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Week of Monday, Mar. 9, 2026
Vol. 11, Issue 4
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The History of B.W. Aston Fall Break by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University will not have classes on Oct. 11 for its annual B.W. Aston Fall Break. Fall Break is celebrated in memory of...

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Oct 10, 20242 min read


AJ Pardue Speaking at Baylor Faith Symposium by: Brett Briggeman
AJ Pardue, a junior Christian studies and business major from Angleton, has been invited to speak at the Baylor Faith Symposium, an...

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Oct 10, 20242 min read


Freshman SING by: Katie Caudle
Freshman SING is an opportunity for first-year students at Hardin-Simmons University to perform at SING, the annual homecoming event that...

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Oct 10, 20242 min read


We’re Hiring by: Lauren Sincerney
The Brand is the student newspaper at Hardin-Simmons University. It is a work study program open to all students who apply. The Brand...

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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Hispanic Heritage Month by: Hope Menken
Hispanic Heritage Month is an nationally recognized annual holiday which is commonly observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Sangre, the Latin...

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Oct 3, 20241 min read


HSU Cheer Hosts Fall Clinics By: Delani Bauer
The Hardin-Simmons University Cheerleading team is hosting its fall 2024 Cheer Clinics and Cheer Camp, which give local cheerleaders...

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Sep 27, 20242 min read


Cornerstone Recap by: Brett Briggeman
Cornerstone at Hardin-Simmons University is a special time where speakers come and share advice with students and testimonials from their...

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Sep 27, 20243 min read


Pops at the Pond by: Hope Menken
Get ready to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks to settle in for a fantastic time with friends, because Pops at the Pond...

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Sep 27, 20241 min read


Serve Like Simmons by: Delani Bauer
On Sept. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University hosted Serve Like Simmons. This semi-annual event is a way for the...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Football Has Returned by: Brett Briggeman
Hardin-Simmons University kicks off its football season with a revamped schedule after changes in the Division III American Southwest...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Fall Fest Market by: Delani Bauer
The Mill in Abilene is hosting a Fall Fest Market, featuring 45 local vendors from around Abilene, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, The...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Rush and Pledging by: Lauren Sincerney
Sororities and Fraternities have long been a staple for many colleges and universities and are a way to make friends and to get involved...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Straight Outta Scotland by: Hope Menken
Straight Outta Scotland (SOS) launches the 2024-2025 Hardin-Simmons University theater season. Showing Sept. 19-21, this production...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read


The Winners of The Brand’s Second Photography Contest By: Marlee Sorrells
On behalf of the HSU Brand staff, our faculty advisors and myself, thank you to all Hardin-Simmons University students who submitted a...

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May 3, 20242 min read


Life After HSU: Shanna A. Smith by: Marlee Sorrells
Dr. Shanna A. Smith graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 2008 with a degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations...

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May 3, 20245 min read


Night of Worship Recap by: Hope Menken
On April 23, students in worship leadership classes hosted a Night of Worship to showcase their work over the past year while opening the...

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May 3, 20241 min read


The Spring Choral Showcase by: Hope Menken
The Spring Choral Showcase is an annual end of the year performance put on by the Concert and Choral choirs which are directed by Dr. Dee...

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Apr 25, 20242 min read


Gilbert’s 11th Birthday Party by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University's unofficial mascot, Gilbert the Goose, is celebrating his 11th birthday this year. His birthday party will be...

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Apr 22, 20242 min read


Jazz Ensemble Concert by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons University’s Jazz Ensemble will be hosting their annual concert on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Ellis Theatre. This is a...

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Apr 22, 20241 min read


Mubs and Jandro - It’s Spring Cleaning by: Brett Briggeman
Jackson Dyer, a sophomore worship leadership major from Granbury, is also known as the indie music artist, Mubs. He will be hosting a...

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Apr 22, 20242 min read
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