The Collegian Reporter – Page 214

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...

News, Sports

‘Stangs sweep Northwestern (photos)

Game stories here and here.

Arts & Entertainment

Classic Film Review: Arachnophobia

By Nik Rasmussen– This time you might not want to turn off the lights or reach your hand somewhere without looking first. I’ve got some creepy crawlies for you now.IT’S MOVIE TIME!!! Our story starts us off in some backwater jungle in South America when a group of scientists on an exploration for something that is…

Sports

First Round: More FB playoff photos

Morningside topped Ottawa University 42-21 in the first round of NAIA football playoffs. (Read the story HERE) Next up are the Vikings of Missouri Valley. MVC won a 2OT 20-17 contest over Northwestern in Marshall, Missouri. The fifth-ranked Vikings (9-2) were champions of the Heart of America Conference.

Sports

Morningside vs. Ottawa (photos)

By Amber Burg– The Mustangs took a first round NAIA win over Ottawa on saturday. The final score was 42 – 21. The football team will be moving on to the next round, the quarterfinals. The game will be November 29 at 12 p.m. in Sioux City. The Mustangs will be facing off with Missouri Valley.

News

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Students

By Amber Burg– Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Students glow with anticipation, waiting for the long needed break from school and the welcoming sight of family and food. If you can’t make the journey home for a nice home-cooked meal, then no need to worry. You don’t have to miss out on the Thanksgiving Day…