News / April 21, 2024 Is taking the train worth it? Yes.

by Diego Teixeira Setton–America is not exactly known for being public transport friendly, and its trains are definitely nothing like in Europe or Asia. But can they stand on their own? Recently, I traveled by Amtrak train from Omaha to Chicago. It was my second time taking the trip and while I was moving towards...

News / April 21, 2024 Sioux City “Book Lover’s Sale” is open now

by Diego Teixeira Setton–Starting Thursday, April 18, Sioux City’s 2024 edition of the “Book Lover’s Book Sale” opened its doors to all the public.  Located at 4400 Sergent Rd, the annual sale will be running from through April 27, offering a gigantic variety of used books, CD’s, DVD’s and even vinyl, all costing between $4...

Sports / April 17, 2024 Women’s basketball golf outing June 7

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside Women’s Basketball will host its 17th annual golf outing June 7, at the Green Valley Golf Course.  The women’s basketball team will host families, spectators, fans, and whoever else may want to golf that day as it is open to anyone. Each individual Mustang player is responsible for getting two-hole sponsors and two...

News / April 17, 2024 Palmer Symposium has the numbers

by Maren Ewertz–Students at Morningside can count on having their research appreciated by the university. The Palmer Research Symposium is a yearly event that shows off research done by many different disciplines.  While there isn’t a true “theme” to Palmer, there is the sentiment that anyone who submits knows that it is a place to...

News / April 10, 2024 Eclipse in S.C. was a bust

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It’s no lie that weather in Sioux City Is not the best, but this felt like a sick joke.  Students hoping to catch a glimpse of the once–in–a–generation event Monday were met with nothing but gray skies. As I prepared to try and watch the eclipse today, I didn’t see many students...

News / April 7, 2024 Benefits of studying abroad

by Diego Teixeira Setton–It is no secret that studying can take a huge toll on students, both mentally and physically. Morningside students are constantly receiving emails about mental wellness and how to avoid stress, but sometimes, it’s not enough, and said stress and frustration build up to where you find yourself in an unfavorable position. ...

News / April 7, 2024 Check out the solar eclipse, weather permitting…

by Diego Teixeira Setton–A Solar Eclipse will be visible on campus Monday, April 8, the first to be seen in Iowa since 2017. The eclipse will start at 12:42pm, lasting until 3:09pm. In Sioux City, its peak is going to be at 1:55pm, when 75% of the sun will be covered by the moon. In...

Attitude matters for Maddie Walsh
Morningside People

Attitude matters for Maddie Walsh

By Cassie Burnside–A mile and a half into the cross-country race at the Galva-Holstein meet, Madison Walsh fell to the ground, victim to a seizure episode. Later on she would be diagnosed with Conversion Disorder. Conversion Disorder is a condition where the person has blindness, paralysis, or other neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by…

Kjar has new appreciation for life
Morningside People

Kjar has new appreciation for life

By Caitlin Casey–She seems like the typical college girl, but no one would guess that Allison Kjar, 19, has been through some pretty hard times. Kjar is a sophomore at Morningside College. The blue-eyed blonde can be seen on campus with a bright smile lighting up her face. She loves shopping, socializing with friends, and…

Mustangs welcome FB transfers
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Mustangs welcome FB transfers

By Darius Hicks–Following the best season in program history, the Morningside football team is looking to return to Rome, Georgia, and the NAIA football championship. It will not be an easy task. The Mustangs have to replace 11 seniors, eight of whom earned all conference honors, and one all American. So how do you replace…

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Increase of Vehicle Break-Ins

by Claire DeRoin–According to the Sioux City Police Department’s Facebook page, there has been a significant increase in burglaries in cars in Sioux City in the past week. Unidentified suspects have been breaking into automobiles and stealing cash, electronics, and other valuables. Morningside is not immune to such events. A rash of parking lot break-ins…

Editorials

Celebrities and Heroes

The Twisted Priorities of the American People by Claire DeRoin–America’s pop culture society sure has its priorities mixed up. Caleb Moore, a 25 year old X Games participant, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, of injuries sustained in a snowmobile crash. According to USA Today, Moore suffered a brain complication in addition to bleeding on his…

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