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A word from the SA President

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson

Dear Hastings College students, faculty, and staff,

I would like to express how extremely grateful and excited I am for the opportunity to serve the student body this coming school year. My cabinet and I have worked tirelessly throughout this election campaign, and we are ready to continue the process of moving HC in the direction that it needs to go. We understand that this is a pivotal point in HC history, and we will work to the best of our abilities to ensure that the student voice is heard. We have already spoken to some key members of Hastings College and the community to begin the process of moving future and current initiatives forward. [Read more...]

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LGBT community doesn’t need to “find God”

May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Sierra Walker

After seeing Mr. Ellis’ article in last week’s Collegian, I felt it necessary to clarify a few points. First, Jesus never addresses homosexuality. The only verse offered as proof otherwise is Matthew 19:4-6. This, however, is in response to the question, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” Jesus then responds by saying a man a woman who are married are one flesh that should not be separated. [Read more...]

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Opinion by Sierra Walker

March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

HCMO_FeatureOn February 21, the group HC Confessions emerged on Facebook. The creator of the page is unknown, but it was created so Hastings College students could send their confessions to a Survey Monkey account, which would then anonymously posted to the page. What was supposed to be therapeutic turned into the scummy tabloids of HC. Even with the page censoring some of the more hateful confessions (and I use the term loosely), stories of being drunk, lewd sexual activities or comments that are outright cruel are posted continuously. [Read more...]

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It’s my body, thus it’s my choice

March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This past Sunday, A Catholic Thing sponsored Sue Thayer, a former Planned Parenthood manager who now, according to the email announcement, “has become a strong voice for life and has been instrumental in educating the public about the tragedy of abortion.” I was unable to attend Thayer’s speech, so unfortunately I cannot address what she said directly. I will, however, explain why I was upset to have a pro-life speaker on campus. Especially one who was, as I heard later from a friend, very one-sided about the issue.

This definitely isn’t the first outspoken pro-life sentiment I’ve come across. I regularly see pro-life statements on my Facebook newsfeed. There’s an anti-abortion billboard on Highway 281. And one day, driving down Burlington to get groceries, dozens of protestors lined the road with signs expounding the evils of abortion. As someone who is pro-choice, I often feel like I’m in the minority. [Read more...]

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Stories about HC Professors

March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

On February 20th, CBS Moneywatch published a list of the colleges and universities of the Top 25 professors in the nation, which was compiled by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. This listed was generated by looking at teaching scores schools received from RateMyProfessors, which received 15 million student ratings of college professors nationwide.

Hastings College came in 22nd on the list. Hastings College Media asked students and alumni to send in stories of their favorite professors, whether past or present. Below is a compilation of the stories submitted. To view, click on the photo of the student to see their story. [Read more...]

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A month abroad, a life changed

February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Lahinch is a small seaside town on the western coast of Ireland.  Modernized though it may be, the beautiful simplicity of the coastal town stands in contrast to the glory of its surroundings.  The beach is small, the sand is soft and fine, and the view of the surrounding cliffs evoke a sense of infinite welcome, like Ireland has spread its arms open to the world.  To the north and south, rocky shores and jagged cliffs streak the coastline.  From here, they give way to flowing hillsides.

From the top of one such hill, I stood and gazed upon the bay, the town, and the vast expanse of the Irish countryside and sat to write poetry.  It is not difficult to see how the Irish became one the most dominant contributors to western literature and the arts. [Read more...]

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College Catholics respond to pope’s retirement

February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

When I first found out that the pope resigned, I didn’t believe it. I have only known the pope – as has everyone for the past 600 years – to serve until he passes away; so hearing this news was a shock to me. Many people asked me what happened or what I thought. I didn’t exactly know what to say or how to answer. Events like this aren’t easy for a Catholic college student to understand right away, but after a deeper look, it makes more sense. [Read more...]

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Letter from the Editor: Defining our standards

February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I am humbled and honored to serve the HC community as Editor-in-Chief for the Collegian this semester. With three issues into this semester, I feel very privileged to begin my first term with such a hardworking and talented staff. [Read more...]

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Communicate before you renovate

February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Nikko Zurawski

Nikko Zurawski

It seems like every student on campus wants more interaction with the administrators, and administrators claim that they want more interaction with students. The latest example, save for the presidential transition, is the “renovation” of HSU. Led by Dr. Gilbert Hinga and the Student Association, the college managed to invest $85,000 in awkward carpet choices, a horrendous color scheme and couches and rotating chairs with no unifying pattern, little back or neck support and a general lack of aesthetic appeal. While I could write at length about how much I dislike the renovation, the real issue here is how the decisions were made. [Read more...]

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One decision you shouldn’t fear

October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When I was ten, my older sister described the book “The Hot Zone,” a non-fiction bio-thriller showing the graphic effect of the ebola virus, in great detail to me, making sure to graphically emphasize the diseased monkeys. As a result, I’ve been terrified of them ever since.

We all have goofy fears like these that give our friends reason to mock us mercilessly, but we also have more serious fears. This year, ALS addresses the fear of living your life. This may not be the first fear you think of when creating a list, but it’s terribly relevant. There have been many things in my life I’ve been afraid of pursuing, either because I was afraid of the outcome or because I was fearful of what others would think or say. [Read more...]

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