The Collegian Reporter – Page 227

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Jessica Nyirongo – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters was the pioneer settler...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence. When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

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...

Editorials, Features

What It Takes to Be a Man

By Hannah Hecht–Maybe as a Morningsider and a fellow athlete, it verges on sacrilege for me to criticize the workings of a different Mustang sports team. Or actually, not just another team, the football team. You know, the one that is currently ranked number one in the nation? However, I feel like this editorial can…

Morningside People

Five Questions for the ODK Student Leader of the Month

By Hannah Hecht– Congratulations to Paul Johnson, Omicron Delta Kappa’s Student Leader of the Month for October. Johnson is a sophomore mass communications and international relations double major. He serves as the student advocate for student government and a residence assistant on Dimmitt’s wellness hall. He also does work with the campus radio station KMSC, the…

Arts & Entertainment

Classic Film Review: Leon the Professional

By Nik Rasmussen– It’s time to lock your doors, close the blinds, grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the show. This is Morningside movie reviews, the only place you can find real movies instead of digging through crap; so sit back, relax and let it happen: MOVIE TIME!!! Luc Besson, known for such films as…

Features

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

By Amber Burg– Halloween is coming upon us, bringing out the scariest and cutest costumes. A main problem for some people is: What to be? If you haven’t decided yet, it’s okay. You can still throw together a costume that isn’t a stark white sheet of a ghost. Anything Disney. Picking your favorite character from a…

Sports

Mustang Swimmers Take Down Nebraska Wesleyan

By Hannah Hecht– Just one meet into the season, many of the Mustang swimmers will tell you they are the 2014-2015 GPAC conference champions. “After being uncontested GPAC conference champions the last however many years since our program’s inception, it’s really refreshing to have another GPAC team to swim against,” said senior captain Josh Karel.” This…