The Collegian Reporter – Page 286

Arts & Entertainment / January 30, 2025 Stitched with Love: Jen Miller’s Quilt Exhibit

The Eppley Art Gallery is excited to present Pieces of Love, a captivating quilt exhibited by guest artist Jen Miller. The exhibit opened on January 8 and remains open on weekdays during business hours until January 31, at 4 p.m. The Pieces of Love Exhibit will be celebrated with a closing reception on Friday, January...

News / January 30, 2025 New Towing Signs at Lewis Hall Spark Parking Concerns Among Students

By Katie Miller – New towing signs in front of Lewis Hall have caught the attention of Morningside University students, raising concerns over parking availability and enforcement. The signs reinforce existing parking regulations, designating certain spots exclusively for guests. Director of Safety and Security Brett Lyon clarifies towing signs in front of Lewis Hall are...

Morningside People, Sports / January 28, 2025 Honoring the Legacy of Jimmy Aschenbrenner

By Jesus Jimenez — This past weekend, the Morningside Men’s Volleyball program hosted its annual alumni scrimmage and this year’s event carried an emotional weight as it also served as a retirement ceremony honoring Jimmy Aschenbrenner. Jimmy, a cherished member of the Morningside volleyball family, passed away this past June after a courageous battle with...

News / January 28, 2025 Cafeteria Controversy Triggers Gossip on Campus

By Katie Miller — Changes in portion sizes in the Morningside cafeteria have sparked frustration among some students, as many feel they are not receiving enough food to satisfy their hunger. Previously, the cafeteria offered unlimited plate servings, but has now shifted to more controlled servings, leading students to express their concerns. The recent change...

News / January 23, 2025 RA Applications now OPEN!!

By Jaden Carney — Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? At Morningside students often get involved in clubs and activities that are generally of interest to them. There are many opportunities ranging from: joining a new club or to growing your leadership skills, and one way to do that is by...

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

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…

News

Morningsiders sleep out for the homeless

By Emily Domayer — Morningside students gathered to raise awareness for the homeless in Sioux City Nov. 5. Students went to the Sioux City Explorers ballpark and made cardboard “houses” to sleep in overnight. The event lasted from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. SERVE, a volunteer group at Morningside, promoted the sleep-out. Corinne Youngberg, a…

Features

This isn’t Dragon Ball Z

By Michelle Kuester– Just by taking a stroll around campus, one can pick up on the latest comfy trend. Sweatpants tucked into boots. This atrocious “style” started from the jeans tucked into boots but, over time, morphed into something horrible. I’m no fashionista, so…

Features

Group work: preparation for life

By Michelle Kuester– A sure way to bring out a round of groans and protests from almost any class is the use of two words. Group work. The time when the go-getters do the legwork while the less-than-ambitious take a backseat yet share in the glory. Depending on which type of student you are, chances…