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Week of Monday, Nov. 17, 2025
Vol. 10, Issue 10
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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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Sep 193 min read


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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Sep 192 min read


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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Sep 192 min read


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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Sep 172 min read


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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Sep 172 min read


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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Sep 172 min read


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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May 13 min read


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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May 12 min read


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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May 12 min read


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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May 14 min read


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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Apr 252 min read


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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Apr 252 min read


University Prayer Breakfast by: Katie Caudle
On April 30, at 7:30 a.m. in the Johnson Multipurpose Room, there will be a prayer breakfast organized by the president’s office. With...

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Apr 252 min read


Staff Column: King of Kings by: Brett Briggeman
King of Kings (2025) is an animated Angel Studios production and began its theatrical run on April 11. The movie is directed by...

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Apr 253 min read


Gilbert’s 12th Birthday Party by: Lauren Sincerney
Hardin-Simmons University’s favorite resident, Gilbert the Goose, will celebrate her 12th birthday with the biggest party of the year, at...

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Apr 252 min read


A Western History: HSU’s Historic Rodeo and Fracas Week by: Marlee Sorrells
After 43 years, Hardin-Simmons University’s Western Heritage Day has become a beloved tradition among students and the Abilene community...

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Apr 183 min read


Sports Feature: Track and Field by: Katie Caudle
The Hardin-Simmons University track team is composed of hardworking students who are proficient at running, jumping and throwing events,...

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Apr 182 min read


Western Heritage Day by: Brett Briggeman
On Thursday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University will host the 43rd Annual Western Heritage Day. The event will...

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Apr 182 min read


Studying: The Best Places and How to Make the Most of Them by: Delani Bauer
Where to Study: Studying goes well beyond just learning in the classroom or cramming information in your dorm room. Hardin-Simmons...

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Apr 182 min read


Staff Column: Rascal Flatts by: Brett Briggeman
Rascal Flatts is currently celebrating 25 years as a band, touring the United States of America on their Life is a Highway  tour. ...

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Apr 113 min read
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