News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

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)...

The Vow
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The Vow

By Shelby Powell ~  What would you do if, in an instant, your spouse could no longer remember you? The Vow, starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, seeks to answer that very question. After a car accident, Paige’s (McAdams) short-term memory is completely erased. She has no memories of her husband Leo (Tatum). Because he…

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Commuter Corner: Week 3

By Claire DeRoin ~  It’s housing registration time! Are you considering living off-campus next semester? Here’s a list of benefits to living off-campus. Home-cooked meals…if you choose! The majority of on-campus housing options lack kitchens. If you live in a house or apartment off-campus, chances are that there will be a fully functioning kitchen there!…

“The Odd Couple” comes to Morningside
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“The Odd Couple” comes to Morningside

By Tasha Drey~ It’s that time of year! The Morningside Theater Department will be showing “The Odd Couple” (the female version) written by Neil Simon. The show is a comedy about a recently divorced neat freak, Florence, that moves in with her messy and easygoing friend, Olive. Senior Maddie Mardesen and sophomore Tasha Drey will…

The Commuter Corner: Week 2
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The Commuter Corner: Week 2

By Claire DeRoin~ As a commuter, I’ve noticed that it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to stay home, cozy in bed, instead of scraping ice off of the windshield and driving to campus in the cold. While it may be tempting, missing classes is never a good idea. Why? One thing leads to…

No one is safe.
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No one is safe.

By Shelby Powell ~ Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is a recent CIA recruit stationed in Cape Town, South Africa. He spends his days wishing for more action and maintaining an unused safe house for wayward agents or captured criminals.  Matt gets a lot more than he bargained for when renowned CIA agent turned traitor Toben…

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Intramural Basketball Championship Recap

By  Andrew Schnebel ~ The intramural basketball championship took place between Norms Pringle Can and Trey City this past Thursday. Both teams were coming in with one loss. This was the second matchup between the two teams with Trey City winning the prior match by ten points. Norms Pringle Can got off to a hot…

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