The Collegian Reporter – Page 62

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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Morningsiders Volunteer in the Backpack Program

by Emily Rotthaler-In one and a half hours of volunteering, seven players of Morningside’s women’s soccer team, English professor David Elder, and Pastor Andy Nelson helped the Food Bank of Siouxland assemble 700 weekend lunch bags for children in need. Freshman Taylar Johnson said the best part about volunteering was knowing that they were “helping…

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Ottawa Claim Wins Over Mustang Lacrosse (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch- Ottawa men’s and women’s lacrosse collected wins over the young Mustang teams on Saturday, March 6. Ottawa women had a 22-1 win over the Mustangs. Sophomore Erin Georgesen was the sole scorer of the match for the Mustangs. Mustang men’s lacrosse had their first ever home match at Tom Rosen Field….

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A Year in the Pandemic

by Ashley Duncan-It has been a little over a year since COVID-19 began affecting the lives of people in the United States. On Jan. 21, 2020, the CDC reported its first case of COVID-19 in the state of Washington. Since then, people have been living in and out of quarantine, constantly wearing masks, and having…

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Full Capacity Coffeehouse

by Morgan Roberts-Businesses have shifted back to full capacity seating post proclamation made by Governor Kim Reynolds. There has been controversy following the lifted ban, but looking from the perspective of a college student the lift is nothing short of a miracle. Students of Morningside have the luxury of in-person classes and access to study…

Arts & Entertainment

Nick Jonas on SNL: He Tried

by Hailey Barrus-Saturday Night Live (SNL) has become somewhat of a ritual for my boyfriend and I on Saturday nights. With popcorn and M&M’s in hand every Saturday at 10:30PM, I tune in to have Kate McKinnon, Beck Bennett, and the rest of the SNL cast make me laugh until my belly hurts. It is…

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Spring Break in COVID Times

by Hailey Barrus-Spring break is the breath of fresh air college students need to make it through the spring semester. Nearly a year ago, students ventured out to all different parts of the country looking for an “escape”. From Florida to Colorado, Morningside students packed their bags and went on trips they would never forget….