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...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

‘Stangs own the saddle; best BC 59-23
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‘Stangs own the saddle; best BC 59-23

by Dayne Davis–The Mustangs are undefeated against Briar Cliff’s Chargers in the “Battle for the Saddle” and the games haven’t been close. The Chargers put up a fight early Saturday in Olsen Stadium, but the Mustangs showed their dominance in the second half enroute to a 59-23 victory.  The Mustangs opened on offense. The first…

Sioux City Welcomes Crumble Cookies at Grand Opening
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Sioux City Welcomes Crumble Cookies at Grand Opening

by Payton Miller–The long-awaited Crumble Cookies finally hosted its grand opening in Sioux City Friday. Its opening was a huge success; they had customers waiting in a line that pushed out the front door and past the storefront. In the opening week, the first six cookie flavors were Oatmeal Cream, Fruity Pebbles, French Toast, Almost…

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Women’s tennis begins fall season

by Kylie Hansen–As Morningside gets back into the swing of things, athletes have been preparing for a new season. Everyone on the tennis team has been working hard, and now this week is the week to test themselves.  On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the women’s tennis team travelled to Buena Vista for a season–opening 9-0 victory….

Activities Fair Welcomes Students Back to Campus
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Activities Fair Welcomes Students Back to Campus

by Payton Manning–Morningside University welcomed students back to campus this past week by gathering its clubs and academic groups to attend the annual Activities Fair.  Morningside’s campus is home to over thirty student groups across all academic disciplines. The goal is to engage with students and give them the chance to get involved during their…

Mustangs hold off NWC 30-29
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Mustangs hold off NWC 30-29

The top-ranked Mustangs took it to the wire in their season debut. Balanced scoring and a big safety gave them the win over #3 Northwestern 30-29. Isaac Pingel’s third-quarter sack in the west Roberts Stadium endzone ended up being the difference. QB Joe Dolincheck threw for three touchdowns and 351 yards. Next up for the…

A frontline worker faces a unique COVID challenge
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A frontline worker faces a unique COVID challenge

Unwilling to gamble her health on the COVID vaccine, a frontline worker in small-town Iowa goes to work every day and deals with burnout and health challenges. by Elizabeth Obermeier–For Melissa Kruse a typical day starts at 8:00 am: checking messages, making phone calls, and getting patients’ results. By 9:00 am, patients are being roomed,…

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