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...

Morningside People, News

Theisen and Pick Heading to NYC

By Jordan Heim—Two Morningside College students are attending the 75th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System Conference in New York City. KMSC Station Manager Jenni Theisen and KMSC Disc Jockey Channing Pick will be representing Morningside College and KMSC Fusion 93 Radio.  Both of them are looking forward to their upcoming trip, which will take place over…

Features

Gifts on a Budget

By Dominique Swanson—It can be difficult to find presents for each of the occasions that come up throughout the year and when on the budget of a college student it becomes nearly impossible. If you look at each occasion with a little creativity and a thrifty mindset, it can be no problem to come up…

Movie Review: Generation Iron
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Generation Iron

By Taylor Pluim—Professional bodybuilding is perhaps one of the most widely misunderstood sports in the world. Generation Iron is a documentary that attempts to understand the sport and the athletes that partake in it. Generation Iron follows the life and training of several of the top bodybuilders in the world, including Phil Heath, the top…

Television Show Review: Gotham
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Television Show Review: Gotham

By Derek Krayenhagen—For a show that shows the Caped Crusader so little, Gotham still intrigues and hasn’t disappointed so far. Batman is a huge character in the media world so when a show about Batman’s beginnings came up, everyone was a little hesitant. Thus far Gotham has had its up and downs like most shows….

Vengarde Arts Open Mic Night
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Vengarde Arts Open Mic Night

By Taylor Pluim—Have any songs or poems that you have written that you want to show off? Check out open mic night at Vangarde Arts. Vangarde Arts is located in downtown Sioux City and is next to the Italian restaurant Trattoria Fresca. Open mic night started on February 12th and will be happening every other…

Television Show Review: Agent Carter
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Television Show Review: Agent Carter

By Kayla Perkins—Marvel comics and mystery fans look no more, because Agent Carter is the gal for you. Marvel’s Agent Carter is a spin-off series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is inspired by both Captain America films. Set in the 1940s after the end of World War II, the show stars Peggy…

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