News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members  through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike.  Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

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First presidential debate complete

By Gustav Hollnagel– The first of four presidential debates is finished and it seems that Mitt Romney has done a little bit better than his opponent, Barack Obama. The president arguably let Romney address vulnerable Democrat principles on the economy, whereas no arguments were made based on Bain Capital or the “47-percent-remark” made by Mitt…

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Going ‘Into the Streets’ of Sioux City

By Gustav Hollnagel—Today was my third time of participating in the annual community service event “Into the Streets”. Before I get into any details about today’s community service I’d like to say that I feel special to be part of this institution that allows us all to give a helping hand to the community. A…

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Volunteer for GOP

By Meghanne Adams– Governor Terry Branstad reached out to Republican Party Victory Offices, thanking them for their time and dedication, and encouraged volunteer involvement in this November’s elections. On Thursday, September 27, via conference call, Governor Branstad acknowledged the hard work that has been taking place in the GOP Victory Offices statewide. A crowd of…

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Homecoming is near

By Paige Potter— The red carpet to Hollywood will be laid on October 8th as Morningside kicks off its week of homecoming. The week is full activities for students to take part.  Monday night there is an interactive game show, Think Fast, where the winner will receive $200 as the prize. On Tuesday night, the…

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Honors Society cashes in on Morningside squirrels

by Claire DeRoin– They are everywhere on campus. They shamelessly eat ice cream cones off the ground. They disturb classes by sitting in front of windows and peering in with disregard for education. They stare intensely at you when you walk past them.  Now they are on t-shirts. Who are “they?” The Morningside squirrels. OKD…

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“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…

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