Hannah Jensen makes room for everyone to make music
Music is an art form that brings people together, fostering a sense of community at every stage of life — from young children discovering melodies and rhythms to seasoned performers finding joy
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Ambrose ’10 creates Wispwood, a board game with worldwide reach
A curious cat wanders through a dark forest, drawn toward tiny points of colorful light glowing among the trees. They are wisps, creatures with personalities and preferences all their own. And in
Huxtable grows giant pumpkins and a lasting legacy
As fall approaches, Tom Huxtable ’73 has five enormous pumpkins growing in a patch three blocks from his home. The largest already weighs 470 pounds. During this peak growing season, its weight
Video: Kammerer, biology education grad, found her place at Hastings College
Molly Kammerer of Sutherland, Nebraska, felt like she could do anything at Hastings College. “The people who saw me, loved me and helped me, and pushed me to be the self that
Philip Daniel: Making music on his own terms
When Hastings College alumnus Philip Daniel ’15 of Lincoln, Nebraska, released his first original piano album in graduate school, he hoped a few people might listen. Today, his music has been streamed
Sweet treats stir up sweet memories at downtown Doniphan business
A quote on the wall of a busy downtown Doniphan business reads, “In the company of good friends, even the simplest gathering becomes extraordinary.” Within these walls, bright, cheery colors, the smells
Parde finds purpose and support on the path to chiropractic medicine
For Carson Parde, who graduated May 9 with distinction in exercise science, the journey from Lincoln North Star High School to the classrooms of Hastings College was fueled by a desire for
Video: Campbell Schukei: ‘I really feel like I found my place here’
From Hastings High School to Hastings College, staying local for college just felt like the perfect next step for Campbell Schukei. The business administration major, who graduated in May, shares how Hastings
Ronne helps students discover their voice
One recent morning, Brad Ronne, director of vocal performance at Scottsbluff (Nebraska) High School, loaded up 11 middle school students and drove them to an honor choir event in Kimball. They weren’t
Rural roots to renewed hope: Vondra’s perspective elevated through challenges
From her time growing up on a farm outside Chester in south central Nebraska, Jody (Gunn) Vondra ‘97 recalls her humble rural roots throughout life’s joys and challenges. “My small town roots