Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement Ceremony, May 10 at 10:00 am. COMMENCEMENT LANDING PAGE you embark on a journey to shape your identity Morningside is a hub for rigorous academic inquiry and scholarly excellence providing students the knowledge they need to succeed Explore more than 65+ majors and pre-professional programs Iowa – Morningside University is pleased to announce a $1.5 million estate gift that will fund a renovation of the university’s track and field complex The generous donation comes from a friend of the university whose life and legacy reflected a commitment to the Siouxland region and beyond.  ”This extraordinary gift demonstrates the profound impact that friends of Morningside can have on our campus community,” said Morningside University President Dr “The new turf will not only elevate our track but will also serve as a testament to the donor’s belief in the transformative power of athletics and education We are deeply grateful for this investment in our students’ future.”  Learn by doing with your choice of 
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personalized support should you need it We started by imagining what success looks like for our students; we envisioned them graduating not just skilled and confident Toronto Film School alumnus Orville Cummings recently celebrated the world premiere of “Toronto’s next big movie”, Morningside, at the Reelworld Film Festival The project, which reunited the Class of 2015 Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre grad with his Bite of a Mango director Ron Dias explores the lives of seven diverse characters who collide at Scarborough’s Morningside Community Centre as they navigate the challenges of relationships “One of the biggest characters in this film is the community centre that ties the lives of all the individuals together – a character that helps to highlight the unity and dysfunctions that are ever so prevalent in any given community.” Cummings, who’s perhaps best known for playing Lt. William Christopher on Star Trek: Discovery takes on the far less likeable role of ‘Breeze’ in Morningside – a character the film’s director warned him would not be an audience favourite during the casting process “When he sat me down and offered me the role you have to go to a dark place,’” he recalled of his first meeting with Dias to discuss the project I wanted Breeze to be a character people will both love to hate and want to see more of.” was just the response that he got when Morningside marked its world premiere at the Reelworld Film Fest here in Toronto this past October Cummings said he has the “utmost appreciation and respect” for the Reelworld Film Festival for choosing Morningside – a film whose themes reflect the resilience and fight to preserve a tight-knit community in the city’s east end – as one of its official 2024 selections “The greater Toronto area needs more representation on screen – the bad and what’s really happening in our present time art is a reflection of our reality,” said Cummings “I hope this film inspires a lot of other creatives and true to their experience and observation of their world.” To those aspiring actors-in-training at TFS hoping to follow in his footsteps Cummings had one piece of advice to impart: “Stay true to yourself in this industry but you only need one ‘yes’ – and the most important ‘yes’ is the one from you Morningside hits theatres on February 21, 2025. Follow the film on Instagram @morningsidefilm Build expertise through access to our must-read newsletter for filmmakers and creative professionals From its origins in Canadian technical education to its current role in powering the country’s booming film Toronto Film School (TFS) isn’t just a creative institution – it’s a vital part of Canada’s cultural and economic fabric TFS helps train Canada’s next generation of creatives … Toronto Film School Video Game students made a strong showing at the recent LEVEL UP Showcase – walking away from Ontario’s premier event for emerging game development talent with three award wins which was held at the Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto Toronto Film School’s Michael Paszt will celebrate the world premiere of his latest wrestling documentary which the longtime Film Production and Writing for Film & Television instructor produced alongside writer-director/pro-wrestler Kate Kroll will mark its big screen debut as the festival’s … Toronto Film School’s latest stage production explores the ways we choose the stories that define us – both to ourselves and to the wider world the 75-minute play is the latest from award-winning playwright John Kolvenbach whose plays include the Olivier-nominated West End productions of Love Song starring Cillian Murphy … Toronto Film School Acting students are set to tackle an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a charmingly eccentric family when their production of For What It’s Worth hits the stage at the 918 Bathurst Centre later this month the 75-minute play is an adaptation of Moss Hart and George … Toronto Film School recently hosted its first-ever roundtable entitled Women in Film and TV marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to supporting Canadian talent and empowering women in the screen industries The exclusive roundtable featured notable Toronto Film School alumni alongside Canadian Screen Award-winning actor We acknowledge the land Toronto Film School operates on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada TWO PEOPLE ARE HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING A TWO VEHICLE COLLISION IN MORNINGSIDE LATE SUNDAY NIGHT SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY A MOTORCYCLE CARRYING A MAN AND A WOMAN REAR ENDED AN S-U-V JUST BEFORE 11P.M IN THE EASTBOUND SECTION OF HIGHWAY 20 BETWEEN I-29 AND THE SOUTH LAKEPORT EXIT BOTH OPERATORS OF THE MOTORCYCLE RECEIVED LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO MERCYONE MEDICAL CENTER FOR TREATMENT THE FEMALE DRIVER OF THE S-U-V WAS NOT INJURED THE IDENTITIES OF THOSE INVOLVED ARE NOT BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE OF THE COLLISION IS ONGOING Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Waterloo regional police are investigating a residential break-and-enter that occurred in Cambridge last week Waterloo Regional Police Service say members of its break and vehicle theft team are investigating the April 17 break-in to a home on Morningside Drive Unknown suspects smashed a window to gain entry to the residence and stole property Police are asking neighbours on Morningside to check their home security cameras for April 17 from 1:30 p.m Police say residents should consider the following tips to help prevent break-ins: Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 519-570-9777 To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online It is such a Scarborough story – how singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson first met aspiring filmmaker Ron Dias who thinks they met at a club in the early 2000s They were two Scarborough kids who had made it out of what was then considered a troubled part of the city and were working their way through the entertainment industry It actually happened at a Toronto International Film Festival afterparty Dias clarified in a separate Zoom interview for which he showed up wearing a red sweatshirt emblazoned with the word Scarborough figuring out their shared Scarborough connection and “had a