The Collegian Reporter – Page 236

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...

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….

Features

Easter Traditions

By Lindsay Martin– Many Easter traditions have been around for centuries, however most of us are unaware of the origins of these customs; and how modern society has adapted and celebrated this cherished holiday. Although Easter is a religious holiday, the Bible does not mention the bunny that delivers painted eggs on Easter Sunday to…

Sports

Cooperwood Takes Home Four Medals at Relays

By Darius Hicks–Junior Neeia Cooperwood broke two school records and earned a total of four medals during competition at the Sioux City Relays. The effort earned her MVP in the women’s collegiate division for the second year in a row. Cooperwood began her record-breaking performance Friday when she won the 400-meter dash with a time…

News

Students Experience Lunar Eclipse

By Natlie Waller– College students are always staying up late doing homework, studying, or other activities. Hopefully they stayed up last night to witness the great show in the sky. Tuesday morning between 2:00 and 4:00 AM the universe experienced a lunar eclipse. This also was known as the “Blood Moon.” A lunar eclipse is…