HSU BrandMay 62 minHSU 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...
HSU BrandMay 62 minA 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...
HSU BrandMay 62 minHow '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...
HSU BrandMay 62 minMy Last Article for The Brand By: Annabelle SmallwoodI 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...
HSU BrandMay 62 minWorking 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 BrandApr 292 minHardin 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...
HSU BrandApr 293 minThe 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 BrandApr 291 minThrowback 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...
HSU BrandApr 291 minBest 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 BrandApr 262 minA 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....
HSU BrandApr 263 minThe Process of Publishing Articles to The Brand By: Annabelle SmallwoodI 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...
HSU BrandApr 262 minAnnual Student Art Competition Highlighting students’ talents and achievements is one of Hardin-Simmons University’s greatest joys. HSU students have so many unique...
HSU BrandApr 262 minESSA: 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...
HSU BrandApr 262 minSGA: Who They Are and What They Do By: Gretchen LumpkinHardin-Simmons University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has just elected its new 2022-2023 officers. I had the privilege to sit...
HSU BrandApr 142 minInternships–How This Requirement Can Actually Transform Your Future By: Annabelle SmallwoodIt 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 BrandApr 141 minHSU's Nationally Ranked Outdoor Track & Field Teams By: Lauren JacksonAlthough running may not be for everyone, the sport of track and field is nothing less than arduous. In areas of agility, speed, power...
HSU BrandApr 142 minThe Hardin-Simmons Golf Teams return from Oregon By: Noah RubelOne 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 BrandApr 126 minHSU Student from Ukraine explains how the war is affecting her By: Gretchen LumpkinThis week I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Hardin-Simmons University student Natalya (Ayla) Newsome and hear her story....
HSU BrandMar 312 minCelebrate 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 BrandMar 312 minHappy Birthday, Gilbert & The History of the Beloved Goose By: Gretchen LumpkinHardin-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 BrandMar 313 minWildfire 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...
HSU BrandMar 312 minThe 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....
HSU BrandMar 312 minMidterm 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 BrandMar 312 minHow Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex GuilloryAs March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...
HSU BrandMar 53 minA Post Pandemic University By: Noah RubelI 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...
HSU BrandFeb 242 minHow Has COVID-19 Has Affected Education By: Alex GuilloryAs March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...
HSU BrandFeb 243 minStudent 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...
HSU BrandFeb 242 minBSM’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...
HSU BrandFeb 182 minBillie 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...
HSU BrandFeb 182 min“Team Intermission”: Stress Relief for Theatre Students By: Gretchen LumpkinThose involved in the world of theatre know the time, energy and commitment it requires to keep its world thriving. Those outside of the...
HSU BrandFeb 181 minThrowback Thursday: Snow Day By: Gretchen LumpkinOn 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...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minBeing 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...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minThe 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...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minWho Are The SABERS Here on Campus? By: Alex GuilloryAs 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...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minSnowmageddon Part 2? By: Alex GuilloryAt the beginning of last week, Hardin-Simmons University students checked the weather with quivering fingertips. The forecast called for...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minSpider-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 BrandFeb 102 minHSU has a New Moxie Crew By: Haleigh SmithHardin-Simmons University is known for being inclusive and making a place for everyone on campus. One of the ways that HSU does this is...
HSU BrandFeb 102 minWhat 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...
HSU BrandDec 9, 20212 minThe 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...
HSU BrandDec 9, 20212 minTips 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...
HSU BrandDec 9, 20211 minChristmas Movie Poll By: Jia SpanglerAs the holiday season is approaching, Christmas movies are back on people’s television screens. For some families, watching Christmas...
HSU BrandDec 9, 20212 minAn International Christmas By: Gretchen LumpkinEvery school year Hardin-Simmons University has the honor of welcoming many new and returning international students from all over the...
HSU BrandDec 9, 20212 minKeeping 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...
HSU BrandNov 25, 20211 minTrotting 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...
HSU BrandNov 25, 20217 minCOVID-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...
HSU BrandNov 25, 20213 minWays 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 BrandNov 25, 20212 minNative 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...
HSU BrandNov 25, 20212 minGobble ‘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...
HSU BrandNov 20, 20212 minThrow 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...
HSU BrandNov 20, 20212 minStudent 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...