For the Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) men’s and women’s soccer teams, this season has been about a lot more than just the scoreboards. It has been about family, faith and the kind of resilience that shows up when things get tough. “The year hasn’t gone exactly how we expected, but that hasn’t stopped us from growing together,”  Omar Estrada, a senior sports management major from Midland and striker for the Cowboys, said. “It’s been rough and not something that we would’ve

The Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Department of Theatre has been working hard this semester to bring us amazing theatrical performances. Now, the theatre department proudly presents  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella . The show will be taking place on Nov. 6-8 and 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are on sale now, and can be found through the link in their Instagram accounts bio, found at @hsutheatredept, or at https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.p

On Oct. 21, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) students lined up outside Ferguson Hall for the annual Pumpkin Palooza, a late-night tradition that challenges students to find hidden pumpkins throughout the residence hall. The event began at 8:30 p.m. and concluded two hours later. By 7:30 p.m., students started gathering to secure a spot at the front of the line. The crowd wrapped around the building as participants were grouped into sets of 15 before entering. Some students ar

October is the month of National Bullying awareness in the United States, but awareness for bullying should not end there. Bullying does not only happen through elementary to high school, it can also occur throughout adulthood. Whether it be at the workplace, on a college campus, or elsewhere, bullying can cause significant trauma and damage to an individual over a significant period of time. Therefore, it is vital to be aware of what you can do if you or someone you know is

Story by: Aniekeme Andy From the moment he stepped onto the Hardin–Simmons University (HSU) campus, Colton Bosang knew he had found a place where he could grow both as a performer and as a person. Bosang, a senior musical theatre major and honors minor from Waco, said what drew him to Hardin–Simmons was the sense of community he felt during his campus visit. “During my tours I got a sense of community that I did not find anywhere else,” Bosang said. “Plus, the smaller cl

From China to Malaysia to Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) alumnus Tim Baek has let music guide his path. Born in China to South Korean missionary parents, Baek grew up in Malaysia before coming to Texas to pursue his passion for music. Baek said his decision to attend HSU came down to three factors: the university’s size, the World-Famous Cowboy Band, and scholarship opportunities. “My high school was quite small, so I wanted a small college environment,” Baek said.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, students are invited to chapel at 9:30 a.m.at Behrens Auditorium. As an event, chapel is meant to serve as a community bonding experience as we worship God together and offer companionship and love to other students, faculty and staff around us. Not only is it a good opportunity to meet new friends, faculty and staff, but it is also necessary to graduate from Hardin-Simmons University. In order for a student to graduate they must obtain 80 credit

Rush season has ended at Hardin Simmons University and Greek life is about to start welcoming new potential members into their clubs: Tri Phi (Sorority), Kappa (Fraternity), Delta (Sorority), Alpha Iota Omega (Sorority) and ZOO (Fraternity).  The process to become a potential member in one of these clubs includes attending rush events, getting bids from clubs to join and pledging into a desired club. Receiving a bid from the clubs consists of attending the mandatory pref din

Chapel was held at Hunter Baseball Field at 9:30 a.m. on Oct 14, and featured guest speaker Dr. Lew Sterrett, who delivered a message while demonstrating the process of training a young horse. The event took place outdoors in place of the regular chapel service. Sterrett, known for combining horsemanship with teaching, led a young horse into the field and began explaining each step of the training process. He described how he establishes communication, builds trust, corrects

Denton Valley Farms, the largest pumpkin patch in the Big Country, is located at 8740 County Road 224 in Clyde. The farm opened for the fall season on Sept. 13, with hours concluding on Nov. 2. It features a variety of fall-themed activities that offer hours of entertainment for visitors of all ages. Voted one of the top pumpkin patches in Texas, Denton Valley Farms has become a popular fall attraction for many local college students. General admission is $18.50 for ages 3

Greek Life has kicked off rush season for potential new members to join sororities and fraternities this fall semester at Hardin Simmons University (HSU). There are five social clubs HSU offers that are a part of Greek life: Triphi (Sorority), Kappa (Fraternity), Delta (Sorority), Alpha Iota Omega (Sorority) and ZOO (Fraternity).  At HSU, Greek Life is different from how it is at D1 universities. Trinity Epley, a freshman in biology/ kinesiology, expressed how she feels abou

On Sept. 27, the Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Cheerleading Team completed their fall service opportunity with the Abilene Youth Sports...

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) will welcome back alumni singers for the annual Homecoming Choir performance on Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. in...

Hardin-Simmons University’s (HSU) annual Homecoming festivities will take place Oct. 2–5, 2025. Each day will feature a variety of...

Whether you are a returning resident of Abilene, or if you are an entirely new face,  You are probably aware that the West Texas...

Hardin-Simmons University’s (HSU) Theatre Department began their theatrical run on Sept. 25 with a murder mystery comedy called XSR: Die! written by Kurt Kleinmann. At first glance, this show seems to be like other theatrical pieces of the same genre, until you realize that the entire show is done in noir style, completely in black and white.  “The set, makeup, costumes, props and lights are all shades of black, white and grey,” Kennan Dowling, senior strategic communicatio

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) football is back once again. The Cowboys season has already begun, defeating Chapman University 37-30 in...

In the Fall of 2025 at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU), students and faculty will have the opportunity to attend the Fletcher Lecture...

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) welcomed back the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) this semester after its summer break, giving...

SING! is an event at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) that promotes the College of Arts and Media during the week of homecoming. It is a...