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

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) football has opened the 2026 season with a 2-0 record after defeating Chapman 44-24 on Sept. 5 and No. 12 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 28-20 on Sept. 12. After two games, Cowboys players have emphasized team chemistry and consistency as important parts of its early success. “I would describe the team's performance as dominant and to the standard,” Shawn Kazouh, a sophomore business major from Fort Worth and safety No. 25, said. The Cowbo

The Hardin-Simmons University men's and women's soccer teams are heading into a busy stretch of the season as both programs take on several non conference opponents before conference play gets underway. The men's team has already faced a challenging opening with matches against Lubbock Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University and Concordia University Texas. The Cowboys also hosted Lyon College on the HSU Campus. After Lyon, the Cowboys would stayed in Abilene for two

As the first few weeks of school have finished and classes are getting into full swing, students are starting to settle into university life. However, “the newness has worn off and the harsh reality has set in,”said Dr. Dee Romines, associate professor of music education and director of choral activities. While the reality might not be so harsh for some, the “new” feeling of school has certainly passed. The first days of school have a unique feel for different years of unive

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) held Cornerstone from Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, giving students three days of chapel and spiritual programming for the fall semester. Cornerstone is a special event that brings the HSU community together for several days of worship and messages centered around faith. The event stands out from a regular chapel week because of its extended schedule and focus on spiritual life across campus. This year's featured speaker was Hannah Lankford, the

With the fall semester at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) getting started, there are many different events to look forward to, such as the beginning of the football season or the start of Greek life allowing new rushes and pledges to come and join their clubs. However, the largest and most exciting event on the calendar is the traditional HSU SING!, a competition between all of the Greek clubs, freshmen, and other groups starring as main attractions for the show. In conjunc

On Sept 10, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered for HSU’s semesterly community outreach volunteer day, Serve Like Simmons. This semi-annual event provides participants the opportunity to put their faith into action through humble servitude. Participants checked into the Johnson Building, room 103, beginning at 1:00 p.m.. A free Chick-fil-A lunch was provided to all participants from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., and the first 75 participan

As the Spring 2026 semester comes to a close at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU), finals week is rapidly approaching. HSU’s finals will be held Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7. Following finals week, a commencement ceremony will be held on May 8 for all graduating HSU seniors. A finals schedule has been posted with each class block having a designated exam time. Students are expected to show up prepared for each designated time. Final exams may be cumulative or non-

DirectFest was an event held on April 24 and April 25 starting at 7:30 P.M. and lasted about two hours. It’s a one act play festival with multiple miniature plays all directed by the students as part of Directing One Class at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) as the last shows of the 2025-2026 school year. In this play the students were allowed to direct their own 10 minute play. In total there were eight plays; four plays back to back, each with one director, a 15 minute break

On Friday, April 24, I got to be part of something that did not feel like just another concert, but like stepping into a piece of country music history. George Strait took the stage with his Ace in the Hole Band, and for a few hours, nothing else really mattered. The night started with Zach Top and Dylan Gossett and right off the bat it was clear this wasn’t gonna be some throwaway opener set. Dylan Gossett came out first and got things started in the best way. His set felt

“People often think that donors who create scholarships do it out of an abundance, but you would be amazed at those who scrimp and save to give back in this way. They do it because they want to honor someone by naming it after them or because they love HSU.” The Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Annual Scholarship Luncheon is scheduled for today. “The last Friday of every April, HSU holds our Donor and Recipient Scholarship Luncheon,” Vivian Bland, office manager & campaign

On April 11 and 12, Hardin-Simmons University's (HSU) Cheerleading Team competed in Orlando, Fla. at the The College Classic 2026 National Championship. HSU Cheerleading brought home the national championship title in the College Classic Spirit Showdown All Girl Game Day Division. HSU Cheerleading has not competed in over 25 years, making the 2026 squad the first team to place nationally. This accomplishment sets a strong foundation for the cheerleading program moving fo

Today from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University's (HSU) Student Activities Board (SABERS) will be hosting Gilbert’s annual birthday party. The party will be held on Anderson Lawn. Gilbert the Goose was originally brought to the HSU campus in 2013 by a group of freshman boys residing in Ferguson Hall. What began as a lighthearted joke grew into a lasting campus tradition. The original Gilbert’s home was the Abilene Zoo, but he now resides permanently on the HSU cam

On April 9, Hardin-Simmons University’s (HSU) student activities board (SABERS) hosted a pizza picnic and hangout on Anderson Lawn beginning at noon. The picnic lasted around an hour, featuring fun, games, upbeat music and an opportunity to connect with one another. The pizza party was a fun and delicious way to bring together current HSU students and faculty for an afternoon of spring weather. With warm sunshine and clear skies, everyone was reminded that spring had ful

The Jazz Spring Concert, led by the Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Jazz Ensemble, is right around the corner. The event will be held in Van-Ellis Theatre on April 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will showcase the hard work and prowess of the students who are part of the Jazz Ensemble. Dr. Jeffery Cottrell is currently serving as an adjunct professor for the department of music, directing the Jazz Ensemble at HSU, as well as teaching low brass lessons for music students

Songs for a New World opened up with a bang on April 9 at 7:30 P.M. The musical featured nine talented actors who captivated the audience through the entire performance with their great character acting, captivating story telling and of course amazing vocals. There were over 100 people in attendance to this musical, with a bulk of the audience being fellow students and faculty of Hardin-Simmons University (HSU). Songs For a New World itself is a 30-year-old musical writ