The Collegian Reporter – Page 225

Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement. Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

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…