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Week of Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
Vol. 10, Issue 8
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Sweet Science By: Marlee Sorrells
The HSU Department of Chemistry and Physics celebrated National Chemistry Week last week. National Chemistry Week was created by the...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read


HSU Homecoming for Former Brand Editor Lynn Taylor By: Emily Williamson
Hardin-Simmons University’s 2022 Homecoming weekend was a busy one for all, with groups hosting events across campus from Oct. 13 through...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read


The Differences between the American School System and Nigerian School System By: Onosetale Eimunjez
Growing up in Nigeria, everything was fast paced, so naturally, school had to be as well. Whenever I tell people that more than half of...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read


Mental Health Tips During Midterms and Rest of Semester By: Megan Jewell
Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day which was a day to promote awareness of mental health issues and promote mental health wellness....

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Oct 20, 20222 min read


Column: Karson’s Fashion Show By: Marissa Lacefield
The weekend of Oct. 2, Karson’s Boutique had their second annual fashion show. It was hosted at the Paramount Theater in downtown...

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Oct 18, 20222 min read


Tried and True or Something New? By: Megan Jewell
Abilene is home to many local coffee shops, and students often enjoy spending time at these shops to enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee and...

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Oct 18, 20222 min read


Why We Love Sad MusicBy: Alex Guillory
I came across a TED Talk titled, "The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days," and I wanted to share my insights about the video. The...

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Oct 6, 20223 min read


HSU Greece Trips By: Gretchen Lumpkin
In May 2022, the Julius Olsen Honors Program will be returning to Greece after a couple of years of having to cancel the highly...

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May 6, 20222 min read


A Day for Celebrating Moms Everywhere By: Lauren Jackson
Motherhood reflects the glory of God. By being our nurturers, people of faith and showing us the goodness of God, our mothers are more...

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May 6, 20222 min read


My Last Article for The Brand By: Annabelle Smallwood
I am sitting down to write my last column for The Brand, and all of the memories that I am reminiscing about are bittersweet. I came into...

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May 6, 20222 min read


A Living Time Capsule By: Alex Guillory
Antique shopping and thrifting have become more popular because of trendy DIY-ers and fashionable teens going viral on social media. Dr....

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Apr 25, 20222 min read


ESSA: The Newest Student Organization Opportunity on Campus By: Emily Williamson
College years are typically filled with lots of homework, coffee and fun times with good friends. Because of the craziness of this...

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Apr 25, 20222 min read


Internships–How This Requirement Can Actually Transform Your Future By: Annabelle Smallwood
It is typical for students to come into college and go through the motions to accomplish what needs to be done in order to graduate. For...

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Apr 14, 20222 min read


HSU Student from Ukraine explains how the war is affecting her By: Gretchen Lumpkin
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Hardin-Simmons University student Natalya (Ayla) Newsome and hear her story....

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Apr 11, 20226 min read


How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex Guillory
As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...

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Mar 31, 20222 min read


A Post Pandemic University By: Noah Rubel
I can vividly remember driving back to Waco from San Marcos during spring break of 2020. On the trip back I received one of the strangest...

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Mar 5, 20223 min read


How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex Guillory
As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...

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Feb 24, 20222 min read


An International Christmas By: Gretchen Lumpkin
Every school year Hardin-Simmons University has the honor of welcoming many new and returning international students from all over the...

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Dec 9, 20212 min read


Keeping the Christmas Tree Up for Months? By: Annabelle Smallwood
The Christmas season is finally here and most people already have their Christmas trees and decor set up. Even though it is now closer to...

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Dec 9, 20212 min read


Student Spotlight: Adrian Gonzales By: Marie Moreno
Adrian Gonzales from Arlington is a very active student on the Hardin-Simmons University campus and a great person to talk to if you ever...

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Nov 20, 20212 min read
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