The Collegian Reporter – Page 265

Morningside People, News / March 31, 2025 Morningside Celebrates Women of Excellence

By Jaden Carney – On Friday, March 28, 2025, four members of the Morningside University community attended the 40th anniversary of the Siouxland Women’s Aware, Women of Excellence. The Mustangs in attendance were Dr. Leslie Werden, Chair of the Humanities Department; Melissa Nelson, Externship and Internship Coordinator for the Applied Ag and Food Studies Program;...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 Faiyaz provides a calming diversion

by Gustavo dos Santos — Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz presents a smooth, immersive experience that is ideal for his personal style. Faiyaz, who is well-known for his captivating and reflective lyrics, goes deeper into his typical relaxed vibe to create an album that feels both private and wide. Each song expands time and permits reflection,...

Arts & Entertainment / March 28, 2025 CHROMAKOPIA is a deep dive

by Maron Marcel Guimaraes — Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA album is a 14-track album packed with genre-bending production, interesting lyrics, and Tyler’s signature different flair, offering an immersive listening experience. Right from the jump, CHROMAKOPIA feels like a dive into Tyler’s mind. The opening track, St. Chroma, featuring Daniel Caesar, sets the tone with a...

Morningside People, News / March 25, 2025 How Music Forms the Movie Experience

By Katie Miller – Morningside will host “Experiencing Music in Film” as part of its ongoing Humanities Speaker Series. This discussion will explore the relationship between music and film and how it is used to influence cinematic experiences. This event will take place today, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Weikert Auditorium and will be...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 A Rock Sails By is ‘out of this world’

by Gabriel Ruiz — Simultaneously out of this world and profoundly grounded, Sean Grennan’s A Rock Sails By takes audiences on an existential expedition to explore the unknown, the unspoken, and the unidentified. Directed by Russell Wooley, A Rock Sails By follows dry–witted Dr. Lynn Cummings (portrayed by Diana Wooley), a renowned professor and astrophysicist who has the ability...

Arts & Entertainment / March 21, 2025 Morningside Welcomes Young Jazz Musicians

By Thomas Godtland – On March 21 Morningside will host a vibrant fusion of youthful energy and musical talent as middle school students from the surrounding area gather in Eppley Memorial Auditorium. This event, held in the university’s state-of-the-art concert hall, will offer an exciting opportunity for students to experience live music while also gaining...

Sports / March 19, 2025 Men’s Basketball Season Ends in NAIA Second Round Loss

By Katie Miller – The men’s basketball team concluded its 2024-25 season with a second-round loss to Bethel (Ind.) in the NAIA Tournament held in Kansas City. The Mustangs finished with a record of 25-8, falling just one game short of advancing to the championship round. After a successful conclusion to their regular season and...

News

First Lady reaches out

By Claire DeRoin– First Lady Michelle Obama assured women that her husband is the best candidate to protect their rights Monday night at the Sioux City Convention Center. Stressing that Barack Obama has fought hard for women’s rights, the First Lady campaigned in Sioux City in the last week of the campaign season. Mrs. Obama…

Editorials

Mingling with ‘cheeseheads’

By Paige Potter– It had been a month since the Green Bay Packers hosted a home game. The last weekend in October took care of that though. The Packers took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 28, which had to have been one of the coldest days in October this year. My family and I…

News

“No Easy Day” is no light reading

By Claire DeRoin– If you’re looking for an in-depth perspective into a historic Special Forces operation, “No Easy Day” is the book for you. Matt Bissonnette, penname Mark Owen, wrote “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden” with Kevin Maurer. The book was originally set to be released…

Sports

Spikers lose to Northwestern

By Paige Potter– The Morningside volleyball team fell in four games to Northwestern Wednesday night, October 24. Their overall record moved to 14-12, 5-8 in the GPAC. The Red Raiders took the first two sets within the match. Morningside rallied to come away with the win in set number three, only to fall short again…

Features

A Helping Hand for Siouxland

By Gustav Hollnagel– The need for human services has increased with the slow state of the economy and the desperate demand for social security services for the poor and people in need. The Center for Siouxland (CFS) is a local human services center that is dedicated to help the needy local community. Jonette Spurlock is…

Editorials

Doris Kearns Goodwin’s tools of mesmerization

By Gustav Hollnagel– If you weren’t there for the Waitt Lecture tonight you missed out. Doris Kearns Goodwin laid out a phenomenal display of historical presidencies and their relationship and practicability to modern political contexts. Particularly when we are experiencing such a seemingly contentious and aggravating debate, it might be helpful to take some time…