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

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 Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

 By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Arts & Entertainment

Television Show Review: Faking It

By Dominique Swanson—“Faking It” is another cheesy and overly dramatic teen show or a sign that our culture is moving forward? “Faking It” is a MTV original series that follows two teenage best friends on their quest for popularity. Their fame finally strikes when they are mistaken for being a lesbian couple and decide to…

Features, News

Morningside College Choir Traveling to Spain

By Jordan Heim—On May 11 a group of students, faculty, and alumni will be leaving Morningside College to begin a ten day May term trip across northern Spain. This trip is a performance tour of Spain by the Morningside College Choir. The trip will include various stops at famous sites in the country and several…

Arts & Entertainment

Summer Activity: Disc Golf

By Taylor Pluim—As summer approaches, many are excited to be done with school and not have to worry about due dates for projects or papers. Although summer can sometimes be stress free, it can also get boring. It is easy to end up lounging around on the couch having nothing to do. However, there is…

Features, Morningside People

Senior Spotlight: Drew Nolan

By Dominique Swanson—Drew Nolan is currently one of the head Residents of Dimmitt hall and is a graduating senior this year. In his time at Morningside College he has held various leadership roles and made a positive impact on campus. Nolan had been involved in many organizations including Entrepreneurship Group, Residence life, Student Alumni Association,…

Movie Review: Nightcrawler
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

By Derek Krayenhagen—Jake Gyllenhaal, that goofy kid who played Bubble Boy, is absolutely brilliant and terrifically eerie in Nightcrawler. Gyllenhaal plays Lou Bloom, a cameraman looking for the best stories and fabricates some pieces to make stories of his own. Gyllenhaal is the bright spot in Nightcrawler. The production crew did a great job of…

Features, Morningside People

Kitty Green – Facilitating History

By Jenni Beaver—In 2013, Kitty Green, professor of history at Morningside College, was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the State Historical Society, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. More recently she was made Vice Chair of the board. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs uses the Board of Trustees to…

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