The Collegian Reporter – Page 40

Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement. Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Sports / February 20, 2025 Mustangs Perform a Deduction-Free Routine at Northwestern Invitational

By Jesus Jimenez — Morningside’s cheer team achieved its two highest scores of the season this weekend at Northwestern College’s two-day cheer and dance invitational. The Mustangs secured third and fourth place finishes, delivering a total 155.28 points. What took everyone by surprise was Morningside’s flawless, deduction-free routine on day one, where the squad scored...

Sports

Mustang Football recognized at Musketeers hockey game

by Bryce Griffin–The Sioux City Musketeers invited the Morningside Mustangs football team to their game on January 28 against the Sioux Falls Stampede. The team was recognized for its 2021 National Championship victory over Grand View 38-28 in Durham, North Carolina. The Mustangs were recognized on the ice during the first intermission. The Musketeers interviewed Tyler Wingert,…

Sports

Champions Day photos 2022

Dave Edmonds/Sioux City Open RESULTS. Morningside’s women best Briar Cliff 75-69. The Mustang men fall short in comeback, 81-78.

Features, Sports

Game Day From a Morningside Student’s POV

By Jadyn Steffen–The Morningside Mustangs played their rivals, the Northwestern Raiders, in Sioux City at the Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center January 26. Fans packed the gym in fear of missing out on the nail-biter of a game, but the women ended up on top with a final score of 81-63. The men won with a…

News

Morningside lights up the night with Glow Casino

By Payton Miller- Saturday was a night of gambling and fun, all thanks to Morningside Activities Council. Students from around campus flooded to the Yockey Room this past Saturday to partake in a night of free gambling all put on by Morningside’s own activity counsel and each table was full to the brim. The overhead…

Arts & Entertainment

Spider-Man: NWH lives up to the hype

by Bryce Griffin — The third addition to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man’s series lived up to all of the hype behind it. With all of the twists and turns and leads into other upcoming Marvel movies, this movie gives fans something to look forward to in the future of the Marvel Universe. I cannot disclose what has…

Features, Morningside People

Lucia Kruize discovers America

By Jadyn Steffen–Lucia Kruize made the bold choice to come to college in the United States, leaving behind her parents Lisa and Peter and her older sister Freja. The 20-year-old freshman came to Morningside University from Kulhuse, Denmark on a soccer scholarship. She has had to make some big adjustments to the American lifestyle. “The food…