couple of drinks too many,” when they thought they saw James Franco and tried talking to the lookalike “And he kept telling us that he wasn’t James Franco but we just thought he was playing it cool Because it wasn’t James Franco; he was in New York … and we’ve just had a bond ever since then,” he says So when Dias called up Dobson six years ago with an idea for a feature film set in Scarborough which looks at the intersecting lives of seven characters who connect through a fictional community centre in Morningside Heights Prior to her fame as a pop/rock artist in the 2000s Dobson attended Wexford Collegiate Schools for the Arts She was one of four children growing up with their single mother It was a way for me to disappear and make my own world.” It took her an hour on transit to get to school a trip she’d endure by putting on her headphones After her success in Canada as a multiplatinum recording artist appearing in Sudz Sutherland’s Home Again (2012) Dobson eventually moved to Nashville in 2014 and took a hiatus from her own music career to focus on writing for other artists such as Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez Dobson and Dias had worked together on a few YouTube videos and captured personal moments on film at who started out in his career as an intern at FLOW 93.5 a radio station that mainly played hip hop and R&B in the 2000s had always wanted to tell a Scarborough story While he fine-tuned his idea to represent Scarborough on the big screen with co-writer Joanne Jansen a smaller-scale project about four friends trying to navigate life through a lockdown and the Black Lives Matter movement When Bite of a Mango successfully sold to a streamer he was able to secure some funding to realize his vision “It really came from watching movies when I was a kid like Boyz n the Hood and Do the Right Thing “They were so central to Compton … but they had these universal themes that everybody could relate to.” Dias thought the suburb could similarly be a character in a movie Multiple experiences with gun violence was another important throughline to show how innocent lives have been taken away because of pointless violence But there was also the beauty of many different cultures abutting each other in the sprawling suburb He would hang out with his friends from West Indian and Tamil cultures at their homes learning the particulars of each tradition their parents goin’ to sit you down and tell you what’s what So that really is my upbringing in Scarborough Morningside was a chance to return to a place that was formative to her experiences as an artist The shooting for a pivotal scene for the movie took place right down the street from her former home at Wilcox Creek “I hadn’t seen that area since I moved out She doesn’t get to hang out in Scarborough as much since most of her family has moved farther east to Oshawa But she’s looking forward to attending the premiere of Morningside at an old childhood hangout “I used to go shopping at Scarborough Town Centre all the time There’s a lot of emotions that come with seeing your childhood environment Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions A man was taken to the hospital following a serious crash in Scarborough Toronto police say a vehicle and a TTC bus were involved in a crash in the Old Finch Avenue and Morningside Avenue area just before 9 p.m Police said one man had to be extricated from the vehicle He was transported to a trauma centre with serious Photos from the scene showed the TTC bus with damage to the front-left side and a black Lexus with both doors on the driver’s side missing WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Morningside is a new film coming to theatres this month that explores the lives of seven diverse characters who cross paths at a fictional community centre in Scarborough also offers a detailed look at life in Scarborough as well as the significance of local food spots and the power of community Morningside's director, Ron Dias, began his creative journey as a YouTuber, and eventually went on to create the successful web series "Friends with Benefits" in 2016 premiered at the American Black Film Festival in 2022 Filmed in various locations throughout Toronto the film seeks to capture the essence of Scarborough — a place near and dear to the director's heart "I experienced a lot growing up in Scarborough and I wanted to see it in cinema," Dias told blogTO "Everyone thinks Scarborough is such a dark and I want to showcase people's life experiences living there." Joining Dias in bringing this story to life is a talented cast Dias and Jansen, who are part of the Toronto-based production company Ron & Aussie In a nod to real cases of gentrification, Morningside was filmed at the legendary Scarborough burger joint, The Real McCoy. The restaurant was forced to close its doors at its original location in December 2022 due to residential developments As a result, the family-owned restaurant, which first opened its doors in 1969, relocated from its long-standing location on Markham Road to Lawrence Avenue East The film also captures some iconic spots that have been impacted by the city's changing landscape. Warden Station, which is undergoing a massive revitalization, is shown in the film, along with its now-shuttered Bakery on the Go which operated for 25 years and was undoubtedly the city's most famous subway station store "Anyone who's gone to Warden Station knows that feeling of 'I need to catch this bus or I need to get this patty,'" Dias said reflecting on the significance of the patty shop to Scarborough residents Along with filming at community landmarks, the film's team partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough (BGC Scarborough) and even sold Morningside sweaters with the proceeds going to support affordable housing in the area Although the film took several years to come to fruition Dias emphasized the importance of local filmmakers staying committed to telling their stories Don't wait for someone to give you the green light because it's never going to happen that way As long as you put yourself in a position where you want that thing and you go for it things just start to happen for you," Dias said Advanced tickets to Morningside are available for purchase online Morningside Film/Ron & Aussie Film Production This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A red carpet and Q&A was hosted for the actors of the newly released movie and societal challenges of characters who live in the Scarborough neighbourhood The Q&A and premiere took place Feb. 20 at Scarborough Town Centre. Watch the video above to learn more The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto © The Toronto Observer | Produced by Centennial College journalism students Morningside University track & field assistant coach Garret Ehlers races in the men's 3000 steeplechase at the Sioux City Relays at Elwood Olsen Stadium on April 12 Graduates from the class of 2024 are shown during the commencement ceremony for Morningside University at Elwood Olsen Stadium in Sioux City Morningside's Kumunule Gbaley (left) wins his heat of the men's 100-meter dash preliminaries against Briar Cliff's Wilton George (middle right) at the Sioux City Relays at Elwood Olsen Stadium on Friday in Sioux City SIOUX CITY -- Morningside University has received a $1.5 million estate gift for renovations to Elwood Olsen Stadium according to a news release from the university Construction on the project is expected to begin