The Collegian Reporter – Page 63

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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Women’s Basketball Claim GPAC Tournament Title (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-A tight matchup happened on Tuesday, March 2nd between two nationally ranked teams, Morningside Mustangs and Concordia Bulldogs, to decide who would claim the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament title. Junior Sophia Peppers would seal a 67-65 win for the Mustangs with a layup in the last 0.8 seconds. The win over…

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Drilling Pharmacy Helps Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

by Hailey Barrus-The family owned Siouxland pharmacy, Drilling Pharmacy, received 1,200 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on February 21st. Since receiving the vaccine, they have spent the past several days distributing it to the community. Drilling has been serving Sioux City for the past 50 years when Donald Drilling Sr. opened its doors in…

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Mustangs Secure Ticket to GPAC Tournament Championship (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Crosstown battle between Mustangs and Briar Cliff University Chargers in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) tournament semifinals took place on Saturday, Feb. 27. The strong defensive movement in three quarters by the Mustangs secured a 72-59 win and a ticket to the GPAC tournament championship. Senior Sierra Mitchell, with her 20…

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Morningside Baseball Starts Up Spring Season

by Emily Rotthaler-After getting last year’s season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morningside’s baseball team is “fired up” to get the spring portion of the 2020-2021 season started. Head Coach Adam Boeve said the team is excited to be opening up and playing again after a long period of uncertainty caused by the…

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GPAC Championships tests Mustang Track and Field (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-GPAC Championships on Saturday at Dordt University had several Mustangs shine in their events. Women’s team finished in 5th place and men’s team finished in 8th place. Senior Emalee Fundermann collected the top spot in both the mile and in the 800 meter. Senior Zach Ambrose also claimed first in the men’s…

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Morningside students recognized by Iowa College Media Association

by Kassidy Hart-The Department of Mass Communication hosted a watch party on Feb. 18, to celebrate Abby Koch, Mason Knaub, and Steven Cutler’s recognition for their excellence in media production by the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA). Usually held face to face in Des Moines, Iowa, the ICMA held a virtual format due to COVID-19…