The Collegian Reporter – Page 236

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

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...

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…

Sports

Mustangs Streak Comes to End

By Darius Hicks–All good things must come to an end. After being swept by Hastings in a double header the Morningside softball teams winning streak ended at 16. The Mustangs had plenty of chances to produce a win but never fully managed to take advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves. During the first game,…

Arts & Entertainment

Restaurant Review: Trattoria Fresco

By Lindsay Martin– Trattoria Fresco is an Italian restaurant located downtown at 416 Jackson Street in Sioux City, Iowa. The authentic Italian cuisine is absolutely delicious and the customer service is very friendly yet professional. Complementary bread is served first. Most of the time it’s still warm with that just out of the oven feeling….