mid-May but the university said it was from "a friend of the university whose life and legacy reflected a commitment to the Siouxland region and beyond." "This extraordinary gift demonstrates the profound impact that friends of Morningside can have on our campus community,” said Morningside President Albert Mosley “The new turf will not only elevate our track but will also serve as a testament to the donor’s belief in the transformative power of athletics and education Elwood Olsen Stadium is home to the university's football It also hosts Morningside's commencement ceremony each spring The stadium was built in 1940 as a Public Works Administration project Morningside entered into an agreement with the Sioux City Community School District in 2004 as part of a 99-year lease of then Roberts Stadium the longtime home of Morningside athletics That partnership opened the door for a $2.5 million renovation project including installation of the stadium's first FieldTurf playing surface Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox Email notifications are only sent once a day Teachers represented by the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) will receive a $360 increase to the base salary As the South Sioux City Schools continues to campaign for their upcoming $127 million bond issue the district has identified two locations fo… The Northwest Area Education Agency has its new chief administrator won the 2025 "Are You Smarter than Our Fourth Graders?" competition at East High School Thursd… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Subscribe to our newsletter for Toronto art happenings You have successfully joined our subscriber list Morningside feels like a love letter to Scarborough the film follows seven individuals whose lives interconnect at a fictitious community centre in Toronto’s east end As each of them navigate complicated relationships and big dreams the threat of gentrification and violence in the region puts their hopes and safety at risk A passion project years in the making, Dias and co-writer Joanne Jansen (who also stars in the film) were able to bring this story to life with the help of some notable collaborators. Among them are Fear Street scream queen Kiana Madeira and Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson They not only star in Morningside — Madeira as a caring community centre manager and Dobson as a considerate girlfriend of one of the centre’s security guards — but they are also credited as executive producers.  It didn’t take much convincing for both to assist the director in bringing his vision to life and was quick to jump on a project that highlights underrepresented voices within the GTA she had always wanted to partner with Dias creatively A chat with him at one of her concerts was enough to get her on board both of you came in as executive producers What about this story convinced you to get involved in front of the camera and behind the scenes Kiana: I’ve been friends with Ron (Dias) and Joanne (Jansen) for a while and I know how hard they worked to get this movie made for years I really wanted to also jump on as an executive producer and do anything I could to help Working with friends and working with my husband Fefe: Ron is a big part of why I was on board and it’s because he’s an amazing human and he asked me if I would sit down and hear about this project We always wanted to work together on something We tried to make a music video for a song called “She’s a Wild Bitch” Kiana, you recently starred in Brother another film that took place in Scarborough How was the experience of returning to this community you’ve gotten to know through that previous project Kiana: It’s been amazing because the community is so welcoming I learned that the first time around with Brother Although the movies are so different and the stories are so different the heart of Scarborough has remained the same they continuously welcome me with open arms and allow me to speak on behalf of it in a way that feels like a big responsibility because Scarborough is such an important part of Toronto I’m really glad that stories are being told that highlight it and put it on the map and I hope that Brother and Morningside are just the first of many.  you’re primarily known for your music but you’ve done a bit of acting here and there Why was this the right moment to make an onscreen comeback and he kind of carved out the character for me in a lot of ways I would never wear blue and she wears a lot of blue That was one of the things that Ron put me through ‘there are going to be no black leather jackets in this.’ It was nice to steer myself away from my music and my identity I like trying new things and challenging myself.  your character is in some ways a motherly figure to Shanice (Joanne Jansen) your character grounds Josh (Alex Mallari Jr.) Can you share about your experiences working with your respective scene partners in Morningside?  Fefe: I wouldn’t classify myself as an actor and when I work alongside anyone in that field It’s very different from walking on set for a music video Here you have to come in humbly and respect the craft Paying attention to different things Alex does and trying to take it in and learn Being present and observant coming onto the set actually allows you to be an amazing actor That’s why your performance is so strong.  because her heart is in the story as a co-writer of it and we really met each other right at that place It was really nice to play a sort of maternal figure This was also my first time literally playing a mom on screen with Sage (Arrindell) At the same time that this film highlights the talented and tight-knit community in Scarborough it also points out the continued struggle with violence in the region That is expressed through an intense moment in the movie Can you share about how you approached that day on set and prepared yourself to tackle the raw emotions that the scene demanded Kiana: It was definitely a more intense day on set I know that sequence meant a lot to everyone involved You could feel the energy was just quieter on set I think everyone just really wanted to respect the story It was definitely intense to put ourselves there mentally and I think everyone did a really good job of just respecting the stakes and respecting the story it was when we were going to do the outdoor scene with the police officer and I had to be pulled over we drove past my childhood home in Wilcox Creek It’s the last home I lived in with my family before I left at 16 to start my first album It for sure helped me to get into that scene what do you hope people take away from the film that people can see how much the community cares It is really easy to think only about profit I hope that this film shows people that the decisions of one person can affect a whole community whether that’s in a good way or a bad way As long as we can band together and actually have empathy and patience with one another we can build the city in a way that truly matters.  