It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU), and that means it is the season for all of your favorite traditions like tree decorating, Christmas movies, gingerbread houses and pickles. You may find yourself scratching your head as one of these traditions does not match the rest; however, growing up with one German and one American parent, pickles are just one example of how these cultures meshed.  According to German tradition, the very last ornament...

Hardin-Simmons University’s (HSU) Christmas Party is a beloved celebration during the holidays for students, faculty, staff and the Abilene community. The annual HSU Christmas party will be lighting up the campus on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m..  “HSU’s annual Christmas party is an event available to students, staff and the public to watch as we light up HSU including our Christmas tree,” Keatyn Rodgers, a senior business administration major from Ronanke and the student worker who is helping put on...

Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) will host its annual De-Stress Fest on Wed. Dec. 3, offering students a chance to unwind before finals. The event will take place throughout the morning and afternoon in both Moody 208 and the Moody Porch. De-Stress Fest is coordinated by HSU Counseling Services as a way for students to relax and recharge in preparation for exam week. The first portion of the event will be held in the morning outside the Moody Center, where breakfast and coffee vendors will...