News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

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

By 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...

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

By Gabriel Ruiz — 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...

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...

Music in Film: Sioux City International Film Festival
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Music in Film: Sioux City International Film Festival

by Payton Miller–The Sioux City International Film Festival is returning for its 17th year this Thursday, September 29, at the Promenade Cinema 14. All short film entries on display this weekend must be 30 minutes or less in length and fall within one of the categories of Comedy, Horror/Thriller, Documentary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and Drama. The overall…

Katie Copple Revisits Morningside
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Katie Copple Revisits Morningside

by Josie Dike–Katie Copple is a 2015 Morningside graduate who is now an evening news anchor for Siouxland News. Before she was writing and sitting alongside fellow anchor Larry Wentz, she dabbled in news cast producing, digital content producing, and photojournalism. However, a career in the media is not exactly what Copple originally envisioned when…

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Gas Leak and Power Outage

by Rena Ketelsen – Last Saturday the power went out for a few hours, and on Thursday there was a gas leak. At about 9 am on Thursday, Sept. 22, a contractor hit one of the gas lines supplying Charles City College Hall which caused a gas leak. As a result, a few buildings on campus…

Women grab GPAC win; men draw with Red Raiders
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Women grab GPAC win; men draw with Red Raiders

Morningside women’s soccer picked up their first GPAC win of the season with a 5-3 win over Northwestern. Jil Hellerforth, Keyera Harmon, Sina Feeser, Maddie Moore, Ellie Gengler all had first half goals. The men’s game was a defensive battle with the Red Raiders, leaving them 2-0-1 in the conference standings.

Soccer Update
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Soccer Update

By Rena Ketelsen – Soccer coach Tom Maxon reflects on the first part of the season with the women’s and the men’s teams. Both soccer teams have their first two GPAC games behind them. While the men’s team won both of them, the women’s team did not. Maxon said both teams this year are good….

Mustangs are 3-0 with Briar Cliff win
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Mustangs are 3-0 with Briar Cliff win

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.  Click HERE for the CR game story.

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