I really hope that filmmakers of all ages in Canada can see that it can be done Ron and Joanne are paving the way for artists in the city and in the country because of what they’ve done with the film and how hard they’ve worked to get it made it’s just to walk out of there and feel loved Just walk out knowing that we all have stories you will both be busy with other exciting opportunities you’ve been cast in the revival of Malcolm in the Middle and Fefe you are going on tour with Avril Lavigne this summer What can you share about what’s next on your plates because I’ve always been a huge fan of Malcolm in the Middle and I already met Frankie Muniz in person during the chemistry read I cried when I found out that I was going to be in it I’ve been doing a lot of intense roles Another film that I starred in and executive produced is called Baby Love where I played an MMA fighter on the brink of self-destruction and now I’m really excited to pivot to a lighter and comedic space with Malcolm in the Middle I’m in the middle of trying to get back in the studio and write a new album but I have to wait until inspiration hits me I write a lot about the heart and my mind goes very deeply into love I’m going on tour with Avril and then I have a bunch of festival shows Morningside is out now in theaters across Canada.  Video‘Morningside’ film on Scarborough‘Morningside’ is an all-Canadian cast You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site SYNOPSIS: “Morningside,” a new indie feature starring two-time Juno Award winner Fefe Dobson and now playing in theatres is a multi-pronged story of seven characters as they navigate life in the tight-knit Toronto suburb of Scarborough REVIEW: A fractured portrait of a place and a place in time “Morningside” does a good job of weaving together disparate stories to form a narrative whole but captivating characters keep the piecemeal story cohesive and compelling From a young man with dreams of opening a resort and a security guard who wants to become a police officer to an influencer with an eye on a career in music and the threat of gun violence the film touches on a wide array of topics and characters until they dovetail in a dramatic finale Director and co-writer Ron Dias and writer Joanne Jansen end on a bittersweet note with an effective coda that says a great deal about gun violence without ever actually mentioning gun violence It’s one of the film’s most effective scenes (NO SPOILERS HERE) because it juxtaposes the promise of what might have been with the grim reality of what is “Morningside” captures the spirit of its Scarborough Ontario neighborhood—locals will recognize many landmarks—but it isn’t just about a vibrant geographical location it’s about the people who make the neighborhood Richard Crouse shares a toast with celebrity guests and entertainment pundits every week on CTV’s exciting talk show POP LIFE.Saturdays at 8:30 on CTV NewsChannel Centennial College’s Morningside campus is set to transform into a high-intensity disaster zone on Wednesday for the annual “mock disaster” event The mock disaster is a large-scale simulation that allows paramedic firefighting and police foundations students the opportunity to test their skills in a real-life environment the event has incorporated various scenarios such as roofs falling This year, students will be responding to an extreme heat wave and tornado. Between 300 and 700 people are expected to take part some of them in full makeup to appear as victims “Professional police officers from various Toronto police stations firefighters from fire stations in Toronto and paramedics from nearby paramedic agencies come to Centennial College for this event and mentor our students who are acting in the role of a professional from the program they are enrolled in,” said lead organizer Rita Morehouse Centennial’s associate dean for emergency management and public safety The college informs Toronto Emergency Services that the event is taking place They also put up a sign letting people know the activity is just a simulation so the public is not confused “It has happened in the past that people driving by the campus saw an ambulance and  fire truck parked out front of the entrance and thought that there was an emergency,” she explained As part of the event, the early childhood education (ECE) program will be helping students learn how to deal with children and parents during disasters How will we go about locating the children So the challenge right there is you’re throwing a bunch of hurdles not just evacuating children,” said Melinda Truong She described how crucial it is to understand that dealing with children is different from adults — such as their sensitivity to loud noises.  “It’s just getting children prepared if there’s a loud noise or if there’s a fire drill, just don’t be scared.’” Michael Wood, program co-ordinator of Centennial’s pre-service firefighter program and a professional firefighter talked about the challenges faced by students in his program during the mock disaster “So the challenge that firefighters face is So people have to perform in multiple roles like just a constant change of what your role is,” he said Professional firefighters will help guide the students as events unfold “There could be many other things going on other dangers that could be going on around them you need to pay attention to what’s going on over here.’ So we’ll make sure that they’re aware of that because it’s all a learning opportunity.”  Overall, the preparations for the mock disaster are intense, with Centennial College collaborating with different departments, and real professional first responders acting as mentors. In recent years, there has also been interest from mainstream media. Morehouse’s enthusiasm for the event is clear “My passion for this event is fed by the social outcomes and impact the mock disaster exercises have on students and their future,” she said Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry The effort to relieve congestion with a tunnel under Highway 401 is now on PM Mark Carney’s radar Premier Ford listed the project as one of Ontario’s top priorities in need of federal support Ontario’s measles outbreak is showing no signs of slowing and for the first time in a while the province’s top doctor publicly addressed the growing health crisis The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death preparing for a first meeting with the U.S and some say simply getting America to agree to a framework for negotiations going forward is the goal One of the busiest air travel hubs in America is entering a second week of mounting delays and cancellations Laura Aguierre looks at the mounting frustration as the U.S Federal Aviation Authority copes with a staffing shortage Jury selection has begun at the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Leigh Waldman discusses the charges the music mogul is facing and why finding an impartial jury could prove difficult National Weather Service is in worse shape than previously thought due to a combination of layoffs Ivan Rodriguez explores the impact that could have as hurricane season approaches 80% of the Cardinals who have the task of choosing a new Pontiff were named by Pope Francis this is a group that will be significantly different from the ones who have chosen other Popes in the past With your consent we may collect cookies and information to enhance our service Follow us to watch live and connect for more news in the morning – Staying focused was the name of the game for Morningside as the Mustangs saw their game time slip several hours due to weather conditions The delays proved to be of no consequence for the Sioux City squad taking the fastest route out of the Midland bracket of the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament Morgan Secora got the complete game win and a bruise to go with it as a comebacker to the circle glanced off her late in the contest laughing off the hit and coming back to record two strikeouts and an assist in the final inning ending the day with just six Defender baserunners on four hits and a walk Morningside got on the board in the second inning as an engineered steal saw Ellie Gengler, who reached on a single and advanced courtesy of Secora, take the plate as Emma Barwick advanced to second base.  