The Collegian Reporter – Page 70

News / September 15, 2025 Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus

By Maron Guimarães – When the weather is nice, sometimes the best classroom is the outdoor environment. Our campus has a lot of underrated spots perfect for getting work done while getting some fresh air and sunshine. One hidden gem is the rooftop by the Krone fountains. Not a lot of people go up there,...

News, Sports / September 15, 2025 Getting Ready to Race: Inside on the Mustangs’ Prep for the Season Opener

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustangs are gearing up for their season debut at the Augustana Twilight meet. The excitement surrounding the program is palpable. After four years as a part-time coach, this marks Coach Eilers first full season coaching full-time—a transition he says has made all the difference. “It’s been good to finally have...

Food and Drink / September 8, 2025 New Fall Drinks!

By Maron Guimarães – Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season so special! Spoonholder, our own Starbucks located inside the library on the first floor, is welcoming fall with two new limited-time drinks that are on their way to becoming student favorites: the Pumpkin Spice Chai Freeze and the Pumpkin...

News, Sports / September 8, 2025 Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

By – Keyara Harmon On August 27, Morningside women’s soccer team started the season in style, with a commanding 4-0 victory against SMSU, setting the tone for what looks to be a promising year. Junior Emma Feigl said the win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also brought them closer together. Junior Lilou Dominguez...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustang Football – Stay ahead

By Lynx Gregoire – The Mustang’s goal going into this upcoming football game/season is to stay ahead. Last season, the Stangs went 12-2, having lost their first game to Benedictine College and a playoff game right before the National Championship. In between, they went on a 12 game win streak, showcasing their skills and talents....

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Mustangs Ranked No. 3 in NAIA Preseason Poll

By Diego Ocando – The Morningside University football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 3 in the NAIA Football Preseason Poll, solidifying its place among the nation’s elite programs. The Mustangs earned 384 points in the coaches’ poll, finishing as the highest-ranked team from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Grand View, the...

News, Sports / August 29, 2025 Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener

Women’s Soccer Team Ready for Season Opener Keyera Harmon – The women’s soccer team kicked off their season August 27, and the players are excited and ready to finally get into game action. Before the opener, players Kyla Severson and Fran Telford provided some insight about how preseason has been and how they’re feeling heading...

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…

News

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….

Sports

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…

News

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…

Sports

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…

Sports

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…