The Collegian Reporter – Page 269

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 / 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...

News / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

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...

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…

News

Stop for the camera

by Claire DeRoin– The red-light traffic camera at Singing Hills Boulevard and I-29 will be moved to the intersection of Singing Hills Boulevard and S. Lewis Boulevard on Wednesday. Students traveling west-bound will notice a signs warning of upcoming photo enforcement before they reach the intersection. According to a press release from the Sioux City…