Skradski followed Keller to second on the play but settled for a sacrifice fly to score Keller and move Skradski 60 feet closer.  Schuster tagged the new pitcher for a two RBI single scoring Fletcher and Barwick and putting runners on first and second before the final out of the inning Morningside advances to the GPAC Softball Championship Series at Northwestern on Monday the tournament runner-up spot behind regular season champion Northwestern has qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Softball Opening Round.  © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. 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Brady Seuntjens and Joe Harris also pitched in relief during the matinee In the evening contest against the Tigers, the Mustangs scored thrice in the opening inning. Michael Snyder knocked in two with a double, then Crosetti doubled a few pitches later to score home Nathan Thomas to make it a 3-0 score with rallies in the second and third innings Morningside urgently responded during the third as Blackmon hit a ball up the middle that scored O’Dell That’s when redshirt sophomore Zach Koelfgen took to the mound for an extended performance one he’s been looking forward to for some time Making his seventh relief appearance on Thursday Koelfgen pitched four solid innings in relief Koelfgen relieved Kai Purdy-Burton off the mound One of those innings included getting out of a bases-loaded jam Koelfgen limited the Tigers to just one run throughout those four innings and I want to give it my all for them,” said the redshirt sophomore from Longmont “It’s just hard seeing me away “I threw a lot of sliders for strikes,” he said “I’ve been pitching for a little while There was no pressure; just go out there and throw for my boys.” thanks to a Delzell RBI groundout that ended up being the go-ahead run Bunkers later scored in that sixth inning off a Doane throwing error Sam Hanson pitched the ninth inning for the Mustangs but he got outs 2 and 3 after allowing the sacrifice fly the Mustangs will play Friday at noon against Mount Marty Morningside must win twice to advance to Monday’s GPAC Championship Game “We have to keep grinding and keep winning innings,” Boeve said “We have multitudes of players who will seize those moments We have to play the game and just execute.” © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. All rights reserved. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Copyright Information A high-pressure gas line was struck Wednesday morning in Morningside Heights prompting building evacuations and suspending train service FDNY told CBS that the gas main was fractured during a street excavation procedure happening on Broadway “Folks on 122nd Street have been evacuated and there’s a strong smell of gas even over on Amsterdam Avenue where I am currently,” Jeremy Goldman wrote to West Side Rag around noon Among the buildings evacuated was the Manhattan School of Music at 130 Claremont Avenue, between West 122nd and 123rd streets, ABC7 reported. Due to the needed repair work, 1 trains were suspended in both directions between 96th and 168th streets on Wednesday from around 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 P.M., when they resumed with delays, according to the MTA. Subscribe to West Side Rag’s FREE email newsletter here. And you can Support the Rag here. 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The loud sound actually continued for a whole hour it started shortly after 11 and stopped around 12 That’s when it was reported that ConEd shut the valves industrial strength fan blowing right at you It must have been an unbelievably loud hissing sound since I could hear it loud and clear at Amsterdam and 117th Seems like the outcome might have been much much worse © 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved © 2025 West Side Rag | All rights reserved By A young girl with incredible raw talent hoping to become a singer-songwriter Two friends struggling (and sometimes failing) to be better people A young and serious woman dealing with an unserious boyfriend and a less certain future.  Painting an oft-maligned Toronto suburb as a vibrant and hopeful place can be a particularly challenging task when the story ends with an unthinkable tragedy but the journey to that gut punch of a conclusion is an ensemble film that explores the lives of a group of Scarborough residents who are chasing their dreams is set in the east-end Toronto suburb of Scarborough and follows several characters connected to the fictional Morningside Community Centre a neighbourhood hub slated to be torn down for development.  While the film touches on the challenges of gentrification it’s more about the people trudging through life in the lead-up to the holiday season.  a married couple who are executive producers and part of the all-Canadian cast (Adams-Gray is originally from Etobicoke and Madeira grew up in Mississauga) said the film–which also stars singer-songwriter and Juno Award-winning artist Fefe Dobson–was a labour of love that came together over several years.  “We’re friends with Ron [Dias] and Joanne [Jansen] who co-wrote and co-produced the movie together,” Madeira (Fear Street referring to the two filmmakers who make up the Ron & Aussie motion picture company that produced the film.  “We’ve been collaborating with them for years and they were working really hard to get this movie made,” Madeira says that while the film was shot over two weeks the long lead-up allowed the cast and crew to execute their vision and ensure everything was right.  “You just want to make sure it’s right It’s a beautiful depiction of Scarborough and you want to make sure it’s right and you don’t want to rush it You want to make sure all your ducks are in a row before you take on a story of this magnitude.”  Adams-Gray also says the film highlighs real and well-known locations in the suburb filming scenes in the Real McCoy hamburger restaurant and Mona’s Roti.  we shot at the community center in Scarborough Getting to show off Toronto and all of its beauty and especially Scarborough…I just love [Dias’s and Jansen’s] approach to filmmaking,” he says.   the Crash-inspired storytelling–the story follows seven main characters–and the realness of their experiences elevates the film.  “I really love the heart of the whole story I love that it’s such an ensemble cast There were so many different characters that are all so full of life and different from each other,” she says.  I could really sense the heart and care and just the pulse of the city in the script.”  When it came to preparing to play their characters (who don’t interact much in the film) Madeira says that other than the fact that her character has a child the role allowed him to speak more naturally while still inviting him to “step into shoes that aren’t his” and portray a man who is “the problem” in his romantic relationship.   “[Jay] just could easily have been me,” he says.  “Someone that’s so relatable who wants to do right by people and by himself but just can’t get out of his own way how many of us have been there?”  “We all know a Jay,” Madeira jokes.  