News, Sports and Opinion from Hastings College
As the sun sank lower into the sky, all of the students on the bus were sleeping. But Dani Schwinn ‘12 always had trouble sleeping on buses, and Adam Schwinn ’12 had a lot on his mind, so they were still wide awake. The couple sat at the front of the bus, chatting with Dr. Judy Hall and Dr. Vicki Valentine on the ride through Mexico on the way to Belize, a part of their J-Term class.
The guidance they received changed both of their lives. [Read more...]
Many students were surprised when eating at Sodexo yesterday because there was no meat on the menu. Monday was Earth Day, but the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) has extended the focus on environmentally-friendly habits by scheduling several events throughout the week. [Read more...]
Students in Girls on the Run and Girls on Track warm up together at the Hastings Middle School by running across the gym to tell a coach something they love about themselves. Lauren Sawyer/HC Media
They’re little girls tackling big subjects.
Sitting cross-legged in a circle on the pavement outside of the Hastings Middle School, about 15 girls listen respectfully to one another.
“I’m not good at math,” one says.
“My hair doesn’t look very good today,” says another. [Read more...]
The Hastings and HC community will welcome President Donald Jackson at an inaugural service at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m..
The decision to opt for a service, rather than a ceremony on campus, was made by the board of trustees and Jackson, said Chief of Staff Matt Fong.
Speakers at inauguration include Dr. Dwayne Strasheim, Allison Kern and Vern Powers.
President Donald Jackson talks with students, Elyse Appelgate and Rubea Stouppe, in HSU. Jackson will be inaugurated as the 16th president of Hastings College on Sunday. Laura Hurley/HC Media
There will be a reception with cake and punch in First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, immediately following the service.
A second reception will be held on campus for students and faculty at 5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria at Hazelrigg Student Union. At the start of dinner, President Jackson and next year’s SA president Emily Johnson will speak briefly. Hannah Jensen will provide the evening’s entertainment, playing the piano.
Listen to Lauren Sawyer’s audio story for more from Matt Fong as well as SA vice president Allison Kern.
Jared Buskirk leads the forensics team in their final warm up before performing at the AFA-NIET showcase at Hastings College.
The Hastings College forensics team placed 18th overall at the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament this past weekend. The Broncos competed against 77 other schools after qualifying 41 events. The team placed 16th last year, with the same number of events qualified. [Read more...]
Five years ago, the Hastings Retail Development Committee conducted a retail survey to gauge the public’s perception of the selection of restaurants and retail stores available. These results were then used to determine what services needed enhanced marketing and where expansion should be targeted. The committee has once again issued a retail survey to update these results. [Read more...]
Study hall games of Tetris brought Sera Young and Nathan Moody together their junior year of high school. After rejecting Moody two weeks prior, Young finally asked him out. The couple has been together since May 2011.
It’s date night.
The only “romantic lighting” comes from a TV, not candlelight, and the main entrée is Little Caesar’s pizza. Seated Indian-style on the floor, Malori Wright and her fiancé John Rivera are eating straight out of the pizza box and watching their favorite show. It’s a perfect night in their book. [Read more...]
Students and faculty met at 7 p.m. in Hazelrigg Student Union following the resignation of former President Dennis Trotter and the appointment of Don Jackson as the 16th president of Hastings College.
The meeting began with discussion over Trotter’s decision to resign, as students sought more specific answers than those given during the noon meeting today.
Hal Dittmer, chairman of the HC Board of Trustees, described Trotter as a “change agent” who identified what needed to be done to improve the college. The Board still supports goals set by Trotter, which include the renovations to HSU and the development of Ninth Street. [Read more...]
Demolishing the interior walls of the former nursing dormitory took about 2 months. It will now be home to the Maryland Living Center, a transitional program for homeless youth. Photo by Laura Hurley/HC MEDIA
What may seem like just another part of life for some–a successful job interview, finishing a class or making the honor roll–marks the transition from homeless to hopeful at the Maryland Living Center in Hastings. [Read more...]
