The Collegian Reporter – Page 236

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

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…

Features

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…

Sports

Mustang Softball Hosts Briar Cliff Monday

By Darius Hicks– The Morningside Mustang softball team looks to extend their eight game winning streak Monday, when they play host to cross town rivals Briar Cliff. The Lady Mustangs have been riding an offensive wave as of late; combining for a total of 19 runs in the last two games. Thirteen of which came…

Morningside People

Poetry Slam Pictures and Results

By Amber Burg– The Mustang Grill dining area got heated with Sigma Tau Delta’s Poetry Slam. The poetry slam consisted of three round and four contestants. Freshman, Bailey Baack slammed her way through the rounds and claimed first place and the $100 check. Nick Moser took home second place and Victoria Anthony received third place….

Arts & Entertainment

Restaurant Review: La Fiesta Charra

By Lindsay Martin– La Fiesta Charra is a Mexican Restaurant located at 3079 Floyd Boulevard in Sioux City, Iowa. The authentic Mexican cuisine is absolutely delicious and the customer service is satisfactory. Complementary chips and homemade salsa is served first, while deciding what to eat. I tried the fresh guacamole that coincided well with the…