The Collegian Reporter – Page 237

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...

Morningside People, News

Honors Convocation Recognizes Morningsiders’ Achievements

By Hannah Hecht–Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), Morningside’s upperclassman leadership honor society, put on its annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday. Photos The event allows academic departments and other organizations to present end-of-the-year awards to students who excel in academic achievement. Other awards presented include: Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Event of the Year, the…

Editorials

Is Your Degree Worth It?

By Lindsay Martin– It is a proven fact that people who receive a college degree earn more than those who do not. However, is the degree you’ve chosen worth the money spent? A recent article from Salary.com shares the eight college degrees that have the worst return on investment. Communications is number one, which is…

News

Blackley Takes First at Great Plains Convention

By Lauren Sorenson– Megan Blackley, a senior Biopsychology and Biology major at Morningside, recently won first place in the Experimental Psychology category at the Great Plains Convention for her poster presentation over her research on the perceptual speed in musicians and non-musicians. The Great Plains Convention was held Friday, March 21- 22, at Rockhurst University…

Morningside People

New Student Gov’t Exec Elected

By Jordan Truckenmiller–After a week of petitioning, campaigning, and voting, students elected the 2014 Student Government Officers. Newly elected officers are President Jack O’Brien, VP Spencer Eiseman, Treasurer Ryan Martinez, Secretary Paige McKern, Student Advocate Paul Johnson, and Director of Communications Lynsay Haverland. Four of the six officers were either re-elected or changed positions. McKern…

Features, Sports

Disc Golf Club added to campus activities

By Jordan Truckenmiller–As spring approaches there are new activities available to students. One of those is Morningside’s Disc Golf Club. The club was started in October by Andy Burnham. He wanted a way to get the campus community together and have a good time when the weather is nice. “When you want to get the…

Arts & Entertainment

Students discover SVU

By Channing Pick–Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been on TV for years, but just recently gained the attention of college students across the Morningside campus. SVU is not just your average “procedural,” with cops catching the bad guy. It shows the process of events in which the crimes occur and a suspect is…