The Collegian Reporter – Page 272

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...

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…

Features

Pick your poison carefully

By Claire DeRoin– Whether they’re doing it responsibly or not, college students are drinking and partying their way through their four years. Beer, wine, and liquor are popular among students, but there are some mixes that can have very negative health impacts. Carol Garvey, student health services director, discourages the idea of mixing alcohol and…

News

Vision 2020 – Board and administration looking to upgrade M’side campus

By Gustav Hollnagel– During homecoming, the board of directors and current administrative staff sat together to discuss the future of Morningside College. They had three big discussions, which involved student life/academic affair and enrollment but focused mainly on the issue of campaigning to promote Morningside’s “Vision 2020”. On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, president John Reynders…