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On Monday, April 27, 2026, three students from Hastings High School’s Tiger Cub Online Newspaper traveled to the

After nearly three decades in the weight room, Coach Charlie Shoemaker is stepping into something new. For 27

At the end of this school year, Hope McMurtry will be retiring from Hastings Senior High to travel

In Hastings High’s wrestling room, leaderboards now hang where basketball hoops stood, murals of tigers and claw marks

As the afternoon sun shines on the campus of Hastings High School, David Johnson strides along the track,

After six years of teaching at Hastings High School, history teacher Megan Steinhauer is preparing to say goodbye

When you walk into the gym of Hastings Senior High, you see bright white lights shining overhead and

Tears are shed as goodbyes are said, but new opportunities come to light. After 31 years at Hastings

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Hastings Senior High School is acknowledging more than just candy and heart shaped decorations.

The Hastings Tigers Dance team has focused this season on establishing clear standards and reducing distractions within the

Photos courtesy of HHS Staff, Tiger Yearbook, and Tiger Cub. At the back of room 222, drawings, cards,

Are you a future junior or senior at Hastings High School? Have you ever wanted to learn more

Ready up and bring along your Player 2! Hastings Senior High School’s Esports Club enters its fourth year

Hastings Senior High offers multiple sports and activities for any high schooler who wants to be involved. Some

Laura Enos came back to Hastings Senior High School this school year to pursue her favored career path

Teacher Clarissa Gillham returned to Hastings Senior High School as an FCS teacher after leaving three years ago.

Created by HHS Drama Club.

As you are driving through the countryside, someone familiar catches your eye. It’s your old science teacher, Mr.

Wave your white flags and surrender because the Tiger Color Guard is marching through! Hastings Senior High School’s

Created by the HHS Drama Club.

Hastings High School welcomes Colleen Magee to the Special Education department starting this 2025-2026 school year after multiple

Every year is another homecoming, but under all the confetti, what really goes on behind the scenes? The

Books and Bagels club at Hastings Senior High has seen a significant increase of student participants this year

Diane Hanel becomes a new counselor at Hastings Senior High School at the start of the 2025-2026 school

Hastings Senior High welcomes Charles Ferguson as a new history teacher for the 2025-2026 school year after the

Written by HHS Drama Club This year, the drama department has decided to do a monthly newsletter to

Here at HHS, many physical activity classes are available to grades nine through 12, including weights class. This

For 2025-2026 HPS Superintendent Chris Prososki, the move to Hastings made perfect sense for him and his family. 

Many high school athletes find that the dream of competing at the Division I collegiate level is challenging

Imagine a hospital. A patient lying in bed with a monitor beside them, surrounded by the stark white

Outside, you notice the leaves are turning into various hues of orange, yellow, and brown. You feel the

Dylan Flinn begins his head coaching journey after five years as a varsity assistant coach and seven years

Hastings Senior High has a new addition to its staff. Denise Howie, a new English teacher, started her

Hastings High alumnus Septer Duang is back in Hastings, this time as a substitute throughout the district. Duang

Hastings High School’s debate team has experienced great success on a national level this year. With a strong

Nine HHS band students were accepted into college honor bands, which occur over one or multiple days between

Driving down a gravel road, sophomore Ashlin George is making her daily commute to Adam Central High School

HHS Creates the Second Unified Show Choir in the Country. The impact of having a unified show choir

Hastings Senior High welcomes foreign exchange students from all over the world to a new chapter of their

Making smart financial decisions isn’t always easy for everyone, especially the first time around without knowledge.  Personal Finance

Out of 42 students, sophomore Jacob Griffin placed third in SkillsUSA’s leadership Opening and Closing ceremony at MidAmerica

Deb Hardin Quirk paved the way for women in journalism in Hastings in many ways. Quirk continued using

Damen Kugel is entering his first year as the new assistant principal at Hastings High School. He looks

Imagine speaking only Spanish, moving to the United States, and suddenly being surrounded by English. That is a

