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)...

News

Group Process Day

By Dominique Swanson—This past weekend the Morningside College Residence Life Team held their annual group process day to interview potential Resident Assistants (RAs). With 50 positions possible and nearly 28 returning staff, this year turned out to be a record-breaking year with nearly 100 applicants in total. RAs play an important role on campus ensuring…

Movie Review: Into the Woods
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Into the Woods

By Dominique Swanson—Musicals tend to be a delicate art that require just the right amount of plot intricately intertwined with songs that explain what is going on. Creators of musicals must be careful to find the proper balance in order to create a successful show. In the case of ‘Into the Woods’ the creators did…

Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer

By Dominique Swanson—‘The Wedding Ringer’ starts as a light-hearted comedy that unfolds into a story of deep friendship, romance, and bromance. Josh Gad plays an awkward husband-to-be that is in need of a best man and groomsmen. Kevin Hart plays the owner of a company that provides such services and steps in to save the…

Movie Review: American Sniper
Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: American Sniper

By Derek Krayenhagen—‘American Sniper’ is much more than just the journey of a hardened war hero who becomes known as “Legend.” It’s about a man who starts to realize what is truly important to him. Journey with Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) as he struggles with inner conflict between what’s just and how to be the…

Features

Presence in a Relationship

By Gabi French—Did you know it’s very possible for a wife to leave her husband, even if she is madly in love? The reason being, their lack of presence. It’s one of the most over-looked reasons why women leave their husbands. A woman wants her husband present more than anything in life. Even if it…

Having A Dog While in College
Editorials, Features

Having A Dog While in College

By Gabi French—Being in college brings lots of responsibilities. A college student is on their own which means no rules, no parents, and basically the freedom to do what they like. One thing that one would probably never think of when going to college is getting a dog. Living off campus has been so nice….

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