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...

Features

No-Equipment Winter Workouts

By Katie Copple– Sometimes getting to the gym is almost impossible, especially during the holiday season. Having a quick at-home workout that uses little to no equipment can be a great way to get in a workout without having to pay those sometimes-hefty gym fees. Option 1: Round One: > Burpees > Mountain Climbers > Jumping…

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3 Ways to Stay Fit this Holiday Season

By Katie Copple– The cold winter weather is finally here, and that means more time indoors watching movies and drinking got chocolate and less time outside staying active. With Thanksgiving and Christmas being major food holidays, it isn’t uncommon for individuals from all walks of life to find themselves gaining weight during the winter months. Below…

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College Students Find Unlikely Companions in Pokemon

By Hannah Hecht– This Friday, Nov. 21, many Morningside college students will rush to the nearest Gamestop to purchase the newest must-have video game title. No, it isn’t another violent, Mature-rated first person shooter; it’s Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby for 3DS, remakes of the popular GameBoy Advance games. If you’re over the age of…

News

Guatemalan Goods for Sale to Support Middle Schoolers

By Hannah Hecht– This Christmas season, Spanish Club and Campus Ministries are teaming up with nonprofit Sharing the Dream in Guatemala to help Morningside students with their Christmas shopping while supporting Guatemalan children. The groups will be selling inexpensive, high quality, handcrafted goods from Guatemala, and the proceeds will help send a child to middle school….

Arts & Entertainment

Super Smash Bros. Wii U Releases Friday

By Amber Burg–Mario. Link. Fox. Kirby. Sonic. Pikachu. Bring on the brawling, smashing, blasting fighting action with the new Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U. The new game returns your favorite characters to the fight but it also adds in many new ones. According to IGN, the new starting roster has over 37 characters…

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6 Ways to Winterize your Face

By Hannah Severson– With winter already here (sadly) it is time for you to winterize your face! It sounds weird, but if you still want healthy-looking skin, you need to take these steps. The most important step is to moisturize your face. Make sure to do so both when you get out of the shower at…

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