News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters was the pioneer settler...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

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...

Features

Fun Runs, Fun Runs Everywhere

by Lauren Sorenson–Color Runs, Tough Mudders, and Warrior Dashes are all the craze right now in the athletic world. These runs take a creative, new spin on the run–of-the-mill marathon. Each run encourages the participants to focus on having fun, rather than times. Not only are these wacky runs fun, they also support a number…

Morningside People

Student balances college and ROTC

by Claire DeRoin– Gage Thackston, a junior mass communications major, knows exactly what he is going to do once he graduates. That’s more than can be said for some seniors. Thackston is currently enrolled in ROTC: Reserve Officer Training Corps. ROTC is a program that allows students to complete military training and classes at the…

Qdoba, Chipotle, Panera hit M’side
Features, Food and Drink

Qdoba, Chipotle, Panera hit M’side

By Nancy Seeman– Tired of the cafeteria food? Coming close to the end of the semester, students may  be running out of flex points or Ramen Noodles. Lucky for them, new developments within Lakeport Commons give students the opportunity to try something new. Within the past week, Chipotle, Panera, and Qdoba have opened within the…

Olympus Has Fallen review
Arts & Entertainment

Olympus Has Fallen review

by Michael Lewis — We all have the privilege of living in a country where freedom is taken for granted. But what would happen if our freedoms were taken away? In this suspenseful movie, the President of the United States of America, played by Aaron Eckhart, has been held hostage along with his fellow cabinet…

Beauty Killed the Beast to Play Yockey Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Beauty Killed the Beast to Play Yockey Tonight

By Jescy Rodriguez — Local bands may come and go, but Beauty Killed the Beast is here to stay.  Beauty Killed the Beast is the brainchild of various musicians from various Sioux City Colleges. Two of them — Jordon McCubbin, a senior Psychology Major, and Mike Kessel, a junior Mass Communications Major — are from…

Student Government Executives Elected
News

Student Government Executives Elected

by Claire DeRoin and Cassie Burnside– According to a student-wide e-mail from current Student Advocate Ashleigh Starr, voting results are in and Morningside’s 2013-2014 student government executives have been elected. No surprise: Brendan Pinto has been elected as the new president with Spencer Eiseman as his vice president. Both were running unopposed. Pinto is a…

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