The pair say the undeniable chemistry between the castmates who move together effortlessly from scene to scene in a series of tense comes from not only dedication to the project but also familiarity.  “Everyone really gave it their all and poured their all into making this project and it was really nice to be able to work with people who understand the way we work and speak our language in many ways,” Adams-Gray says.  It felt safe to play and challenge each other.”  Madeira says that Dias even encouraged the cast to improvise on occasion.  “Ron was so great as a director; he really gave us the space to a lot of the chemistry can come out.”  While the film makes its theatrical debut today it’s been on the festival circuit for several months having screened at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival When asked how audiences have responded so far Adams-Gray said the most memorable feedback has come from his mom.  ‘I hated hearing you guys talk like that,’ which really spoke to me because I’m like We did it.’ We actually were able to nail what it was like because she heard it growing up when I’m able to affect my family and my parents that way that’s a big win for me,” he says.  helps show people that great projects can be created at home.   “Telling a story about Toronto on this big of a scale and having this amazing press push and having it showing at Cineplex and [Dias and Jansen] are really paving the way for a lot of artists,” she says.   “A lot of the feedback we’ve been getting from the artistic community is ‘if you guys can do it you make us feel like we could do it too.’ So aside from the film I think the creation of the film has been really inspiring.”  is intended to be a compassionate look at a community too often defined by outsiders “Morningside is a love letter to Scarborough This film is deeply personal to me—not just because I grew up here but because I’ve seen firsthand the beauty and struggles of this community,” Dias said in a statement stories from places like Scarborough are told by outsiders I wanted to capture the full picture—the challenges and the strength that make this place special.” At Morningside, you don't just apply for a degree, you embark on a journey to shape your identity, broaden your perspectives, and prepare for a successful future. With a commitment to lifelong learning, Morningside is a hub for rigorous academic inquiry and scholarly excellence providing students the knowledge they need to succeed. SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside’s student-led radio station, KMSC Fusion 93, received the honor of the Golden Slipmat Award after participating in this year’s Vinylthon.  This award is bestowed to radio stations that are able to exclusively broadcast Vinyl records for the entire 24-hour period of the event.  Spearheaded by KMSC Radio Station Director, Dreya Roberts, the Campus Media team came together to make the achievement possible. Roberts had been involved with Vinylthon through KMSC last year but was just short of the 24-hour goal.  This year’s success was made possible through the collaborative effort of students and faculty. Relying on the time, effort, and records provided by those involved. Being her senior year, Roberts made a concerted effort to reach the 24 threshold. “This year, I knew it was coming, so I had more time to prepare for it, asking for help and really pushing for that 24 hours. I’ve been calling it ‘my magnum opus’ slipmat.”  Among those involved was professor of history, Dr. Gregory Guelcher, who came down to the radio station to share a large selection of records from his collection as well as his insight and appreciation for the medium as a whole. This really takes [radio] back to the roots, where you have to pay attention and be selective about your music. You don’t have every song ever made at your disposal, and you’re not always sure what you might be about to listen to or discover. It’s a novelty.” Guelcher also speaks to a sense of authenticity that vinyl records provide listeners, which can’t be replicated by modern digital means. “The genuineness of the recording is lost in current radio. With computer technology, you can remove all the imperfections, you can even adjust the tone of voice. You can get these songs that are too perfect. With records, you still have those imperfections. You keep the humanity.” we repeatedly imagine how to survive a world brought to a sudden halt by aliens or ecological disaster Such events are useful because they are revelatory: they break open the order of things and show us what’s inside It is not a post-apocalyptic novel but an undramatically mid-apocalyptic one Sil and her mother come from an unnamed Balkan country that has suffered a climate catastrophe and its attendant humanitarian crises Island City is not much better off: tide-swamped and largely abandoned its few inhabitants are largely “refuge seekers,” like Sil and her mom who have been “recruited from abroad by the federal Repopulation Program.” Living alongside them are “the stalwart handful of locals hanging on in their shrinking neighborhoods convinced that once the right person was voted into the mayor’s office and the tide pumps got working again things would at least go back to the way they had always been.” The city Sil finds herself in is a waterlogged husk of its former self with whole neighborhoods rendered unlivable by rising sea levels though some are traversable when the tide is low enough revived by the fire it kept managing to stoke in its most recent newcomers.” Some of that fire still glows in the Morningside historic luxury apartment building where Sil and her mother join her great-aunt Other tenants include a teen-age ghost (according to Ena) and a relentlessly difficult Board of Occupants from a fatal combination of wealth and age They weren’t about to let a few hurricanes and a submerged industrial district stand between them and the prosperity their grandparents had so doggedly eked out.” who occupies the building’s opulent penthouse with her three enormous dogs and keeps surreptitious tabs on the artist and her hounds as they depart every evening for mysterious walks These walks become an obsession—an obsession fostered by Ena who introduces Sil to a realm she had previously never known a realm of family history and folk tale that her mother refuses to engage with Sil begins to believe in “a world underneath the world,” where Slavic creatures of myth Sil’s fixation on Bezi is further egged on by Mila who dares Sil to follow Bezi into the abandoned city There they stumble into an eerie scene that could be equally at home in a novel about urban decay or a book of haunting folk tales where crones offer darkly enchanted gifts and feral children turn into sad-eyed dogs For a lost sense of security; for a time where there could be “a year that was safer or calmer than the one before it.” The world of “The Morningside” is winding down its hopeless efforts at renewal meant “not to build the city back up—but to hold the edges while it finishes falling.” Eventually telling her daughter what it was like Back Home before everything started to fall apart: “I wanted that for you—that life I had I realized that I’d brought you into life at a time when everyone else’s debts had come due the debtors weren’t around anymore to pay up So it’d be you doing the paying.” Obreht doesn’t say exactly what those debts are—instead she lets the diminished world of the novel like the future our younger generations will face