The Collegian Reporter – Page 298

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence. When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

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…

Arts & Entertainment

Music review: Lady Antebellum Christmas Album

By Shelby Powell– The latest musical offering from country music powerhouse Lady Antebellum is a throwaway compilation of 6 Christmas classics that sounds and feels like it was produced in a hurry. From the first track, a humdrum and twang filled version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, to the last, a simple “Silver…

News

Black Friday, the most infamous day of retail

By Kevin Green– Roughly 152 million Americans participated in this year’s Black Friday bonanza. Here in Sioux City, the late-night turnout was just as impressive. Several localbusinesses got into the act this year including Target, Best Buy, as well as the Southern Hills Mall, which opened its doors at midnight for the first time in…

News

Electra Brief

By Claire De Roin– Morningside students put on a rendition of Electra by Sophocles that ran from the 17-20th of November. The audience sat on the edge of their seats as Athena Riesenberg delivered her lines Saturday night in Klinger-Neal. Not a sound could be heard but her heartfelt monologue. Electra, an adapted Greek tragedy,…

Features

Photo Club: Put yourself in the picture

By Alex Devalos — “For me photography is capturing something that strikes inspiration,” was the way Brooke Spencer, president of the Morningside Photography Club, described the art of picture taking. The Photography Club is a small group of young artists here on campus, that work to portray ideas to the rest of the student body….