We’re Hiring by: Lauren Sincerney
The Brand is the student newspaper at Hardin-Simmons University. It is a work study program open to all students who apply. The Brand...
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Week of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
Vol. 9, Issue 3
HSU Brand
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min
Sports Feature: Cheerleading by: Delani Bauer
The Hardin-Simmons cheerleading team is a Christ-driven program that focuses on promoting school spirit and community involvement. The...
HSU Brand
- 14 hours ago
- 1 min
Hispanic Heritage Month by: Hope Menken
Hispanic Heritage Month is an nationally recognized annual holiday which is commonly observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Sangre, the Latin...
HSU Brand
- 7 days ago
- 2 min
SAACS: Chemical Society by: Robbie Almenderez and Marlee Sorrells
Hardin-Simmons University’s new club SAACS: Chemical Society will meet on Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. in Holland 220. “We saw that there are a...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Hardin-Simmons University Job Fair set for Sept. 26 By: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 26 The event will take place in the Johnson Building Room...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 2 min
HSU Cheer Hosts Fall Clinics By: Delani Bauer
The Hardin-Simmons University Cheerleading team is hosting its fall 2024 Cheer Clinics and Cheer Camp, which give local cheerleaders...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Cornerstone Recap by: Brett Briggeman
Cornerstone at Hardin-Simmons University is a special time where speakers come and share advice with students and testimonials from their...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Pops at the Pond by: Hope Menken
Get ready to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks to settle in for a fantastic time with friends, because Pops at the Pond...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 2 min
A Piece of Encouragement by: Abbey Pardue
The school year is in full swing, and the fall semester is already speeding by. The hustle and bustle has already begun and the busyness...
HSU Brand
- Sep 27
- 2 min
Advising Opening Soon by: Lauren Sincerney
Hardin-Simmons University student advising — when students meet with their advisors to plan their classes for the following semester —...
HSU Brand
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Serve Like Simmons by: Delani Bauer
On Sept. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University hosted Serve Like Simmons. This semi-annual event is a way for the...
HSU Brand
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Football Has Returned by: Brett Briggeman
Hardin-Simmons University kicks off its football season with a revamped schedule after changes in the Division III American Southwest...
HSU Brand
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Fall Fest Market by: Delani Bauer
The Mill in Abilene is hosting a Fall Fest Market, featuring 45 local vendors from around Abilene, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, The...
HSU Brand
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Rush and Pledging by: Lauren Sincerney
Sororities and Fraternities have long been a staple for many colleges and universities and are a way to make friends and to get involved...
HSU Brand
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Straight Outta Scotland by: Hope Menken
Straight Outta Scotland (SOS) launches the 2024-2025 Hardin-Simmons University theater season. Showing Sept. 19-21, this production...
HSU Brand
- May 3
- 2 min
The Winners of The Brand’s Second Photography Contest By: Marlee Sorrells
On behalf of the HSU Brand staff, our faculty advisors and myself, thank you to all Hardin-Simmons University students who submitted a...
HSU Brand
- May 3
- 2 min
DirectFest by: Lauren Sincerney
Every year the Hardin-Simmons University’s Department of Theatre hosts a show called DirectFest. It features the work of the students...
HSU Brand
- May 3
- 2 min
Senior Art Show by: Delani Bauer
Senior Art Show by: Delani Bauer This year’s senior design exhibition theme is portals. The show features Hardin-Simmons University...
HSU Brand
- May 3
- 3 min
Spring Graduation By: Brett Briggeman
With the spring semester coming to a close, it is time to celebrate those who are graduating from Hardin-Simmons University. This year,...
HSU Brand
- May 3
- 3 min
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Recap by: Robbie Almenderez
This year, the men and women basketball teams worked hard and played a very successful season, with both teams making the playoffs and...
HSU Brand
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Throwback Thursday: The Titanic and HSU by: Marlee Sorrells
April 14, 1912 at 11:40 p.m., the “unsinkable” R.M.S. Titanic crashed into an iceberg and, despite its reputation, sank in only 2 hours...
HSU Brand
- Apr 25
- 2 min
History of Western Celebration at HSU by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University has had a deep seated Western heritage since its founding in 1891. For example, In April 1954, the HSU campus...
HSU Brand
- Apr 25
- 2 min
The Spring Choral Showcase by: Hope Menken
The Spring Choral Showcase is an annual end of the year performance put on by the Concert and Choral choirs which are directed by Dr. Dee...
HSU Brand
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Gilbert’s 11th Birthday Party by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University's unofficial mascot, Gilbert the Goose, is celebrating his 11th birthday this year. His birthday party will be...
HSU Brand
- Apr 22
- 1 min
Jazz Ensemble Concert by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons University’s Jazz Ensemble will be hosting their annual concert on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Ellis Theatre. This is a...
