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...
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Week of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
Vol. 9, Issue 3
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
- 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 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
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Lent: A Season of Prayer by: Abbey Pardue
This year, with Lent beginning on Valentine’s Day and occurring during a leap year, I am excited to see what new opportunities and...
HSU Brand
- Feb 16
- 3 min
My Experience at TMEA by: Lauren Sincerney
This past weekend, Hardin-Simmons University music students attended the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San...
HSU Brand
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Woyzeck Review by: Brett Briggeman
Last Saturday, Hardin-Simmons University’s theater students put on a student-directed theater production, Woyzeck. This Director’s Cut...
HSU Brand
- Dec 10, 2023
- 2 min
Finals Week Tips
By Reece Hester As the lovely winter holidays approach, and some are preparing to graduate, there is still much work to be done. Before...
HSU Brand
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
How Differences are Unified in Thanksgiving
By: Brett Briggeman Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November....
HSU Brand
- Nov 4, 2023
- 3 min
Missions in Cambodia
By: Reece Hester I am a psychology major with a minor in communications, a senior graduating this December, and I love life. As a...
HSU Brand
- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
Freshmen in SING
By: Brett Briggeman During homecoming weekend here at HSU, many different activities took place. These ranged from tailgates to multiple...
HSU Brand
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
The Making of Homecoming By: Abbey Pardue
Hardin-Simmons University Homecoming on Oct.14, was a major success. After all the planning and preparation, all of the efforts across...
HSU Brand
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
Mental Health and Suicide Awareness By: Reece Hester
Suicide incidences and mental disorders are increasing across the United States. Between the ages of 15-24, suicide in the U.S. was the...
HSU Brand
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
A Seasonal Reminder of God By: Abbey Pardue
October is here, and we all know what that means. Fall is in full swing,school is in session, our tans are fading, the pools are closing...
HSU Brand
- Apr 24, 2023
- 2 min
My Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites By: Marlee Sorrells
Despite the weather going back and forth from warm to cold, mosquitoes are beginning to show up and bite people. While most people...
HSU Brand
- Apr 7, 2023
- 2 min
My Easter Traditions By: Abbey Pardue
With Easter right around the corner, I have found myself reminiscing on what my Easters looked like as a kid. Things look a little...
HSU Brand
- Apr 7, 2023
- 4 min
A Spring Break Breakdown Where There Were No Kentucky Buc-ee’s By: Mari Lacefield
*This story is intended to be a humorous retelling of a spring break adventure* Spring break: a time for a college student to relax,...
HSU Brand
- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
Sally Hemings’ Room Uncovered. By: Alex Guillory
As the end of National Women’s History Month approaches, I would like to highlight a lesser-known female figure of the United States. Her...
HSU Brand
- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
HSU Students’ Favorite Girl Scout Cookies By: Abbey Pardue
Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing and students have been grabbing boxes every chance they get. However, when a Scout walks up to...
HSU Brand
- Mar 9, 2023
- 2 min
Hidden Gems of Abilene by: Abbey Pardue
With midterms and the end of the school year sneaking up on students, I thought it would be nice to share some places that fellow...
HSU Brand
- Mar 9, 2023
- 1 min
Spring Sweets: Students Favorite Places to Get Ice Cream By: Megan Jewell
As the spring season is quickly approaching, it is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy ice cream. Hardin-Simmons University students...
HSU Brand
- Mar 8, 2023
- 2 min
Students Remember the Alamo Through Dodgeball By: Marlee Sorrells
SABERS hosted “The Battle of the Alamo” dodgeball tournament on Feb. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fletcher Fitness Center. Students signed...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 2 min
What are you Grateful for this Semester? By: Megan Jewell
It is almost Thanksgiving break which means we are over halfway finished with the semester. The tests are piling up, finals are almost...
HSU Brand
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Why Pluto Deserved Better By: Alex Guillory
I remember the exact moment in time when I learned that Pluto would no longer be considered a planet. Pluto officially deemed a dwarf...
HSU Brand
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
HSSM Research Society Meeting Recap By: Kaitlyn Beutel
On Oct. 27, the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics (HSSM) Research society held a meeting where Dr. Jackson, the Dean of the...
HSU Brand
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Carving vs Painting Pumpkins By: Megan Jewell
The fall season is a wonderful time to visit pumpkin patches and decorate pumpkins with friends. I decided to survey Hardin-Simmons...
HSU Brand
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
Sweet Science By: Marlee Sorrells
The HSU Department of Chemistry and Physics celebrated National Chemistry Week last week. National Chemistry Week was created by the...
HSU Brand
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
HSU Homecoming for Former Brand Editor Lynn Taylor By: Emily Williamson
Hardin-Simmons University’s 2022 Homecoming weekend was a busy one for all, with groups hosting events across campus from Oct. 13 through...
HSU Brand
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Differences between the American School System and Nigerian School System By: Onosetale Eimunjez
Growing up in Nigeria, everything was fast paced, so naturally, school had to be as well. Whenever I tell people that more than half of...
HSU Brand
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Mental Health Tips During Midterms and Rest of Semester By: Megan Jewell
Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day which was a day to promote awareness of mental health issues and promote mental health wellness....
HSU Brand
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Column: Karson’s Fashion Show By: Marissa Lacefield
The weekend of Oct. 2, Karson’s Boutique had their second annual fashion show. It was hosted at the Paramount Theater in downtown...
HSU Brand
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Tried and True or Something New? By: Megan Jewell
Abilene is home to many local coffee shops, and students often enjoy spending time at these shops to enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee and...
HSU Brand
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
Why We Love Sad MusicBy: Alex Guillory
I came across a TED Talk titled, "The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days," and I wanted to share my insights about the video. The...
HSU Brand
- May 6, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- May 6, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- May 6, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- Apr 25, 2022
- 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....
HSU Brand
- Apr 25, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- Apr 14, 2022
- 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 Brand
- Apr 11, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- Mar 5, 2022
- 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...
HSU Brand
- Feb 24, 2022
- 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...
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...
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...
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...
HSU Brand
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrating First-Generation College Students By: Haleigh Smith
Nov. 8, is nationally recognized as First-Generation College Student Day. This day is meant to honor and celebrate those who have taken a...
HSU Brand
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
The History Behind Anderson & Lange Hall By: Lauren Jackson
Through dedication and the desire for a better education, George S. Anderson and Blanche Lange were two of Hardin-Simmons University’s...
HSU Brand
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Student Spotlight- Ricky Ramirez By: Gretchen Cobble
This week’s Student Spotlight is shining on Ricky Ramirez, a worship leadership major from San Antonio, and the incredible journey he has...
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