Two hundred and thirty-six days until Lori Hergott completes her final year of teaching for HHS, which is

As students start to settle into their school year routines, teachers have some advice when it comes to

Cat Yablonovsky, a child development, intro to design, fashion design, and interior design teacher, is teaching at Hastings

For the 2023-2024 school year, principal Jeff Linden has chosen a new quote of the year to inspire

Guidance counselor Scott Engberg is officially retiring from Hastings High after many years of service. “[I’m looking forward

Unlike most of the core classes offered at HHS, upperclassmen have the choice of what science class or

Four members of Tiger Cub are graduating this year as a part of the Class of 2023. As

This upcoming fall, we won’t only be seeing new freshmen. A new assistant principal, Damen Kugel, is filling

  Staying motivated is something most teachers urge in school, by pushing students to complete work on time

Hastings Senior High School’s speech team was able to make it to state on March 15 at Kearney

The 2022-2023 school year marks Señor Mueller’s, a Spanish teacher at Hastings High, tenth year at Hastings High

After 25 years with Hastings Public Schools, Mr. Ripperger announced his retirement at the beginning of March. Although

Hastings High School has many foreign exchange students this school year.  “My year has been really good. It

Lindsey Amaya is a senior at Hastings Senior High School and is a part of the Tiger cheerleader

Hastings High School’s music department is in full swing, with multiple activities and events taking place.  Though the

Have you been in a reading slump recently? Have you not read anything at all since first grade?

Hastings High School has the opportunity for students in language classes to go on trips after learning the

It’s now semester two and Linden’s experience at school so far has been a journey. “I think at

Motivation is something that most students struggle with. Some struggle more than others.  Although there could be many

Hastings Senior High School has decided that juniors will be taking the ACT on March 21 of this

Students are struggling with their upcoming exams, but they aren’t alone. On weeks where tests seem to line

Christmas break started December 21 through January 4th. Giving students time to spend time with their friends and

Jeff Linden’s first semester as the new school principal at Hastings Senior High School has brought new changes

The punishments for vandalizing a school bathroom could be suspended from school or in school suspension. Another possible

The Hastings High School auditorium is undergoing renovations, including all new sound, lights, and additional audio-visual equipment. According

Arriving home from school in Honduras’s capital Tegucigalpa, 15-year-old Monica Casco had come back different than when she

Students come back to the Speech club after the summer off. Veterans of speech notice all the incoming

As you’re walking into your first period class of the day, you notice that the classroom feels a

As student council just wrapped up Trunk or Treat, some new things are set in motion for Hastings

Abby Brehm is teaching Biology again after her year of teaching Chemistry and Physical Science. Not only is

Skills USA has been a club at Hastings High School for 10+ years. Matthew Hurt is not only

At Hastings Senior High School, debate has two classes: congress and exploration. Both of these classes are taught

This Thursday, October 20th, will mark Film Clubs’ first meeting, where they will watch the original Space Jam.

Books and Bagels is a year-long, diverse group of people who meet in the library to discuss different

The Hastings High School Choir Department’s annual Tiger Mania concert was held Monday, October, 10 in the HHS

Matthew Geiger and Abby Brehm are doing research projects to fulfill requirements for their master’s degrees.  Geiger, a

The Hastings Senior High Improv Club meets every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the auditorium. The club is a

JAG is a program that is to help kids and help them succeed in life that is offered

Starting with the Hastings Highs 2022-2023 school year, English 12 Honors Dual Credit has now become an opportunity

Monday September 12th marked the start of Hastings High’s spirit week. Spirit week is an opportunity for students

Attendance Among Hastings High School Students has Improved. Drew Danielson is Attendance Coordinator and Assistant Activities Director at

2021 homecoming royalty, Karsyn Cress, Sidney Norlen, and Elijah Combs, returned to crown the 2022 royalty. Lindsay Amaya,

