The Collegian Reporter – Page 306

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters was the pioneer settler...

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...

Features

A match made in…where?

By Claire DeRoin– Debates over the lights being left on or off. Fights over leaving the door unlocked. Arguments over unwanted visitors. Shouting matches about clothes being borrowed. Annoyance over sex on the shared furniture. Do any of these sound familiar? If so, you may be living with a bad roommate. It seems that everyone…

Arts & Entertainment

The evolution of social media

By Shelby Powell– What started as a small idea in the mind of a young man named Tom became, in 8 short years, a full-blown phenomenon. Social media, or communication through the web-based technologies, began with Myspace. All one needed was a camera and an Internet connection to put themselves (or a carefully crafted version…

News

Hometown pride or hometown discrimination?

By Claire DeRoin — “If attending college in your hometown isn’t still living at home with your parents, I don’t know what is.” Statements like this can occasionally be heard around campus, usually tossed around by students from areas outside of the Sioux City metropolitan area. There seems to be a stigma attached to attending…

Features

The sweatpants epidemic

By Claire DeRoin — A majority of students on Morningside’s campus walk to and from class, sit in the cafeteria, work in the science labs or do other things, clad in sweatpants all the while. Students donning sweaters or skirts are definitely in the minority. One professor has taken note of Morningside’s sloppy dress code….

Features, Food and Drink

Fat Boy’s Food Tips

By Kevin Green — Your stomach bellows, your eyes grow weary, suddenly you feel lightheaded. Hunger has set-in and you need food fast. Reaching in your wallet you find one single crisp five-dollar bill. The student café is close, but you’ll have dinner there later and right now the “same old same old” doesn’t sound…