The Collegian Reporter – Page 232

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...

News / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

News / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Morningside People, News

Morningsider Named Student Entrepreneur of the Year

By Amber Burg– A Morningside student received the high honor of Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the Silicon Prairie Awards on August 21st in Kansas City, Mo. Ryan Martinez, a senior graphic design major, is the proud awardee. He has had quite a year. His journey started in Lake Tahoe, Calif. where he and three…

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…