The Collegian Reporter – Page 95

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...

News, Sports / February 23, 2026 Spring Sports Media Day Recap

As spring approaches, Morningside’s sports programs are entering their seasons with confidence built on growth, depth, and strong team culture. Across every sport, both coaches and athletes emphasized preparation, belief in one another, and continued improvement. Men’s & Women’s Golf: Head coach Nick Wanderscheid highlighted progress across both programs, noting that the men’s team has...

Campus Life, Culture, Morningside People, News, Opinion / February 18, 2026 Small Campuses Build Strong Communities

By Maron Guimarães – Small campuses, like Morningside University, offer something bigger than many large universities aren’t able to: an intimate sense of belonging. Here on our campus, the size, even simply in acreage, can play a big role in helping students feel connected. We walk shorter distances but still tell big stories, we meet...

Campus Life, Morningside People, Opinion / February 4, 2026 Students Help Shape Morningside’s AI Future

By Maron Guimarães – Some of the brightest ideas don’t come from large committees or outside consultants; they come directly from a group of students in the classroom. During fall 2025 and spring 2026, students in the Marketing Research and Marketing Campaigns classes worked on a project focused on one main question: How can Morningside...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Midseason Checkup: Can Morningside Basketball make a tournament run?

By Gabe Schreck – With roughly three-quarters of the season complete, the Morningside men’s and women’s basketball teams are beginning to establish their direction heading into postseason play. The men currently sit at 15–5 overall and 12–1 in GPAC play, while the women hold an 11–10 overall record and are 6–9 in conference action. Much...

News, Sports / January 30, 2026 Inside MSide Track & Field: Head Coach Frank Wallace, Keeping it Real

By Lynx Gregoire – Head Track & Field Coach Frank Wallace describes his team’s culture as “fun–but not normal fun.” It’s a culture built on working hard, grinding together, and pushing through challenges as a unit. The team’s goals this season include moving up in the conference, but more importantly, becoming the best version of...

Campus Life, News, Sports / January 16, 2026 Senior Leadership in Athletics

By: Maron Guimarães – Seniors play an important role in Morningside athletics, both on and off the court and field. With years of experience behind them, senior athletes help guide their teams through leadership, responsibility, and example. For many teams, seniors are looked at as role models. Natan Luiz Alves, a senior on the volleyball...

Sports

Egli and Wiley win regional titles

Five wrestlers will represent Morningside at the 2020 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Championships in March. The five Mustangs finished in the top three of their weight claasses at the GPAC Regional Wrestling Qualifier, hosted by Morningside last weekend. Junior Jonah Egli (174 pounds) and senior Jacob Wiley (197) won their weight classes. Freshmen John…

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix: ‘P.S. I Still Love’…this Series

by Mari Pizzini– Love is in the air, and Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky are back in the new Netflix Original To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You. The new movie debuted on the streaming service February 12. I don’t think I was the only one who had its…

News

Sunnybrook hosts ‘Night to Shine’

by Hailey Barrus– On February 8, Sunnybrook Community Church hosted its annual Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine, giving Morningside students the opportunity to volunteer as ‘buddies’ for the special needs prom. There were dozens of Morningside students that had the opportunity to be part of this special night, including the men’s and women’s basketball teams….

Morningside People, News

Van Vliet shares her faith

by Mari Pizzini– Andy Nelson and Campus Ministries continued their M’side Chapel: Student Faith Stories series on Wednesday, February 12, in the Yockey Room. A small number of students, faculty, and staff gathered for twenty minutes to pray, sing, and hear Taylor Van Vliet, a junior at Morningside, give her faith testimony. When originally approached…

Arts & Entertainment, News

Student art on display

by Tracie Tuttle– Morningside students are showing off their artistic skills at the annual Student Art Show. The show includes graphic design, studio art, and photography created by students from all areas of study, giving all students an opportunity to have their art on display. Bryce Clinkenbeard, a sophomore gallery attendant, said that he appreciates…