Glow Crazy 2025

Hastings College students are set to dance the night away as the campus prepares to host its second annual Glow Crazy provided by Operation Glow and HC Student Engagement.  The party takes place in Kiewit Gymnasium on April 3 at 9:00 p.m. UV paint, a laser show, face glow, and a free concert will all be available to students attending the event.  Sophomore Maria Merkel … Continue reading Glow Crazy 2025

The Good Fight

As little as four years ago, the Hastings College golf program was struggling to find its footing in a competitive collegiate landscape. The growth of HC golf over the past four years has been remarkable.  In 2020, the team was ranked 162nd in the nation. Fast forward to this season and that ranking has improved drastically. By Feb., the team was ranked 21st in the … Continue reading The Good Fight

DEI Updates

On Feb. 21, a federal judge largely blocked the executive orders that President Donald Trump had signed to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.  According to AP News, U.S. district judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore, Md. granted a preliminary injunction blocking Trump’s administration from terminating or changing federal contracts considered equity-related. A preliminary injunction is a temporary relief that keeps the … Continue reading DEI Updates

DEI Changes by Trump Administration

Under the Trump Administration, the federal government issued an order that placed all staff for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs and offices on paid leave effective on Jan. 23.  According to AP News on Jan. 4, Trump gave the executive branch departments and agencies 60 days to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs including all “Chief Diversity Officer” jobs, “equity action plans” and “environmental … Continue reading DEI Changes by Trump Administration

Bosco the Bronco

Whether he’s galloping around the field at Lloyd Wilson, leading chants at the Lynn Farrell Arena or making surprise appearances around the community, Bosco the Bronco brings spirit everywhere he goes. He’s a symbol of pride and tradition at Hastings College.  Remaining anonymous, the individuals who bring Bosco to life dedicate themselves to various tasks. Bosco appears at athletic and admission events as well as … Continue reading Bosco the Bronco

“Onyx Storm” Review

After waiting more than a year, readers were thrilled to enjoy the stories at Basgiath College once more as Rebecca Yarros released “Onyx Storm,” the third book in “The Empyrean” Series.  Without wanting to spoil anything (too much), the ending of “Iron Flame” left readers with a cliffhanger than made for an excruciatingly long year. After all the anticipation for this third book, it was … Continue reading “Onyx Storm” Review

Tomorrow will never know, the art of “Balloonerism”

Mac Miller fans everywhere were anxiously counting down the days for the official release of the album “Balloonerism.” Originally recorded in 2014, the album became accessible on all streaming platforms Jan. 17. It is his second album to be released postmortal, after his tragic death in 2018. The album came in at number one across several Billboard album charts, such as Top Album Sales, Vinyl … Continue reading Tomorrow will never know, the art of “Balloonerism”

From Stressed to Refreshed, Destress Fest is the Best

By: Hamza Abbasi As finals week loomed and stress levels soared: the De-Stress Fest arrived just in time, offering two weeks of fun-filled activities to help students unwind and  embrace the holiday spirit.  Organized by the Student Association, De-Stress Fest featured a variety of events aimed  at giving students a much needed break. Events ranged from “Cookies & Cuddles with Miss Daisy” on Dec. 5, … Continue reading From Stressed to Refreshed, Destress Fest is the Best

Lighting of Campus

Hastings College’s Traditions Committee kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Lighting of Campus on December 3. HC students and staff along with Hastings community members gathered at the French Memorial Chapel for an evening filled with festive cheers. Daisy, the campus’s certified therapy dog, Santa Claus and Bosco all participated in the celebration.  The event started with Christmas caroling sung by the Choral … Continue reading Lighting of Campus