Mr. Nathaniel Lygrisse has spent the last two years as a substitute teacher for Hastings Public Schools, teaching

Fall sports are underway at Hastings High School, and September 2nd marked the first full week of competitions

Hastings Senior High School’s very own marching band performed at the state fair on August 26th to showcase

Hastings Senior High has welcomed 252 freshmen on campus this 2022-2023 school year. Starting freshman year can be

Markus Miller is one of the first baseball players in Hastings Senior High history to Throw a perfect

Anna Brant ventured to Atlanta, Georgia the week of April 22-28 for DECA nationals. Brant is a Nebraska

Matthew Geiger and Greg Mays are just a couple out of many teachers who went to Hastings High

The opportunity to become a valedictorian is no longer an option after the 2020-2021 school year at HHS.

Hastings High School is one of the many schools who help students out by offering college credit and

Thirty years were spent in a classroom with moody teenagers, and then after a full school day in

Hastings High senior Hannah Reynolds is heading off to Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on an

Last weekend, Hannah Reynolds starred as Matilda in the school musical that entertained the Hastings area. Reynolds has

On Thursday, December 16th, Dr. Jonglertham, Pauline’s father, gave Pauline Jonglertham a pep talk in case she didn’t

Blake Harrenstein, a senior from Hastings High, has been accepted into Kingston University located in southwest London in

A new club has begun and is already on the rise. Photography club is an upcoming club where

Many students and faculty are unaware that Dr. Szlanda taught business classes for nine years at Hastings High

Macey Steinkruger is heading off to Italy for her first college semester. A few weeks ago, Macey Steinkruger

There are people that prefer to read a book but then there are many people who would prefer

As war rages on in Ukraine prompted by Russia, many have been forced to experience the pain of

Girls wrestling has been gaining popularity around Nebraska since being approved in May 2020 by the NSAA. Hastings

Ninety six new students transferred to Hastings Senior High in the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year and

Not only did a new year ring in on New Year’s Eve, but so did a new Starbucks

On Saturday, December 11, Nebraska faced Texas in the regional finals for the 2021 NCAA Volleyball Tournament. The

Mrs. Friesen has been working as a librarian at Hastings High for 22 years. At Hastings High she

Did you know that we have several options of foreign language classes for Hastings High students? One of

As Thanksgiving is approaching, Hastings residents are beginning to realize what they are grateful for and why. Thanksgiving

Hastings Senior High School adds bowling to the list of winter sports for the 21-22 year. The Tiger

On November 12, the Murder Mystery event occurred in the Hastings High small gym. Before 6:00, Drama Club

On November 17th, there will be a blood drive at Hastings High where students will be able to

This past weekend, the Hastings High fall play titled, The Man Who Came to Dinner premiered Friday night.

Hastings High Softball team went to state on October 15th and played five games beginning against  Elkhorn, and

Naviance is a college and career readiness software provider that partners with high schools and other K–12 establishments

Several teens want or need to work while going to school, but sometimes they don’t realize the challenges

The Hastings High girl’s golf team sent two players to the state meet this season. Previously, the team

Vaping is defined as the inhaling of a vapor created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping

The Hastings High Tiger Theatre club has released the sign-up sheet for this year’s Murder Mystery. The Murder

According to Statista as of March of 2021, there are currently 209,375 women under the age of 21

Hastings Highs’ marching band and their color guard, performed a “haunted” performance at the football game at Hastings

Within the past year and a half of the COVID pandemic, masks have become a very controversial topic

On August 19, the Hastings High softball team played their first game of the season. They kicked the

Hastings Senior High School has lost previous teachers and gained 15 new ones in just one school year.

Do you know what the official soft drink for Nebraska is? It’s Kool-Aid! Kool-Aid Days originated in Hastings,

On July 31, 2021 senior softball player Kaelan Schultz’s lifelong dream came true. Schultz plays as a third

Hastings will play Beatrice at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 15.

As the class of 2022 is approaching their senior year, it’s time to start thinking about senior pictures. 