It seems darkly appropriate that she wrote this novel while pregnant during the pandemic This vagueness perhaps suits the future better than the past. Obreht’s début novel, “The Tiger’s Wife,” wove together tales of mourning and enchantment in a fictionalized version of the Balkans in the mid-twentieth century. Her enthralling second novel, “Inland,” played with the figures and tropes of the outlaw American West the exuberant myth-making of her plots took precedence over the specifics of history threatening to make the actual past feel abstract “The Morningside” seems to take place in the same semi-fictional universe as “The Tiger’s Wife”; Sil and her mother come from the city of Sarobor in “The Tiger’s Wife,” on the eve of a siege during the Bosnian War But where flights of invention made “The Tiger’s Wife” tilt toward allegory the textures of “The Morningside”—a familiar city a familiar complacency—make this future feel closer shot through with an almost excruciating intimacy storytelling is not a way of relating to a mythical past but of growing up in the long middest when the idea of home and the promise of safety are harder and harder to hold on to every day A long-ago crime, suddenly remembered A limousine driver watches her passengers transform The day Muhammad Ali punched me What is it like to be keenly intelligent but deeply alienated from simple emotions? Temple Grandin knows The harsh realm of “gentle parenting.”  Retirement the Margaritaville way Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Thank You for the Light.”  Sign up for our daily newsletter to receive the best stories from The New Yorker. due to renovations that will last nine months Pay your utility bill in person at Clearwater Gas Get a permit or rebuilding guidance at the Old Countryside Library Meet with a code inspector at the Old Countryside Library and hunt for eggs in the pool at Morningside's Eggquatic Hunt an appearance by the Easter Bunny and the opportunity to swim in the main pool Please allow each age group time to check in My Vaccine Pass requirements have not been set for this event 605 Morningside is proud to present Six-O-Five Thursdays join us as we spotlight the freshest musical talent from Tāmaki Makaurau.This week heavy pop act Muri share new tracks from their upcoming album Frontline and we're treated to a set of classic grunge by The Sour.six-o-five thursdays is proudly brought to you by Urbanaut Brewing Co the independent brewery based in Tāmaki Makaurau Drinks specials & Urbanaut on tap!605 New North Road Auckland - Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4PM to 1AM – Morningside Baseball’s streak of come-from-behind wins over Mount Marty ended at four as the Mustangs were unable to overcome a five run deficit in the first round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament Mount Marty answered with three runs in the fifth inning and a five-run sixth Morningside countered with a Jacob O’Dell run in the sixth on a Crosetti sacrifice fly and a Snyder single to center in the seventh while Crosetti collected a pair of RBIs and Snyder and Woods both had one.  Cade Nolan took the loss in the contest while walking four and giving up four hits Nolan struck out four in 5.2 innings of work.  The Mustangs will play in game four of the pod playing Northwestern in an elimination game Morningside Park in Scarborough has been one of my go-to escapes for about five years now and it quickly became one of my favourite spots in the whole city The coolest feature in the park (in my opinion) is Highland Creek, which wanders through the landscape. This creek is perfect for fishing A post shared by Jana Sais Quoi (@jana.sais.quoi) Plus, since Morningside Park is one of the 54 Toronto parks where the city council has allowed drinking you can enjoy a cold drink surrounded by nature in the middle of this concrete jungle we live in Morningside Park is packed with amenities for activities, especially in the summer. Whether you're biking or hiking along the extensive paths you're constantly surrounded by old-growth trees A post shared by @macgifts_florist One of my favourite things about Morningside Park is the chance to see wildlife especially in the early mornings or evenings I think it's one of the best spots in Toronto to spot deer I see deer every time I visit, often in the same area near the parking lot towards dusk. Last summer, I met a woman who regularly fed them (even though you're definitely not supposed to) it makes it easy to get some great photos and see them up close.  A post shared by Mahima❤️Arun (@mahima.mohan.330) The park's trails don't just stay within its boundaries – they connect to other parks and even lead to the popular Valley Land Trail on the beautiful University of Toronto Scarborough campus If you follow the trails along Highland Creek south for long enough, you'll end up in Colonel Danforth Park and eventually on the shores of Lake Ontario.  A post shared by Park Circuit (@park_circuit) As someone who's spent countless hours exploring Morningside Park and its connecting trails, I can say it never gets old. Each season brings its own charm – from the vibrant greens of spring and summer to the rich, warm colours of autumn and the snow-covered landscapes of winter.  Every visit to Morningside Park feels like a new adventure for me. Whenever I'm casting a line into Highland Creek, enjoying a walk under the canopy of trees, or just laying on a blanket in the grass, I find a sense of peace that's hard to find elsewhere in Toronto If you haven't checked out Morningside Park yet do yourself a favour and visit this summer and endless things to do and places to explore it might just become your favourite spot in Toronto The Morningside Park parking lot entrance is located at 390 Morningside Ave -- A teen shot Thursday night at a block party has died The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office said Jarius D died less than an hour after he was taken to Ochsner LSU Health His death is the 11th this year in Shreveport The shooting was reported just after 9:30 p.m in the 500 block of Fuller Street in the Morningside neighborhood No other details were immediately available Local breaking news delivered as it happens News headlines delivered at 7:00 am Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at Noon Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Weather forecast delivered at 9:00 am daily Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Wyoming's Source for High School Sports News - Casper Sports Kingston Hanson of Thunder Basin climbed the wrestling mountain and finally made it to the top in 2025 by winning the 4A State Championship at 285 pounds He'll continue his wrestling career at Morningside University in Iowa and is ready to meet the next challenge Hanson defeated Landon Smith of Kelly Walsh of Kelly Walsh in the 4A 285-pound final by fall and finished the year 27-4 He rang up 2 falls at the 2025 State Tournament and had a pair of tough matches he made the 4A 285-pound semi-finals and placed 4th in that weight class with 2 falls along the way Hanson wrestled at 220 and made the semi-final round in 4A and eventually took 5th place Morningside University of an NAIA institution located in Sioux City and competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Hanson has achieved great success the TB wrestling program.