The Collegian Reporter – Page 283

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...

Arts & Entertainment

Contraband

By Shelby Powell ~ Recently released on DVD, Contraband stars Mark Wahlberg as a hardscrabble, former smuggler who is forced to go on one last run to ensure the safety of his family. Contraband also stars Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, and Ben Foster. The film is nowhere near as awful as one might expect. Wahlberg…

Sports

Mustangs Sweep Warriors in Season Finale

By Andrew Schnebel ~ Only the top eight teams make softball’s post-season tournament and the Mustangs were on edge of being in or out. Morningside came into Monday night’s finale having to sweep the Midland Warriors or else their season would end. The Mustangs took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning…

News

Morningside works to prevent break-ins, break-in victim roots for security cameras

By Claire DeRoin ~ In the light of a series of car break-ins on campus parking lots, Morningside has started to take preventative action against these thefts. According to Brett Lyon, assistant director of security, five cars were recently broken into on Morningside campus. Security is unsure whether the break-ins were all done by the…

News

Student directors show their skills

By Tasha Drey ~ The Morningside College Theater directing class presented one act plays Saturday, April 28, in the Klinger- Neal Theater. The class is taught by Bette Skewis Arnett and has 5 students. The class consists of both juniors and seniors. Each student chose a short One Act show in which they each casted and…

Sports

Mustangs Clinch Second Place in GPAC Standings

By Andrew Schnebel ~The Morningside Mustangs baseball team took on Briar Cliff Saturday afternoon at Lewis and Clark Park. The cross-town rivalry was the second time the two teams met up. The Mustangs won the first meeting back in March. Morningside’s Storm Throne was outstanding in the first game, hurling a complete game three-hitter in…