The Collegian Reporter – Page 42

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...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

News, Sports / August 27, 2025 The Ultras are back!

By Maron Guimarães. – The Ultras are back for another exciting season of school culture and support! Founded in 2022, the Ultras started as a passionate group of students dedicated to boosting our Morningside athletes and creating an atmosphere that makes a difference in every game. With over 250 followers on Instagram and countless moments...

News / August 26, 2025 Morningside Welcomes Record-Breaking Freshman Class

By Mia Wenzel – Morningside University officially kicked off the 2025–2026 academic year by welcoming its largest freshman class in school history. The campus has been buzzing with excitement as students arrived for move-in day, jumped into orientation activities, and settled into their first week of classes. With such a large group of newcomers, campus...

Features

Stepping outside on a fine February day

by Caleb Lubbers–In the days before spring break, students have taken advantage of the exceptionally warm weather not usually seen in February by spending time outdoors. According to the Weather Channel, the average high temperature in Sioux City on the last day of February is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. This year, the temperature reached 67 degrees…

Sports

Musketeers heading into final stretch

by Bryce Griffin–The Sioux City Musketeers are approaching their final stretch of the 2022 season. The Musketeers currently sit in third place in the USHL’s western conference in a tight battle with the Omaha Lancers and Lincoln Stars. In each game the Musketeers have the potential to go up to second and get a first-round…

Features

Look on the bright side…

by Chloe Pieper–Remaining optimistic in college can seem like a challenge for some students. They might feel burnt out by the never-ending rounds of homework, practicing, meetings, studying, and working. Hannah Capps said, “I find stuff to do off-campus whenever I can with my best friends. I am a senior so I tend to have…

Letters

Letter to the Editor: New Student Government President

by Caleb Lubbers–I have been incredibly blessed and honored to be elected the next student body President of Morningside University. Over the past few years, a level of divisiveness similar to that seen in our national government has been infecting our student government. It’s time for this to change. Previous student government administrations have held…

Sports

Spring golf preview

by Chloe Krommendyk–Both the Morningside men’s and women’s golf teams kicked off their Spring season by heading south. The men’s team is currently ranked #12 nationally, while the women are ranked #28. Returning players for the Men’s team include seniors Sam Storey, Jonny Douglas, Xan Milligan, and junior Jackson Sitzmann. Joining them this year is…

Sports

NBA All-Star Weekend Leaves Much to be Desired

by Caleb Lubbers–This year’s N.B.A. All-Star Weekend concluded this past weekend, and it left a bad impression with many fans who tuned in to watch it. This year’s events were held in Cleveland, Ohio. The weekend is filled with events showcasing the best players in the league. The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, which took place…