News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

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

By 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...

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

By Leslie Werden – 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)...

Five Questions for the ODK Student Leader of the Month
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…

Classic Film Review: Leon the Professional
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…

Mustang Swimmers Take Down Nebraska Wesleyan
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…

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Things to Do in Sioux City

By Hannah Severson– Sioux City prides itself on its rich culture and history. From the historic courthouse to the Floyd Monument, there are lots of things to do here. Sometimes college students don’t realize that the city actually has a lot of fun and cheap attractions to offer. The courthouse is the largest publicly owned prairie…

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