The Collegian Reporter – Page 255

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...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

News / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Editorials, Features

Got Blood? Need Cash?

By Nancy Seeman– Some students work on campus, some at the local grocery or retail stores, and some students sell their bodies for money. Well, sort of. Many students have resorted to selling plasma for extra cash. BioLife Plasma Services in Sioux City is where most students go for this service. BioLife collects plasma that…

Morningside People

Alumni, Wife and Motorcyclist

by Brittany Conolly Getting married and graduating from college is no easy feat. Most college students wouldn’t want to take on both of those tasks. However, Alisa Christensen, senior Mass Communication major at Morningside, is graduating in May after only being in college for 3 years and getting married in June to her high school…

Sports

Mustangs Automatically Qualify, Bring Home Two MVPs at Sioux City Relays

by Caitlin Casey The cold weather didn’t stop the Mustangs from competing in the Sioux City Relays this past weekend. The meet began Friday night, the high for the day being 35 degrees, with snow still on the ground. Saturday was a little better, with the sun finally making an appearance. Despite the not so…

Food and Drink

What’s Cookin’ at Mr. Stirfry?

By Lauren Sorenson–As you walk into Mr. Stirfry you automatically get the sense that you’ve walked into the wrong restaurant. The décor is definitely a lot nicer than what you would expect for a buffet. After being greeted at the front desk, the host will take your drink order and then let you pass along…

News

Pirate or a Princess

By Brittany Conolly–Do you have a sibling, babysit, have younger family members, or have a child of your own? The Children’s Museum of Siouxland has an event for you. The museum is hosting a fundraiser April 21 at Emma’s Event Center from 1 to 3. This event isn’t an ordinary fundraiser. The theme is pirates and princesses….