The Collegian Reporter – Page 231

Campus Life, News, Photo / November 24, 2025 Get Involved with Campus Media!

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University Campus Media is one of the most dynamic and hands-on student groups on campus. The club is open to all students regardless of major or experience level. What makes the club special is the variety of opportunities it offers. Students have the chance to run the campus radio...

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, News, Photo / November 21, 2025 Top 5 Sioux City tourist spots

By Lynx Gregoire – 1. Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center Sioux City Museum Located right on the river in Sioux City, this museum is housed in a decommissioned US Army Corps of Engineers inspection boat. It offers exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native American history in the region, and steamboating on...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

Campus Life, Culture, international, local, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Club Español de Morningside

By Thomas Godtland – At Morningside University, the Spanish Club stands as a welcoming and engaging extracurricular group for students with an interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The club is part of a robust language-and-culture ecosystem on campus. The Spanish academic program is described as offering an opportunity to teach Spanish through...

Campus Life, Food and Drink, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Wikert Dining Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

By Diego Ocando – This summer, the Morningside Dining at Wikert Dining Hall underwent a major renovation, providing students with a more modern and convenient dining experience. The cafeteria now has new tables and a new layout, making it easier for students to find a place to eat. All the stations have been updated, with...

Morningside People, News, Photo / November 7, 2025 Campus Media Day gives high school students a real taste of media at Morningside

Diego Ocando Pena – This week, Morningside University’s Communications program welcomed high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Alta-Aurelia, Kingsley-Pierson, Lawton-Bronson, and OABCIG for Campus Media Day, a hands-on experience designed to give an inside look into media production. Morningside communication majors led the tours, introducing the visitors to the studios and helping them try...

Campus Life, News / November 3, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Sioux City Winter

By Maron Guimarães – Winter in Sioux City is no small thing, and Morningside students know it. Between the icy sidewalks, freezing winds, and surprise snowfalls, getting through the season takes prep. The key to surviving the cold starts with dressing smart (which means more than shorts and a hoodie). Layering is your best friend,...

Features

Don’t Let the Stress Get to You

By Natalie Waller– The end of the school year is upon all college students. Classes are ending and finals are beginning. Some might feel like the end is too close for comfort and the stress is taking over. There are a few easy ways to relieve this stress though. Going into a huge test with…

News

Introducing the Mustang Color Guard

By Katie Copple–Morningside College is starting a new organization for the 2014-2015 school year: the Mustang Color Guard. Performing with the marching band at all of the home football games, the Mustang Color Guard will add color and visual detail to each performance. “We intend to be very progressive and innovative-performing unique, creative, and entertaining…

News

Sioux City Public Library Holds Huge Book Sale

By Hannah Hecht–The Sioux City Public Library will be holding its Annual Book Lovers’ Book Sale from Friday, April 25, to Saturday, May 3. The sale will take place at the Gordon Plaza at 3241 Gordon Drive. The sale offers a chance for Sioux City residents to buy books from all genres at incredibly low…

Arts & Entertainment

Restaurant/Bar Review: Buffalo Alice

By Katie Copple– Located down on Sioux City’s Historic 4th Street, Buffalo Alice (BAs) is a popular hangout for locals, college students and families. BAs has been a staple in Siouxland for 15 years despite going through a relocation and new ownership. Through it all, BAs has remained true to its original roots and continues to…

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Heaven is for Real

By Lindsay Martin–Based on the #1 New York Times best selling book, Heaven is for Real brings to life a true story about a small town father who must find the strength to share his son’s extraordinary experience about visiting Heaven during a near death experience. After visiting “Heaven” Colton returns home with unexplainable knowledge….

Sports

Matt Pitts: Athlete of the Week

By Andrew Schnebel–This weeks Collegian Reporter athlete of the week goes to golfer Matt Pitts. Pitts, a senior from Cherokee, Iowa, competed at Hastings’ Wild West Invite and finished as the top individual, shooting one-over par 73. He competed against roughly 90 other golfers, at one of the tougher courses in the nation. The team…