The Collegian Reporter – Page 213

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...

Features

The Elevate Conference

By Jenni Beaver—The first ever Elevate Conference went off without a hitch on the last weekend of February. Although the crowd wasn’t the size of Winter Jam, it was a small group of college students who were excited to attend and worship God. Morningside College sophomore, Tracy Oeltjenbruns, enjoyed many aspects of the conference. “The…

Arts & Entertainment

App Review: Walkr

By Kayla Perkins—For those looking for a fun reason to walk more, Walkr is the app for you. From the creators of Plant Nanny, Walkr is a GPS-based pedometer health game that is powered by the number of steps you take a day. The game uses the steps taken during the day and converts them…

Features

The Dress

By Kayla Perkins—The latest news going viral on the internet is The Dress. The Dress is special in that it is never the same color, and is always changing for those who look at it. The image became viral online with the debate over whether it was white and gold or blue and black. The…

Features

Sioux City On A Budget

By Dominique Swanson–At first glance it may seem like there is not a lot to do in Sioux City, especially on a tight budget, but if you dig a little deeper, there are some fun opportunities. Long Lines Family Rec Center offers a few different services including large courts for different sporting activities but most…

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:…

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…