Fall break is right around the corner, bringing a time of much-needed rest before the second half of the fall semester gets into gear. With this break, many students may be looking for ways to enjoy it while also wanting to make the most of their time away from classes. Whether you are planning to head home, spend time with friends or simply relax, there are plenty of ways to make fall break both enjoyable and refreshing. One of the best ways to spend fall break is by catch

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) welcomed alumni, students, families and supporters back to campus Oct. 15-18 for its 2026 Homecoming celebration, bringing together generations of Cowboys and Cowgirls to celebrate the University's traditions, achievements and community. Homecoming is more than a weekend on the university calendar. It is an opportunity for former students to return to the place where they built friendships, pursued their education and created memories, while

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) gives students an opportunity to make time for their faith through chapel, allowing them to worship and reflect before continuing with their daily academic responsibilities. For students balancing classes, assignments and other commitments, finding time for spiritual growth can be challenging. Chapel provides a way for students to incorporate worship into their schedules without having to find additional time outside of their school day. “I

On Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) hosted its annual All-School SING! performance in the Behrens Auditorium as part of the University's homecoming events. Since its establishment in 1962, SING! has been a celebrated tradition at HSU. SING! brings students together during Homecoming, providing excitement to the HSU campus each fall. This year it was co-directed by Lauren Sincerney, a senior music education major from Waco, and Katie Caudle, a senior mus

By Dayna Steyn, HSU Theatre Department Promotions Director The HSU Theatre Department’s fall season has featured two productions and a musical showcase, with "1776" scheduled for Nov. 19-22 at the Van Ellis Theatre. The season opened with "Wait Until Dark," a suspense thriller directed by senior theatre education major Mackenzie Marshall. The cast included Sam Strawn as Susan Hendrix, Anthony DeLaGarza as Roat, Tyler Boone as Mike, Vance Loveless as Carlino, Elyse Jacobs as G

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) hosted a Night of Worship on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in Logsdon Chapel.. The event was organized by HSU’s Worship Ensemble and the Spiritual Formation’s Office. The worship night was student-led, consisting of students from HSU’s Chapel Band and Worship Ensemble. The event brought the campus together for an evening of worship, prayer, reflection and scripture, providing the opportunity for students to build community. All students, facult

On Oct. 9, I went to see the legendary country music duo Brooks & Dunn live in concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. I had just turned 21 earlier that week and had been planning to go to this event with my parents for some time. Beginning their music journey together in 1990, Leon Eric “Kix” Dunn and Ronnie Dunn have gone on to make their mark in the country music realm. Over the last 36 years of being a group, the duo has been awarded 20 Country Music Association (CMA) a

Greek life is a big part of the college experience and Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) has four clubs that will begin the rush process soon. Rush is when students have the opportunity to meet current club members and participate in many different activities on and off campus. Rush used to be a hazing process, but HSU clubs use this time to truly get to know the new students on campus. While rush is an enjoyable way to meet upperclassmen it can also be quite time consuming as

By: Jordan Hayhurst This article has been updated to reflect new information. Two students with theatre backgrounds are teaming up to lead a group of students in sharing the gospel with elementary-aged children. The Good News Buckaroos perform at Abilene Classical Academy The Good News Buckaroos is a student organization entering its second year at Hardin-Simmons University. The group uses theatre and improv to share Bible stories with younger audiences. “We are a traveling g

Nick Sarandis’ first live-action short is in postproduction, with plans for a 2027 film festival release By Desmond Christian Roses crew preparing to begin a day of production. Hardin-Simmons University junior Nick Sarandis of Houston wrapped filming and began postproduction on his first live-action short film, Roses, over the summer. Sarandis, alongside a cast and crew of around 20 people, began production on the short film in June. After five days of filming, the group wrap

Pops at the Pond (Pops) is a cherished tradition at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU). Pops takes place during the first eight weeks of classes, and students enjoy going to see it. This year Pops took place on Oct. 2, and a lot of preparation went into making sure it happened. When preparing, students have to choose a song that can range from musical theatre selections to songs from Disney movies and more, then they must audition for a few faculty members. Lastly, they practic

The 2026 HSU Homecoming is almost here, with the anticipation for the event growing as we get closer. With many different things happening to celebrate, there is so much to look forward to. But the most exciting part of Homecoming has to be the annual SING! competition, where Greek life, freshmen and upperclassmen compete to see who can put on the best show. Gianna Guttuso is a sophomore instrumental music education major, specializing in piano, from Sevierville, Tenn. She

Before the packed Saturdays at Shelton Stadium, before the modern scoreboard and the familiar sight of Hardin-Simmons Cowboys charging onto the field, there was a football program already building its identity in West Texas. Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) first took over the field in 1987, making it one of Texas’ earliest college football programs. Over the decades that followed, the Cowboys experienced nearly every chapter a football program could write: championship seas

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) students now have the opportunity to become part of The HSU Brand, the university student newspaper, as the publication continues to build its staff for the 2026-2027 school year. The Brand is looking for students interested in writing, photography, sports, design, social media and other areas of media endeavor to help tell stories about the Hardin-Simmons community. For students who enjoy writing or want to gain experience in journalism, joi

By: Mason Moncrief Hardin-Simmons University has placed alumni Cody Hutcheson and Richie Diaz in interim leadership of the university’s Concert Band and Cowboy Band, while the school prepares to begin a new search for a permanent band director. The change follows the retirement of former Cowboy Band director Jay Lester. With the search for a permanent director taking longer than expected, and the start of the school year, HSU split the responsibilities between Hutcheson and D

Wait Until Dark was performed on the Down Center Stage (DCS) of Van Ellis Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) on Sept. 24 -27. It was directed by Mackenzie Marshall, a senior theatre education major from Pilot Point. This show, however, had limited seating available. With that being said, it sold out on two out of the four shows it held. This show had a very entertaining plot and had the entire crowd laughing in their seats. It was about a blind girl in her apartmen

The Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) theatre program is back again with their next performance, Daisy Pulls It Off. It will run from Oct. 8-11 in the Van Ellis theatre. Tickets can be bought online, at the door on show nights or by calling the box office at 325-670-1405. Rachel Mastick, a senior theatre education major from Granbury, plays the lead role of Daisy Meredith. “My favorite part of the show so far has been getting to act with all of my friends,” Mastick said. “Th

My name is Katie Caudle. I am a 22-year-old music education major in my forth year at Hardin-Simmons University. I was in my senior year of high school when the first widely used generative AI platform, ChatGPT, came out in 2022. A friend’s parent showed me, exceptionally excitedly, a song that he had written about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with just the click of a button. I was surprised and excited to see the song was something that sounded half decent. I thought it looked

This fall, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) students and faculty are invited to attend the Fletcher Lecture Series. The series is in partnership with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. Lectures will be held in HSU’s Houston Lantrip Center (2241 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, (79601) and begin at 11:30 a.m.. The Fletcher Lecture Series brings leaders from around the world to the HSU campus to inspire and empower their audiences. The leaders head various fields including business

The Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Theatre Department has been hard at work getting things up and running this semester. This year, they kick off with a bang with their show Wait Until Dark, written by Frederick Knott. This production will be performed from Sept. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Down Central Stage Laboratory (DCS), which is their downstairs studio. The DCS requires stair access and there is limited seating for the show, so buying tickets