The 27 year-old singer Justin Bieber released his eighth album Justice on March 19, 2021. The album includes

If you would’ve told me at this time last year that my “two weeks” off of school would

Students in this year’s musical are looking forward to the production of the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling

The official start of spring is the morning of March 20, 2021, which is called the spring equinox.

Swimming this year has been active, and Varsity members like Diana Bralita, Jacob Hasse, and Coach Charles Scribner

At the end of last year when Spotify released its yearly “Spotify Wrapped,” my top artist was Taylor

After nearly two and a half years of waiting, rapper and trap innovator Playboi Carti has officially released

With most sports this year somehow changing, it’s clear that wrestling will be no different. Junior Jett Samuelson

With the new year coming up, many shows are leaving netflix in favor of other services or on

This is Drew Danielson’s first year as the head boy’s basketball coach, taking over for Lance Creech and

10. Eminem Despite critiques of his later works, Eminem remains a heavily talked about member of the rap

S tier – No Christmas season is complete without these classic Christmas movies! You are sure to indulge

In a year full of unprecedented times, Thanksgiving looked different for many families across The United States this

In Hastings High School, there are two types of people: Those that park in the West Lot, and

As we approach the holiday season, one of the big questions every year is whether a real Christmas

After high school, students make the difficult decision of how they want to future their education. For a

Like lots of people and groups, the Tigerettes are having their own fair share of problems with Covid-19,

For the month of October, there is one big question for parents and kids in the United States:

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch; 12102 S 180th St, Gretna, NE 68028 Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Eastern Nebraska has many

Christian Yost will be the new face of the vocal department at Hastings High starting this fall. Before

Kate Tomaskiewicz is beginning her first year at Hastings High, and she is also introducing a brand new

This year, Hastings High has welcomed a multitude of new teachers in almost every department. In the English

This school year, HHS welcomed more than 7 new teachers; one of those teachers is Megan Steinhauer. She

The Hastings High swim team had a very successful year. After working hard at state swimming this weekend,

If you have not already heard, some of the varsity basketball players have started a Tik Tok page

Something had to give.    Both Hastings and Adams Central entered Tuesday’s game with only one loss. Hastings’

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images   A helicopter crash on January 26 took the lives of nine individuals,

AURORA — Aurora High School was the second stop on the Tigerland Travels tour. The Huskies have a

1. Exercise to get in shape. How to keep it: If exercising is your goal for this year,

HARVARD, Neb. — As high schools across the state transition their warm-up music from the driving rock of

After the recent snow day for Hastings Public Schools on Tuesday, November 26, Tiger Cub set out to

CMA and ACM award winner Luke Combs released his second album What You See Is What You Get

On Friday, October 25 the girls and boys cross country team set off to compete at the Class

Recently, as one may have noticed, there is a new face in the halls of Hastings High. That

Students of all ages at Hastings High voted for who they wanted to be Homecoming Royalty; Jack Coil

This year the Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education grant allowed Hastings High to get a new school

Mark Gueswell is a student-teacher this semester at Hastings High with Mrs. Sadd. He is teaching Accounting, Information

Adjusting to a new school can be a very hard long process. However, the freshmen class at Hastings

District Superintendent Jeff Schneider didn’t necessarily see himself going into a superintendent role as he stepped out of

Hastings High School will be getting an athletic training class next year.   After talking about it for

This year, the Hastings High boys track team has the fastest 4 by 100 meter relay time in

On May 23rd Mrs. Lisa Prickett will say goodbye to Hastings High School after being a part of

Many people believe that taking a year off of their favorite sport would set them back. However, this

Saying goodbye is never easy, unless you know it’s time. After working at the high school for 23

The several inches of rain and snow over the past few weeks have flooded lakes, homes, and towns

Jon Marquez was recently awarded the 2019 Hastings Public Schools Young Educator of the Year award. He has

Most people at Hastings High know her as the quiet, reserved student that keeps to herself. But beyond

