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)...

TV Review: The Walking Dead
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TV Review: The Walking Dead

By Amber Burg– Zombies with faces half missing, limbs crawling on the ground unattached to bodies, and bloody, gorey open wounds. It’s that time of year. No it’s not Halloween yet; it’s the start of a new season of The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead, the only show where you can go from screaming ‘Don’t kill…

Television Review: Last Week Tonight
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Television Review: Last Week Tonight

By Hannah Hecht– When I first heard that John Oliver, former correspondent for Jon Stewart’s Comedy Central fake-news hit, was leaving The Daily Show to start up his own HBO series, I was expecting another Colbert Report-style spin off. And, to be honest, I was excited. I’ve enjoyed both shows ever since I became old enough…

Classic Film Review: Highlander
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Classic Film Review: Highlander

By Nik Rasmussen– It’s time for you to lock your doors, close your blinds, grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the ride.  This is Morningside movie reviews, the only place you can find real movies instead of digging through crap; so sit back, relax and enjoy the show. On March 7, 1986, director Russell Mulch…

ODK Student Leader of the Month: Diane Nguyen
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ODK Student Leader of the Month: Diane Nguyen

By Hannah Hecht– Congratulations to Diane Nguyen, Omicron Delta Kappa’s Student Leader of the Month for September. Nguyen is a sophomore English major who is the public relations officer for MAC, a commuter representative for student government, a commuter assistant, and a member of the homecoming committee. She also is a member of the English honor…

ISIS: Today’s Threat, Tomorrow’s Reality
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ISIS: Today’s Threat, Tomorrow’s Reality

By Nik Rasmussen–The terrorist organization ISIS has been killing non-ISIS members in the Middle East and beheading hostages. A greater fear is it could potentially send agents in to America. Some in Siouxland are worried about an imminent threat of attack Jianna Hoss, news director at Morningside College’s television station MCTV, keeps up to date…

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