Fuhr Hall Closed After Flood Damage: Music Program moves to Grey Center

Amanda Skinner In June, Hastings College students and staff got an email about flood damage in Fuhr Hall, the building where all things music takes place. It was announced the building would be closed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Now in September, as students and faculty walk by, they see chains on the doors and blinds over the windows. The building is known for its … Continue reading Fuhr Hall Closed After Flood Damage: Music Program moves to Grey Center

Hastings College Welcomes New Faculty in Art and Education

Sara Lechman Mr. Reynoso The Art Department at Hastings College is excited to welcome a fresh face this year—Mr. Reynoso, who primarily teaches painting. Originally from California, Mr. Reynoso has traveled and taught across the country, with time spent in New York and Tennessee before making his way to Hastings, Nebraska. What drew him to Hastings College was the impressive art building—something he says he … Continue reading Hastings College Welcomes New Faculty in Art and Education

Balancing Academics and Athletics: Interviews With Hastings College Student-Athletes

Paige Bortner Many students who attend Hastings College are student-athletes. One of their biggest challenges is balancing sports and school. We asked two students to share some advice about how they keep up on the field and in the classroom. “Some of the biggest challenges right now are trying to find the extra time to go in and do my poetry class with late practices … Continue reading Balancing Academics and Athletics: Interviews With Hastings College Student-Athletes

I’m Leaving You This Record: 4 Your Eyez Only

In honor of this being my last review of the 2024-2025 school year, I decided now was a perfect time to deep dive into one of my absolute favorite albums of all time. “4 Your Eyez Only.” a masterpiece of a concept album.  The album came out Dec. 9, 2016, exactly two years after his album “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” which was recently certified as … Continue reading I’m Leaving You This Record: 4 Your Eyez Only

2025 Honor Convocation and Who’s Who Awards Celebrate Top Scholars and Leaders

Courtesy of Michael Howie On April 30, Hastings College honored students and faculty at the Honors Convocation for their achievements.  The Don and Nancy Seaton Faculty Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Louie Eckhardt, associate professor of music. Dr. Brian Corr, associate professor of art, received the Anderson Mentoring and Advising Award, which is presented to an employee who has advised, mentored or made a … Continue reading 2025 Honor Convocation and Who’s Who Awards Celebrate Top Scholars and Leaders

Graduating Seniors Present Diverse and Insightful Research in Capstone Presentations

The Political Science department recently celebrated a significant academic milestone as its students presented their meticulously developed capstone projects. These presentations, representing the culmination of years of dedicated study and intellectual growth, offered a compelling glimpse into the rigorous research and critical analysis undertaken by the students on a wide array of pressing contemporary political issues.  The event underscored the breadth and depth of inquiry … Continue reading Graduating Seniors Present Diverse and Insightful Research in Capstone Presentations

Miles for Mik

On Friday, May 9th, students and staff join Physical Education Instructor Casey Molifua and associate professor of art Dr. Brian Corr as they run every mile on the hour around Heartwell Park. Molifua and Corr will begin at 6:00 a.m., and they invite anyone in the area to run or walk with them in honor of Mikaelah “Mik” Molifua or any loved one lost to … Continue reading Miles for Mik

Honoraries on Campus Recognize Several Students

On Wednesday, April 30th, several students were recognized for their outstanding work by honoraries on campus. The honoraries on campus are ways for students to get involved on campus and beyond while showing their academic excellence. The Nebraska Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi is an honor society that includes junior and senior students in the top 10% of their classes. Their rewards are as follows: … Continue reading Honoraries on Campus Recognize Several Students

Hastings College hosts annual Bronco Bash

Hastings College hosted its annual Bronco Bash on April 27, offering students a day packed with food, games and much more.  The event kicked off at 10:00 a.m. as students arrived to pick up free t-shirts and food tickets. Throughout the day, the campus buzzed with activities ranging from bouncy houses, soccer, cornhole, to a variety of other activities provided by Student Engagement.  “There were … Continue reading Hastings College hosts annual Bronco Bash

Memory Lane: The 31 year long legacy of “Illmatic”

April 2025 marks the 31st anniversary of Nas’ smashing debut album, “Illmatic” that came out on the 19 of April 1994. Rolling Stone ranked the album at number 44 of the list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2020 and also was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.  This album has been recognized by writers and … Continue reading Memory Lane: The 31 year long legacy of “Illmatic”