The Collegian Reporter – Page 36

Arts & Entertainment, News / September 17, 2025 Cheer X Pep Band Collab!

By Thomas Godtland – Game day holds a certain magic: the roaring crowd, the pulse of the drums, and the cheers resounding through the field. The familiar burst of spirit is expected from fans this year. In that regard, The Pride of Morningside’s Pep Band and Cheer Team will combine their energies on September 20th...

News / September 15, 2025 Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus

By Maron Guimarães – When the weather is nice, sometimes the best classroom is the outdoor environment. Our campus has a lot of underrated spots perfect for getting work done while getting some fresh air and sunshine. One hidden gem is the rooftop by the Krone fountains. Not a lot of people go up there,...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

Food and Drink / September 8, 2025 New Fall Drinks!

By Maron Guimarães – Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season so special! Spoonholder, our own Starbucks located inside the library on the first floor, is welcoming fall with two new limited-time drinks that are on their way to becoming student favorites: the Pumpkin Spice Chai Freeze and the Pumpkin...

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

Features

Wordle is your daily challenge

by Chloe Pieper–The New York Times Online not only writes news stories but features minigames such as Wordle. Wordle is a free and daily game through the web on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You have to guess a mystery word that has five letters in six attempts. The aim of the game is to…

News

The Hype About Squishmallows

Jadyn Steffen- The newest shopping craze, Squishmallows, are making their appearance all over Morningside University’s campus. Squishmallows are round, plush toys made to look like animals, fruits, foods, drinks, and just about anything else you can imagine. Squishmallows first became famously popular all over tik-tok and now they are making their way to nearly every…

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix’s Gacy documentary will give you chills

by Chloe Pieper–Netflix premiered a new limited series called “Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” on April 20. The show traces the life of John Wayne Gacy and what led him to commit some of the worst crimes. Gacy was one of the most prolific serial killers and sex offenders in America….

News

Finals week survival kits return

by Payton Miller–After a two-year hiatus, the CEO group brings back final survival kits. A package contains either salty or sweet snacks and the option for parents to add a study pack for their son or daughter, a little boost before a week of grueling tests. The fundraiser had taken a two-year hiatus because of…

Arts & Entertainment, Features

Places to go before you’re old

by Chloe Pieper–As college students, we may not prioritize traveling. People think it’s something to do when you’re older and have the money. However, when you hit your 50s, or later, traveling may not be a priority. That’s why it’s best to do it while you are young. Although we are college students, there are…

News

KMSC to host Vinylthon

by Payton MIller–KMSC is set to play 12 hours of Vinyl music this Saturday, April 23. The student DJs at KMSC radio station have signed on to play 12 straight hours of vinyl music on the station this Saturday. Stations that complete the full 12 hours will receive a gold vinyl slipmat in celebration of…