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Week of Monday, April 14, 2025
Vol. 9, Issue 20
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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


Celebrating First-Generation College Students By: Haleigh Smith
Nov. 8, is nationally recognized as First-Generation College Student Day. This day is meant to honor and celebrate those who have taken a...
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Nov 15, 20212 min read

The History Behind Anderson & Lange Hall By: Lauren Jackson
Through dedication and the desire for a better education, George S. Anderson and Blanche Lange were two of Hardin-Simmons University’s...
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Nov 15, 20212 min read


Student Spotlight- Ricky Ramirez By: Gretchen Cobble
This week’s Student Spotlight is shining on Ricky Ramirez, a worship leadership major from San Antonio, and the incredible journey he has...
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Nov 15, 20213 min read


Who are the Hunters, Gatherers and Travelers of Hardin-Simmons? By: Alex Guillory
This week I interviewed one of my fellow Julius Olsen Honors Program members about his involvement in the HGT club here on campus. HGT...
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Nov 15, 20213 min read


Dog or Cat Person? By: Alex Guillory
Most everyone I meet knows where they stand in terms of the age-old question: dogs or cats? They either say, "Oh, I am definitely a dog...
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Oct 29, 20212 min read


Getting to Know Some of Abilene’s Public Servants By: Emily Williamson
Last week, public servants from two different Abilene organizations came to speak to Hardin-Simmons University students, the Abilene...
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Oct 19, 20213 min read
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