The Collegian Reporter – Page 297

News / October 21, 2026 Morningside University Builds High Tunnel to Expand Hands-On Learning

By Tayden VanPelt – A new outdoor classroom structure aims to extend the growing season, increase food production, and strengthen community connections. Morningside University’s Applied Agriculture and Food Studies Department is constructing a new high tunnel in its outdoor classroom to expand hands-on learning opportunities and increase food production for campus and surrounding communities. Construction...

News / October 6, 2026 My Very Own Taste of Morningside

By Carter Gill – As the Morningside Mustangs faced the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers at the Homecoming football game this weekend, Morningside’s annual Taste of Morningside event kicked off with a selection of local Sioux City food and drink vendors. Vendors included: Sippin’ 712, Kai Thai, Morningside Beef, Blue Tequila on the Go, 2 Fire Smash...

News / September 30, 2026 ODK’s Into the Streets

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside University students recently took part in an exciting event called “Into the Streets,” sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), in Sioux City. This event aimed to help the community and encourage students to get involved. Through Into the Streets, students gain a deeper understanding of their local community and recognize...

News / September 30, 2026 Sports Management Class Aims to Level the Playing Field Through Experiential Learning

By Cameron Hamilton – In Katy Burford’s sports management class, the students are looking to improve and manipulate the game-changing factor of fan engagement and support. The class does this in cooperation with Morningside’s Pack the Stands events, held at specific home games for different sports throughout the year. Sports management is a relatively new...

News / September 30, 2026 Live-Posting Past Events, As If It Were Today

By RyAnne Steffen –If today’s social media were around for major events from the past, how would it appear? Would we be updated every hour, every minute, every second? Thanks to the X account @25YearsAgoLive (2001Live), we can now make an estimate of how those situations may have been handled. 2001Live, curated by Manny Marotta,...

News / September 18, 2026 Spanish Club Invites Morningside Students to Celebrate Latino Heritage in Siouxland

By Brayan Ramos – As September continues, the Siouxland community will have an opportunity to celebrate Latino heritage through a series of events connecting students, families, and community members through culture and education. The celebration began Wednesday, September 9, with the Spanish Club’s Spanish Film Festival at the UPS Auditorium at the Lincoln Center. The...

News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

Features

The Commuter Corner: Week 1

By Claire DeRoin– The five inches of snow that fell in Sioux City early this week was a rude awakening for many Morningside commuters. January was exceptionally mild. The roads were clear of ice and snow for the majority of the month. But let’s face it: it’s wintertime in Iowa. That means snow. It had…

Editorials

Super-letdown for this years commercials.

By Brittany Poss– Super Bowl Sunday brought avid fans from all realms. New England Patriot enthusiasts, New York Giant fanatics, and commercial lovers were all in attendance. Each year, many people wait to enjoy the commercial creativity as much as they anticipate the year-end finale. General consensus says the close game overshadowed the commercial busts…

News

Still thinking about May Term?

By Kevin Green– In order to graduate students at Morningside are required to take a May Term. Trips this year include New York, Cuba, and Peru, though others are listed in the catalog, too. May Terms were developed to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Asked about possible concerns…

Sports

Means, track team, preparing for spring

By Kevin Green– Dominic Means is always trying to stay one step ahead. Whether in the classroom or on the track, those around him always seem to fall behind. But don’t let a humble demeanor fool you. Means, like Charlie Sheen, is all about winning. Training for Morningside’s indoor track season team has Means, “running…

Arts & Entertainment

Gosling dominates this political thriller

By Shelby Powell– The Ides of March, co-written and co-starring George Clooney, is a chilling character study masquerading as a political thriller. The film takes place in the midst of an election, following a charismatic governor as he runs for President of the United States. Ryan Gosling, the film’s real star, is something of a…

Sports

Wrestlers win second straight GPAC title

By Andrew Schnebel– The Mustang wrestling team wrapped up the GPAC title against Briar Cliff Wednesday night in the final duel meet of the season. They defeated the Chargers 42-3, winning nine of ten weight classes. The Mustangs finished the dual season with a 9-6 record, including a 6-0 mark in the GPAC. This was…