The Collegian Reporter – Page 300

News / November 11, 2026 Supporting Morningside’s Artists Through Unique Gifts

By RyAnne Steffen – As the holidays approach, the Morningside community may be searching for one-of-a-kind gifts for the special someones in their lives. Thankfully, the art department is hosting a unique art-for-sale event from Nov. 10-12, 1-5 p.m., allowing anyone to purchase art created by students, staff, and faculty. Associate Professor of Art, Shelby...

News / October 28, 2026 Cover Crops Give Morningside Students Hands-On Learning Experience

By Tayden Van Pelt – Morningside University students are putting classroom lessons into practice this fall through a cover crop project in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. The Agricultural Precision class is partnering with the Plant Science class to establish cover crops in designated test plots. Student groups are responsible for making management decisions for their...

News / October 27, 2026 Young Mustangs Spark Second-Half Comeback in Season-Opening Win Over Culver-Stockton

By Doreen Mshana – Head Coach Jamie Sale tipped off his 26th season at the helm of Morningside Women’s Basketball with a fresh look on the court. Featuring a youthful roster where seven of the top ten players are freshmen and sophomores, the Mustangs entered the season embraced by underdog expectations, picked seventh in the...

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...

Features

Spring Break 2012

By Brittany Conolly– Spring break is right around the corner. Students at Morningside College get two weeks off for vacation. Everyone gets a break from school. Some students will go out of town, out of the country, or just stay at home and relax. Students should start to plan. It is easy to start generating…

Sports

Late Mustang surge falls short

By Andrew Schnebel– The Morningside Mustangs men’s basketball team faced off against the number 6 nationally ranked Dordt Defenders Wednesday night in Rosen Verdoorn. The Mustangs suffered a heart breaking loss. The ending score was 83-74. Kevin Zoz led the scoring for the Mustangs with 15 points. Three of the five starters were also in…

News

Singer/Songwriter entertains

By Jazmine Dirks– Since the young age of fourteen, she’s been gracing coffee shops and bars alike with her captivating voice and impressive guitar skills. It was this past Friday that Morningside’s Activities Council (MAC) was able to get the experienced singer/songwriter, Hana Pestle, to bring her talent to entertain the students of Morningside College. “I’m surprised I…

Features

Spanish social night a success

By Jazmine Dirks– Mariachi music could be heard pulsating throughout the Morningside College campus this past Saturday as the Spanish Club held their first Spanish Social Night. There was music, dancing, and an assortment of spicy authentic Hispanic food to munch on. Approximately forty people attended the event that lasted from 8pm-10pm. President of the Spanish Club, Ana…

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…