News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

Behind Obama’s visit and Morningside’s ‘presidential’ history
Features

Behind Obama’s visit and Morningside’s ‘presidential’ history

By Jescy Rodriguez– This past weekend President Barack Obama visited campus as one of the first stops on his way to Charlotte, North Carolina for the 2012 Democratic Convention, being held Thursday September 6. More photos of Obama’s campaign stop.  Morningside has been a popular stop for political campaigns of Presidential candidates both current and…

Editorials

Saving money at Target

By Meghanne Adams– We are all college students, which usually can mean one thing: we are probably broke. Target is a store that has a lot of the must-haves on our weekly shopping lists and is fairly close to our school. I’ve compiled some tips together to help save students money while shopping there. Let’s…

Reaction: Obama on campus
Editorials

Reaction: Obama on campus

By Paige Potter– The cheering of hundreds of people and chanting of  “four more years!” as   President Obama made his way to stage on Saturday, September 1, 2012, was a feeling I will never forget.  Over the past four days, all the Morningside students had seen the preparation taking place for the President to…

MAC attempts to get more attention
Arts & Entertainment

MAC attempts to get more attention

By Paige Potter– The MAC PAC is back and ready for this school year with fun activities and events planned for all students at Morningside. This year’s activities will be entertaining for all who attend, thanks to the staff of four experienced MAC executives and many student volunteers.  The Morningside Activities Council (MAC) is made…

Theater professor finds his comfort zone
Features

Theater professor finds his comfort zone

By Jescy Rodriguez–Starting a new school year means meeting new people and getting to know new faculty. This week we start with a professor newly planted into the metaphorical garden we know as the Theatre Department. His name is Kenton Jones. I started off the interview asking a very basic “Who are you?” Kenton then…

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