HSU Brand
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Mubs and Jandro - It’s Spring Cleaning by: Brett Briggeman
Jackson Dyer, a sophomore worship leadership major from Granbury, is also known as the indie music artist, Mubs. He will be hosting a...
HSU Brand
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Western Heritage Day by: Delani Bauer
On Thursday, April 25, Hardin-Simmons University will be hosting its 42nd annual Western Heritage Day. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and...
HSU Brand
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Ricky Ramirez to Perform Senior Recital by: Hope Menken
Senior worship leadership major Ricky Ramirez from San Antonio will be hosting his senior recital, The Music That Shaped Me, on April 15...
HSU Brand
- Apr 5
- 2 min
The Brand’s Photography Contest by: Marlee Sorrells
The Brand is hosting its second annual photography contest for current students attending Hardin-Simmons University. Students who want to...
HSU Brand
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Students to Perform Smoke on the Mountain by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons University’s spring musical is in progress. Smoke on the Mountain is being directed by Dr. Stace Gaddy and students will...
HSU Brand
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Total Solar Eclipse to Happen Monday by: Delani Bauer
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse (dubbed the Great North American Eclipse and also the Great American Eclipse) will take place...
HSU Brand
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Big Country Hymn Sing by: Lauren Sincerney
Each year, Hardin-Simmons University hosts the Big Country Hymn Sing. This tradition began a few years ago as a way for the HSU family...
HSU Brand
- Mar 27
- 2 min
The History of Easter by: Abbey Pardue
Easter is just around the corner and many are excited to celebrate. While Easter is a fun time with egg hunts, pretty pastel colors and...
HSU Brand
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Serve Like Simmons by: Delani Bauer
On Thursday, April 4 from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University will be hosting Serve Like Simmons. Each semester HSU students...
HSU Brand
- Mar 27
- 2 min
BSM to Host ANDY24 by: Hope Menken
Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) is a spiritual development organization on college campuses that provides students with a group of...
HSU Brand
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Voting for SGA Opens March 20 by: Hope Menken
Campaigning for student body president went off with a bang on Feb. 20, and will end with the arrival of election day on March 20, from 9...
HSU Brand
- Mar 7
- 2 min
The Corral Opens Submissions for 2024 by: Delani Bauer
The Corral is accepting submissions through March 18. The Corral began in 1906 and is known as Hardin-Simmons University’s artistic...
HSU Brand
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Things To Do Over Spring Break by: Abbey Pardue
Spring Break is coming up quickly, and while some of us will be spending time in the mountains or at Disneyland, others of us will be at...
HSU Brand
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Sports Feature: Softball by: Lauren Sincerney
Hardin-Simmons University’s spring sports are starting up and that includes the Cowgirl softball team. The season opened in February with...
HSU Brand
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Sophomore Ring Dunk by: Lauren Sincerney
Every year, Hardin-Simmons University hosts an event called Sophomore Ring Dunk. All second year students are invited to get an HSU ring...
HSU Brand
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Social Work Club Seeks Donations for Feminine Hygiene Drive by: Delani Bauer
It is important to give back to those in need. The Abilene Social Work Department is working in collaboration with our campus to donate...
HSU Brand
- Feb 29
- 2 min
International Week Events by: Hope Menken
This coming Tuesday starts the beginning of International Student Fellowship (ISF) week. Our Roots: International Week will start with an...
HSU Brand
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Movie Night with SABERS by: Hope Menken
SABERS is Hardin-Simmons University’s student activities board. The board’s responsibility is to host several annual events such as Fresh...
HSU Brand
- Feb 23
- 2 min
24-Hour Shakespeare by: Brett Briggeman
At Hardin-Simmons University, students are encouraged to attend theatrical events on campus. This Saturday, the HSU Theatre Department...
HSU Brand
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Love Shouldn't Hurt by: Delani Bauer
Sigma Beta and the social work club will be hosting a free lunch panel to discuss domestic violence on college campuses Feb. 21 at 11:30...
HSU Brand
- Feb 16
- 2 min
The Ballad of Maria Marten by: Lauren Sincerney
The Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre is hosting a play called The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff. Performances...
HSU Brand
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Sports Feature: Baseball by: Brett Briggeman
Baseball season has just begun, with the Cowboys playing non conference games against Texas Lutheran University and Concordia University...
HSU Brand
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Celebrate Black History Month with Proven by: Lauren Sincerney
Hardin-Simmons University has a vast variety of different clubs and organizations. Just one of the many examples of amazing groups on...
HSU Brand
- Feb 8
- 2 min
BSM Women's Gathering by: Abbey Pardue
Women’s Gathering was held Jan. 30 by the Hardin-Simmons University Baptist Student Ministry. During this time, many of the ladies around...
HSU Brand
- Feb 1
- 2 min
BSM Night of Worship by: Brett Briggeman
On Jan. 24, Hardin-Simmons University Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) hosted their monthly Night of Worship. The next Night of Worship...
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