The Collegian Reporter – Page 211

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

News

Mustangs get Marian in Semis (Photos)

Morningside crushed Missouri Valley College 56-28 in the second round of NAIA football playoffs. The victory set up a semifinal contest against Marian (Indiana) Dec. 6 at noon in Elwood-Olsen Stadium. Game story here.

News, Sports

‘Stangs sweep Northwestern (photos)

Game stories here and here.

Arts & Entertainment

Classic Film Review: Arachnophobia

By Nik Rasmussen– This time you might not want to turn off the lights or reach your hand somewhere without looking first. I’ve got some creepy crawlies for you now.IT’S MOVIE TIME!!! Our story starts us off in some backwater jungle in South America when a group of scientists on an exploration for something that is…

Sports

First Round: More FB playoff photos

Morningside topped Ottawa University 42-21 in the first round of NAIA football playoffs. (Read the story HERE) Next up are the Vikings of Missouri Valley. MVC won a 2OT 20-17 contest over Northwestern in Marshall, Missouri. The fifth-ranked Vikings (9-2) were champions of the Heart of America Conference.

Sports

Morningside vs. Ottawa (photos)

By Amber Burg– The Mustangs took a first round NAIA win over Ottawa on saturday. The final score was 42 – 21. The football team will be moving on to the next round, the quarterfinals. The game will be November 29 at 12 p.m. in Sioux City. The Mustangs will be facing off with Missouri Valley.

News

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Students

By Amber Burg– Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Students glow with anticipation, waiting for the long needed break from school and the welcoming sight of family and food. If you can’t make the journey home for a nice home-cooked meal, then no need to worry. You don’t have to miss out on the Thanksgiving Day…