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  In Yorkshire, England, passion and love fly with revenge between Catherine and Heathcliff. Emily Brontë’s book, Wuthering

In the Hastings Public School district, senior traditions: senior pranks, decorating parking spots, Adopt-a-Senior and class rings are

No one can ban books in a free country. America was built on the founding principles of freedom,

Fair competition is supposed to be the foundation of high school athletics. Athletes commit countless hours to practices,

Have you ever wanted to date Taylor Swift? Tom Holland? Timothée Chalamet? Perhaps all at once? Absurd, right?

Every fall, students count down the days until one of the most anticipated events of the year, homecoming.

Walking around, you spot people wearing outfits that are similar to those of the famous comedian Adam Sandler,

The recent statewide phone policy law has been the topic of conversation throughout Nebraska, and here in Hastings,

As election day approaches, political TV ads, phone texts, and political cards in the mail are making their

The Freshmen Mentoring Program, or FMP, as it is commonly referred to, was created to bridge the gap

The ACT, American College Testing, was established in 1959 and is “the leading college and career readiness test

In more recent years, mental health has become the most serious social problem worldwide according to The National

Discovered in Wuhan, China, COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, entered into the U.S. in January of 2020. After

On December 6, Taylor Swift was named Time’s Person of The Year. She has been titled this due

With there being over 20 clubs and activities here at HHS, a common question is: Is joining extracurricular

With many honors classes being offered at HHS, one question arises: Are honors classes really worth taking?   In

The meaning of a skincare routine is much more than hitting the goal of having perfectly clear skin,

Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and a personal account of violence Lilo and Stitch plays in 11-year-old Miah

The sun, approximately 93 million miles from Earth, is an essential source of life and energy, and the

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

With amazing commercials, great teams, top tier performances, and close games, the Super Bowl is one of the

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

To understand the lore behind Taylor Swift’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) 2021 release, you need to look back at

Through struggles have arised with all sports this year, including track, coaches and athletes are striving for improvement

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

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

Did you know that of the 10 states in the Central Flyway, Nebraska is the only one that

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

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

A recent act passed in California called “Fair Pay to Play Act” allows athletes to be paid by

This past year, more people are beginning to spread awareness on the issue of climate change and what

My reaction was the same as everyone’s when I was told to join the school newspaper as a

Avengers: Endgame broke box office records when it was released Thursday and has already made over 350 million

As the owner of an older pickup truck, I know firsthand that there are many reasons why someone

From watching the Oscars on February 24th, I had some of my own opinions on the winners of

As I walked into the wrestling room as a freshman I knew that I’d be the guy who

When picking out songs for the traditional senior dance, the seniors and I decided we should end with

“Victory is not winning for our party, victory is winning for our country.” – Donald J. Trump Recently,

Whether you like the idea of President Trump’s wall or not, almost everyone should be able to agree

Almost everyone has a preferred media outlet where they can get their news. Personally, I start off my

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in

Welcoming arms embrace me in a tight hug as I pass through border control at the Cape Town

In this day and age, almost every student walking the halls has a smartphone in their hand and

I’m sure you’ve wondered what Barack Obama and his family have been doing since his departure from Office

According to the American Transplant Foundation, four and a half million people would die each year if it

As a sophomore in show choir, I know what hard work is. This is my second year in

It has happened to everyone: you wait until a few days before your finals to actually take a

A 30 hour trip including planes, trains, automobiles, and a five day stay in Ulm, Germany has passed.

On Saturday, January 21, 2017, millions of people from around the world united to peacefully stand up for

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

Note: This is a continuation of Adventures in Pumpkin Patching. If you missed the first part, click here

Towards the beginning of my freshman year, I was eager to take my first steps towards independence. In

Growing up with a grandma living in Daytona Beach, Florida is something that many kids wish they had.

