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...

Fall TV Preview: New Girl
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Fall TV Preview: New Girl

By Shelby Powell– Zooey Deschanel stars in the Fox sitcom New Girl as Jess, a twenty-something in search of an apartment after finding her boyfriend with another woman. She finds herself living with three men, a mix of the male archetypes most viewers are familiar with. There is Nick (Jake M. Johnson), the overly sentimental…

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Gaming isn’t just for kids anymore

By Kevin Green– It’s that time of year again; time to batten down the hatches and get ready for old Jack Frost to come a-dancing. Many of you are from Iowa and live in the dorms at Morningside. So you know all too well that even jaunting out for a bite to eat is soon…

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International Peace Day

  By Claire De Roin– The International Students Association brought International Peace Day to campus with a paper crane folding table outside of the cafeteria Wednesday, September 21. Chisato Murillo and Jessica Sievers were staffing the table at dinner, teaching students how to fold square pieces of paper into cranes. Each colorful paper bore a…

Newt Gingrich visits Morningside
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Newt Gingrich visits Morningside

By Claire De Roin– Presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of over a hundred people Tuesday September 20th at Morningside College. The Yockey Room was full of mostly older Caucasians when Gingrich strolled in ten minutes late. Gingrich opened with a briefing on his candidacy. “Next Thursday…

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All work and no play

  By Claire De Roin– Many students at Morningside balance a work schedule and a class schedule. These students balance their schedule carefully, making sure classes and work shifts don’t overlap, making sure there is time for homework, making sure they will get enough sleep each night. Balancing schedules can be stressful, but are college…

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