Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

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...

Friday is Writing Day
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Friday is Writing Day

By Jenni Beaver—Friday is Writing Day is an event meant to encourage Morningside students and faculty to look at literature with a hunger to know more. On March 13, this special event was taken in a different direction. In honor of the upcoming play, Into the Woods, being put on by Morningside’s theatre department, the…

Mustangs advance to tourney final (photos)
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Mustangs advance to tourney final (photos)

It will be No. 1 Morningside versus No. 3 Concordia in the title game of the 2015 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Tournament. The Mustangs knocked off upset-minded Hastings 66-63 for a shot at their fourth championship. The Bulldogs, in their first national final, beat Briar Cliff 72-62 in Monday’s nightcap. Game time is 7:05…

Television Review: Greys Anatomy
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Television Review: Greys Anatomy

By Dominique Swanson–Grey’s Anatomy is a widely popular ABC series that has been running since 2005. The series depicts the lives of several surgical interns as they progress through hospital residency. This series is currently on its 11th season and continues to deliver drama packed episodes that have you sitting on the edge of your seat…

Mustang women in final four (photos)
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Mustang women in final four (photos)

Morningside’s women’s basketball team will face off against conference rival Hastings Monday (March 16) in the semi-finals of the NAIA Div. II Basketball Tournament. The Mustangs advanced with a 79-62 victory over the University of St. Francis. Hastings bounced St. Xavier in the quarterfinals. GPAC teams fill out the other final four bracket, where Briar…

Gritty! Mustangs outlast OWU (photos)
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Gritty! Mustangs outlast OWU (photos)

Morningside came bakc from 17 down to beat Oklahoma Wesleyan 74-66 in the NAIA Div. II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The next step towards a national championship will be just as difficult. Next up in the quarterfinals is returning national champion University of St. Francis (Indiana). The Mustangs face off against the Cougars Saturday (March 14) at…

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