The Collegian Reporter – Page 268

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Campus Life, News, Photo / November 24, 2025 Get Involved with Campus Media!

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University Campus Media is one of the most dynamic and hands-on student groups on campus. The club is open to all students regardless of major or experience level. What makes the club special is the variety of opportunities it offers. Students have the chance to run the campus radio...

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, News, Photo / November 21, 2025 Top 5 Sioux City tourist spots

By Lynx Gregoire – 1. Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center Sioux City Museum Located right on the river in Sioux City, this museum is housed in a decommissioned US Army Corps of Engineers inspection boat. It offers exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native American history in the region, and steamboating on...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

Campus Life, Culture, international, local, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Club Español de Morningside

By Thomas Godtland – At Morningside University, the Spanish Club stands as a welcoming and engaging extracurricular group for students with an interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The club is part of a robust language-and-culture ecosystem on campus. The Spanish academic program is described as offering an opportunity to teach Spanish through...

Campus Life, Food and Drink, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Wikert Dining Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

By Diego Ocando – This summer, the Morningside Dining at Wikert Dining Hall underwent a major renovation, providing students with a more modern and convenient dining experience. The cafeteria now has new tables and a new layout, making it easier for students to find a place to eat. All the stations have been updated, with...

Editorials

Extra curricular activities shouldn’t outshine academics

By Claire DeRoin– What are you looking to gain from your four (or more) years at Morningside? Good memories of fun nights in the dorms? A winning sports season? Long-lasting friendships? The freshman fifteen from that delicious Sodexo food? Those things are all good and well, but they aren’t what college is all about. The…

Editorials, Features

The challenges of doing research

By Gustav Hollnagel– Doing hands-on research on campus has become more and important and encouraged by the college and by faculty. The biology, physics, and psychology departments now have requirements either in classes or senior theses to immerse one’s self into research. I have been doing quite a bit of research work myself, and it’s…

News

‘Mustang madness’ for finals week.

By Claire DeRoin–With their win on Saturday, the Mustang football team will travel to Rome, GA, to play in the NAIA finals on Thursday, December 13, at 5:30. This poses a dilemma for some athletes and student fans: to travel across the country to watch the game, or to stay and study for their finals…

Arts & Entertainment, Editorials

Christmas at Morningside a success

By Paige Potter–On Friday night, the 17 annual Christmas at Morningside took place in Eppley Auditorium. With a house full, the show started at 7:30 p.m. Steve Lundberg, professor in the music department, welcomed everyone to the show and had a few reminders for the crowd. The show began with the band and choir doing a…

Sports

Goin’ to Rome; Mustangs pound SXU

The Mustangs punched their ticket to Rome, Georgia, and the finals of the 2012 NAIA Football Championship Series. Morningside, 13-0, pounded St. Xavier University 47-19 in the semifinals. They’ll now face Marian University in the Dec. 13 final.

Arts & Entertainment

Christmas at Morningside is near

by Paige Potter– The 17th annual Christmas at Morningside is this Friday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Eppley Auditorium. Students involved in the performance began practicing for the concert on Sunday, November 25. The rest of the practices for the week are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday night. Groups participating in this event are the…