The Collegian Reporter – Page 231

Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement. Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Features

March 17: Why we’re Irish for a day

By Channing Pick–The month of March brings the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day along with it. Which means everyone pretends to be “Irish” for a day by wearing the color green and throwing parties for the sake of having a party. With the passing of time the story behind the day is forgotten and the…

Arts & Entertainment

Life & Love; Spring Choral Concert

Photos by Amber Burg

News, Sports

Stritch ends Mustangs’ season, 82-71 (photos)

Sioux City–Saturday was an all around bad day for GPAC at the NAIA Div. II women’s basketball team. Northwestern went down first. Then Hastings. And in the final game of the evening, Morningside fell to Cardinal Stritch 82-71. The quarter-final loss brought Morningside’s season to a close at 29-7.

Sports

Women fight into Elite Eight (photos)

Sioux City–After spotting the College of St. Mary Flames a 19-1 lead, Morningside’s women got down to business at the NAIA Women’s Div. II Tournament. The Mustangs (29-6) fought back to win 78-70 and set up a quarter-final contest Saturday (March 15) against Cardinal Stritch. Morningside began its comeback five minutes into the game against…

News

Spring Garden Show is Coming to Town

By Amber Burg–Plants will soon be taking over the Sioux City Convention Center. From March 28th through the 30th the Sioux City Garden Show will be taking place. Starting Friday, March 29th, doors will open at 10 am and stay open until 8 pm that night. Doors re-open Saturday at 9 am and will close…