The Collegian Reporter – Page 223

News / November 11, 2026 Supporting Morningside’s Artists Through Unique Gifts

By RyAnne Steffen – As the holidays approach, the Morningside community may be searching for one-of-a-kind gifts for the special someones in their lives. Thankfully, the art department is hosting a unique art-for-sale event from Nov. 10-12, 1-5 p.m., allowing anyone to purchase art created by students, staff, and faculty. Associate Professor of Art, Shelby...

News / October 28, 2026 Cover Crops Give Morningside Students Hands-On Learning Experience

By Tayden Van Pelt – Morningside University students are putting classroom lessons into practice this fall through a cover crop project in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. The Agricultural Precision class is partnering with the Plant Science class to establish cover crops in designated test plots. Student groups are responsible for making management decisions for their...

News / October 27, 2026 Young Mustangs Spark Second-Half Comeback in Season-Opening Win Over Culver-Stockton

By Doreen Mshana – Head Coach Jamie Sale tipped off his 26th season at the helm of Morningside Women’s Basketball with a fresh look on the court. Featuring a youthful roster where seven of the top ten players are freshmen and sophomores, the Mustangs entered the season embraced by underdog expectations, picked seventh in the...

News / October 21, 2026 Morningside University Builds High Tunnel to Expand Hands-On Learning

By Tayden VanPelt – A new outdoor classroom structure aims to extend the growing season, increase food production, and strengthen community connections. Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies Department is constructing a new high tunnel in its outdoor classroom to expand hands-on learning opportunities and increase food production for campus and surrounding communities. Construction...

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

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…

Morningside People, News

Student teaching ‘seals the deal’ for M’Side senior

By Alex Struck–In the words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Teachers are in charge of preparing future generations to take over our world. The profession does not get the necessary credit it deserves. Despite the lack of recognition, Josh Mohr can’t wait to…

Sports

Men’s VB wins opener (photos)

Morningside’s men’s volleyball team won its first contest 3-1 over Culver Stockton Jan. 10. It was also the team’s initial win in the NAIA North Conference. For a summary of game results click here. For more about the team click here.

Arts & Entertainment

Film Review: The Thing Double Feature

By Nik Rasmussen– One of the most terrifying aliens in the inter-universe could be someone close to you. The Thing is a highly intelligent shape-shifting mother. In the 80’s a team of scientists unearth the remains of an alien, and it’s shipped out of the ice in Antarctica. Unknown to this team of scientists, the remains…