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...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

Morningside Swim Hits the Road for First Invitational of the Season
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Morningside Swim Hits the Road for First Invitational of the Season

by Alexis Spier–The Mustangs travelled to Saint Peter, Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 18, to face off against four other teams in the season’s first Invitational. Gustavus Adolphus College hosted Saint Johns University, MacAlester College, College of Saint Benedict, and Morningside University. The distance swimmers had the earliest morning as their depart time was 5 a.m., and…

‘Confident’ Women Pound Mount Marty (w/ photos)
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‘Confident’ Women Pound Mount Marty (w/ photos)

by Alexis Spier–The women’s basketball team hosted Mount Marty Nov. 18 in their second regular season conference game. The Mustangs dominated offensively with four players scoring in double digits defeating the Lancers 103-59. Senior guard Alexis Spier led the team in scoring and rebounding with 16 points and 5 rebounds. She was 6-10 from the…

Lofstrom hits 1000-point mark
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Lofstrom hits 1000-point mark

by Chaise Pfanstiel–At the start of the Morningside Women’s Basketball season, senior Chloe Lofstrom made her mark scoring her 1000th point in her Morningside basketball career.  Lofstrom is a 6-foot forward from Armstrong, Iowa, majoring in Elementary Education. Her Mustang career began in 2020, as she became a starter for the women’s squad. Lofstrom is…

Women open the season with two wins
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Women open the season with two wins

by Chaise Pfanstiel–The Mustangs women’s basketball squad opened the season with two big wins at the Coyote Classic in Salina, Kansas, Nov. 3-4.  On Friday the Mustangs took on Kansas Wesleyan and snuck out a win with a final score of 75-74. Senior shooting guard Alexis Spier led the team, scoring 27 points and nine…

Men’s soccer gains GPAC Final
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Men’s soccer gains GPAC Final

The game had to go to a shootout, but the Mustang men’s soccer team topped Briar Cliff in the GPAC Tournament semi-final Saturday. The game was 1-1 at the end of regulation, and 2-2 after overtime. That left it to Mustang Timon Koerber in goal to defend penalty kicks. Morningside won the shootout 4-3 as…

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