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...

News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

By Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Welcoming Wanderscheid
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Welcoming Wanderscheid

by Chloe Krommendyk–After being with the Mustangs for many years, head golf coach Todd Sapp retired after the 2021 Spring Golf season. Though it was quite the loss for both the Morningside men’s and women’s golf teams, the new coach has not disappointed so far. Taking Sapp’s place is one of his good friends, coach…

Team Pushin wins IM basketball crown
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Team Pushin wins IM basketball crown

by Caleb Lubbers–A group of freshman baseball players stepped up to the plate in a big way and claimed the title of the 2022 Men’s Basketball Intramural champions of Morningside University. After three weeks of regular season play, a single-elimination post-season tournament was held last week. That culminated in a championship game pitting “Team Pushin’,”…

Stepping outside on a fine February day
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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…

Musketeers heading into final stretch
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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…

Look on the bright side…
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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…

Letter to the Editor: New Student Government President
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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…

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