The Collegian Reporter – Page 259

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Arts & Entertainment

Breaking Dawn 2 brings series to a satisfying end

By Meghanne Adams–As the Twilight Saga comes to an end, human-gone-vampire Bella Swan seems to finally come into her own. This is a transformation that seems to be the same for actress Kristen Stewart. Often criticized for her emotionless, bland acting, Stewart seemed to thrive in her new role as vampire, wife and mother. Director…

Sports

M’Side escapes Montana Tech 40-35

Arts & Entertainment, News

Batman Show Comes to Event Center Friday through Sunday

By Gustav Hollnagel– Starting tonight, people can witness a fascinating show at the Tyson Event Center that tells the story of Batman and Robin in a staged theatrical version. It is based on the comic books written by Bob Kane. Batman is a Detective Comics hero, receiving great international attention in forms of various comic…

Editorials, News

Election night a learning experience for Mass Comm students

By Paige Potter– The presidential election is not only a hectic time for the candidates but it’s also a crazy time for the media. Especially for small college mass communication departments wanting to run a live broadcast, like the one here at Morningside. Preparation began days before the live broadcast for all people involved in…

News

Election Night coverage a success despite minor setbacks

By Claire DeRoin– Whether it was problems with the remote locations crews’ equipment, flat tires, or any other number of mishaps, Murphy’s Law seemed to be in effect Tuesday night as Morningside mass communications and political science majors got firsthand experience covering Election Night. The coverage aired live on KMSC Fusion 93, and on cable…

News

Underclassmen take on leadership roles on Election Night

By Claire DeRoin– Lying on the newsroom floor Wednesday morning in sheer exhaustion, Katie Copple and Jianna Hoss, both sophomores in the field of mass communication, bantered back and forth and reflected on their Election Night experience. Tuesday night found them newsroom reporters as they directed fellow mass communication as well as political science students….