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Week of Monday, Feb. 16, 2025
Vol. 11, Issue 2
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Old and New Voices Meet at Homecoming by: Joy Lilayon Katete
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) will welcome back alumni singers for the annual Homecoming Choir performance on Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. in...

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

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Fun Things to Do in Abilene By: Janaya Buckley
Whether you are a returning resident of Abilene, or if you are an entirely new face, You are probably aware that the West Texas...

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XSR: Die! Show Review by: Brett Briggeman
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

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Football Has Returned by: Brett Briggeman
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) football is back once again. The Cowboys season has already begun, defeating Chapman University 37-30 in...

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

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The ACE Reopens to Support Students by: Joy Lilayon Katete
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) welcomed back the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) this semester after its summer break, giving...

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SING!: Back and Bigger Than Ever By: Katie Caudle
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...

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Mental Health Matters By: Brylie Myers
College can be a lonely place for a lot of people. Between the pressure to succeed academically, adjusting to living independently and...

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Cowboy Tailgate: An Ongoing Tradition by: Delani Bauer
On Sept. 13, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) hosted its first tailgate of the year. The event began at 4 p.m. in the Don Bridges...

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ARToberfest Brings Color to Downtown Abilene by: Joy Lilayon Katete
Downtown Abilene will look a little brighter this fall. ARToberfest, an annual celebration of art, music and community, is set for Oct. 4...

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A Night of Prayer by: Janaya Buckley
On Sept. 11, over 100 staff, faculty and students alike joined together in prayer at Hardin-Simmons University for a Night of Worship,...

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Pops at the Pond By: Hope Menken
Eleven years ago, the music and theatre departments at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) collaborated to create an event that brought...

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We Are Hiring! By: Brylie Myers
Are you looking for a job that works with your class schedule, helps you gain real-world experience and helps keep you connected with...

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A Note from the Editor by: Marlee Sorrells
I have never been good at saying goodbye and this will be no exception. Working for The Brand has been one of the biggest blessings...

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Spring Finals: Your Guide to Finishing Strong by: Delani Bauer
Finals week at Hardin-Simmons University will begin on May 6, and continue through May 9. The official spring final schedule has been...

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Direct Fest 2025 by: Hope Menken
As the 2024-2025 school year wraps up, the Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre is still hard at work to bring its last...

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Spring Graduation 2025 by: Brett Briggeman
Hardin-Simmons University graduation commencement ceremonies will begin on May 9, at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St,...

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HSU Jazz Band to Present Annual Spring Concert by: Brylie Myers
The Hardin-Simmons University Jazz Band’s spring concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Ellis Theatre. This...

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Throwback Thursday: April 1975 by: Delani Bauer
Spring semester is always a busy time for Hardin-Simmons University students, and April of 1975 was no exception. In 1975, HSU’s Student...

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