The Collegian Reporter – Page 246

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

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...

Food and Drink

Restaurant Review: Mi Familia

By Katie Copple–Just across the river in the city of South Sioux City sits a nice authentic Mexican restaurant called Mi Familia. Authentic Mexican and Spanish cuisine is a staple in the Siouxland area. Mi Familia has been a part of Siouxland for many years. With a menu filled with authentic Mexican favorites like tacos,…

Sports

Daytona 500: NASCAR’s Super Bowl

By Katie Copple–Not long after the Super Bowl ends, the Super Bowl of NASCAR begins, the Daytona 500. NASCAR, or the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, is the United States motorsports organization that travels to racetracks all across the country. NASCAR has one of the longest seasons in all of professional sports. With…

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Endless Love

By Natalie Waller–Endless Love hit the big screen just in time for every girl to drag her boyfriend out to a sappy love story for a Valentine’s Day date. The movie features a young couple who would go through anything for the love that was sparked between them right after graduation day. Jade, played by…

Sports

Neeia Cooperwood: Athlete of the Week

By Andrew Schnebel–This week’s Collegian Reporter Athlete of the Week goes to Neeia Cooperwood. Cooperwood, a junior from Omaha, broke the school record in the 400-meter run this past Saturday to place 1st at the Dordt College Invitational indoor track and field meet. She posted a time of 57.17 seconds, which beat her previous record…

News

The Death of the Digital Camera

By Amber Burg–Every second someone in the world is taking a picture, sending one, or posting it. Photos are everywhere we look. With all these pictures being snapped and sent it would seem logical that camera sales would be higher than in the past. However, death may be knocking on the door for point and…

News

Dance and Cheer Excel at GPAC Competition

By Lindsay Martin–Saturday, February 8th, the Morningside competition cheer team and dance team performed at the first annual GPAC invitational. In the cheer stunting division, Morningside placed 2nd, losing to the co-ed cheer squad from Midland University. The team competed against Midland University, Briar Cliff University, and Doane College. Ashley Eberly, assistant cheer and dance…