\nRead More so education has always played a big role in my family life I was always at the school hanging out with teachers in their classrooms and I eventually knew I wanted to have the power and privilege to be able to teach kids to read Reading is essential to life and I want to share that with others They all went to a large state university and I guess I assumed I would go there I had taken a visit to Morningside but wasn’t even sure it would be possible since it was a private school Then the coach emailed me my award package and I basically changed my mind and decided to come to Morningside in one day and now that I’ve lived here I appreciate that even more It feels like a big home with a big family I love that the softball field is in the center of campus and that other students can walk by and see us practicing and playing And Morningside in the fall is absolutely amazing This campus really is beautiful and I hope the people who love this place help keep making it even better The other thing I love about Morningside is that the education professors are so supportive and help us grow so much We were getting classroom experience in the first semester and I have gotten so much experience since then but the professors are also great about being flexible so I can still get my work done and take part in games and practices Everyone on this campus works together and listens to one another SEE ALL STANG STORIES Game Recap: Softball | 3/4/2025 6:30:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 4/16/2025 7:24:00 PM | Nick Rappuhn Thanks for visiting the tenacious run of the Morningside University baseball team came to an end Mount Marty scored two late runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Mustangs 8-6 in the championship round of the Morningside bracket The Lancers struck first with a lead-off home run, but Morningside responded with three unanswered runs during the second and third innings. In the second inning, Sam Wilt had an RBI single, while Jaxon Bunkers drove in Lucas Blackmon with a sacrifice fly During the third frame, Michael Snyder singled in Delzell He had three hits in the tournament finale “These guys have been tough as nails with their resiliency,” said head coach Adam Boeve “They don’t feel like they have to do everything themselves.” Morningside (35-14-1) then had an untimely third inning as the Lancers responded with five runs of their own Two runs came across the plate during the seventh inning. Jacob O’Dell and Delzell scored on a defensive error by MMU Then, in the eighth inning, Sam Wilt tied the game at 6-6 with a solo home run over the left field fence “I’m certainly not surprised that this group stayed the course,” Boeve said “It just didn’t work in our favor at the end.” Connor Woods had a three-hit game in the No Other multiple hit recipients included two from Delzell and O’Dell Tyler Lawrence and Josh Pratt combined to strike out eight and walked three Morningside now awaits word to see whether it earns an at-large bid in the NAIA Tournament two more than last year’s total of 33 “This is a tough baseball bunch that deserves to play in the postseason,” Boeve said “These guys are very deserving of the season they put together We finished second in a league that is very strong and our league gets better and better every year.” Leaders from Columbia and New York City’s Department of Parks & Recreation gathered in Morningside Park on Friday to celebrate a major partnership to clear the park’s pond of toxic algal blooms repair broken water pumps and restore its iconic waterfall For the first time in seven years (other than brief testing periods) and a stream of water sprayed over a wall of rocks before cascading into the pond below It aims to address issues affecting the pond in Morningside Park and to provide a climate resilience blueprint for public parks in New York City and worldwide The project focuses in particular on protecting parks from the effects of torrential downpours that have become more commonplace in recent years as a result of climate change Morningside Park’s pond was built in 1989 in a crater that was created in order to make room for a planned Columbia gymnasium a project that was abandoned after it sparked major student protests Though the pond has become a beloved hangout for many its water pumps failed about seven years ago and the pond has become a hotbed for algae blooms In stagnant bodies of freshwater in New York City and beyond it the problem of such algae is growing worse with climate change Read the full story on Columbia News The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas Get the Columbia Climate School Newsletter About Contact Media Ask a Question/Suggest a Story ©2024 Columbia University I knew I wanted to attend Morningside and become a chiropractor and I understood that achieving these goals would require hard work and efficient time management Two of my older brothers attended Morningside and their experiences gave me a glimpse of the community and camaraderie that I too wanted to be a part of I was so certain about Morningside that I didn’t even feel the need to visit any other schools but my parents convinced me that I needed to just to be sure It only confirmed Morningside as my top choice Being at Morningside for 18 months and graduating this semester has been an incredible journey I’m so excited to be joining the inaugural chiropractic class at Bellevue University in January 2024 Thanks to the individual attention from the professors and the challenging science courses at Morningside I feel fully prepared for my academic future Although I’ll miss Morningside and the strong relationships I’ve built here I know it’s equipped me well for my future as a chiropractor Iowa — Morningside University proudly announces a generous $2.5 million gift from the Curt and Linda White Family Trust and chair of the external relations committee This contribution is a testament to White’s enduring commitment to the university and its mission of fostering growth White played on the baseball team for four years and was a co-captain for two White stayed busy as a Delta Sigma Phi fraternity member he worked at Pillsbury Corporation in Minneapolis and worked at Mattel in Los Angeles as a supply chain executive traveling on over 100 international business trips White has also remained extensively engaged with Morningside over the years returning to campus to give guest lectures to students in the School of Business His gift will advance various campus initiatives aimed at enriching the academic and personal experiences of Morningside students while also reinforcing the university’s role as a leader in higher education “Morningside has always valued innovation as key to lifelong learning,” said White “My gift reflects my belief in the power of a college education to inspire and prepare students to become thoughtful and active members of society.” White’s generosity builds upon a tradition of strong financial support from Morningside alumni whose contributions have fueled significant advancements on campus and strengthened the university’s impact His gift stands as a testament to the enduring connection between Morningside and its vibrant alumni network demonstrating the collective commitment to the university’s vision “We are deeply grateful for Curt and Linda’s extraordinary gift which reflects not only their generosity but also their profound commitment to the future of Morningside ”We are honored to see such a meaningful connection to our institution and are committed to using this support to further our mission of transforming lives through education.”