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...

How to Properly Care for Your Betta
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How to Properly Care for Your Betta

By Kayla Perkins—Many college students learn quickly that they miss their pets and want to have their own. Dorms only allow students to have fish and usually these fish are Bettas because they are cheap and pretty. More often than not students do not know how to properly care for these fish. Never put two…

Morningsiders get “Trashy” for Eco Art Show
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Morningsiders get “Trashy” for Eco Art Show

By Kayla Samek—In honor of Earth Day, the Morningside College Art Department and the Environmental Sustainability Committee are sponsoring an art show competition with the theme of environmental sustainability. The show started at 1pm in the Hickam-Furrow Library on Friday, April 10th. The exhibit runs April 10th-24th, with the reception and awards on the 16th….

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Best ways to Avoid Procrastinating/Study Tips

By Derek Krayenhagen—With finals right around the corner college students are fretting and stressing. Most of this stressing could have been negated if we all weren’t such procrastinators and this is definitely the pot calling the kettle black. I could be the worst procrastinator at Morningside College but I do know how to avoid it…

Television Review: Teen Wolf
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Television Review: Teen Wolf

By Dominique Swanson—Tyler Posey plays Scott McCall, an awkward teenager who unexpectedly gets turned into a werewolf. This television series follows his struggles as he and his friends face the problems his new lifestyle has created. Teen Wolf began in 2011 and is still running. While entertaining, this series definitely appeals to a more teenage…

Television Review: House M.D.
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Television Review: House M.D.

By Dominique Swanson—House M.D. is a series that ran from 2004-2012 that follows the lives of a group of doctors on a special diagnostics team that works to solve cases no one else is able to. Hugh Laurie stars as Dr. Gregory House, a Vicodin addicted genius-doctor who walks with the assistance of his cane….

Movie Review: Whiplash
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Movie Review: Whiplash

By Derek Krayenhagen—With incredible performances from a young upstart in Miles Teller and a more veteran player in J.K. Simmons, Whiplash grabs you in from the opening scene and never lets go. Whiplash is the story of Andrew Niemann (Teller) and his conductor Fletcher (Simmons). Fletcher seems to go Full Metal Jacket on many of…

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