The Collegian Reporter – Page 239

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...

Features, Food and Drink

Don’t Waste Time Counting Calories

By Lindsay Martin–Society today is obsessed with appearance. Tabloid headlines share secrets about weight loss or the newest exercise that burns a ridiculous amount of calories. The question is: should we count calories in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle? I recently got the MyFitnessPal app. I entered my weight, height, and how many pounds…

Morningside People, News

Transfer Student Union Takes Shape

By Lauren Sorenson–Morningside will be welcoming a new student organization next fall: the Transfer Student Union (TSU). Jack O’Brien, Student Advocate on the Morningside Student Government, has been spearheading the project along with several other students. O’Brien said there has been a history of transfer students coming to the Student Government seeking some sort of…

Morningside People

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News

Chomsky Virtual Lecture

By Hannah Hecht–Noam Chomsky, world-famous linguist, U.S. foreign policy critic, and author of over 100 books, Skyped in to give a question and answer session in Morningside’s very own Yockey room earlier this week. He answered questions from Morningside students, faculty, and alumni in an interactive virtual setting. Most of the Morningsiders’ questions regarded Chomsky’s…

Features, Food and Drink

Starbucks Adding Something New

By Lindsay Martin– Coffee is a must for most college students, and soon Starbucks will be selling something else students enjoy: Alcohol. That’s right, Starbucks is going to start selling alcohol in thousands of stores. The after 4p.m. menu will feature wine, beer, and other delicious foods. The company tested the idea in 2010 at…