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Jorgenson finds success at Hastings College on way to chiropractic school

The Hastings College Physical Education and Human Performance Department is filled with a diverse group of talented students — and Helena Jorgenson from Gothenburg, Nebraska, is one such student. A senior majoring in exercise science and minoring in art, Jorgenson has continuously excelled and impressed the faculty at Hastings College. Throughout her high school career […]

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Banks promotes small businesses through newspaper articles

Combining her passions for promoting small business and telling important stories, Hastings College sophomore Allison Banks has spent the last two years writing articles for the Hastings Tribune to promote businesses in Hastings. Banks, who is also part of the Scott Scholars Program at Hastings College, began the project with the help of Dave Rippe,

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O’Neill seizes chance to work with Broadway actress Leslie Kritzer (video)

When the opportunity of a lifetime presents itself, most people jump at the chance. That’s exactly what Hastings College junior music student, Morgan O’Neill, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, did. In October, O’Neill’s vocal instructor, Dillon Beede, submitted O’Neill’s name for a chance to participate in a musical theatre masterclass, sponsored by the West Central National Association

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Patterson combines business, culinary arts with goal of opening a bakery

Hastings College junior Bailey Patterson uses no excuses as she strives to achieve her goals of opening her own bakery one day. Patterson, a business administration and culinary arts major from Stanton, Nebraska, aspires to be a culinary chef and open her own bakery in memory of her grandmother. She said she believes every baked

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Knehans leaves comfort zone behind while continuing her education at CalArts

An advocate for continually exploring outside her comfort zone, Hastings College alumnus Cheyenne Knehans ‘18 is currently pursuing her master degree at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Knehans is in the School of Theatre, specializing in Applied Arts. Her degree emphasises are within the field of art direction, scenic scenic artistry and visual

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