From February 14 through 16, the Hastings High wrestling team was in Omaha for state wrestling. Ten out

Working hard for what you want can take you to great places, no matter how far down you

Senior Cassie Perry is said to always show outstanding talent in the arts, but her last pottery piece

January 17, 2019, was no ordinary day for sophomore Diana Brailita. The Tiger swim team set out to

Cutting weight is something people don’t think twice about but for wrestlers cutting weight is the action of

  During an ordinary away basketball game in Beatrice, senior Abby Dewitt prepared with her normal routine as

Nate Nordby, a junior at Hastings High School, is a student who gets recognized for what he does

Books. Pencils. Bubble sheets. Finals are approaching faster than Santa’s sleigh.   Hastings High finals week is coming

Senior Cecilia Beahm signs with Hastings College to play Volleyball.

Everyone has their own interpretation of what Thanksgiving is. For most, the word evokes images of football, family

During a soccer game in April, junior Kate Delaney collapsed to the ground. Delaney later found out that

The Hastings Senior High has a number of clubs to get involved in during the year. One club

Photo credit Deon Lyle

Matt Geigor, New Science Teacher at Hastings High Elizabeth Weber Matt Geigor is experiencing his first year of

The Pride Winners of the week of September 10 consisted of many excellent students from Hastings Senior High. 

There’s an immense amount of talent in the cross-country team at Hastings High School this year, including sophomore

Over the summer, ten high school students, five of which were from Hastings High, had the opportunity to

Golden batter hits the sizzling pan and melts onto the buttery surface in a perfect circle shape. Nearby

When junior Bailey Kopisch came to the high school, there were many opportunities in front of her, but

Almost anyone can agree that they have known someone who battled some kind of cancer at some point

Since freshman year, junior McLean Witte has had an interest in business and entrepreneurship, that’s why when he learned

On an ordinary day in January, senior Leah Smith sits in yet another bland waiting room awaiting results

Hastings High has had many teachers come and go, but one that’s dear to its “Hart” is leaving.

In a musical, there are many different things going on at all times. There are songs, speeches, sound

Hastings, Nebraska, a town in the middle of a sea of corn, is the last place foreign exchange

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “granting the wishes of children with life-threatening

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear,” said Martin Luther

December is the season for music concerts at Hastings High School, and for some that can mean a

The holiday season is in full force. From twinkling Christmas lights and seasonal eggnog to lighting candles on

Story by Tasia Theoharis Photo Essay by Riley Nelson   Sounds from Mexico, or Sones de Mexico, made

Some of the most outstanding athletes to ever play for the Hastings High tigers were honored by being

The HHS varsity volleyball team doesn’t have any seniors this year, which means that the juniors on the

Once graduating high school, some students are ready to never reappear. However, some students decide to return and

Almost ten years of playing and countless hours of practice has paid off for senior Olivia Douglas. Douglas

They’re loud. They’re proud. They pump up the crowd. Say hello to the two new male additions to

Believe it or not, tiger news has been around for an extremely long time. 1909 to be exact.

It seems like 2017 has just begun, but so much new music has come out recently that it

Hastings High has not had a baseball team since 1942, but has one this year. The season started

At Hastings High, honors classes are offered for those up for an extra challenge; they can be hard

“Life as a teacher begins the day you realize that you are always a learner.” This quotation by

This holiday dates back to Rome and the Saint Valentine. According to Huffington Post in the article “The

Many people may say that taking an art class isn’t important or isn’t useful for a student’s future.

