The Collegian Reporter – Page 282

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...

News

Smile for the automated traffic cameras.

By Brittany Poss ~ According to the Department of Transportation website, drivers in Sioux City, Ankeny, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Davenport and the Des Moines area have been exposed to speed and red light cameras. Major Iowa cities, that accumulate millions of dollars each year from traffic camera violations, have begun weighing their options…

Features

Keeping up with tech

By Kevin Green ~ All full time undergraduate students at Morningside are enrolled in the Notebook Computer Program. But what exactly does that entail? Aside from signing for their computers, many students lack interest in or knowledge of the program and never give it a second thought. Thankfully Dr. Marlene Jacobson, educational technologist here at…

Sports

Mustangs sweep the Prairie Wolves

By Andrew Schnebel ~ The Mustangs softball team took on the Prairie Wolves of Nebraska Wesleyan Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs were wearing pink uniforms in support for breast cancer. Jordan Johnson pitched the first game going all seven innings to pick up the win. She struck out a season’s high 10 batters and did not…

Editorials

Nerd Culture Goes Mainstream

By Shelby Powell ~ Iron Man 2 generated over 125 million dollars in ticket sales and it’s preceding film put Robert Downey Jr. back on the entertainment map. Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of popular social networking website Facebook, parlayed his geeky affinity for computers into a million dollar windfall. Even regular television shows like Community…

Arts & Entertainment

Jason Mraz

By Shelby Powell ~ With the release of his album Love is a Four Letter Word, Jason Mraz has once again solidified his place as the voice of summer. Most know him as the crooner behind the smash hit “I’m Yours”, but the 34 year old Mraz has proven himself much more than a one…