Silent Sky: A Recap By: Alex Guillory
The Hardin-Simmons Theater closed its show Silent Sky this past Sunday, and it was a fan favorite. The performance brought everyone in...
Week of Monday, November 21st, 2022
Vol. 6, Issue 8
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Bush Mountain By: Noah Rubel
With today's technology it seems that everything is about the best camera or best picture. The entire world is so encapsulated with...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 2 min
When does the Christmas season begin? By: Kaitlyn Beutel
As November begins, so does the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. As the suspense of the holidays fill the air, some people are...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 2 min
HSU Quill & Ink Writers' Guild By: Jia Spangler
Hardin-Simmons University is made up of so many unique and creative students. One excellent example of student uniqueness and creativity...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Health Professions Job Fair Recap By: Onosetale Eimunjeze
On Nov. 2, Hardin-Simmons University hosted its annual health professions job fair in room 103 of the Johnson Building. Hardin-Simmons...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Too Corny Cornhole By: Onosetale Eimunjeze
On Oct. 27, Hardin-Simmons University celebrated one of its annual Halloween events, an intramural tournament called “Too Corny...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Directors Cut: Eurydice By: Marlee Sorrells
Hardin-Simmons University theater students performed Eurydice Nov. 5 and 6 in the Down Centre Stage Lab Theater. The play was directed by...
HSU Brand
- Nov 4
- 2 min
Trivia Night By: Marlee Sorrells
Students participated in “Spooky Trivia” hosted by the Student Success Team Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Moody Center 108. “Trivia nights...
HSU Brand
- Oct 27
- 2 min
A Divine Kerfuffle By: Kaitlyn Beutel
On Oct. 6 through Oct. 8, the Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre produced a spectacular performance of “A Divine Kerfuffle.”...
HSU Brand
- Oct 20
- 2 min
Homecoming Recap. By: Marlee Sorrells
Last week, Hardin-Simmons celebrated homecoming with several events throughout the week. Some of them were painting tote bags, a pep...
HSU Brand
- Oct 6
- 2 min
Autumn in Abilene. By: Marlee Sorrells
Cooler fall weather is fast approaching, despite the lingering warm summer temperatures. Some fun things coming in the fall are the West...
HSU Brand
- May 6
- 2 min
Working for The HSU Brand By: Emily Williamson
I still remember the day that I saw a message in my school email inbox with this subject line: WORK FOR THE HSU BRAND. Intrigued, I...
HSU Brand
- Apr 29
- 3 min
The Cowboy Way By: Dr. Tim Chandler
“My heroes have always been cowboys And they still are, it seems… I grew up a-dreamin' of bein' a cowboy And lovin' the cowboy ways”...
HSU Brand
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Best Meals in the Caf By: Gia Spangler
As Hardin-Simmons University students, we are all familiar with the food served in the Caf. So the Brand staff decided to create a poll...
HSU Brand
- Apr 11
- 6 min
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....
HSU Brand
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Celebrate Diversity With "World's Got Talent" By: Alex Guillory
This week I met with Andrea Ashburn to talk about her upcoming SABERS event. She is a sophomore exercise science major from McAllen. Her...
HSU Brand
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Gilbert & The History of the Beloved Goose By: Gretchen Lumpkin
Hardin-Simmons University’s famous and lovable goose has a birthday coming up, whether he knows it or not, and this year Student Life is...
HSU Brand
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Midterm Tips, Tricks, and Stress Relievers By: Gretchen Lumpkin
With Spring Break right around the corner, many HSU students are once again encountering another semester’s mid-term exams. So how can we...
HSU Brand
- Feb 18
- 2 min
“Team Intermission”: Stress Relief for Theatre Students By: Gretchen Lumpkin
Those involved in the world of theatre know the time, energy and commitment it requires to keep its world thriving. Those outside of the...
HSU Brand
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Spider-Man: No Way Home By: Gretchen Lumpkin
On Dec. 17, 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home was released in theaters and brought its viewers another remarkable story replete with a few...
HSU Brand
- Nov 25, 2021
- 3 min
Ways to cook a turkey and the history behind it By: Noah Rubel
Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the United States for some obvious reasons. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared...
HSU Brand
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Fall 2021 Homecoming King and Queen By: Haleigh Smith
The fall 2021 Homecoming season was full of fun festivities for all in attendance. Throughout the week Sabers hosted events such as the...
HSU Brand
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
Clubs With New Names and New Opportunities By: Emily Williamson
For many years, Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha have existed as Hardin-Simmons University student organizations. However, big changes...
HSU Brand
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
HSU 2021 Ring Traditions By: Annabelle Smallwood
It will not take long after stepping onto the Hardin-Simmons University campus to realize how important traditions herel. Keeping our...
HSU Brand
- Apr 11, 2021
- 2 min
Shakespeare for 24 hours By: Gretchen Cobble
This past March 27, the Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre put on their annual “24 Hour Shakespeare” on the Van Ellis stage....
HSU Brand
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
April Fools By: Orel Rhodes
April Fools’ Day is a holiday that has been celebrated by many for centuries. This is a day full of traditions that consist of pranks and...
HSU Brand
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Redefined Homecoming By: Savannah Stutevoss
Homecoming is one of the most beloved Hardin-Simmons University traditions that students, alumni and their families can enjoy. However,...
HSU Brand
- Feb 12, 2021
- 1 min
Throwback Thursday: Homecoming Edition By: Emily Williamson
Hardin-Simmons University homecoming traditions have been around for many years, although some have changed throughout the decades. When...
HSU Brand
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
What is there to do in Abilene, Texas? By: Noah Rubel
What is there to do in Abilene, Texas? Nothing, Perhaps that is what you are thinking right now. Maybe because Abilene is known to be...
HSU Brand
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
What’s new to Abilene after returning to campus? By: Noah Rubel
Returning to a university can seem monotonous after a while especially when you feel there is nothing new to do in town. Thankfully,...
HSU Brand
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Got the Homesick Blues? Here’s What To Do
Whether your family lives 30 minutes away or a 13-hour flight away, homesickness is something many college students have to work...
HSU Brand
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
An Experiment with an Air Pump: The Next Production
By: Victoria Roach With Thanksgiving break rapidly approaching, students are looking for things to do on campus outside of homework and...
HSU Brand
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
A Review of Little Shop of Horrors
By: Victoria Roach Hardin-Simmons University Theatre Department opened its first performance of the 2020-2021 season with Little Shop of...
HSU Brand
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
Making The Most of Quarantine
By: Aubrey Blay Across campus, there is a fear that is being shared among all students this year that no one could have imagined only a...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 3 min
Starlight Extravaganza to be Hosted on March 21
By Ali Richardson, Staff Writer The Hardin-Simmons University Theatre Department will be having their Starlight Extravaganza on March 21...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Cheap Ideas for Spring Break Fun
By Skylar Bell Brenner, Entertainment Editor Many Hardin-Simmons University students look forward to a time of rest and fun during spring...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of Women in Education
By Felicity Neptune, News Editor With International Women’s Day introducing the month of March, it is important that we recognize the...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
A Comedy of Errors to Open on April 1
By Annabelle Smallwood, Staff Reporter The Hardin-Simmons University Theatre Department is preparing for its version of a popular...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
Events Calendar March 14 - April 4
March 13th– March 14th “The Lion King” Movie Paramount Theatre Mar. 13-14, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14th Garden Bros Circus...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog
By Felicity Neptune, News Editor Since the announcement of the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie, fans of the cartoon mammal have developed...