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...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf:  Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

 By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

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, Sports / 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...

The Palmer Symposium is a success
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The Palmer Symposium is a success

By Tasha Drey ~ The 9th annual Palmer Research Symposium was held Wednesday, April 18, on the Morningside College Campus. Over 200 students presented their research through a panel, speech, or poster presentation. The student presentation pieces ranged from every major on campus and were presented in the Yockey Room and Lincoln Center. Students, faculty,…

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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…

Keeping up with tech
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…

Mustangs sweep the Prairie Wolves
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…

Nerd Culture Goes Mainstream
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…

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