The Collegian Reporter – Page 284

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

Arts & Entertainment, News / October 24, 2024 CODA Awards Close with Homecoming Concert

By Gabriel Ruiz – This year’s CODA Award recognized Paul Adamson, Kathryn March, and bill russell during the Homecoming Concert on October 11, 2024. Hosted by Dean of Visual and Performing Arts Heath Weber, these individuals were celebrated for their achievements and impact within the arts field. This marks the second year that the CODA...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People, News / October 20, 2024 Dr. Kati Meyer to return for Humanities Speaker Series

Dr. Kati Meyer, a former Morningside University professor and current visiting professor at the University of Iowa, will make her return on Oct. 29 to be the speaker of the Morningside Humanities Speaker Series. The event will be Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., inside the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The lecture is...

Sports / October 18, 2024 Mustangs Roll Over Hastings in Homecoming Win

By Dayne Davis–Morningside put on a clinic as Zack Chevalier led his team to a dominating 52-7 victory over the Hastings University Broncos. Chevalier was awarded GPAC Offensive player of the week with his performance of 441 passing yards and four touchdowns. They are now own a 5-0 GPAC record. The Mustangs came out and...

News / October 11, 2024 Homecoming events continue through the weekend

Morningside’s homecoming festivities continue through Sunday. Friday night (Oct. 11) the Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts will feature performances by The Morningside Choir, Morningside Wind Ensemble, and M Avenue Jazz beginning at 7 pm. The program will also recognize CODA Award recipients Paul Adamson, Dr. Kathryn March, and bill russell. A short...

Sports

Late Mustang surge falls short

By Andrew Schnebel– The Morningside Mustangs men’s basketball team faced off against the number 6 nationally ranked Dordt Defenders Wednesday night in Rosen Verdoorn. The Mustangs suffered a heart breaking loss. The ending score was 83-74. Kevin Zoz led the scoring for the Mustangs with 15 points. Three of the five starters were also in…

News

Singer/Songwriter entertains

By Jazmine Dirks– Since the young age of fourteen, she’s been gracing coffee shops and bars alike with her captivating voice and impressive guitar skills. It was this past Friday that Morningside’s Activities Council (MAC) was able to get the experienced singer/songwriter, Hana Pestle, to bring her talent to entertain the students of Morningside College. “I’m surprised I…

Features

Spanish social night a success

By Jazmine Dirks– Mariachi music could be heard pulsating throughout the Morningside College campus this past Saturday as the Spanish Club held their first Spanish Social Night. There was music, dancing, and an assortment of spicy authentic Hispanic food to munch on. Approximately forty people attended the event that lasted from 8pm-10pm. President of the Spanish Club, Ana…

Arts & Entertainment

New Muppet movie evokes “Fozzie” feelings

By Emily Domayer– Wocka, wocka! Kermit the Frog and his friends are back in theaters. The Muppets is directed by James Bobin and co-written by Jason Segel. The story begins by introducing a new Muppet character, Walter, who lives with his older brother, Gary, in Smalltown. Gary and Walter love to watch the Muppet Show. Gary is portrayed…

Arts & Entertainment

Justin Bieber, “Under the Mistletoe” Review

By Shelby Powell– Maybe it’s overwhelming smell of pecan pie. Maybe it’s the contagious smiles of children as they visit Santa Claus. Or maybe it’s the release of Justin Bieber’s Christmas album that is making the season so special. It isn’t an instant Christmas classic by any means, but it’s hard not to smile as…

Arts & Entertainment

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

By Shelby Powell– That sound you heard on November 18th was the maniacal shrieking of thousands of Twihards as the penultimate installment of the Twilight Saga stomped into theaters. For those who have been living under a rock for the last 5 years, Twilight is the story of a special snowflake teenager named Bella Swan…