The Collegian Reporter – Page 208

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 Jessica Nyirongo – 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

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 was the pioneer settler...

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...

Features, Morningside People

Kim Christopherson – Moving Education Toward the Future

By Jenni Beaver—Three years ago Morningside psychology professor, Kim Christopherson, was invited to help with the revisions of a Pearson Publishing textbook. Now she is working on taking a similar textbook and turning it into the textbook of the future. Pearson Publishing is no longer satisfied with simply producing ordinary textbooks. They are moving in…

Features

Friday is Writing Day: March 27th

By Jenni Beaver—Friday is Writing Day continues to bring students across campus together for a great cause and discussion. On March 27 the topic for discussion centers around environmental and sustainability themes. Patrick Blaine, director of sustainability and faculty member in the English and modern languages department, is heading up this week’s event. Blaine says…

Features

CampusWeb at Capacity on Registration Night

By Jordan Heim—Many junior and senior level students were frustrated Tuesday night, March 17, with the inability to signup for classes. Students were unable to access the college’s CampusWeb to register for classes for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students were greeted with the message, “CampusWeb is at capacity 🙁 There are a lot of people…

Features, Food and Drink

Restaurant Review: China Star Buffet

By Taylor Pluim—China Star Buffet is a restaurant located in Sioux City on 3201 Gordon Drive next to Advanced Auto Parts. It is a buffet style restaurant that offers mostly Chinese style cuisine. China Star Buffet is a place that is more about quantity than anything else, which is somewhat obvious since it is a…

Features, Food and Drink

Restaurant Review: Fuji Bay

By Taylor Pluim—Fuji Bay is a Japanese restaurant located in downtown Sioux City on 513 6th Street. It is a more traditional restaurant serving authentic Japanese dishes like octopus and other sushi. Fuji Bay doesn’t have much to offer as far as luxury goes. It is a small hole-in-the-wall type restaurant with the front being…

News

Candidates for Student Government Give Campaign Speeches

By Kayla Samek—Candidates for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student advocate, and director of communications stated their platforms for their campaign on 12:30pm Tuesday, March 24 in Buck’s. Their speeches were recorded and put on YouTube for students unable to make it to the live speeches. Elections for Student Government are Wednesday and Thursday, March…