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    Week of Monday, May 2nd, 2022
    Vol. 5, Issue 24
    HSU Greece Trips                    By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • May 6
    • 2 min

    HSU Greece Trips By: Gretchen Lumpkin

    In May 2022, the Julius Olsen Honors Program will be returning to Greece after a couple of years of having to cancel the highly...
    A Day for Celebrating Moms Everywhere                              By: Lauren Jackson
    HSU Brand
    • May 6
    • 2 min

    A Day for Celebrating Moms Everywhere By: Lauren Jackson

    Motherhood reflects the glory of God. By being our nurturers, people of faith and showing us the goodness of God, our mothers are more...
    How 'Bout Them Cowgirls       By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • May 6
    • 2 min

    How 'Bout Them Cowgirls By: Alex Guillory

    This past weekend on April 29 and 30, the Hardin-Simmons University softball team wrapped up its regular season. They finished with an...
    My Last Article for The Brand   By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • May 6
    • 2 min

    My Last Article for The Brand By: Annabelle Smallwood

    I am sitting down to write my last column for The Brand, and all of the memories that I am reminiscing about are bittersweet. I came into...
    Working for The HSU Brand     By: Emily Williamson
    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...
    Hardin Simmons Memories      By: Terri Taylor
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 29
    • 2 min

    Hardin Simmons Memories By: Terri Taylor

    The late 60’s and early 70’s are a special and important chapter in the history of this country. The post-World War II generation was...
    The Cowboy Way                      By: Dr. Tim Chandler
    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”...
    Throwback Thursday: HSU Traditions Will Always be Found By: Emily Williamson
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 29
    • 1 min

    Throwback Thursday: HSU Traditions Will Always be Found By: Emily Williamson

    As another semester comes to a close, many graduates prepare to move into a new chapter of life apart from Hardin-Simmons University. A...
    Best Meals in the Caf              By: Gia Spangler
    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...
    A Living Time Capsule                By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 26
    • 2 min

    A Living Time Capsule By: Alex Guillory

    Antique shopping and thrifting have become more popular because of trendy DIY-ers and fashionable teens going viral on social media. Dr....
    The Process of Publishing Articles to The Brand                By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 26
    • 3 min

    The Process of Publishing Articles to The Brand By: Annabelle Smallwood

    I remember when I was a kid, and I saw the newspaper come in the mornings. I always wondered how the news was printed on these papers and...
    Annual Student Art Competition
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 26
    • 2 min

    Annual Student Art Competition

    Highlighting students’ talents and achievements is one of Hardin-Simmons University’s greatest joys. HSU students have so many unique...
    ESSA: The Newest Student Organization Opportunity on Campus                   By: Emily Williamson
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 26
    • 2 min

    ESSA: The Newest Student Organization Opportunity on Campus By: Emily Williamson

    College years are typically filled with lots of homework, coffee and fun times with good friends. Because of the craziness of this...
    SGA: Who They Are and What They Do                                        By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 26
    • 2 min

    SGA: Who They Are and What They Do By: Gretchen Lumpkin

    Hardin-Simmons University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has just elected its new 2022-2023 officers. I had the privilege to sit...
    Internships–How This Requirement Can Actually Transform Your Future          By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 14
    • 2 min

    Internships–How This Requirement Can Actually Transform Your Future By: Annabelle Smallwood

    It is typical for students to come into college and go through the motions to accomplish what needs to be done in order to graduate. For...
    HSU's Nationally Ranked Outdoor Track & Field Teams  By: Lauren Jackson
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 14
    • 1 min

    HSU's Nationally Ranked Outdoor Track & Field Teams By: Lauren Jackson

    Although running may not be for everyone, the sport of track and field is nothing less than arduous. In areas of agility, speed, power...
    The Hardin-Simmons Golf Teams return from Oregon                  By: Noah Rubel
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 14
    • 2 min

    The Hardin-Simmons Golf Teams return from Oregon By: Noah Rubel

    One of the coolest experiences as a college student is being able to travel out of state. It is even better when you get to go for free...
    HSU Student from Ukraine explains how the war is affecting her            By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • Apr 12
    • 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....
    Celebrate Diversity With "World's Got Talent"                By: Alex Guillory
    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...
    Happy Birthday, Gilbert & The History of the Beloved Goose  By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    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...
    Wildfire Burns Down Home of HSU Professor's Home             By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • Mar 31
    • 3 min

    Wildfire Burns Down Home of HSU Professor's Home By: Annabelle Smallwood

    With the recent wildfires destroying many homes and towns in many states in America, Dr. Tom Copeland, professor of psychology and...
    The Cowgirls’ Softball Season So Far                                     By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Mar 31
    • 2 min

    The Cowgirls’ Softball Season So Far By: Alex Guillory

    As spring break is approaching here at Hardin-Simmons University, the Cowgirl softball team is entering the second half of their season....
    Midterm Tips, Tricks, and Stress Relievers                        By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    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...
    How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education                                            By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Mar 31
    • 2 min

    How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex Guillory

    As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...
    A Post Pandemic University    By: Noah Rubel
    HSU Brand
    • Mar 5
    • 3 min

    A Post Pandemic University By: Noah Rubel

    I can vividly remember driving back to Waco from San Marcos during spring break of 2020. On the trip back I received one of the strangest...
    How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education                                 By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 24
    • 2 min

