The Collegian Reporter – Page 224

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

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

By Hannah Severson– Many of us are busy with finals right now. We don’t really think about Christmas gifts until after we get home for winter break. Shopping for gifts at the last minute can be stressful. Here are a few ideas for last minute Christmas gifts. • For that person in your life that is…

News

Some Seniors Gear Up to Graduate at Semester

By Hannah Severson–Graduating from college in general is a scary thing, but graduating early from college can be even scarier. With the rising cost of tuition, many students across the country decide to graduate a semester early mostly because of financial reasons. Amanda Heinrichs from Esterville, Iowa is graduating this month and she seems to…

Sports

Men’s Volleyball Team Prepares for First Season

By Hannah Severson– The men’s club volleyball team is starting up its inaugural year. They are already under way for their season, which will start spring semester. Their schedule is not yet posted, but they practice five days a week, from 5:30 p.m. to around 8 p.m. The head coach, Scott Tschetter, was the head women’s…

Editorials, Features

My First Experience with CrossFit

By Katie Copple– Working at a fitness center, I’ve always been intrigued by different workout regimens and routines. From Tabata to HIIT to group classes, staying active is both important for my health and also for my sanity. So, when a friend of mine offered me the chance to try CrossFit, I jumped at the chance….

Editorials, Features

Thoughts of a Senior without a Post-Grad Plan

By Hannah Severson– Many of my friends have the rest of their life planned out and know what they are doing when they graduate from college. I graduate in May and do not even have an idea as to what I am going to do. By the time you get to your senior year of college,…