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...

Students Prepare for Finals Week
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Students Prepare for Finals Week

By Hannah Hecht– It’s approaching 9 p.m. Sunday night in the Hickman Johnson Furrow Learning Center. Usually, at this point in the weekend, students have retired to their rooms to finish off the night with some episodes of The Walking Dead or maybe a couple games of Madden, but today is different. Three-fourths of the library…

Classic Film Review: Deep Blue Sea
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Classic Film Review: Deep Blue Sea

By Nik Rasmussen– Get ready to dive into the Deep Blue Sea. The 90’s were full of monster movies.  In my mind, Deep Blue Sea was the only other good shark movie besides Jaws.  A team of scientists in a lab facility deep in the ocean has been developing a drug to cure brain diseases including…

‘The Songs of Angels’ (photos)
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‘The Songs of Angels’ (photos)

The theme of this year’s Christmas at Morningside performance (Dec. 5) was ‘The Song of Angels.’ This was the 19th annual concert. The multiple choirs that performed were under the direction of Tim Watson and Jean Hickman. The instrumental ensembles were under the direction of Shane Macklin and Tony Hutchins. Many alumni, family, friends, staff, and community members…

Marching Mustangs conclude first season (Photos)
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Marching Mustangs conclude first season (Photos)

The Band — The Marching Mustangs braved the cold weather to cheer on the football team in the NAIA Semifinals game Dec. 6. Decked in their outdoor marching band parkas they played and cheered the team on for the duration of the game. This was the last football game, concluding their first season as a…

Mustangs fall in semis (photos II)
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Mustangs fall in semis (photos II)

Photos by Amber Burg Seventh-ranked Marian capitalized on five turnovers to defeat No. 4 Morningside 41-21 in Saturday’s NAIA Football Championship Series Semifinal at Elwood Olsen Stadium. (Read the story here)  

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