The Collegian Reporter – Page 46

News / December 6, 2025 What The Holidays Mean (And Have Meant) To Us

By Gabriel Ruiz – As the year comes to an end, the days have grown noticeably shorter. With the sun retreating earlier and earlier, the time we have left feels increasingly limited. The frantic rush to buy gifts and coordinate calendars with family and friends creates the sense that there is not a moment to...

Campus Life, Morningside People / December 5, 2025 Seniors Reflect: What They’ll Miss Most About Morningside

By Maron Guimarães – As graduation approaches, Morningside’s seniors are reflecting on the moments, friendships, and experiences that have made their college journey unforgettable and unique. For many, it’s a mix of excitement for what’s next and nostalgia for the place that’s been home for the past few years. When asked what they’ll miss most,...

Campus Life, News, Photo / November 24, 2025 Get Involved with Campus Media!

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University Campus Media is one of the most dynamic and hands-on student groups on campus. The club is open to all students regardless of major or experience level. What makes the club special is the variety of opportunities it offers. Students have the chance to run the campus radio...

Arts & Entertainment, Culture, News, Photo / November 21, 2025 Top 5 Sioux City tourist spots

By Lynx Gregoire – 1. Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center Sioux City Museum Located right on the river in Sioux City, this museum is housed in a decommissioned US Army Corps of Engineers inspection boat. It offers exhibits on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native American history in the region, and steamboating on...

Campus Life, Morningside People, News, Sports / November 21, 2025 Pre-Game Rituals: The Superstitions Behind Morningside Athletics

By Maron Guimarães– Whether it’s listening to a certain song, repeating the same warm-up, or saying a quick prayer, every athlete has that one thing they have to do before a game. These small rituals have become a major part of game day for many Morningside athletes. For some players, music is the key to...

Campus Life, Culture, international, local, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Club Español de Morningside

By Thomas Godtland – At Morningside University, the Spanish Club stands as a welcoming and engaging extracurricular group for students with an interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The club is part of a robust language-and-culture ecosystem on campus. The Spanish academic program is described as offering an opportunity to teach Spanish through...

Campus Life, Food and Drink, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Wikert Dining Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

By Diego Ocando – This summer, the Morningside Dining at Wikert Dining Hall underwent a major renovation, providing students with a more modern and convenient dining experience. The cafeteria now has new tables and a new layout, making it easier for students to find a place to eat. All the stations have been updated, with...

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…

Features

Color Psychology

Chloe Pieper– When you start to get to know someone, you tend to ask the question “What’s your favorite color?” Usually, you get the typical answers like purple, blue, and red. Or there are people whose favorite color changes every year. However, you never really see the people that are so hyper-fixated on their favorite…

Arts & Entertainment

Sioux City’s Disney On Ice

Jadyn Steffen- Sioux City’s very own Tyson Event Center hosted Disney on Ice this past weekend for the first time in 10 years! This event took place from the 17th- 20th and each night audience members filled nearly every seat with so much excitement for the performance to come. This year’s theme was Disney on…