The Collegian Reporter – Page 233

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...

News, Sports / 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

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…

News

Boston Marathon Doesn’t Bring Family Down

By Natalie Waller–April 15, 2013, was a sad day for not only Boston, Massachusetts, but for the whole country. The Boston Marathon was taking place in the busy city and many people were visiting to watch this great event. This great event turned into a nightmare quickly when two bombs went off near the finish…