The Collegian Reporter – Page 233

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike. Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News

Residence Life Blasts Barriers with Hamburgers

Photos by Amber Burg– Instead of cooking up pancakes and sausage, Residence Life staff members stood on the ‘M’ behind a grill frying up hamburgers for breakfast. The goal was to help students blast away stereotypes.

Features, News

What You Need to Know about Sexual Assault Awareness on the Morningside College Campus

By Hannah Severson– Morningside College wants students to feel the campus is a safe place. Many employees of the college are working hard to make it a place where all students feel safe and are comfortable to speak out in case of sexual assault. Andrew Pflipsen, associate dean of students, and Karmen Ten Napel, dean of…

Arts & Entertainment

Film Review: Evil Dead, A Surreal Experience

By Nick Rasmussen– Last year, I witnessed a film that would shake the foundation of my soul. It is an experience I will never forget. At the time, I was busy preparing for and trying to decide what I would do after leaving college. I had papers up to my eyeballs and felt the sizzle of…

Editorials, Features

On A Positive Note

By Jenni Beaver– One of the first things that most people who have toured or attended Morningside College notice is the gorgeous campus. The trees are full and beautiful. There are flowers decorating the green space. The historical buildings add a touch of classic elegance, and the overall view is breathtaking. Who wouldn’t want to sit…

News

Students Light the Flame of Awareness

By Amber Burg– Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies from suicide. Morningside College students showed their support on Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day, September 10. At 8 p.m. tiny orange lights lit up the windows of the dorm all over campus. Flameless candles were given out in the Olsen Student Center and in the…