The Collegian Reporter – Page 228

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

College Students Find Unlikely Companions in Pokemon

By Hannah Hecht– This Friday, Nov. 21, many Morningside college students will rush to the nearest Gamestop to purchase the newest must-have video game title. No, it isn’t another violent, Mature-rated first person shooter; it’s Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby for 3DS, remakes of the popular GameBoy Advance games. If you’re over the age of…

News

Guatemalan Goods for Sale to Support Middle Schoolers

By Hannah Hecht– This Christmas season, Spanish Club and Campus Ministries are teaming up with nonprofit Sharing the Dream in Guatemala to help Morningside students with their Christmas shopping while supporting Guatemalan children. The groups will be selling inexpensive, high quality, handcrafted goods from Guatemala, and the proceeds will help send a child to middle school….

Arts & Entertainment

Super Smash Bros. Wii U Releases Friday

By Amber Burg–Mario. Link. Fox. Kirby. Sonic. Pikachu. Bring on the brawling, smashing, blasting fighting action with the new Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U. The new game returns your favorite characters to the fight but it also adds in many new ones. According to IGN, the new starting roster has over 37 characters…

Features

6 Ways to Winterize your Face

By Hannah Severson– With winter already here (sadly) it is time for you to winterize your face! It sounds weird, but if you still want healthy-looking skin, you need to take these steps. The most important step is to moisturize your face. Make sure to do so both when you get out of the shower at…

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MAC To Host Mockingjay Midnight Opening

By Amber Burg– Join one girl on the adventure of a lifetime as she is forced to make choices with the fate of her families, friends, district and country resting in her hands. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I, comes to theaters Thursday, November 20. MAC has made the opening night a midnight movie for…