The Collegian Reporter – Page 204

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...

Features, Morningside People

Seniors’ Plans After Graduation

By Kayla Perkins—As the semester reaches its final weeks many people are making plans for summer vacation. However, the senior class is preparing for much more as graduation rapidly approaches. As they reach their final days at Morningside College we have to wonder what they plan to do in the coming years. Some seniors have…

Arts & Entertainment

Game Review: Freshman Year

By Kayla Perkins—There are some games that are not meant to be played for fun. Freshman Year would fall under that category because it is a game that teaches rather than entertains. Freshman Year is a free online game developed by Nina Freeman. It depicts the results of a freshman college student attending a party….

News

Community Connection

By Jordan Heim—On Thursday, April 16, KMSC Fusion 93 held the annual Community Connection in the lobby of Olsen Student Center. The event is designed to allow students and non-profits to come together. Jenni Beaver the public service coordinator for KMSC was in charge of organizing the event. “It’s our chance to invite non-profits onto…

News

Fiorina Stops At Morningside College

By Jordan Heim—Former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2010 California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina spoke to a full UPS auditorium on Tuesday, April 21. Tuesday’s visit marked the second stop on her five day, thirteen-stop tour of Iowa. The last time she was in Iowa was in mid-March for several events. The town hall meeting consisted of…

Features

Tips For Moving Out of the Dorms

By Dominique Swanson—As finals approach, the imminent doom of moving out of the dorms is also closing in. While summer being here is always a time to celebrate, the process of moving out is never fun. Here are some tips to make the process go a littler smoother and hopefully avoid wanting to rip your…