Growing up, my dream job changed relatively quickly – as per usual for little girls. You name the

There are three topics teenagers are tired of hearing: what do you want to do with your life,

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

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

Ask a kid who their hero is and they might give you a superhero, one of their parents,

It seems like there once again is going to be an emancipation of slavery. Seaworld has recently announced

  Now that Daylight Saving Time has come and gone, we need to have a serious talk about

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

My week isn’t complete unless I go through at least two existential crises. This an especially stressful week

I recently attended Hoodie Allen’s Happy Camper concert in Omaha, and let me tell you, it was definitely

The hardest, mentally, and emotionally grueling and most underrated position to play on any team is that of

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

Welcome to Casí se Muere part two! Part two is a continuation from Casí se Muere posted in

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

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

Everyone gets an award, but is that right? Trophies were once rare things — sterling silver loving cups

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

The Pit Bull Terrier was created by breeding Old English Terriers and Old English Bulldogs together to produce

While looking at the crowd of fans at Kauffman Stadium that made up the “Sea of Blue” at

Student Council is an organization conducted by student leaders and supervised by adult sponsors. The purpose of Student

There’s an old saying that goes, “Real leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.” Creating leaders means

The United States is currently $18.4 trillion dollars in debt. If you didn’t know that’s a lot of

In our world of Caitlyn Jenners, Nicki Minajs, and Beyonces, females ages three to 93 don’t have to

I decided that since I have never seen any anime TV Show that I would watch a couple

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

The time has come where the seniors take their leave and look back on their high school life.

For some, school is dreadful. For others, school is a place to leave behind drama taking place at

Districts happened on May 13 with many HHS athletes qualifying for state. Hastings High qualified in Six events

High school. Awful, stressful, dramatic, yet amazing. Each day we hear complaints; of stress, of disgust, or of

Dear new freshman, Congratulations! You’ve traversed the halls of the middle school for three years and now you’re

High school. Four years of my exciting life has now come to a close, and frankly, it is

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

A year has passed and now we stand on the brink of returning to the world where we

Summer is a time for rejoicing. School is out and students don’t have to go back for three

‘Twas the night before finals and all through the house, not a textbook was open, not even some

There’s no doubt about it, school and sleep are related, I don’t need science to tell you that.

Books are amazing things. They can take people to different worlds and take them on a roller coaster

On average Hastings High has about fifteen students enroll in the military each year. Each and every one

When you look in the mirror what do you see? Body image in today’s society is a major

Hastings High Theatre is putting on a production of a stereotypical 1950s family with a dramatic twist. The

The world is full of un-answerable questions. Why don’t I wake up when my alarm goes off? Are

According to UNESCO literacy can be defined by the following: the “ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate

It may not be the next Deflate-Gate, but the men’s bathrooms being locked at random times tends to

It is a phrase that has permeated novels, television, and more recently, social media. We’ve all heard it,

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

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

Intramural basketball. IBA. It is known as the same in the gyms at HHS after hours. Taking the

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

Music is everywhere, from television to blogs to stores. Some people listen to music to relieve boredom or

Every student ever has had to take a math class. Every student ever has had strong feelings about

According to the National Center for Education Statistics there were 7,021 colleges in the United States in 2011.

Since 1963 Doctor Who has been one of the most popular T.V. and book series in the U.S.

What is out there to serve middle school students and gives them a chance to have fun at

Competition plays an important role in academic achievement. It often pushes students to pursue excellence. College acceptance is

Courtesy: Carlos Roca Do you aspire to get a better perspective of our world in a way that

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

Two months ago Hastings Senior High started to use an A/B block Schedule to make room for “Tiger

Sleep. Eat. Write. This is the average day of a student in high school, particularly a student with

According to the information provided by principal Jay Opperman, freshmen have the most failing grades of any year

Crash, bang, boom, during the winter weather season it is especially important for drivers to use extra caution

September 9 through 14 was Spirit Week for Hastings High. Every year includes fun themes for students to

Entering the school parking lot I sometimes notice that all the parking spots closest to the school entrances

I’m starting to put the pieces together. So, you know how the world is apparently supposed to end

As the years had advanced from the dinosaur days, technology has taken over the world. Teenagers spend most