The Collegian Reporter – Page 248

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...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

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…

Sports

‘Stangs sweep Red Raiders (photos)

Photos by Amber Burg Wednesday was a wild night in Allee Gym as the Mustangs played host to GPAC nemesis Northwestern. The Mustangs came away with two big wins. The women bested an unbeaten Red Raiders squad 90-79, and the men made it look easy as they won by 32, 97-65. The Mustang women, ranked…

Features

Put yourself together, Ladies

By Lindsay Martin–Interviews for upcoming May graduates are fast approaching. Along with the appropriate attire, and well-thought out answers, make-up might also be a must for women. According to a recent study, professional make-up affects a person’s view about a woman’s amiability, trustworthiness, and ability. The study was paid for by Procter and Gamble, which…

News

Sticking to Your New Years Resolutions

By Natalie Waller–Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s a New Year, it’s a new me” after the New Year? Maybe you’ve said it once or twice. People are always making New Year’s resolutions. They commit to being a better person, improving their health, or various other things. But why do people do this year…