The Collegian Reporter – Page 226

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...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike. Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

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…

News

Art Club to Host Student and Faculty Art Sale

By Amber Burg– If you are looking to do some early holiday shopping and don’t want to brave the cold weather, go down to the Eppley Auditorium lobby Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21 for an art sale. The sale, hosted by the Art Club, starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. Art…

Features

No-Equipment Winter Workouts

By Katie Copple– Sometimes getting to the gym is almost impossible, especially during the holiday season. Having a quick at-home workout that uses little to no equipment can be a great way to get in a workout without having to pay those sometimes-hefty gym fees. Option 1: Round One: > Burpees > Mountain Climbers > Jumping…