The Collegian Reporter – Page 246

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

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 Oscar...

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

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 was the pioneer settler...

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...

News

Prepare for success with “Life after College Boot Camp”

By Hannah Hecht–Are you looking to fill the void in your heart left by the cancellation of classes on Tuesday, Feb. 4? Do you stare at the graduation date on your calendar and wonder if you have the skills to survive in a world outside the boundaries of Peters and Garretson Avenue? Well, look no…

Sports

Danny Rudeen: Athlete of the Week

By Andrew Schnebel–This weeks Collegian Reporter athlete of the week goes to Danny Rudeen. Rudeen, a 6-3 senior guard from Sioux City, Iowa, scored 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting in the Mustangs 97-65 victory on January 22nd over rival Northwestern College. He also added five rebounds in the contest. He got the Mustangs…

Features

Splash Into Spring Break

By Lindsay Martin–It is not too late to travel for spring break, and students can do so without breaking the bank. Spring break for Morningside College is March 1 through the 9. Although most college students don’t have a lot of extra money laying around to go on an extravagant trip, it is possible to save…

Arts & Entertainment

Grammy’s Recap

By Natalie Waller–The 56th Grammy Awards premiered on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. LL Cool J was the host for the evening. Beyonce opened the show with a racy performance; along side with her husband Jay Z they performed “Drunk In Love”. Daft Punk were one of the top…

Arts & Entertainment

Sophomores featured in Morningside Gallery

By Amber Burg–Amble on down to Eppley to see the new Morningside Gallery art show of Sophomore Reviews. The Morningside Art Gallery presents art of all media created by sophomores for their reviews. Two groups of seven sophomore’s artwork are being featured in the art gallery this month. The first show started January 13 and ran…