The Collegian Reporter – Page 223

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

News, Sports

‘Stangs sweep Northwestern (photos)

Game stories here and here.

Arts & Entertainment

Classic Film Review: Arachnophobia

By Nik Rasmussen– This time you might not want to turn off the lights or reach your hand somewhere without looking first. I’ve got some creepy crawlies for you now.IT’S MOVIE TIME!!! Our story starts us off in some backwater jungle in South America when a group of scientists on an exploration for something that is…

Sports

First Round: More FB playoff photos

Morningside topped Ottawa University 42-21 in the first round of NAIA football playoffs. (Read the story HERE) Next up are the Vikings of Missouri Valley. MVC won a 2OT 20-17 contest over Northwestern in Marshall, Missouri. The fifth-ranked Vikings (9-2) were champions of the Heart of America Conference.

Sports

Morningside vs. Ottawa (photos)

By Amber Burg– The Mustangs took a first round NAIA win over Ottawa on saturday. The final score was 42 – 21. The football team will be moving on to the next round, the quarterfinals. The game will be November 29 at 12 p.m. in Sioux City. The Mustangs will be facing off with Missouri Valley.

News

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Students

By Amber Burg– Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Students glow with anticipation, waiting for the long needed break from school and the welcoming sight of family and food. If you can’t make the journey home for a nice home-cooked meal, then no need to worry. You don’t have to miss out on the Thanksgiving Day…