The Collegian Reporter – Page 220

News / September 15, 2025 Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus

By Maron Guimarães – When the weather is nice, sometimes the best classroom is the outdoor environment. Our campus has a lot of underrated spots perfect for getting work done while getting some fresh air and sunshine. One hidden gem is the rooftop by the Krone fountains. Not a lot of people go up there,...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

Food and Drink / September 8, 2025 New Fall Drinks!

By Maron Guimarães – Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season so special! Spoonholder, our own Starbucks located inside the library on the first floor, is welcoming fall with two new limited-time drinks that are on their way to becoming student favorites: the Pumpkin Spice Chai Freeze and the Pumpkin...

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

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…

Features

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…

News

MAC To Host Mockingjay Midnight Opening

By Amber Burg– Join one girl on the adventure of a lifetime as she is forced to make choices with the fate of her families, friends, district and country resting in her hands. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I, comes to theaters Thursday, November 20. MAC has made the opening night a midnight movie for…

Arts & Entertainment

Classic Film Review: Flatliners

By Nik Rasmussen–It’s time to lock your doors, close the blinds, grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the show. This is Morningside movie reviews, the only place you can find real movies instead of digging through crap; so sit back, relax and let it happen, MOVIE TIME!!! In Flatliners (1990) writer Jogn Vogei brings…

News

For the love of coffee

By Rachel Potter–Coffee plays a large role in students’ lives on the campus of Morningside College. Many could not go a day without drinking coffee. Students are willing to wait in the long Spoonholder line after class to get coffee because they can’t miss their morning dose of caffeine. It is also convenient to get…