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)...

Sioux City family planning agencies in dispute
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Sioux City family planning agencies in dispute

By Jenni Beaver–Planned Parenthood is internationally known for their work with birth control, pregnancy education, and abortion. However, in Sioux City, there is another organization that is also trying to educate community members. Sitting directly beside the local Planned Parenthood, there is a quaint building with a large statue of the Virgin Mary sitting just…

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Trivia Night at Buck’s

By Kayla Samek—Students addicted to the Trivia Crack App can experience a trivia game in real life, every other Thursday at 9 pm in the Mustang Grill. The night consists of six rounds with about six questions each. The questions vary from current events to name-the-song. Teams comprise of up to six students who compete…

Students Tie Blankets For Shelters
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Students Tie Blankets For Shelters

By Amber Burg—Students across campus came to Olsen Student Center throughout January 19 to make tie blankets. These tie blankets will be donated to the Children’s Hospital and homeless shelters throughout Sioux City. “We have between 15 to 20 so far,” said Ryan Russell. They hope to have between 35 to 40 blankets done by…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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