The Collegian Reporter – Page 212

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...

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Art Club to Host Student and Faculty Art Sale

By Amber Burg– If you are looking to do some early holiday shopping and don’t want to brave the cold weather, go down to the Eppley Auditorium lobby Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21 for an art sale. The sale, hosted by the Art Club, starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. Art…

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No-Equipment Winter Workouts

By Katie Copple– Sometimes getting to the gym is almost impossible, especially during the holiday season. Having a quick at-home workout that uses little to no equipment can be a great way to get in a workout without having to pay those sometimes-hefty gym fees. Option 1: Round One: > Burpees > Mountain Climbers > Jumping…

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3 Ways to Stay Fit this Holiday Season

By Katie Copple– The cold winter weather is finally here, and that means more time indoors watching movies and drinking got chocolate and less time outside staying active. With Thanksgiving and Christmas being major food holidays, it isn’t uncommon for individuals from all walks of life to find themselves gaining weight during the winter months. Below…

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College Students Find Unlikely Companions in Pokemon

By Hannah Hecht– This Friday, Nov. 21, many Morningside college students will rush to the nearest Gamestop to purchase the newest must-have video game title. No, it isn’t another violent, Mature-rated first person shooter; it’s Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby for 3DS, remakes of the popular GameBoy Advance games. If you’re over the age of…

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Guatemalan Goods for Sale to Support Middle Schoolers

By Hannah Hecht– This Christmas season, Spanish Club and Campus Ministries are teaming up with nonprofit Sharing the Dream in Guatemala to help Morningside students with their Christmas shopping while supporting Guatemalan children. The groups will be selling inexpensive, high quality, handcrafted goods from Guatemala, and the proceeds will help send a child to middle school….

Arts & Entertainment

Super Smash Bros. Wii U Releases Friday

By Amber Burg–Mario. Link. Fox. Kirby. Sonic. Pikachu. Bring on the brawling, smashing, blasting fighting action with the new Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U. The new game returns your favorite characters to the fight but it also adds in many new ones. According to IGN, the new starting roster has over 37 characters…