The Collegian Reporter – Page 266

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title. The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

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

By 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...

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

By Gabriel Ruiz — 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...

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...

Morningside People

Jeff Wagenaar is living the dream

By Shane Hennen–Jeff Wagenaar is living the dream… according to his friends anyway. Jeff spends his afternoons playing video games. Underneath, however, Wagenaar wishes he was doing something else. Jeff’s best friends consist of four college basketball players with time-consuming schedules. Every day Wagenaar listen to his friends complain about how bad their lives are,…

Sports

Mustangs begin post-season Wednesday

By Caitlin Casey–After a 79-63 win over Hastings on Saturday the women’s basketball team will face off with Hastings again this coming Wednesday in post-season play. The Mustangs finished the regular season with a record of 25-4. The win over Hastings gave the Mustangs an outright GPAC title, rather than having to share it with Concordia. Overall…

Features

M’side Campus Haunted?

By Caitlin Casey–During the day Morningside’s campus is always active and full of people. No one thinks twice about walking into any building, unless you’re about to take a test, because there is nothing to fear. Or is there? What about at night when the lights are turned off and the doors are locked? If…

News

‘Grease’ is the word!

Sports

Reece is headed to nationals

By Cassie Burnside–The Morningside Track and Field team competed in their last regular season indoor meet last weekend. Many athletes achieved personal bests. McKenzie Reece was one of them. Not only did Reece win the 1000-meter run with a time of 2:59.83, but this also qualified her for the national track meet. In the track…