The Collegian Reporter – Page 70

Campus Life, Culture, international, local, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Club Español de Morningside

By Thomas Godtland – At Morningside University, the Spanish Club stands as a welcoming and engaging extracurricular group for students with an interest in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The club is part of a robust language-and-culture ecosystem on campus. The Spanish academic program is described as offering an opportunity to teach Spanish through...

Campus Life, Food and Drink, Morningside People / November 10, 2025 Wikert Dining Hall Undergoes Major Renovation

By Diego Ocando – This summer, the Morningside Dining at Wikert Dining Hall underwent a major renovation, providing students with a more modern and convenient dining experience. The cafeteria now has new tables and a new layout, making it easier for students to find a place to eat. All the stations have been updated, with...

News / November 7, 2025 Campus Media Day gives high school students a real taste of media at Morningside

Diego Ocando Pena – This week, Morningside University’s Communications program welcomed high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Alta-Aurelia, Kingsley-Pierson, Lawton-Bronson, and OABCIG for Campus Media Day, a hands-on experience designed to give an inside look into media production. Morningside communication majors led the tours, introducing the visitors to the studios and helping them try...

Campus Life, News / November 3, 2025 The Ultimate Guide to Surviving a Sioux City Winter

By Maron Guimarães – Winter in Sioux City is no small thing, and Morningside students know it. Between the icy sidewalks, freezing winds, and surprise snowfalls, getting through the season takes prep. The key to surviving the cold starts with dressing smart (which means more than shorts and a hoodie). Layering is your best friend,...

Campus Life, Culture, international, Morningside People, News / October 31, 2025 Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside

Three Stages, One Journey: Life as an International Student at Morningside By Diego Ocando – Being an international student is about a lot more than just studying in another country. It’s about learning how to adapt, balance, and grow — all while being far from home. At Morningside, students from around the world bring their...

Campus Life, News / October 29, 2025 Time Management Tips for Busy Mustangs

By Maron Guimarães – Life at Morningside can get busy fast. Between classes, practices, campus jobs, and trying to squeeze in a social life, it’s easy for your schedule to feel overwhelming and stressful. But with a few simple strategies, staying on top of everything doesn’t have to be stressful. The first step is to...

News, Sports / October 29, 2025 The Mustangs Gallop Toward Second Place in the GPAC

By Diego Ocando – With one game left in the regular season, the Morningside Mustangs are in their best form of the year, just when it matters most. Last Saturday, the team galloped to a 5–1 road victory over Doane, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches, with three wins in that stretch. Now, the...

News

‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ is clear as day

by Kassidy Hart — Billie Eilish, 19-year-old singer and songwriter, shocked the world in 2015 when her song “Ocean Eyes” went viral. R.J. Cutler’s documentary “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry” was just released last Friday on Apple TV and focuses on the teen’s rise to fame and the impact of it on her…

News

Thomas Moore Ends Mustangs’ Season 65-62 (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Mustangs’ run in the national tournament was ended with a 65-62 loss to Thomas Moore University in the semi finals on Mon. March 22. Morningside trailed for much of the game but came back from a 16 point deficit in the fourth quarter to take the lead. The Saints responded by holding…

Features

Donate Plasma to Get Cash and Help the Community

by Kassidy Hart–College students are always looking for ways to make easy money – and Morningside students are no strangers to the stereotype. One way that students have accomplished this, while also receiving intrinsic rewards, is through their choice to donate plasma. One of Sioux City’s plasma service facilities, BioLife Plasma, has seen a large…

Features

Bacon Creek: The summer hang out spot

by Kassidy Hart–One of my favorite parts of living off-campus is being with my 11-month-old puppy 24/7. And while this is a perk, our one-bedroom apartment can only suffice for a border-collie sanctuary for so long. As the weather gets warmer, I decided to start asking around about Siouxland dog parks and one suggestion, Bacon…

Sports

Mustangs Advance to Semifinals After 83-67 Win (Photos)

Photos by Abby Koch-Morningside women’s basketball met Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) rival Concordia Bulldogs in the national quarterfinals on Sat. March 20. After a slow start, the Morningside Mustangs fired up to win 83-67 against the Bulldogs. Senior Sierra Mitchell led the Mustangs with 26 points. Junior Taylor Rodenburgh came off the bench and…