    How Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex Guillory

    As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...
    Student Spotlight: A letter from Paul and Letters to Inmates     By: Emily Williamson
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 24
    • 3 min

    Student Spotlight: A letter from Paul and Letters to Inmates By: Emily Williamson

    In the book of Romans, Paul wrote a letter that included these words: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the...
    BSM’s Beach Reach                 By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 24
    • 2 min

    BSM’s Beach Reach By: Gretchen Lumpkin

    Hardin-Simmons University’s Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) is off again to South Padre Island in South Texas for its annual student...
    Billie Sneed–reminiscing on the past 20 years at HSU                By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 18
    • 2 min

    Billie Sneed–reminiscing on the past 20 years at HSU By: Annabelle Smallwood

    If you have walked through the dining hall at any point in your time at Hardin-Simmons University, you have probably been greeted by...
    “Team Intermission”: Stress Relief for Theatre Students     By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    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...
    Throwback Thursday: Snow Day   By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 18
    • 1 min

    Throwback Thursday: Snow Day By: Gretchen Lumpkin

    On Feb. 2-4, Abilene was covered with a beautiful blanket of snow and ice for the first time this year.. Despite the worries and anxiety...
    Being a Parent and a StudentBy: Marie Moreno.
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    Being a Parent and a StudentBy: Marie Moreno.

    Being a parent is hard. Being a student is hard. Being a parent and a student is harder. There are lots of advantages and disadvantages...
    The Momma’s Boys of Nix Hall By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    The Momma’s Boys of Nix Hall By: Alex Guillory

    This week I want to pay homage to Nix Hall. This semester the residence hall is being razed amid plans to replace it with either new...
    Who Are The SABERS Here on Campus?                                               By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    Who Are The SABERS Here on Campus? By: Alex Guillory

    As the new semester kicks off I wanted to take a closer look into one of the many student organizations here on campus. SABERS stands for...
    Snowmageddon Part 2?                      By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    Snowmageddon Part 2? By: Alex Guillory

    At the beginning of last week, Hardin-Simmons University students checked the weather with quivering fingertips. The forecast called for...
    Spider-Man: No Way Home               By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    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 has a New Moxie Crew    By: Haleigh Smith
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    HSU has a New Moxie Crew By: Haleigh Smith

    Hardin-Simmons University is known for being inclusive and making a place for everyone on campus. One of the ways that HSU does this is...
    What do Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day?                      By: Lauren Jackson
    HSU Brand
    • Feb 10
    • 2 min

    What do Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day? By: Lauren Jackson

    With the “day of love” approaching quickly, the hunt to find the perfect Valentine’s gift has kicked into high gear. Although many may...
    The History of the Christmas Tree Lighting                            By: Haleigh Smith
    HSU Brand
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    The History of the Christmas Tree Lighting By: Haleigh Smith

    The annual Christmas tree lighting has been a Hardin-Simmons University tradition since before 1961. Despite all of the many changes that...
    Tips for heading home for winter break                                         By: Noah Rubel
    HSU Brand
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Tips for heading home for winter break By: Noah Rubel

    Being in college can already be a strange time for most of us. We exist in the awkward tension of being somewhat adults but also still...
    Christmas Movie Poll                              By: Jia Spangler
    HSU Brand
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Christmas Movie Poll By: Jia Spangler

    As the holiday season is approaching, Christmas movies are back on people’s television screens. For some families, watching Christmas...
    An International Christmas     By: Gretchen Lumpkin
    HSU Brand
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    An International Christmas By: Gretchen Lumpkin

    Every school year Hardin-Simmons University has the honor of welcoming many new and returning international students from all over the...
    Keeping the Christmas Tree Up for Months?                               By: Annabelle Smallwood
    HSU Brand
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Keeping the Christmas Tree Up for Months? By: Annabelle Smallwood

    The Christmas season is finally here and most people already have their Christmas trees and decor set up. Even though it is now closer to...
    Trotting for a Cause                 By: Victoria Roach
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Trotting for a Cause By: Victoria Roach

    Tons of people gathered on Monday, Nov. 22, to raise money for the Special Olympics of Texas and Unified Sport. The money raised helps...
    COVID-19 and its Lasting Effects on Education                             By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 7 min

    COVID-19 and its Lasting Effects on Education By: Alex Guillory

    The COVID-19 virus shut down my world on March 13, 2020. I remember that day so clearly. I had just returned from a high school band...
    Ways to cook a turkey and the history behind it                       By: Noah Rubel
    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...
    Native American Heritage Month By: Noah Rubel
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Native American Heritage Month By: Noah Rubel

    November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This is...
    Gobble ‘Till You Wobble           By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Gobble ‘Till You Wobble By: Alex Guillory

    In The Brand Vol. 99, No. 7, Ed. 1 published on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, Mindy Rogers wrote a piece over some odd Thanksgiving...
    Throw Back Thursday: How to Beat the Finals Season Stress By: Alex Guillory
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Throw Back Thursday: How to Beat the Finals Season Stress By: Alex Guillory

    There are only four weeks left in the semester and the stress of finals season is beginning to loom over the entire campus. I feel the...
    Student Spotlight: Adrian Gonzales                                   By: Marie Moreno
    HSU Brand
    • Nov 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Student Spotlight: Adrian Gonzales By: Marie Moreno

    Adrian Gonzales from Arlington is a very active student on the Hardin-Simmons University campus and a great person to talk to if you ever...

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