The Collegian Reporter – Page 219

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Morningside People

Student Spotlight

By Amber Burg—“To me, being a Morningside Mustang means putting forth a good attitude, going above and beyond expectations, and being a go-getter,” said Alex Davalos. Alex is a senior with a double major in graphic design and photography. As graduation nears, he looks back at his time here at Morningside College. He has been…

News

MACtastic News

By Diane Nguyen—January 19th to the 23rd MAC teams up with Sara Bunker, community outreach programmer, along with other groups on campus to put on a Week of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday from 10 am to 3 pm there will be blanket tying in Yockey. Blankets will be donated to…

Features

Choosing a major is not a life sentence

By Kayla Samek–College is when many young adults are forced to make the daunting decision of what they want to do for the rest of their lives. The choice, however, doesn’t need to be a life sentence. Morningside College Freshman Allison Linafelter–who is undecided what her major will be–said: “[ The decision] makes me feel…

Morningside People, News

Around the World and Back: An Experience Abroad

By Jenni Beaver– Leslie Werden, professor of writing and rhetoric, and her three sons, Walter, Owen, and Eli, recently returned from a semester abroad in Switzerland. The four of them spoke to a group of students and professors, as a part of Friday is Writing Day on January 16. Eli (age 12) spoke predominately about…

Morningside People

Art is life for Morningside Senior

By Kayla Perkins–Art students are on their way to create something new. Some are headed to class for other majors and minors they may be taking to ensure they can continue a life of creation. One such person is Donna Habinck. Habinck is a senior who uses anything and everything as a template for her…