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Week of Monday, April 14, 2025
Vol. 9, Issue 20
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Throwback Thursday: Christianity Across Campus by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University has always remained committed to its Christian values with its statement of purpose, reflecting a strong focus...
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Apr 112 min read


Throwback Thursday: A March Through The Past by: Delani Bauer
The trend of March being a busy and exciting month has continued throughout the Hardin-Simmons University campus since its founding in...
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Mar 282 min read


Throwback Thursday: A Mission-Filled Spring Break by: Katie Caudle
During the Spring break of 1997, several Hardin-Simmons University students took mission trips locally and internationally. The Brand...
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Mar 72 min read


Throwback Thursday: Popular Movies of the Past by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University has a long running history of emphasizing the arts. This love of the arts has been demonstrated through past...
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Feb 202 min read


Throwback Thursday: Basketball by: Lauren Sincerney
With the start of basketball season approaching, the Hardin-University teams have been preparing and working hard. Just as they are...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read


Throwback Thursday: The Titanic and HSU by: Marlee Sorrells
April 14, 1912 at 11:40 p.m., the “unsinkable” R.M.S. Titanic crashed into an iceberg and, despite its reputation, sank in only 2 hours...
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Apr 25, 20243 min read


Throwback Thursday: Basketball by: Marlee Sorrells & Brett Briggeman
The Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy and Cowgirl basketball teams have always had a history of excellence. This year, with both teams...
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Feb 29, 20242 min read

Throwback Thursday: Valentine’s Day by: Delani Bauer
Throwback Thursday: Valentine’s Day by: Delani Bauer Hardin-Simmons University has always gone above and beyond making each holiday...
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Feb 1, 20242 min read

HSU Homecoming History By: Marlee Sorrells
Homecoming is one of my favorite traditions for high school and college football. There’s nothing quite like a game where a king and...
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Oct 19, 20232 min read

The Origins of Easter By: Alex Guillory
In 2004, a Brand staff writer, Starla Bailiff, answered the age-old question of where the weird Easter traditions of bunnies and easter...
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Apr 24, 20232 min read

Throwback Thursday: Scott “Scooter” Douglas By: Alex Guillory
In 1992, Scott “Scooter” Douglas was a star second baseman for the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys baseball team . Going into his...
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Mar 9, 20232 min read


Throwback Thursday: Things to Do During Spring Break By: Marlee Sorrells
It is safe to say that everyone on campus has been counting down the days to Spring Break. However, sometimes I find myself looking for...
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Mar 9, 20232 min read


A Time Without Women’s BasketballBy: Alex Guillory
In the early months of 1986, the Hardin-Simmons University Board of Trustees voted to drop women’s basketball. This decision was said to...
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Feb 12, 20232 min read

Throwback Thursday: President Fletcher Wishes You Good Luck During Finals Week By: Alex Guillory
In December of 1983, Hardin-Simmons University President Jesse C. Fletcher wrote a heartfelt letter to the students wishing them good...
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Dec 15, 20221 min read


Throwback Thursday: Giving Back Tradition By: Marlee Sorrells
The holidays bring up a certain spirit where giving back to the community is more important. Students at Hardin-Simmons University have...
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Nov 28, 20222 min read

Throwback Thursday: Some Advice to HSU Parents By: Alex Guillory
In a time filled with Life360, phone calls and parents just a text away, many kids go to college still under the firm finger of their...
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Nov 4, 20222 min read


Throwback Thursday: How to Keep Good Study Habits By: Kaitlyn Beutel
As October begins and the semester continues, the reality of exams, assignments, essays and, of course, procrastination begins to set in....
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Oct 6, 20222 min read


Hardin Simmons Memories By: Terri Taylor
The late 60’s and early 70’s are a special and important chapter in the history of this country. The post-World War II generation was...
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Apr 29, 20222 min read


Throwback Thursday: HSU Traditions Will Always be Found By: Emily Williamson
As another semester comes to a close, many graduates prepare to move into a new chapter of life apart from Hardin-Simmons University. A...
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Apr 29, 20221 min read

Throwback Thursday: Snow Day By: Gretchen Lumpkin
On Feb. 2-4, Abilene was covered with a beautiful blanket of snow and ice for the first time this year.. Despite the worries and anxiety...
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Feb 18, 20221 min read
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