The Collegian Reporter – Page 195

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title. The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

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…

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…