Languages quickly become a part of a high schooler’s life; while some take only one foreign language, others

Hastings High School has many new teachers this year who all teach various subjects, and they thought that

We’ve all met one. You know, one of those crazy superfan parents that come to every game and

A new show choir at Hastings High directed by Jon Marquez will feature both singing and dancing. Freshmen

It’s been over a month since the American people chose our next president. When the results were announced

In November 2015, a set of sisters at Hastings High started a fashion website known as Pair of

In T3 of freshman year, our mentors always told us that getting involved would make our years of

The Dakota Access pipeline is a crude oil (unrefined petroleum used to produce products such as gasoline and

Historical trends show that most Americans only recognize the two main political parties during an election. Even when

For the first time, the CROP Organization of Hastings has decided to team up with the Hastings High

Prior to the 2016-17 school year, Watson Elementary School was known for its small class size and close-knit

A music coordinator at “The Late Show with David Letterman”. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Harvard Law

While my career with Hastings High softball has been successful this year, it has been a very interesting

Hastings, Nebraska, prepare yourself for October 8th: Dunkin’ Donuts’ grand opening! With options like warm donuts and a

As students here at Hastings High School start the year, many of them may be feeling the pressure

Local Nebraska high school sports enthusiast Greg Mays recently began his adventure into the world of Internet podcasts.

If you could attend a new school for a year, would you? If the answer is yes, what

The classes of 2017 and 2018, were asked to take a poll this past week. The poll asked

Senior Phoebe Dunbar is getting a taste of Finland in the comfort of her own home.  For the

This year, the Tigerettes have taken on 12 dancers to represent spirit at Hastings High. Each grade is

A typical high school student will do dozens of school projects in his or her education years, but

There are always two types of people on the first day of school: the one student who is

It’s a bird; it’s a plane; no wait, it’s a drone? That is right; drones have entered the

Every student just wants to hear those eight little words. “Get out your computers and go to Kahoot,”

Everyone knows that people in Africa don’t have access to sufficient food, but what about the people in

We don’t come across good planets very often. Because of that, reducing your carbon footprint is vital to

When school returns after this soon approaching summer break, most students attending Hastings High can expect the same

With opening night of “Seussical the Musical” this week, Hastings High’s theater and music programs have been putting

Since the announcement of current principal Jay Opperman’s transfer to Omaha Westside, Hastings Public Schools has been on

March 5 was caucus day in the good ole Cornhusker state. This is only the third time caucuses

Downtown Hastings is new, exciting, and locally owned. Watch this video to learn more about one of the

Flint, Michigan lies seventy miles from one of the freshest lakes in the world. Flint is a town

This year the Hastings swim team took ten swimmers to state, an all time high since around 2009.

“It was good to see how other cultures live their lives and how they’re food styles are different

Senior Katie Fast has been swimming for 13 years following in the wake of her three sisters, however

Registering to vote is required in Nebraska to be eligible to vote, and registering is easier than you

Obama has spent the last seven years as president of our country. Some say that he’s been a

Jay Opperman has proven that it is possible to be an excellent principal without fitting into the stereotypical

Senior Sophia Pankratz is one of the best basketball players Hastings High has ever seen. Besides her incredible

I loved Thursdays in middle school because it was the only day we were able to get ice

Hastings High and Adams Central are well-known rivals. But when HHS and AC’s student councils teamed up to

The only thing separating me from a completely vegan diet is a good, homemade, grilled cheese sandwich. For

The Handbook clearly states that: “Cell phones and other like devices may not be accessed in any hallway,

[infographic align=”left”][/infographic] – a nearly tenfold jump in the past decade. Nearly everywhere a person goes, they have

Do you enjoy books? Audio, hardcover, paperback, pdf, electronic? Well, the Hastings High Library is giving away free

Thanksgiving, an annual celebration usually accompanied by feats of grandeur and spending time with loved ones, but is

The beloved Books & Bagels is starting back up this Friday, November 20 in the Library. The book

One weekend my mom decided to take me to Omaha to see my grandma and to do some

Each day in the United States, more than nine people are killed and more than 1,153 people are

Not only is the Sea of Red visible on game days in Nebraska, but 76% of the population

Seniors Adolfo Diaz and Tommy Tran, placed second in Skills U.S.A. at Nationals. “It felt unreal to place

Hastings High has nearly 100 band members but only two drum majors. Sophomore Lauren Canady and senior Annie

