The Collegian Reporter – Page 222

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Arts & Entertainment

Restaurant Review: Trattoria Fresco

By Lindsay Martin– Trattoria Fresco is an Italian restaurant located downtown at 416 Jackson Street in Sioux City, Iowa. The authentic Italian cuisine is absolutely delicious and the customer service is very friendly yet professional. Complementary bread is served first. Most of the time it’s still warm with that just out of the oven feeling….

Features

Easter Traditions

By Lindsay Martin– Many Easter traditions have been around for centuries, however most of us are unaware of the origins of these customs; and how modern society has adapted and celebrated this cherished holiday. Although Easter is a religious holiday, the Bible does not mention the bunny that delivers painted eggs on Easter Sunday to…

Sports

Cooperwood Takes Home Four Medals at Relays

By Darius Hicks–Junior Neeia Cooperwood broke two school records and earned a total of four medals during competition at the Sioux City Relays. The effort earned her MVP in the women’s collegiate division for the second year in a row. Cooperwood began her record-breaking performance Friday when she won the 400-meter dash with a time…

News

Students Experience Lunar Eclipse

By Natlie Waller– College students are always staying up late doing homework, studying, or other activities. Hopefully they stayed up last night to witness the great show in the sky. Tuesday morning between 2:00 and 4:00 AM the universe experienced a lunar eclipse. This also was known as the “Blood Moon.” A lunar eclipse is…

Features

Quick HIIT Workouts

By Katie Copple– Last week, I introduced you to High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT for short. One of the latest fitness trends in 2014, HIIT takes working out to a new level. Easy to do on your own or with a group, HIIT can be done almost anywhere and takes little to no equipment….

Sports

Mustangs Extend Streak to 15

By Darius Hicks–The Morningside softball team extend ed its winning streak to 15 with a dominating weekend performance against Concordia, making them the front-runner in the race for the GPAC Conference Title. The Mustangs remain the only undefeated team in the conference with a 10-0 record and an overall record of 20-6. Concordia is currently…