The Collegian Reporter – Page 54

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters was the pioneer settler...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence. When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News

Transgender Awareness Week

By Emily Rotthaler– In light of the recent national transgender week, Morningside clubs ‘Gender Undone’ and ‘DOT’ hosted a series of events. From November 15 to 20, campus members were able to gain knowledge and show their support for the transgender community. The main goal of the clubs that week was to raise awareness for…

Sports

Mustangs tuned up for Briar Cliff

In their final home games before break, Morningside’s basketball teams swept Mount Marty. The Mustang women won 80-42, while the men bested the Lancers 82-75. Get game summaries and stats HERE and HERE. The Mustangs now head into a Briar Cliff contest Dec. 8. Tickets for the doubleheader are available HERE.

News

Search for a new president

By Rena Ketelsen– Since President John Reynders’ announcement in the Spring of 2020 that he will retire, about 22 months have passed and the search for a new president is almost concluded. Reynders had originally planned to retire from his position as the president of Morningside University this summer, but due to the outbreak of…

Sports

Mustangs heading to NAIA championship

Morningside’s football team is heading back to the NAIA Championship Final. The Mustangs’ 28-19 win over Northwestern was lower scoring than the last few meetings. Morningside’s defense limited the Red Raiders to a field goal in the second half, and just one touchdown on the day. Read the game story and stats HERE. The Mustangs…

Arts & Entertainment

All’s Fair in Love and Gucci: Review

By Kassidy Hart– With an A-list cast of characters that include Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, and Salma Hayek, I was expecting Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci to ravish me with an unknown world of luxury and wealth – and it honestly exceeded expectations. The film was released on November 24th and…