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...

Morningside apartment building destroyed
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Morningside apartment building destroyed

by Hailey Barrus–In the early evening of January 25, an apartment building on Morningside Ave, just across from the Morningside campus, was engulfed in flames. The fire left tenants without a place to stay, and some lost pets. Of the many tenants struck by this disaster, three were Morningside students, and they too lost everything. …

Education majors get experience with simSchool
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Education majors get experience with simSchool

by Kassidy Hart–Every semester, Morningside education students are assigned to classrooms around the Siouxland area to meet practicum requirements for their degree. But due to COVID regulations, practicum placements were cancelled last fall and are anticipated to be a barrier again this spring. To offer students the opportunity of fulfilling these requirements without falling behind…

Baby Queens and the Drag Scene
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Baby Queens and the Drag Scene

By Abby Koch-By day, Payton Buss makes subs at Goodcents in Lincoln, Nebraska. He enjoys having fun with friends and talking to his boyfriend in Germany, who he met when he spent some time living there. When he’s not building a ham on rye, he’s creating costumes for when he takes the stage for performances….

Mustangs Sweep Doane Doubleheader (Photos)
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Mustangs Sweep Doane Doubleheader (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch– Senior night had Mustang men and women go up against the Doane Tigers on Feb. 6. Women’s basketball had a dominant 82-55 win over the Tigers. Senior Tayte Hansen led the Mustangs in scoring with 21 points and making five out of nine from outside the arc. The win makes it…

Morningside Women’s Soccer Going Into Unusual Spring Soccer Season
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Morningside Women’s Soccer Going Into Unusual Spring Soccer Season

by Emily Rotthaler–After finishing the regular Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) fall season in second place, Morningside’s women’s soccer team is now going into an unusual spring season filled with playoffs and possibly the national tournament. The catch: nine seniors withdrew from the team after the fall semester. December graduates, nursing student duties in the…

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Aldi opens on Floyd Blvd.

by Ashley Duncan–Aldi, a high-quality grocery store with low prices, opened its doors in Sioux City January 15. Many people were excited to hear of its opening, especially international students on Morningside’s campus.  Rena Ketelsen, from Germany, and Emily Rotthaler, from Austria, expressed their excitement about the store. Emily, unable to contain herself, said, “They…

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