The Collegian Reporter – Page 194

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...

Sports

Mustangs fall to #11 Northwestern

By Gabi French–The women’s volleyball team had its best blocking game of the season against the 11th-ranked Northwestern Raiders. The Mustangs outblocked the Raiders 10 to 2. The Mustangs fell short 25-22, 25-17, and 25-19 in the loss. The Mustangs were absolute brick walls Tuesday as they put up 10 team blocks and 18 block…

News

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Campus Security–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 of the…

Sports

Mustangs bounce back from 2-1 deficit

By Gabi French–The Morningside volleyball team witnessed its first five-set match of the season. After being down 2-1 to Mount Marty, the Mustangs bounced back to win the fourth and fifth set. The Mustangs won 15-7 in the fifth to snap an 11-game losing streak. “We came out and fought hard the entire match, this was…

Features

Calculator+: The app that doesn’t add up

By Jenni Beaver–Calculator+ is an app that functions like the normal smartphone calculator, but beneath its surface is a storage locker for photos and videos. This is not a one-of-a-kind app, and there are pages of similar programs in the App Store. This is, however, the one that most closely resembles the iPhone calculator. When…

Arts & Entertainment, News

Muessigmann to perform during Homecoming

By Kara Bentz–Everyone from Morningside College, or around the Sioux City area, has heard the name Casey Muessigmann. Muessigmann has created such a name for himself with his music and his time on The Voice, that people all over America even know his name. Morningside College has the pleasure of bringing Muessigmann to campus to…