Articles by Mikayla Morris

Caffeine Craziness

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

What is caffeine and is it addictive? Caffeine is a stimulating substance that is used to increase wakefulness and alertness. According to the journal Brain Research, it [...]

A Meandering Masterpiece

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Jen Bervin is an Iowa artist who grew up in Dubuque on the Mississippi River. Currently, Bervin’s piece entitled “River” is being displayed at the Des Moines Art [...]

Sleeping Beauty

December 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sleep is something we all need in our daily lives to function. But is there such a thing as too much sleep? For Mariah Koch, the answer is yes. Koch, a student at Grand View, [...]

Jerry’s Journey

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Most people at Grand View know Jerry Lowe. At 225-plus pounds and with more than 1,100 rushing yards for the Vikings this season, Lowe is difficult to overlook. However, [...]

Vaccines: building immunity

December 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Once upon a time, polio was the most feared disease in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the deadly illness caused paralysis in the [...]

The real MVPs

December 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Behind every successful collegiate sports team is a strong foundation. At Grand View, this foundation includes fans, players, trainers, the school, the athletic director and [...]

Digging for Advice

November 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Currently, the Grand View women’s volleyball team is competing in Sioux City, IA for the national championship. While they have a large fanbase across the national, [...]

The Decline of Textbooks

November 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are physical textbooks becoming obsolete? Since the 1990’s, with the increase in technological advancements and use of the internet, this question is starting to become a [...]

Downtown Des Moines Architecture

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Many of us see downtown as a fun place to gather with friends. Many appreciate the architecture, but few actually know the story behind Des Moines landmarks.  For the [...]

45 Seasons for “Coach 40”

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Coach Lou Yacinich, better known as “Coach 40,” is the head baseball coach at Grand View University. He is known as Coach 40 because of his jersey number, which he wears [...]
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