The Collegian Reporter – Page 43

Photo, Sports / December 5, 2024 Mustangs Upend Visiting Bulldogs in White Out

The Mustang men’s and women’s basketball teams defended their Allee Gymnasium court, besting Concordia Wed., Dec. 4. The women began the evening with a 70–56 win over the fifth–ranked Bulldogs. Alexis Spier led the squad with 21 points. Chaise Pfanstiel added 12 and Ella Wragge 10. The men’s team, now 8–1 (4–1 GPAC), jumped out...

News / December 4, 2024 Morningside’s Stangsgiving Event Draws Praise

By Gabriel Ruiz – Stangsgiving is Morningside University’s annual event where students, staff, and faculty join for a Thanksgiving meal. It provides the campus at large with an opportunity to come together and share a meal as well as look back on the year as we move forward into the holiday season. Students were eager...

Photo, Sports / December 1, 2024 Mustangs post shutout against MNU

The No. 6 Mustangs are moving on to the NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals to face No. 4 Montana Western. Morningside blanked MidAmerica Nazarene 35-0 to keep its 2024 season alive. Read the game story HERE. Montana Western’s Bulldogs bested Dickinson State 41-14. MW quarterback Michael Palandri threw for five touchdowns in the win.

News / November 25, 2024 Be More Chill Cast Announced!

Y’all keep your chill. The cast list for Morningside’s production of Be More Chill has been announced. Directed by Taylor Clemens with music direction by Shannon Salyards Burton, Be More Chill follows an anxious social outcast, Jeremy Heere (Ben Feeken), as he attempts to navigate the pressures of high school social life alongside his laid...

Arts & Entertainment, Morningside People / November 5, 2024 Logan Gerdes Vocal Recital November 8

Logan Gerdes will be performing his senior vocal recital in Eppley Auditorium, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Gerdes’ pieces were selected through various lessons with Shannon Salyards Burton, and he enjoys the opening piece of his recital in particular for the creative liberty he’s allowed at certain sections of the song. “I like how it...

News / November 4, 2024 Struck gets 100th win

by Mia Wenzel–The men’s tennis team won 6-1 over Mount Marty Oct. 16, giving Coach Alex Struck his 100th win. The men’s fall season ended undefeated 3-0. The women’s tennis team added another win, making the fall season an undefeated 4-0. The Mustangs won against Mount Marty by a score of 5-2. “I’m humbled and...

Sports / October 27, 2024 Mustangs Trample Briar Cliff in Rivalry Game

By Dayne Davis – Saturday (October 19, 2024) the Mustangs hosted cross-town rival, Briar Cliff University, in battle for the saddle. The Chargers entered the game looking to beat Morningside for the first time in school history, but Zack Chevalier and the Mustangs had other plans as Morningside put the belt to the Chargers backside...

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Christmas at Morningside

By Jadyn Steffen– Christmas at Morningside is coming up Thursday and Friday this week and every single one of the band and choir members have been practicing diligently to give the audience the absolute best experience. This year’s performance is expected to be different from any other Christmas at Morningside performance that we have ever…

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One Last Semester

By Kassidy Hart– As education seniors near the end of their last full semester of classes, nerves are high, and they are anxious to finish up their checklist before graduation. “For the education program, I have almost all of the classes completed. I also am scheduled to take the Praxis II Pedagogy and Content Tests….

Sports

Mustangs into semifinals

Morningside made its 58-21 semifinal win over the Coyotes look easy. The Mustangs scored on their first five possessions, and kept Kansas Wesleyan off the scoreboard until the second quarter.

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix’s Red Notice – Stealing the Hearts of Comedy Lovers

Comedy, light-heartedness, and a déjà-vu of Ocean’s Eleven. These are what can be expected when watching Netflix’ new Action/Comedy movie Red Notice.

Arts & Entertainment

Marvel’s Christmas Special: Hawkeye

By Rena Ketelsen — Hawkeye (2021) is Marvel’s fourth TV show this year that is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Its first two episodes were directed by Rhys Thomas and released on Wednesday, November 24. They are exclusively available on Disney Plus. The show sees Jeremy Renner reprise his role as Clint Barton aka…

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Mustangs move on; power past Ottawa 63-38

What began as a back-and-forth battle between Morningside and Ottawa University turned into a satisfying 63-38 first round NAIA playoffs victory. Ahead just 35-31 at intermission, the Mustang defense tightened the screws and Morningside dominated the second half. Read the story HERE. Morningside next plays No. 10 Kansas Wesleyan in Round 2 of the playoffs….