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...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

Morningside names Homecoming royalty
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Morningside names Homecoming royalty

by Chaise Pfanstiel–As homecoming weekend approaches, and activities take part throughout the week, Morningside University takes pride in announcing its homecoming king and queen.  This year’s Homecoming royalty are K.J Williams and Hannah Harris.  Harris said, “Before the ceremony I was excited and happy to be there with fellow seniors who I have known throughout…

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A hot day for a 38-7 win

by Chaise Pfanstiel–The No. 3 Mustangs came out a little slow against Doane, Saturday, Sept. 30 in Crete, Neb., as they took on Doane University. Up just 3-0 at the end of the first quarter, Morningside brought home a 38-7 victory. Morningside was unlucky early in its passing game, ending the first quarter with a…

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Homecoming Week events

by Chaise Pfanstiel–It’s Homecoming Week and MAC has put together a schedule for a fun–filled week leading to the big game. Kicking off the week right away, there is an opportunity to make street signs starting Monday at 11:00a.m. in Yockey. Tuesday, Oct. 3, coronation of a king and queen will be held in the…

Homecoming Week: Taste of Morningside
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Homecoming Week: Taste of Morningside

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Celebrate a taste of Morningside October 7, Morningside University’s homecoming weekend. Students, friends, family, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend.  What is Taste of Morningside? It is a long-standing tradition for Morningside University. Vendors like Patti’s Pit Stop, B.A. Bowls, Big Papa’s Grub on the Run, Benny’s Dogs, Tastee’s Inn and…

Mustangs dominate Mount Marty
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Mustangs dominate Mount Marty

by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside took down the Mount Marty Lancers Saturday with a final score of 47-17. The Mustangs dominated throughout all quarters of the game. They outscored the Lancers 14-3 at the end of the first. The Mustangs would add 20 points in the fourth quarter alone to put the game away.  Morningside tacked up…

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