Children’s Books Intercultural Class 

Hastings College’s Intercultural Communication class is preparing children’s books that will be read to third graders at Lincoln Elementary. Students taking the class were asked to create a book with storylines and illustrations featuring a multicultural focus. Students started by researching their topic and continued with storyboarding.  After these books are written, students from the class will go to a local elementary school to read … Continue reading Children’s Books Intercultural Class 

Student art show features 18 young artists

The Hastings College Student Art Show is open Nov. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 15 in the galleries at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (700 E. 12th Street).  Each year, the Department of Visual Art at HC invites all students to submit their artwork for consideration in the Student Art Show. Submissions are evaluated by a guest artist, and three prizes will be awarded: Best of … Continue reading Student art show features 18 young artists

Taking the mask off Chromakopia

Tyler The Creator’s most recent album drop, Chromakopia, came out on Oct. 28 and charted at the number one spot for the Billboard 200 for the week of  Nov. 9. He previously accomplished this same achievement with earlier releases, “Call Me If You Get Lost” (2021) and “Igor” (2019).  It is no surprise that this latest 2024 album has set charts ablaze, with his unusual … Continue reading Taking the mask off Chromakopia

Immigration policies and how they affect border towns

Immigration is a heavy and controversial topic. However, when I got the chance to travel to Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, I got the chance to fully understand some of the policies.  By learning about these policies, I learned how it affected the people in the town of Agua Prieta and many other border towns. Here is what I learned. The most important thing to remember … Continue reading Immigration policies and how they affect border towns

Coffee: helping the community

Cafe Justo, meaning “Fair Coffee,” is a grower owned and operated coffee cooperative based in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico that grows, roasts, packages, and ships coffee throughout the US. Despite the name, this is not “fair coffee.”  In fact, the funds that are made from the coffee that is sold is given back into the community of farmers that harvest the coffee. It’s one of … Continue reading Coffee: helping the community

Movie Review: A Corpse Bride

Well everyone, it’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling off the trees, it’s getting colder, and we all know what that means…Halloween time!! And obviously there are classics when it comes to Halloween movies. Some that come to mind are “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloweentown,” “Casper,” and of course Tim Burton’s classics! The one Time Burton classic that I wanna focus on is “The … Continue reading Movie Review: A Corpse Bride

Hastings College brings awareness and support to campus

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hastings College StudentEngagement has partnered with enCourage Advocacy Center by hosting the Healthy & HealingSupport Group support group for those who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence,stalking and harassment. These group’s next meetings will be held Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., andevery second and fourth Wednesday of each month after these dates. … Continue reading Hastings College brings awareness and support to campus