News / April 20, 2026 Under the Radar: Morningside University’s Overlooked Teams

By Gabe Schreck – When people think of college athletics, sports like football, basketball, and volleyball often dominate the conversation. At Morningside University, however, some of the most dedicated athletes and successful teams often fly under the radar. Sports like bowling, golf, swimming, cheer, and e-sports may not always fill bleachers or make headlines, but...

Campus Life, News, Photo, Sports / April 15, 2026 From Risk to Reward: Mustangs Crowned National Champions in Historic NCA Debut

By Jesus Flores  Just months ago, the Morningside University cheer team made a choice that many considered a gamble: leaving the comfort of the NAIA to compete on the biggest stage in cheerleading. This past weekend, that gamble gained them a national title.  The Mustangs are officially the NCA National Champions for the Intermediate Small...

News / March 28, 2026 Who Really Deserved the Oscar? Morningside Students Sound Off

Gabriel Schreck – As awards season wrapped up in Hollywood with the Oscars taking place earlier this month, students at Morningside University had their own say in who they believe should have taken home the acting honors. In a campus-wide poll conducted by Campus Media, students voted on their picks for this year’s top Oscar...

Campus Life, News, Photo / March 27, 2026 New Logo on the Lawn

By Leslie Werden – Some of you have likely noticed a new logo on campus and are wondering, what is that? Where did it come from? Well, we have some early answers for you. According to Stacie Hays, VP of University Engagement, Heath Weber (Dean of Fine Arts) and Jason Reynoldson (Assistant VP of Facilities)...

Campus Life, Culture, Features, Photo / March 24, 2026 Building History: Charles City Hall

By Gabriel Ruiz — The story of the building known now as Charles City begins, as all timeless classics do, with a real estate scheme. The building’s development was spearheaded and funded by Edwin C. Peters (1836–1917), a Pennsylvania attorney and Civil War marshal who made his first arrival to Sioux City in 1870. Peters...

Campus Life, News, Sports / March 9, 2026 From NAIA To NCA: The Risk That Could Redefine Mustang Cheer 

By Jesus Flores – The Mustangs cheer team were coming off one of the strongest years in program history, finishing in the top three in the GPAC and earning their place among the top teams. The team’s culture has elevated, alongside their confidence.  When they announced they would be leaving the NAIA competition to join...

Culture, Morningside People, News / February 26, 2026 How Living on Campus Shapes the College Experience

By Maron Guimarães – At Morningside, living on campus connects academics, athletics, and social life in one space. You see the same people in class, in the dorms, at games, and at events. That consistency builds partnership and comfort. Over time, campus stops feeling like just a place you attend, it becomes a place you...

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…

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. …

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