News / September 17, 2026 Sweet Corn Eating Contest

By Doreen Mshana – The Morningside Garden Club brought hands-on agriculture, community donation, and fierce student rivalry together last week during its second annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest at the Buhler outdoor theatre. This summer, AAFS interns planted sweet corn in the Cargill Outdoor Classroom. On September 9 students in AGRI classes 130, 234, and...

News / September 17, 2026 Klinger-Neal Theatre Receives Upgrades Thanks to Partnership with Lamb Theatre

By Carter Gill – Morningside University’s Klinger-Neal Theatre received a major facelift this summer with help from the new partnership with LAMB Theatre and their generous $1 million donation. These renovations bring massive improvements for theatre goers and students alike.  Some of the biggest changes coming to Klinger-Neal are brand new state-of-the art technology, including...

News / September 16, 2026 Virgo’s Season Starts this September

By Trenton Eilerts – The esports program at Morningside has made a big change, with bigger changes yet to come. Dray Virgo has been appointed as the new head coach of Morningside esports. Virgo wants to add to the program and change how the program is viewed by students, staff, and faculty. Virgo is already...

News / September 14, 2026 New AAFS Coordinator Brings Hands-On Agricultural Learning to Morningside

By Tayden VanPelt – Mia Heilman is bringing her background in agricultural education and production agriculture to Morningside University as the new Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator in the Applied Agricultural and Food Studies department. Heilman’s position focuses on maintaining and expanding the university’s agricultural facilities while creating hands-on learning opportunities that connect students’...

News / September 9, 2026 Mustang Football Kicks off Season Against Top GPAC Rivals

By Cameron Hamilton – Football season is in full swing, but this year is different from most: the Mustangs not only opened the season with Benedictine, who was ranked #3 at the time, but also with local rivals the Northwestern Red Raiders (week 1) and the Dordt Defenders (week 3). These early games can decide...

News / September 3, 2026 Construction Near Elwood Olsen Stadium Brings Temporary Parking Changes to Campus

by Tayden VanPelt – Students and visitors returning to Morningside University this fall may notice construction and parking changes near Elwood Olsen Stadium. The construction is part of the Pulaski Drainage Improvement Project, which began in June and is expected to be completed by mid-September. Pulaski Park consists of 32 acres of recreational land made...

News / September 2, 2026 Meet Annette McNamara, Student Activities Coordinator on Campus

By Doreen Mshana – Morningside Activities Council (MAC) has a new face: Annette McNamara, the new student activities coordinator. Originally from Ackley, Iowa, McNamara spent years living across the country, with stops in California, the Lake of the Ozarks, and Nashville. She spent five years traveling 80,000 miles in a converted school bus while running...

Clair uses music to express freedom
Morningside People

Clair uses music to express freedom

by Alexis Spier–Mass Communication major, Brandyn Clair snuck out with his father’s Jay-Z album when he was a child. He wanted to listen to — Brandyn claims — the king of rap. Clair fell in love with the music and ever since then has wanted to make his own music. “The whole reason I am…

KMSC hosts “Community Connection’
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KMSC hosts “Community Connection’

by Payton Miller–Morningside College radio, also known as KMSC, is set to host another community connections event here at Morningside University. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 30th at 9 am. The event will be hosted entirely by the student DJs working at the radio station regularly. The DJs plan to set up…

Lex Wurth un-zips senior art show
Arts & Entertainment

Lex Wurth un-zips senior art show

by Payton Miller–Lex Wurth, a senior at Morningside University, presents her senior art showcase, Unzipped. “Unzipped focuses on Human Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Sex Education.” Wurth has said of the intentions of her showcase. The show consists of work Wurth has put together throughout half her junior and all of her senior year here at…

Daily Spot for a ‘healthy fix’
Food and Drink

Daily Spot for a ‘healthy fix’

by Jadyn Steffen–If you’re looking for a healthy fix of energy and nutrition, Daily Spot is definitely the place for you. This local Sioux City business opened up on Gordon Drive last year and has gained lots of popularity amongst the Morningside campus and community.  Their menu consists of: fruity, peanut butter, and vanilla based…

Debating the slap (you know which one)
Arts & Entertainment

Debating the slap (you know which one)

by Caleb Lubbers–This year’s Academy Award show was action-packed. Literally. It all unfolded after Chris Rock, a comedian presenting an Oscar, made a joke at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair. Immediately after this, her husband, actor Will Smith, climbed on stage and slapped Rock before returning to his seat. Following the…

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