The Collegian Reporter – Page 212

News / October 21, 2026 Morningside University Builds High Tunnel to Expand Hands-On Learning

By Tayden VanPelt – A new outdoor classroom structure aims to extend the growing season, increase food production, and strengthen community connections. Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies Department is constructing a new high tunnel in its outdoor classroom to expand hands-on learning opportunities and increase food production for campus and surrounding communities. Construction...

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

Sports

Champions!

Congratulations, Ladies. You’re the best!

News

Friday is Writing Day

By Jenni Beaver—Friday is Writing Day is an event meant to encourage Morningside students and faculty to look at literature with a hunger to know more. On March 13, this special event was taken in a different direction. In honor of the upcoming play, Into the Woods, being put on by Morningside’s theatre department, the…

Sports

Mustangs advance to tourney final (photos)

It will be No. 1 Morningside versus No. 3 Concordia in the title game of the 2015 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Tournament. The Mustangs knocked off upset-minded Hastings 66-63 for a shot at their fourth championship. The Bulldogs, in their first national final, beat Briar Cliff 72-62 in Monday’s nightcap. Game time is 7:05…

Arts & Entertainment

Television Review: Greys Anatomy

By Dominique Swanson–Grey’s Anatomy is a widely popular ABC series that has been running since 2005. The series depicts the lives of several surgical interns as they progress through hospital residency. This series is currently on its 11th season and continues to deliver drama packed episodes that have you sitting on the edge of your seat…

Sports

Mustang women in final four (photos)

Morningside’s women’s basketball team will face off against conference rival Hastings Monday (March 16) in the semi-finals of the NAIA Div. II Basketball Tournament. The Mustangs advanced with a 79-62 victory over the University of St. Francis. Hastings bounced St. Xavier in the quarterfinals. GPAC teams fill out the other final four bracket, where Briar…

Sports

Gritty! Mustangs outlast OWU (photos)

Morningside came bakc from 17 down to beat Oklahoma Wesleyan 74-66 in the NAIA Div. II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The next step towards a national championship will be just as difficult. Next up in the quarterfinals is returning national champion University of St. Francis (Indiana). The Mustangs face off against the Cougars Saturday (March 14) at…