The Collegian Reporter – Page 276

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...

Arts & Entertainment, News

“Jack and the Beanstalk” leaves elementary audience enamored

by Claire DeRoin– “Hide under the table! Hide!” The squeals of elementary school children rang in Morningside’s Klinger-Neal theatre Tuesday, September 25, as the theatre department presented its last showing of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Jack, played by Kyle McGlade, interacted with the audience (made up of students from four local elementary schools) throughout the…

Arts & Entertainment, News

Wellness week wrap-up

By Paige Potter— Morningside had a lot of fun activities for students to do this past week. MAC sponsored “Wellness Week” with different activities planned for each day. On Monday night, Kira Sabin, a dating coach, came and talked to 71 students in Yockey about different things to put up with in relationships. She touched…

Food and Drink

Food Review – Golden Bowl

By Meghanne Adams– If you’re in the mood for Chinese food, Sioux City has limited options. Let’s face it; it just isn’t a Chinese food hot spot. Contrary to the limitations of the area, a little unknown restaurant close to downtown proves to have an authentic taste, more than reasonable prices and a laid back…

Sports

Mustang volleyball starts conference play

By Gustav Hollnagel– Mustang Volleyball started their conference play last week. In two tough matches against Northwestern and Midland University, the team of Coach Sara Horn had to digest two five-set defeats, losing by margins of six and two points respectively. On Wednesday, September 19, the Mustangs came back to get their first conference win…

News

Pizza eating contest at Buck’s

By Paige Potter– The grand opening of Buck’s drew a crowd of about 20 people Wednesday evening as 11 Morningside students took part in a pizza-eating contest. Contestants sat along a line of tables in the newly remodeled Buck’s waiting for their pizzas. Photos by Amber Berg The pizza-munchers were: seniors Tyler Omundson and Emma…