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Week of Monday, Mar. 2, 2026
Vol. 11, Issue 3


Spring Break: Throwback Thursday by: Brett Briggeman
Spring Break is right around the corner at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) and marks the halfway point of the semester. Many of us are ready for the break and are looking forward to whatever activities we may have ahead of us, from mission trips to spending time with loved ones, to studying and preparing for the rest of the semester. This sentiment has stayed true throughout the history of our school, and the Cowboys of the 1980s were no exception. “Folks this mornin’ been

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Valentines Day Through the Years at HSU: Throwback Thursday by: Brett Briggeman
With Valentine's day right around the corner, we have the opportunity to look back at how this special day for couples has been celebrated here at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU). From buying Valentines through the HSU bookstore to Valentine’s themed events, there is a rich history of celebration on this campus. However, it would not do the holiday justice if we did not first examine the history surrounding its origin. The main Christian theories surrounding the event rev

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Feb 133 min read


Throwback Thursday: Looking Forward to Thanksgiving by: Brett Briggeman
As November gets started, many of us are already looking forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving break, a much needed rest before the beginning of finals week. However, there is always the temptation to forget why Thanksgiving exists in the first place. And no, it does not have anything to do with Pilgrims and Native Americans as we might like to think. On Nov. 22, 1957, The Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) Brand published Moses Originated Thanksgiving With Feast of Tabernacle

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Nov 7, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: April 1975 by: Delani Bauer
Spring semester is always a busy time for Hardin-Simmons University students, and April of 1975 was no exception. In 1975, HSU’s Student...

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Apr 25, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: Christianity Across Campus by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University has always remained committed to its Christian values with its statement of purpose, reflecting a strong focus...

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Apr 11, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: A March Through The Past by: Delani Bauer
The trend of March being a busy and exciting month has continued throughout the Hardin-Simmons University campus since its founding in...

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Mar 28, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: A Mission-Filled Spring Break by: Katie Caudle
During the Spring break of 1997, several Hardin-Simmons University students took mission trips locally and internationally. The Brand...

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Mar 7, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: Popular Movies of the Past by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University has a long running history of emphasizing the arts. This love of the arts has been demonstrated through past...

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Feb 20, 20252 min read


Throwback Thursday: Basketball by: Lauren Sincerney
With the start of basketball season approaching, the Hardin-University teams have been preparing and working hard. Just as they are...

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Nov 8, 20242 min read


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...

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Apr 25, 20243 min read
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