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...

Editorials

Where Are You From

By Jenni Beaver–A friend of mine posted an article on Facebook that talked about all of the reasons why military kids don’t like being asked, “Where are you from?” I read through it and by the time I reached the end, I couldn’t disagree more with the point the author was making. The article was…

Television Show Review: Stalker
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Television Show Review: Stalker

By Jenni Beaver – I am, without a doubt, a suspense and crime show addict. If it involves detectives, cops, or some sort of federal agent, odds are it’s on my DVR. So, when I saw the previews for CBS’s new show, Stalker, I knew I had to watch it. The cast is dynamite. Three…

Television Show Review: Breaking Bad
Arts & Entertainment

Television Show Review: Breaking Bad

By Taylor Pluim—Binge watching is becoming a term that most college students are familiar with. For only about $8 a month for Netflix, even most college students can afford that. Netflix offers movies, TV shows, and documentaries, giving people a wide variety for what they want to watch. But with all of these options it…

Restaurant Review: Little Chicago Deli
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Restaurant Review: Little Chicago Deli

By Taylor Pluim—Little Chicago Deli is a small, locally owned restaurant located on 525 4th street in downtown Sioux City. It is mostly known for its sandwiches, but they also offer a few other choices such as chicken and soup. The deli isn’t exactly fancy or anything, but it does offer good, quality sandwiches for…

Editorials, Features

The Man Behind the Open Door

By Jenni Beaver—When you walk into Lewis Hall, you’re left staring at a long hallway with a wide open door at the end of it. Many students will never enter that door, and will never have the opportunity to meet the man that spends his days inside. Just last week I ventured into that open…

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