The Collegian Reporter – Page 220

News / April 21, 2024 Is taking the train worth it? Yes.

by Diego Teixeira Setton–America is not exactly known for being public transport friendly, and its trains are definitely nothing like in Europe or Asia. But can they stand on their own? Recently, I traveled by Amtrak train from Omaha to Chicago. It was my second time taking the trip and while I was moving towards...

News / April 21, 2024 Sioux City “Book Lover’s Sale” is open now

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Starting Thursday, April 18, Sioux City’s 2024 edition of the “Book Lover’s Book Sale” opened its doors to all the public. Located at 4400 Sergent Rd, the annual sale will be running from through April 27, offering a gigantic variety of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and even vinyl, all costing between $4...

Sports / April 17, 2024 Women’s basketball golf outing June 7

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside Women’s Basketball will host its 17th annual golf outing June 7, at the Green Valley Golf Course. The women’s basketball team will host families, spectators, fans, and whoever else may want to golf that day as it is open to anyone. Each individual Mustang player is responsible for getting two-hole sponsors and two...

News / April 17, 2024 Palmer Symposium has the numbers

by Maren Ewertz–Students at Morningside can count on having their research appreciated by the university. The Palmer Research Symposium is a yearly event that shows off research done by many different disciplines. While there isn’t a true “theme” to Palmer, there is the sentiment that anyone who submits knows that it is a place to...

News / April 10, 2024 Eclipse in S.C. was a bust

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It’s no lie that weather in Sioux City Is not the best, but this felt like a sick joke. Students hoping to catch a glimpse of the once–in–a–generation event Monday were met with nothing but gray skies. As I prepared to try and watch the eclipse today, I didn’t see many students...

News / April 7, 2024 Benefits of studying abroad

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It is no secret that studying can take a huge toll on students, both mentally and physically. Morningside students are constantly receiving emails about mental wellness and how to avoid stress, but sometimes, it’s not enough, and said stress and frustration build up to where you find yourself in an unfavorable position. ...

Arts & Entertainment

Restaurant Review: La Fiesta Charra

By Lindsay Martin– La Fiesta Charra is a Mexican Restaurant located at 3079 Floyd Boulevard in Sioux City, Iowa. The authentic Mexican cuisine is absolutely delicious and the customer service is satisfactory. Complementary chips and homemade salsa is served first, while deciding what to eat. I tried the fresh guacamole that coincided well with the…

Morningside People

ODK Honors Convo (photos)

Photos by Amber Burg

Morningside People, News

Honors Convocation Recognizes Morningsiders’ Achievements

By Hannah Hecht–Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), Morningside’s upperclassman leadership honor society, put on its annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday. Photos The event allows academic departments and other organizations to present end-of-the-year awards to students who excel in academic achievement. Other awards presented include: Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Event of the Year, the…

Editorials

Is Your Degree Worth It?

By Lindsay Martin– It is a proven fact that people who receive a college degree earn more than those who do not. However, is the degree you’ve chosen worth the money spent? A recent article from Salary.com shares the eight college degrees that have the worst return on investment. Communications is number one, which is…

News

Blackley Takes First at Great Plains Convention

By Lauren Sorenson– Megan Blackley, a senior Biopsychology and Biology major at Morningside, recently won first place in the Experimental Psychology category at the Great Plains Convention for her poster presentation over her research on the perceptual speed in musicians and non-musicians. The Great Plains Convention was held Friday, March 21- 22, at Rockhurst University…

Morningside People

New Student Gov’t Exec Elected

By Jordan Truckenmiller–After a week of petitioning, campaigning, and voting, students elected the 2014 Student Government Officers. Newly elected officers are President Jack O’Brien, VP Spencer Eiseman, Treasurer Ryan Martinez, Secretary Paige McKern, Student Advocate Paul Johnson, and Director of Communications Lynsay Haverland. Four of the six officers were either re-elected or changed positions. McKern…