Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition

The Hastings College Jackson-Dinsdale Arts Center (JDAC) recently hosted a unique collection of art from another Nebraska private college. The faculty of Concordia University of Seward put together a stunning collection across a multitude of media from ceramics to embroidery.  The collection resided in JDAC for most of the month of September and was utilized as a teaching tool for professors and an interesting new … Continue reading Concordia Faculty Art Exhibition

The importance of studying abroad

Hastings College hosts students from many different countries from all over the world. These countries include: the Bahamas, Germany, Spain, Mexico, England, Turkey, Netherlands, Finland and many more with 26 in total.  A study by the The Institute of International Education (IIE) shows that studying abroad during college cultivates many qualities in students that will help them later in life. IIE performed a research study … Continue reading The importance of studying abroad

Spoiler Free ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Movie Review

When I found out that there was going to be a sequel to one of my favorite horror comedies, “Beetlejuice” (1988) I was… nervous. So often, we are force-fed sequels to movies that are really only cash-grabs for the companies and producers.  Watching sequels that have no heart or spark like the originals do is an upsetting cycle we find ourselves in, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” … Continue reading Spoiler Free ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Movie Review

Hastings College to Host Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance

Hastings College is set to host its annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance on October 25 in the Kiewit Gymnasium. Homecoming has long been a tradition for Hastings College and the theme for the event this year is “Fabulous Casino.”  Students are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire while dressing to the theme of the dance. Dinner, a DJ, homecoming royalty and so much more will be … Continue reading Hastings College to Host Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance

President and Professor Rich Lloyd

Look out everyone! President Rich Lloyd is back in the classroom, teaching students in WRIT 100: Developmental Writing. In this class, students will prepare students for college level writing. By focusing on advanced reading skills and writing process, students will be able to write their college paper with a little bit more ease. I talked to Rich Lloyd about teaching this class and he says … Continue reading President and Professor Rich Lloyd

Welcome to the newest Broncos

On Aug. 10, Hastings College students and staff welcomed the new first-year class. While this class was smaller than anticipated, 279 first year students and 59 transfer students joined the HC community. It was a busy day for everyone. Student Association members handed out T-shirts and other freebies in the Student Union while others were helping students move into their dorms; Tropical Sno brought snow … Continue reading Welcome to the newest Broncos

Fall Involvement Fair

Last Wednesday, approximately 150 students attended the fall involvement fair to learn more about the 22 on and off campus groups and activities. Some of these groups included the Hastings YMCA, Model UN, Bronco Catholic and Student Association. The fair is a great way for all students, but especially first years and transfer students, to get involved on campus. Although it can allow new students … Continue reading Fall Involvement Fair

Action increases suicide awareness

By Paige Dane, Sophomore, Hastings September is suicide prevention month. It is a time to raise awareness and decrease the stigma around the topic of suicide. It is also a time for sharing crucial information as well as spreading hope to those affected by suicide.  It is crucial to spread awareness about this topic among colleges and universities. According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, … Continue reading Action increases suicide awareness

Hastings College Scott Scholars take a two day retreat to Northeastern Nebraska

The Hastings College Scott Scholars went on a retreat to Norfolk on Aug. 9-10. The goal of the retreat was to bond as a community. The scholars met with Growing Together Northeast Nebraska, a workforce training program located in downtown Norfolk. The leaders of the Norfolk program took the students white water rafting down the North Fork Whitewater Park River.  The goal of the white … Continue reading Hastings College Scott Scholars take a two day retreat to Northeastern Nebraska