The Collegian Reporter – Page 198

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...

Morningside People

International Spotlight: Aileen Fuchs

By Kara Bentz– Aileen Fuchs is a freshman from Germany. She is studying Biology and Chemistry for one year at Morningside and then plans to return to Germany for school in hopes of one day becoming a doctor. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, eating pasta, and long boarding. Aileen has had an easy time transitioning…

News

Dimmitt: An old building with new life

By Jenni Beaver– This summer Morningside’s largest residence hall was given a much-needed facelift. Hawkins Construction, Credo (architects), and a wide variety of plumbers, electricians, and construction workers took Dimmitt out of the 1920s and brought it up to a modern level. Between the air conditioning and free laundry, the hall now has a clean…

Morningside People

International Spotlight: Artur Pereira

By Kara Bentz– Artur Pereira is one of the 50 international students here at Morningside this year. The International Affairs major came here from Ribeirao Pereto, Brazil, a city of 600,000 people. As most people would expect, Artur has noticed many differences from life in Brazil to living in America. He has an advantage over most international students, though,…

Sports

Mustangs go to 3-0; Whitewater up next

By Gabi French– Connor Niles might have had his biggest collegiate career game against Dordt Saturday, September 19, as the Mustangs shut out the Defenders 49-0 to improve their record to 3-0. Morningside could move into the number one spot after No. 1 Marian’s loss on Saturday. Niles had four of the seven Mustang touchdowns. Niles received…

Sports

Mustang spikers lose at Dakota Wesleyan

By Gabi French– The Mustangs fell 3-1 to Dakota Wesleyan Saturday in Mitchell, South Dakota. Jayde Bergman once again led the Mustangs offense with 12 kills. Kaitlynn Madsen missed double figures by one where she came up with nine kills. Jennifer Buyert was right behind with eight; Aneisha Ford and Ashley Vande Stouwe had seven. Katie…