Morningside People, News / March 11, 2025 Poverty Simulation: An Emerging Morningside Experience

By Jaden Carney – This past February, students on the Morningside Campus had the opportunity to participate in and facilitate a Poverty Simulation organized by the Nylen School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Morningside Civic Union. The simulation took place in the Yockey Community Room of the Olsen Student Center.  Morningside’s...

Opinion / March 4, 2025 Mastering Time Management, Consistency, and Study Habits in Academics 

By Gabriel Ruiz — When it comes to our academic journeys, it is not uncommon for phrases such as, “time management,” “consistency,” and “study habits” to proliferate across campus. However, what does it mean to embody these traits, and more importantly, how can one cultivate them effectively in our daily lives? These qualities are often...

News / February 28, 2025 Morningside University Awarded $500,000 Grant to Expand Applied Learning

By Katie Miller – Morningside University has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a significant step forward in expanding applied learning for students. The funding from this award is part of the Cultures of Democracy program, a project that will enhance research and community engagement.  Grant Supports Applied...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Celebrate Senior Day with Victories Over Briar Cliff

By Jesus Jimenez — The Morningside basketball teams concluded their regular season at home with big wins on Senior Day, as both the men’s and women’s teams defeated Briar Cliff Saturday, Feb. 22. The women’s team achieved an upset against No. 5 Briar Cliff, winning 76-74 in their final home game. The men’s team followed...

News / February 27, 2025 Mustangs Take First at Dordt Cheer Invite

By Jesus Jimenez – The Mustangs took home first place at this week’s Dordt Cheer Invite, delivering a flawless, zero-deduction routine and earning a final score of 82.7. This marks the second time this season that Morningside has executed a perfect routine with no deductions. The Mustangs finished 1.7 points ahead of Midland University, a...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Men erase double-digit deficit in 88-81 win

Morningside staged a big second–half comeback to top Briar Cliff 88–81 in a senior day contest. Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 31 points. Skoff and fellow seniors Justin Sitti, Ethan Alfers, Brendan Buckley, Charlie Fletcher, Tyson Gordon, Dylan Johnson, Aidan Vanderloo, and Aiden Westra were honored before the game. Morningside hosts Dakota Wesleyan at...

Photo, Sports / February 23, 2025 Mustangs upset Briar Cliff 76-74

Morningside upset 5th–ranked Briar Cliff 76–74 on senior day Saturday. The Mustangs, now 12–15, will face the Chargers (24–3) again Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the first round of the GPAC Tournament. Alexis Spier led the team with 19 points. Spier, along with Chaise Pfanstiel, Baylie Girres, and student assistant coach Maddie Craighead were seniors honored...

Mustang Volleyball Falls Short to Dordt (Photos)
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Mustang Volleyball Falls Short to Dordt (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Mustang men’s volleyball fell to Dordt 3-0 at home, with set scores of 25-22, 25-9, and 25-22. Mustangs will continue on with their Saturday triangular with a match against Viterbo later in the evening at 5:30PM. Click here for recap and stats.

Mustang Cheer and Dance Sweep Grand View (Photos)
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Mustang Cheer and Dance Sweep Grand View (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch- Both Morningside dance and cheer squads swept Grand View University’s squads. Dance picked up their 11th straight dual victory, dating back to 2018-19, with a score of 85.6-85.45. Cheer wins their sixth dual in the last seven outings with a score of 73.15-64.6. Both squads travel to compete in the Dordt…

Mustangs Collect Team Win Despite Weather
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Mustangs Collect Team Win Despite Weather

by Chloe Krommendyk-The Morningside women’s golf team, along with head coach Todd Sapp, played in a two-day tournament in Arizona at Wigwam Golf Club. Despite the threat of weather, they were able to compete at the Ottawa University of Arizona Spring Invitational in Litchfield, Arizona.  Three other teams, Ottawa University (AZ), Vanguard University, and William Jessup,…

Volleyball Reboot for Mustangs
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Volleyball Reboot for Mustangs

by Hailey Barrus–2020 brought many obstacles and changes to Morningside’s campus. But for the Mustang women’s and men’s volleyball programs, it was a good kind of change. Both programs are under new coaching for the 2020-2021 volleyball seasons.  Jessica Squier, Morningside alumni and now head women’s volleyball coach, accepted the position of head coach weeks…

Pastor Nelson, Grace, College reach out after fire
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Pastor Nelson, Grace, College reach out after fire

by Chloe Krommendyk–Fire engulfed the apartment building at 1700 Morningside Avenue Sunday, January 24. Although nobody was injured in the fire, many people, including three Morningside students, lost the majority of their personal belongings and even their pets. The apartment is located across from Grace United Methodist Church, right next to Morningside campus.  Pastor Andy…

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