Hastings Tigers softball girls had a strong season behind them going into state. The girls were seated fourth

In a town full of people who enjoy hunting, being vegan or vegetarian is tough. Plenty of people

FMP, Freshman Mentoring Program. The program only a few upperclassmen are a part of. It is a group

Another week of the 2015-2016 school year has passed. Friday, the day every student looks forward to is

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that every child should

Sitting on a jury of one’s peers is something reserved for adults who are registered voters. However students

The Skills USA group took some bounding strides in the 2014-15 year. They sent a group to nationals

Welcome to a new school year, a new schedule, new teachers, and new school supplies. The one thing

HHS put aside some money over the 2015 summer to make some much needed changes to its weight

What is success? According to the dictionary success is defined as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.”

Coaches, administrators, community members, and the media are all teaming up to induct past Hastings High athletes to

When senior Lindsey LaBrie was given the option to spend her junior year as an exchange student in

     New coach, new season, new team, Tiger football has begun! The tigers were 4-5 in the

Sport Scientists Sam Roth and Tim Thies take a journey through the athlete who is Matthew Krontz

Highschool. We have scriptwriters to thank for the absurd unrealistic expectations we have of high school. Thanks to

Brace Face, Tinsel Teeth, these are some of the words that a teenager with braces might hear while

In high school you learn so many new things. Some of those things will stick with you forever

Dear 2011 Emily, Hey gurl heeey! I know you’re very excited to start your freshman year of high

As students we’ve just about survived the 2014-15 school year, but we have one last hurdle to clear.

Diane Arbus once said, “My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” Over the course of

Middle schoolers and gardens don’t typically mix well together, but one seventh grade science teacher at Hastings Middle

One of the goals that administrators at Hastings High have is to help the students to prepare for

What’s your sign? Aries March 21 – April 19 ~Active, Demanding, Determined, Effective, Ambitious~ You are the leaders

On December 19, 2014 Darci Karr walked across the stage at UNL, graduating with a Ph. D. “I

With the implementation of two brand new programs this year, the counseling department at Hastings High has gotten

Would you want to put up with crabby and complaining high school students every day? Well that’s what

With a new police officer in the building, all sorts of rumors have been floating around. Is he

The Nebraska State Thespian Festival. While these words may not mean much to the normal reader, they send

In December of 2014, Hastings High School hired a new school resource police officer. Travis Beahm replaced Brant

There is a silent epidemic sweeping across the globe. Suicide is a serious and increasing problem worldwide. In

Although some have been attending Hastings High for four years, there might be a few places they haven’t

Charles Scribner. Many have not seen him or even heard the name before. Charles is the head coach

For most, December 1st is just the start of another new month, for others it is one of

As fall sports come to an end, another season emerges as a favorite of many. Not high school

Hard work equals success. Success equals happiness.   The Science club helped with a small, yet incredibly important

Have you ever had an idea for a club or school activity? Ever thought of going to a

Hastings High sports reporters Sam Roth and Tim Thies conducted several tests to find out more about sophomore

Senior Taylor Hinrichs transferred to Hastings High just this year. Reporter Tyler Musgrave gets the run down on

While new students at Hastings High School were adjusting to the new school environment, Freshman Tasia Theoharis was

The change in schedule at Hastings High School brought with it a change in routine for many different

Four years ago Hastings High School saw a need for a program that helps individuals with IEPs who

  Coming off of a disappointing 1-8 season in 2013, the varsity football team showed a newfound level

"We would have a four day week, every week." - Mrs. Cercle " I would have more activities

The week of homecoming is a very busy time for Hastings High Tigers. It’s the week of spirit

A new viral trend has been sweeping the nation, and it’s all for a good cause. The ALS

“There is a difference between being smart and testing well. Ryder does both,” said proud father and Hastings

  “I have lived in Hastings my whole life, so I have seen this town go through many

“It took a couple days to get used to,” freshman Morgan Long said.Getting used to new schedules is

