The Collegian Reporter – Page 199

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...

Features, Food and Drink

Restaurant Review: Fuji Bay

By Taylor Pluim—Fuji Bay is a Japanese restaurant located in downtown Sioux City on 513 6th Street. It is a more traditional restaurant serving authentic Japanese dishes like octopus and other sushi. Fuji Bay doesn’t have much to offer as far as luxury goes. It is a small hole-in-the-wall type restaurant with the front being…

News

Candidates for Student Government Give Campaign Speeches

By Kayla Samek—Candidates for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student advocate, and director of communications stated their platforms for their campaign on 12:30pm Tuesday, March 24 in Buck’s. Their speeches were recorded and put on YouTube for students unable to make it to the live speeches. Elections for Student Government are Wednesday and Thursday, March…

News

The Goldstein Lecture

By Jordan Heim—On Thursday night, the Goldstein Lecture was held with guest lecturer, Dr. Leslie Morris. Morris’ talk focused on “Jewish Berlin: Textual/Digital/Sacred/Provisional” to a full audience of students, faculty, alumni, and members of the Jewish and Siouxland community in the Yockey Family Community Room in the Olsen Student Center. Morris’ lecture took the audience…

News

Deadline for Palmer Symposium Submission

By Kayla Samek—Students on Morningside Campus are often required to conduct original research—whether in the sciences or not—for their classes. The Palmer Research Symposium gives students the chance to present their research in front of peers and a panel of judges. This year, Palmer Symposium is on Wednesday, April 15th, and the deadline for submissions…

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Women’s Basketball Bring Home A National Championship

By Gabi French—Morningside College’s women’s basketball team is the NAIA 2015 Division II National Champions. They finished their season with a 37-1 record. This is the fourth National Championship for women’s basketball. In the last minute of the game, the score would either be tied or a one point difference. The Mustangs were able to…