The Unsung Heroes Keeping Hastings Athletes in the Game

By Paige Bortner At Hastings, the trainers don’t just treat injuries—they keep the entire athletic program running. Without our trainers, athletics wouldn’t be where they are today. Our trainers are there to help prevent injuries, help recover, and get back to competition. Their efforts often go unrecognized. Here is a shout-out/explanation about what our trainers do by talking with head trainer, Allison Beckstrom, and Assistant … Continue reading The Unsung Heroes Keeping Hastings Athletes in the Game

At-Home Christmas

By Sarah Lechman An at-home Christmas is when a student at Hastings College chooses to remain on campus during Christmas break instead of traveling home. While this experience can be challenging, it can also be meaningful. To better understand what an at-home Christmas is like, we spoke with Josh Magnaye, a junior at Hastings College and a member of the baseball team. Magnaye is originally … Continue reading At-Home Christmas

Starting the Semester Strong: Advice from Professors

By Lindsey Warsnak The beginning of a new semester is a time when students are settling into new classes and adjusting to being back on campus. Starting the semester off strong plays an important role in academic success throughout the remainder of the year. To help students manage the early weeks, several professors at Hastings College were asked to share the most important piece of … Continue reading Starting the Semester Strong: Advice from Professors

Annual Celebration of Lights Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Hastings

By Molly Sporleder HASTINGS, Neb. — On November 20th at 5 p.m., the annual Celebration of Lights took place in downtown Hastings. This event is a long-standing tradition, giving families a chance to enjoy the evening and get into the holiday spirit. The Celebration of Lights offered holiday-themed activities for both adults and kids to enjoy. The event also provided food, shopping experiences, live entertainment, … Continue reading Annual Celebration of Lights Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Hastings

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Annual Lighting of Campus Brings Holiday Cheer to Hastings College

On December 2nd, Hastings College president Rich Lloyd, the Hastings College Student Association president Paige Willcoxon, and mascot Bosco the Bronco, flipped the switch for the annual “Lighting of Campus” event. There were cookies, hot chocolate, a raffle for students, a saxophone quartet, a choir sing-along, and of course, Rich Lloyd reading The Night Before Christmas on stage. The event started in the French Memorial … Continue reading Annual Lighting of Campus Brings Holiday Cheer to Hastings College

“Away in The Attic”: Hastings’ Christmas Story of 2025

By Miah Fox On Wednesday, December 3, Hastings College students performed two shows of their yearly Christmas Pageant. This year’s shows were about ornaments, hoping to become part of the Christmas story, and learning that anyone is worthy of holiday love. This marked the first time that community members outside of Hastings College attended the evening show and the reception that followed. Hastings College Chaplain … Continue reading “Away in The Attic”: Hastings’ Christmas Story of 2025

New Music Director Brings Global Experience and Passion to Hastings College

By Sarah Lechman HASTINGS, Neb. — Mr. Miggi, the new director of the music program at Hastings College, brings a lifetime of musical passion and an international background to his role on campus. Originally from the Philippines, he moved to the United States to pursue his master’s degree and has dedicated his life to singing. Music, he says, has always been at the center of … Continue reading New Music Director Brings Global Experience and Passion to Hastings College

Hastings College Welcomes New Mental Health Counselor

By Sarah Lechman Hastings College has welcomed a new mental health counselor, Mrs. Roberts, who brings years of experience, a passion for student wellbeing, and a deep appreciation for the community she now serves. Roberts earned her master’s degree in social work in 2015 and has spent the past seven years working in private mental-health programs in the Hastings area. Originally from Kearney, Roberts has … Continue reading Hastings College Welcomes New Mental Health Counselor

Review: HBO’s Task

Mark Ruffalo’s most recent outing in the crime/thriller genre, as Tom Brandis in HBO’s Task, carries an unexpected heart. What seems to start as any other detective show ends up reminding me of Andrew Garfield’s classic, “Under the Banner of Heaven.” A detective show that urges you not to solve a crime, but to face the most enigmatic puzzle of all, the human psyche. The … Continue reading Review: HBO’s Task

Hastings College Athletics Expands With Three New Programs

By Lindsey Warsnak The announcement has been made that Hastings College Athletics will be making the historic addition of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams as well as the women’s flag football team. But, for the shaping of these teams, this is only the beginning. A nationwide search for coaches is already underway, as noted in the official announcement. The experience of these … Continue reading Hastings College Athletics Expands With Three New Programs