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Week of Monday, April 14, 2025
Vol. 9, Issue 20
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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”...
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Apr 29, 20223 min read


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...
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Apr 29, 20221 min read

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....
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Apr 11, 20226 min read


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...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


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...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


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...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


“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...
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Feb 18, 20222 min read

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...
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Feb 10, 20222 min read


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...
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Nov 25, 20213 min read


Fall 2021 Homecoming King and Queen By: Haleigh Smith
The fall 2021 Homecoming season was full of fun festivities for all in attendance. Throughout the week Sabers hosted events such as the...
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Oct 29, 20212 min read


Clubs With New Names and New Opportunities By: Emily Williamson
For many years, Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha have existed as Hardin-Simmons University student organizations. However, big changes...
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Sep 17, 20213 min read


HSU 2021 Ring Traditions By: Annabelle Smallwood
It will not take long after stepping onto the Hardin-Simmons University campus to realize how important traditions herel. Keeping our...
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May 7, 20212 min read


Shakespeare for 24 hours By: Gretchen Cobble
This past March 27, the Hardin-Simmons University Department of Theatre put on their annual “24 Hour Shakespeare” on the Van Ellis stage....
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Apr 11, 20212 min read

April Fools By: Orel Rhodes
April Fools’ Day is a holiday that has been celebrated by many for centuries. This is a day full of traditions that consist of pranks and...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


A Redefined Homecoming By: Savannah Stutevoss
Homecoming is one of the most beloved Hardin-Simmons University traditions that students, alumni and their families can enjoy. However,...
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Mar 8, 20212 min read


Throwback Thursday: Homecoming Edition By: Emily Williamson
Hardin-Simmons University homecoming traditions have been around for many years, although some have changed throughout the decades. When...
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Feb 12, 20211 min read

What is there to do in Abilene, Texas? By: Noah Rubel
What is there to do in Abilene, Texas? Nothing, Perhaps that is what you are thinking right now. Maybe because Abilene is known to be...
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Feb 5, 20213 min read


What’s new to Abilene after returning to campus? By: Noah Rubel
Returning to a university can seem monotonous after a while especially when you feel there is nothing new to do in town. Thankfully,...
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Jan 28, 20212 min read


Got the Homesick Blues? Here’s What To Do
Whether your family lives 30 minutes away or a 13-hour flight away, homesickness is something many college students have to work...
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Nov 16, 20202 min read


An Experiment with an Air Pump: The Next Production
By: Victoria Roach With Thanksgiving break rapidly approaching, students are looking for things to do on campus outside of homework and...
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Nov 16, 20202 min read
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