High school is a place of beginnings and endings. The first time a freshman walks through the halls,

Clayton came to Hastings High School Thursday, February 20th to talk to students his life and his space

Reporter Dakota Anderson searches the halls of HHS to find out what senior’s would say to their freshman

The love is in the air! Valentine’s day is coming upand the big question is what people’s plans

The Tiger Cub Online’s January Broadcast is here and features stories on the school’s new schedule, the latest

Monday: Wear ORANGE for leukemia awareness. Tuesday: Wear PURPLE to support Make-a-Wish. Wednesday: Wear WHITE for bone cancer

The 7-0 Hastings High Boys defeated Aurora at Pastime Lanes in Hastings to remain top ranked and undefeated

Adams Central, the name which “fires up” many HHS students whenever they hear it. However, the Leadership Class

The Hastings High boys and girls secured victories at double duals against Grand Island Northwest and Lexington on

¡Pura vida! For fourteen Hastings High School junior and senior Spanish students and two faculty, the pure life

Football, Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Basketball, Cheerleading, Tigerettes, Cross Country, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling, Soccer, Golf, Bowling, even Band and

You can see it everywhere you go. Lights are flashing on houses, trees have been decorated with ornaments,

With semester finals rapidly approaching, reporter Dakota Anderson decided to poll 115 students to find out what students

The end of the semester is a very stressful time for many students. There are so many sporting

From scarves, to boots, to thick Christmas sweaters, fall and winter seasons are a time for new trends.

In this week’s Beyond the Jungle, reporter Dakota Anderson discusses scholarships and why they are important. He also

When it comes to holiday gifts for students, video games are always a viable option. However, throughout the

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Ever been in the mood to sit down, grab a bowl of cheap ice cream, flip on the

Between the Thors and Hobbits of the movie season, some lesser-known movies inevitably slip through the cracks. The

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Drama Club is back for another great year at Hastings High School.  Last year Troupe 155 won the

The week of September 9-13 is Hastings High spirit week! Make sure you come to school dressed appropriately

The HHS Tiger band debuted on Saturday, August 10 at the Kool-Aid Days parade. They will be playing

Check out this month’s broadcast! Shane Samuelson and Jenna Kulwicki anchor and bring you the latest in HHS

This ten minute news broadcast hi-lights the latest headlines at Hastings High School, Sarah Johnson & Nathanael Sass

3,2,1! Happy New Year! The time where all problems go away and promises that are never kept are

Hello Tiger Nation, My name is Dave Johnson and I am speaking to you from room 260 at

What an honor it is to be selected as the “Tiger Cub’s” 2012 Mrs. Ho Ho.  I haven’t

“We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy new year!” Whether it’s bringing the “good tidings” of

The Tiger Cub Online’s Nathanael Sass runs down a Hollywood tradition: the infamous Wilhelm Scream. This sound effect

“When am I ever going to use this?” This is likely the most asked question in the history

The Marching Tigers earned an excellent rating at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association annual contest. The band competed

Last year, “The Tiger Cub” went on a ghost investigation at the Trails and Rails Museum in Kearney.

For seniors, college is less than a year away and that means it is time to start applying

Achoo! The sound of sneezing, coughing, and sniffling is just a warning that Mother Nature has decided to

This year at HHS we have 6 new teachers! So, we decided to sit down with them and

Homecoming is here! Spirit week, football games, and all of the excitement. There’s no better place to be

Walking down the halls of Hastings High, one doesn’t get much time to stop and smell the roses-

Hastings, Nebraska may be a quaint little town on the surface, but delve deeper and you’ll find there’s

2012 Homecoming is just a few days away. The Homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, September 15.

It is a brand new year, with brand new seniors. With several essays to type, scholarships and colleges

The Tiger Marching Band makes their 2012 debut in the Kool-aid Days parade. This was the first time

The Tiger Cub Online’s Shane Samuelson shows us some new skills at Hastings Senior High.