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...

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, Sports / 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...

Donate Your Meal to Children
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Donate Your Meal to Children

By Brittany Conolly–The Children’s Museum of Siouxland is giving coupons for anyone who is interested in donating to their cause . The coupon allows for 20% of your total dining bill to be given to the museum. This coupon opportunity expires March 11, 2013, and is only valid at the Perkins at 510 Gordon Drive….

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Retiring: Sensenig looks toward a new chapter

By Emily Domayer–It is a Friday afternoon, at precisely 2:10 p.m. Larry Sensenig answers a student’s question about Premack’s Principle. “I call it “Grandma’s rule: If you eat your broccoli, you get dessert. A subject is motivated to do something in order to get what they want. How does this relate to what your rats…

The long way back to good health
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The long way back to good health

By Nancy Seeman–Blonde hair, blue eyes, captain of the golf team, living life to the fullest in the best years of his life. The college years. But it wasn’t always this easy for Nick Hessa, senior at Morningside College. Just six years ago, Nick was diagnosed with a rare condition that would change the rest…

Navigating Morningside: Justin Dixson
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Navigating Morningside: Justin Dixson

By Paige Potter–College guys enjoy a variety of things, including: sitting in front of their televisions playing X-box, hanging out with their friends, eating, watching or playing sports, and flirting with pretty girls. Justin Dixson, a “super senior” music major at Morningside College, enjoys many of these activities. He also enjoys singing old country songs…

Soup is good food!
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Soup is good food!

By Jescy Rodriguez–Would you like a cup of Zuppa Toscana or chicken and dumpling soup?” asked a friendly face serving soup into small Styrofoam cups for a nominal fee. That friendly face belonged to the president of Morningside College’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, Danielle Dahlkotter. Sigma Tau Delta means a lot to Dani. Since…

A death in the family
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A death in the family

By Jianna Hoss–Sometimes, a mother’s love is what keeps her children alive. Just over a year ago, Dawn Burlage faced every parent’s worst nightmare when her 7-year-old daughter, Grace, passed away.  For six years, Grace battled meningioma brain tumors, while Dawn battled the thought of losing one of her children. From treating Grace with chemotherapy…

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