The Collegian Reporter – Page 298

News / November 3, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Sioux City Winter

By Maron Guimarães – Winter in Sioux City is no small thing, and Morningside students know it. Between the icy sidewalks, freezing winds, and surprise snowfalls, getting through the season takes prep. The key to surviving the cold starts with dressing smart (which means more than shorts and a hoodie). Layering is your best friend,...

Campus Life, Culture, international, Morningside People, News / October 31, 2025 Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside

Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside By Diego Ocando – Being an international student is about a lot more than just studying in another country. It’s about learning how to adapt, balance, and grow — all while being far from home. At Morningside, students from around the world bring their...

Campus Life, News / October 29, 2025 Time Management Tips for Busy Mustangs

By Maron Guimarães – Life at Morningside can get busy fast. Between classes, practices, campus jobs, and trying to squeeze in a social life, it’s easy for your schedule to feel overwhelming and stressful. But with a few simple strategies, staying on top of everything doesn’t have to be stressful. The first step is to...

News, Sports / October 29, 2025 The Mustangs Gallop Toward Second Place in the GPAC

By Diego Ocando – With one game left in the regular season, the Morningside Mustangs are in their best form of the year, just when it matters most. Last Saturday, the team galloped to a 5–1 road victory over Doane, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches, with three wins in that stretch. Now, the...

News, Sports / October 28, 2025 Morningside Women’s Soccer Clinches GPAC Title

By Keyera Harmon – this win, Morningside now sits at the top of the conference standings with the most points, locking in the GPAC title no matter what happens next. The win also means an automatic qualification for nationals, marking a huge milestone for the program. The team’s current record sits at 8-1-1, and they’ll...

News / October 22, 2025 From Caf to Career

By Keyera Harmon – Getting an internship on campus can be a lot easier than many students think. For Gustavo Santos, landing his internship at the campus cafeteria was a natural next step towards his future. After working for Sodexo for years, from Bucks, to catering, to Spoonholder, it wasn’t hard for Gustavo to find...

Morningside People, News, Opinion / October 22, 2025 What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman at Morningside

By Maron Guimarães. – When you first arrive at Morningside University, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of starting college life, meeting new people from all over the world, exploring campus, and adjusting to your classes. But one thing many upperclassmen realize too late is just how important it is to start...

News

Procrastination offers only temporary relief

By Meghanne Adams– Procrastination is something that almost everyone is guilty of from time to time, and it is seen more commonly on college campuses or in academic settings. Procrastination, according to the article “Procrastination Makeover: Homework Edition,” can lead to stress that causes headaches, insomnia, depression and fatigue. So, if procrastination stresses people out,…

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Veterans have a different view of life

By Claire De Roin– Andrew Sedivy won’t talk about the things he saw and did in combat. He served two overseas tours with the United States Navy. Sedivy, 23, served eight-month tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sedivy explains that combat veterans usually don’t talk about their experiences. “Most vets don’t talk about it because…

Arts & Entertainment

Breaking Bad: Critically acclaimed and for good reason

By Shelby Powell– Entertainment writers fall in love with all kinds of television shows. Most of the time it’s for an episode or for a season. Few shows are consistently and overwhelmingly embraced by critics across the board. AMC’s series, Breaking Bad, has done just that. The star of Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, won 3…

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General McChrystal visits Morningside

By Kevin Green– General Stanley McChrystal, former top commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, presented this year’s Waitt Lecture in Eppley Auditorium Wednesday October 19th. His discussion on “The Strategic Challenges Facing America” focused on relationships between the U.S. and Middle East. General McChrystal began his lecture by sharing an anecdote with the crowd about…

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Mitt Romney visits Morningside

By Kevin Green– Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a campaign stop at the Olsen Student Center on Thursday. After a shameless plug Dr. Sam Clovis, professor and chair of the business administration and economics department, introduced Romney to a rousing ovation. Romney then proceeded to thank all the students in attendance joking, ”I have…

Arts & Entertainment

The Hunger Games

By Shelby Powell– When it’s announced that a book is being made into a movie, most people decide that it’s better to wait for opening day. In a lot of cases, this is the best option. For a lucky few, however, taking the time to read a 300 page book is well worth the effort….