

By Diane Nguyen–You’re done with classes but now you have a date with a hot load of homework. So, you’re probably in the need of a pick-me-up before you start. But, you’re poor. Have no fear! There are a number of places here in Sioux City that’ll satisfy your much-needed pick-me-up. The best thing about…

Morningside People

Dez Ponce, MAC Secretary

By Diane Nguyen–Desiree Ponce – Dez – is the Morningside Activities Council (MAC) Secretary. From Santa Ana, CA Dez is a junior majoring in counseling psychology. The MAC Secretary keeps track of who the MAC members are, who’s signing up for what events, sending out emails, keeping track of all the events, and overall in…