News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By 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...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – 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)...

Television Review: CSI: Cyber
Arts & Entertainment

Television Review: CSI: Cyber

By Jenni Beaver—I mentioned in my last review that I love crime dramas and I watch almost every crime show on television. However, one big exception is CSI. The characters are empty, the storylines are cliché, and the show never hooked me. That was until I saw a commercial for a new spin-off called CSI:…

Mustangs advance to GPAC Championships (photo)
Sports

Mustangs advance to GPAC Championships (photo)

Both the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams scored wins over Briar Cliff Saturday (Feb. 28) to reach the finals of the GPAC Tournament. (Read full stories here.) The women made the semi-final victory look easy with an 89-77 win. Next up is Midland in the championship contest. The men pulled away from the Chargers…

Morningside People, News

Theisen and Pick Heading to NYC

By Jordan Heim—Two Morningside College students are attending the 75th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System Conference in New York City. KMSC Station Manager Jenni Theisen and KMSC Disc Jockey Channing Pick will be representing Morningside College and KMSC Fusion 93 Radio.  Both of them are looking forward to their upcoming trip, which will take place over…

Features

Gifts on a Budget

By Dominique Swanson—It can be difficult to find presents for each of the occasions that come up throughout the year and when on the budget of a college student it becomes nearly impossible. If you look at each occasion with a little creativity and a thrifty mindset, it can be no problem to come up…

Movie Review: Generation Iron
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Generation Iron

By Taylor Pluim—Professional bodybuilding is perhaps one of the most widely misunderstood sports in the world. Generation Iron is a documentary that attempts to understand the sport and the athletes that partake in it. Generation Iron follows the life and training of several of the top bodybuilders in the world, including Phil Heath, the top…

Television Show Review: Gotham
Arts & Entertainment

Television Show Review: Gotham

By Derek Krayenhagen—For a show that shows the Caped Crusader so little, Gotham still intrigues and hasn’t disappointed so far. Batman is a huge character in the media world so when a show about Batman’s beginnings came up, everyone was a little hesitant. Thus far Gotham has had its up and downs like most shows….

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