News / 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 / 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...

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New Workout Trend: Tabata

By Katie Copple–Tabata is one of the latest fitness trends in 2014. With little to no equipment needed, you can take your Tabata routine anywhere you go! One of the great things about a Tabata circuit is that you can make it your own and create a workout using exercises that you enjoy doing. A…

Bar and Grill Review: Half Moon Bar and Grill
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Bar and Grill Review: Half Moon Bar and Grill

By Andrew Schnebel– Just around the corner from Morningside College sits a bar and grill that I’m sure not many know about. Half Moon Bar and Grill is located at 714 South Lewis Boulevard, and just opened up last November. Just past Bob Roes and the Pulaski Park baseball fields sits this bar and grill…

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The Minimum Wage Debate

By Natalie Waller– “Another day, another dollar.” Some people may feel like they are living this way in their life. They may go work a minimum wage job and not seek many benefits from that job. There are many costs in the world and a minimum wage job may not be cutting life’s financial demands….

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Mouthwash abuse could lead to oral cancer

By Channing Pick–Floss, brush, and rinse with mouth wash. Children have been taught this routine for years by parents and dentist. But, a new study conducted in the United Kingdom shows that mouthwash may be causing oral cancer. Dr David Conway, the study leader, warned, “We have found that using mouthwash excessively – three or…

Palmer Symposium receives record number of entries
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Palmer Symposium receives record number of entries

By Lauren Sorenson–The 11th annual Palmer Student Research Symposium has arrived. This year’s symposium will consist of 163 independent or classroom research projects. The symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 9, in the Olsen Student Center. The Symposium will kick off at 7:45 a.m. in the Yockey Family Community Room of the Olsen Student Center…

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New Workout Trends For the Summer

By Katie Copple–With warmer weather right around the corner, people are gearing up for the summer trends and poolside parties. After being cooped up inside for so many cold months, getting up and active can be a bit of a challenge, especially for those unfamiliar with the local gym. One of the new fitness trends…

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