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...

No one wants crunchy cheese!
Food and Drink

No one wants crunchy cheese!

by Kassidy Hart–Over the years, I have become a total fanatic of Taco Bell’s $5 boxes and limited–time items. I think it started way back when they had their infamous Baja Blast, and it evolved into a staple T-Bell drink. Plus, I’m a poor college student and a $5 dinner is a good deal. So,…

Dash on over to Netflix and catch Dash and Lily
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Dash on over to Netflix and catch Dash and Lily

By Mari Pizzini – I love bookstores, and I love television, and the combination of bookstores and television will almost always catch my attention. Netflix’s Dash and Lily, which debuted on November 10th, included a bookstore in its trailer (and so many more of its episodes!) so I had to give it a shot. The…

Wurth deems Period Poverty Campaign a Success
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Wurth deems Period Poverty Campaign a Success

by Kassidy Hart–Junior graphic design student Lex Wurth took the initiative last month to campaign and collect donations for period poverty. The project aimed to collect enough feminine products to be distributed to local shelters. The project lasted from October 6 to November 1.  The inspiration for this project came from her global research on…

Get Crafty With it!
Arts & Entertainment

Get Crafty With it!

By Kassidy Hart – For all you blanket fanatics and DIY-ers – this one is for you. I first heard about this DIY hand crochet blanket on the popular app, Tik Tok. Many social media influencers were buying yarn to test various crochet patterns, and this so happened to be one I saw over and…

Morningside Announces Regular Spring Semester
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Morningside Announces Regular Spring Semester

By Mari Pizzini – Morningside College announced to students on October 20, 2020 that the Spring 2021 semester is scheduled to continue as originally planned. Unlike the Fall 2020 semester, the spring will have normal start and end dates, and it will include all pre-planned breaks. Chris Spicer, the vice president for academic affairs, spoke…

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