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Hastings College senior T’Nae Young brings empathy to juvenile probation
Hastings College student T’Nae Young has always been fascinated by criminal psychology, from her love of crime shows as a child to her internship at District 10 Probation in Hastings, where she
Fuqua opens hearts to animals at Heartland Pet Connection
Claire Fuqua began their journey to becoming an animal care technician by rescuing a stray kitten — taking the cat to Heartland Pet Connection in Hastings and picking up a job application
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
‘Stoked on Jesus’: Morelli unpacks research of 1970s religious movement during Academic Showcase
In the 1970s, you couldn’t miss them — “I Love Jesus” bumper stickers, T-shirts and buttons were everywhere. Hastings College senior history major Emma Morelli explained why during a presentation at Academic
Student research highlights lack of oversight in bat trade, conservation data
A lack of consistent regulation and data surrounding bat species may be complicating conservation efforts, according to research by Hastings College wildlife biology major Venn Wood presented during the poster session at
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
Hastings College student examines AI’s role in declining literacy rates
Artificial intelligence, or AI, can generate answers in seconds — but at what cost to student learning and literacy rates? That question was at the center of a presentation by Hastings College
Gifford presents research on alternative identities in restorative justice programs
A quilting program inside a Missouri prison became the focus of Hastings College student Hailey Gifford’s Academic Showcase presentation in April. Through her research, Gifford looked at how restorative justice programs like
Psychology student researches anxiety’s impact on collegiate golfers
Anxiety has been put in the spotlight recently, in part thanks to the bright orange character in Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” In the film, anxiety impacts the competitive abilities of an adolescent
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
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 ’93 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
Hitting notes: McLeroy finds harmony between men’s volleyball and choir at Hastings College
Moving from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas to the plains of Nebraska is a big enough jump on its own. Joining the first-ever men’s volleyball team in the state’s history adds
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
Narick earns spot in dream PhD program
With her heart pounding, Bri Narick, a senior English major at Hastings College, stepped out of class to answer a call she had been anticipating. It was the moment she would find
Block and his media company win big at Big Idea Hastings
As his presentation at Big Idea Hastings drew near, Hastings College sophomore Caden Block felt the nerves of a packed house at The Lark in downtown Hastings. The judges themselves seemed to