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Inauguration of President Trotter

September 14, 2012 by Chloe Ekberg Leave a Comment

Alicia O’Donnell / Hastings College Communications Manager

President Dennis Trotter walks through the Learning Arch in front of Hurley Mac-Donald Hall before his inauguration ceremony Friday afternoon. By Caitlin Hein / HC Media

“I am humbled and honored to accept the stewardship of this noble institution which has meant so much to the lives of Nebraskans,” said Trotter, who has been in the position for one year. “Our challenge as I accept this mantle of leadership is to ensure that we continue not only to provide quality educational opportunities for the community but also that we live and instill within each other the values which have always been an integral component of Hastings College’s heritage.”

Lady Broncos sweep Wesleyan: Photos

September 11, 2012 by Chloe Ekberg Leave a Comment

The Lady Broncos volleyball team picked up its eleventh win against GPAC rival Nebraska Wesleyan: 25-16, 25-16, and 25-14, during HC’s homecoming week.

Sophomore middle hitter Jessica Osterhaus from Sutton, Neb., recorded eight blocks versus the Prairie Wolves and led the Broncos’ hitting efforts with nine kills. Senior on-side hitter Kristin Nickel from Sterling, Colo., picked up eight digs while senior libero Carissa Kinne made 11 digs.

The Broncos have more than a week off before they hit the road to play the University of Nebraska-Kearney in Kearney on September 19. Currently, UNK is ranked #1 in NCAA Division II.

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Pi Rho, marks new fraternity at HC

September 7, 2012 by Chloe Ekberg Leave a Comment

The new fraternity, Pi Rho, will join the already existing Greek organizations for Homecoming this year. Pi Rho was approved as a fraternity in April but didn’t start recruiting until the beginning of the school year with the rest of the Greek organizations. The goal of the fraternity is to teach leadership skills and create leaders from within the fraternity since most of the students who are involved in other activities.

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Start of Fall Sports: Photographs

August 23, 2012 by Chloe Ekberg Leave a Comment

Fall sports team have been practice for the past few weeks as their season kick off this weekend. The women’s volleyball team is playing in their first tournament in Des Moines, Iowa and the men’s and women’s soccer ball teams have their first game of Friday and Saturday.

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9th Annual Mr. and Ms. Bronco – Photographs

May 2, 2012 by Chloe Ekberg Leave a Comment

The ninth annual Mr. and Ms. Bronco talent competition hosted by SAA took place Friday night. There were 16 contestants, eight females and eight males, from all different organizations across campus.