The Collegian Reporter – Page 67

Photo / April 27, 2025 Students’ Favorite Skies of Sioux City

By Jaden Carney – As you stroll around Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, one of the most beautiful things that will grab your attention is the park-like beauty of the campus. However, have you ever experienced the campus at sunset? If not, you are truly missing out. You can walk around Morningside Campus any...

Sports / April 25, 2025 Tennis Takeover: Morningside to Host GPAC Tennis Tournament

By Mia Wenzel – Morningside University will host the GPAC Tennis Tournament for the second consecutive year. On April 9, 2025, the Morningside Men’s Tennis Team clinched back-to-back regular season GPAC Champions with a 7-0 victory against Mount Marty. On April 14, 2025, they further solidified their status as back-to-back regular season GPAC Champions with...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 From One Generation to Another: Morningside’s Choir Centennial Concert Celebration

By Thomas Godtland — Morningside Choir’s Centennial Concert will be held in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. and will feature music from the Centennial Alumni Choir. This concert will feature past and present conductors of the Morningside Choir such as Dr. Ryan Person (current), Timothy Watson, and Dr. Bruce...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Final All America Concert Band Performance

By Thomas Godtland — The All America Concert Band will be having their final performance of the season titled,“Dance!” on Sunday, April 27, at 7:30pm in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium. As the name would suggest, selections from this concert will be inspired by dance, featuring highlights from Dancing in Air by Yo Goto, I...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Morningside Hosts 2nd Annual Concert Band Festival

By Thomas Godtland — Morningside University will be hosting their 2nd Annual Concert Band Festival this Thursday, April 24. Starting at 9:00am, participating bands will have the opportunity to perform in Eugene C. Eppley Memorial Auditorium and receive feedback from two adjudicators. These adjudicators will be using IHSMA (Iowa High School Music Association) large group...

Arts & Entertainment / April 24, 2025 Morningside Spring Concert With Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band

By Thomas Godtland — Friday, April 25, Morningside’s Wind Ensemble and M-Avenue Jazz band will present their Spring Concert in Eppley Auditorium. M-Avenue, under the direction of Dr. Erik Mahon, will perform Gold & Lavender by Eric Oatts, C Jam Blues ala. Mambo by Duke Ellington and arranged by Michael Philip Mossman, Mixolydian Soul Frog...

Features / April 23, 2025 Is It Just Me, or Have People Become More Rude? (It’s Both)

By Gabriel Ruiz – I recently learned that nearly half of Americans believe people have become ruder since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. To be honest, I’m surprised the statistics aren’t higher. The notion that individuals we encounter in our daily lives are ruder than in the past is not a new...

Sports

Mustangs Move On After Win Over Saint Francis (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Strong defense and a third quarter push allowed the Mustangs to win 53-42 over the University of Saint Francis on Fri. March 19. The Mustangs move on to the quarterfinals in the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics’ Championship. Junior Sophia Peppers led the Mustangs with 16 points and senior Sierra Mitchell following up…

Features

Meet the President: Arbuckle’s Journey in Student Government

by Abby Koch-Protein shake. Vitamins. Cup of black coffee on the go. Garrett Arbuckle’s day always starts with these three items and mark the beginning of his busy schedule. From 8am until volleyball practice in the late evening, he is on the go. Arbuckle is heavily involved in a variety of activities, from being a…

Arts & Entertainment

A Whole Other World: Nomadland

by Emily Rotthaler-A little bit of despair, a taste of freedom, and a strong sense of solitude are the main feelings that come up while watching Nomadland. Winning the Golden Globes awards in the categories of Best Motion Picture and Best Director (Chloé Zhao), the 1 hour 50 minutes movie takes a socially critical look at the…

News

Mental Health Benefits of Weight Training

by Chloe Pieper-Pumping iron might not only build your muscles but also your mood. Studies have shown that lifting weights can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Strength training reduces these symptoms by regulating blood flow and heart rate, speeding up your metabolism, clearing brain fog, and boosting your mood. …

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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…