The Collegian Reporter – Page 242

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title. The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

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...

Morningside People

Strike Out Arthritis Kickball Tournament Looking for Players

By Lauren Sorenson–The Morningside women’s fraternity will be holding its fourth annual Strike Out Arthritis Kickball Tournament Saturday, April 5, at Elwood Olsen Stadium at noon. Each team must consist of 10 to 12 players and a minimum of three players of each gender, and all participants must be 18 or older. The cost is…

News

Virtual Lecture Series Welcomes Noam Chomsky

By Lauren Sorenson–For those who don’t know who Noam Chomsky is, words like genius and expert seem to be synonymous with his name. Chomsky, a linguistic expert and U.S. foreign policy critic, among many other things, will be speaking at Morningside College virtually on March 18th. Chomsky, who was named the world’s top public intellectual…

Sports

Joe Sievert: Athlete of the Week

By Andrew Schnebel–This week’s Collegian Reporter athlete of the week goes to wrestler Joe Sievert. Sievert, a senior from Akron, Iowa, was a third place finisher at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in Topeka, Kansas. In Saturday’s consolation rounds he won three matches to arn All-American honors for the third time. He finished the season…

Features

‘Men’terest in Pinterest

By Natalie Waller–Where did you get that recipe? I love your nails, where did you get that idea? That’s a great quote, where did you find it? The answer is Pinterest. Women everywhere have taken to the Pinterest phenomenon, but men need to join the club as well. Pinterest has everything. You can search any…

Arts & Entertainment

Miley Cyrus ‘Bangerz Tour’ Concert Review

By Lindsay Martin–Miley Cyrus rocked the stage on Thursday, March 5, when she performed in front of a full crowd at the Century Link Center in Omaha. Although there has been a lot of controversy over her new tour, in my opinion, she killed it. Cyrus looked beautiful in her extravagant costume choices, though some…