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Week of Monday, Dec. 2, 2024
Vol. 9, Issue 11
HSU Brand
Dec 4, 20242 min read
University Christmas Party by: Brett Briggeman
The Hardin-Simmons annual University Christmas Party will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday on the Anderson Lawn outdoor space. Cassie...
HSU Brand
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Christmas Traditions by: Katie Caudle
At Hardin-Simmons University we celebrate Christmas by making our whole campus light up at the Christmas Lighting, but how do other...
HSU Brand
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Starlight Extravaganza By: Hope Menken
Starlight Extravaganza (Starlight) is a Christmas Cabaret Dinner Theatre that combines elegant dining and music inspired by Ellen’s...
HSU Brand
Dec 4, 20242 min read
December 2024 Graduation by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University’s Fall 2024 graduating class commencement ceremony will take place on Dec. 16. All ceremonies will be held at...
HSU Brand
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Sports Feature: Basketball by: Robbie Almendarez
The Cowboy and Cowgirl basketball teams have had a successful season so far. Cowgirls Basketball The Cowgirls are currently 7-1. Their...
HSU Brand
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert by: Hope Menken
The bands and choirs are in full swing at Hardin-Simmons University as we enter the holiday season. Between the annual Christmas Tree...
HSU Brand
Nov 21, 20242 min read
In a Moment of Loss, Kindness Reigns: Senior Shares Homecoming Title with Classmate by: Lauren Sincerney
On Oct. 26, Hardin-Simmons University hosted its homecoming game and all of the activities that came with it. Just one of the many...
HSU Brand
Nov 21, 20242 min read
All About Thanksgiving by: Delani Bauer
Events Hardin-Simmons University’s Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 27-29. Thanksgiving Day is Nov. 28, and there will be a lot of on-campus...
HSU Brand
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Finals Week by: Delani Bauer
As the semester rapidly comes to a close, Hardin-Simmons University’s finals week is scheduled for Dec. 9-12. You can find this...
HSU Brand
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Simmons Dinner by: Hope Menken
The Dr. James B. Simmons Dinner is a biennial public event dedicated to honoring individuals who carry forward the Simmons’ legacy of...
HSU Brand
Nov 8, 20242 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...
HSU Brand
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Turkey Day 5K by: Katie Caudle
Hardin-Simmons University Recreation will be hold its annual Turkey Day 5K on Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. at the Simmons parking lot. The event is...
HSU Brand
Nov 8, 20242 min read
African Student Union’s Annual Afro Fest by: Hope Menken    Â
Hardin-Simmons has a wide variety of student-run organizations on campus. From country dancing to social groups and book clubs, there is...
HSU Brand
Nov 8, 20242 min read
December Graduates Ring Ceremony by: Hope Menken
The official Hardin-Simmons University senior ring is a newer facet of student life having been introduced in 2004. It includes icons...
HSU Brand
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Yell Practice by: Delani Bauer
You can yell along with the Hardin-Simmons University Cheerleaders at yell practice on Nov. 8, beginning at 6:50 p.m.  The cheerleaders...
HSU Brand
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Concert Band to Perform Annual Fall Concert by: Katie Caudle
Hardin-Simmons University’s Concert Band is holding a fall concert on Nov. 5 in Woodward-Ellis theater. There are multiple bands at...
HSU Brand
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Theater to Perform Macbeth by: Emma Owens
Brendan Lambert, an acting major at Hardin-Simmons University and Shakespeare enthusiast, will portray the honest nobleman who turns into...
HSU Brand
Nov 1, 20242 min read
The History of Halloween by: Delani Bauer
Halloween is celebrated globally on Oct. 31. It provides individuals of all ages the opportunity to dress up and partake in fall-themed...
HSU Brand
Oct 25, 20241 min read
The Chemistry Magic Show by: Katie Caudle
The annual Chemistry Magic Show will take place on Oct. 30, on the lawn in front of the Newman-Richardson Building at 6 p.m. It will be...
HSU Brand
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Homecoming Choir Concert by: Hope Menken
One noteworthy event for the 2024 Hardin Simmons Homecoming is the Homecoming Choir Concert on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. in Woodward-Dellis...
HSU Brand
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Election Day by: Delani Bauer
The 2024 general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. All registered voters are encouraged to participate. College students can...
HSU Brand
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Sports Feature: Soccer by: Katie Caudle
Hardin-Simmons University Soccer has both men and women’s teams that are dedicated to the sport and bringing glory to the purple and...
HSU Brand
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Staff Spotlight: Roger Jackson by: Brett Briggeman
Hardin-Simmons University has hired a new Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) director. Roger Jackson is from Abilene, graduated from Wylie...
HSU Brand
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Homecoming Overview by: Delani Bauer   Â
Hardin-Simmons University will host its annual homecoming week beginning Oct. 24. Visit http://hsutx.edu  for a full list of time and...
HSU Brand
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Student to Present at ACS Conference by: Hope Menken
Anne Gaudard Correa Rangel will speak at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Southwest Region Conference in Waco on Oct. 20 at 4:15 p.m....
HSU Brand
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Columbus Day by: Hope Menken
Columbus Day, one of America’s oldest patriotic holidays, was first celebrated on Oct. 12, 1792, when the New York Society of Tammany...
HSU Brand
Oct 10, 20242 min read
The History of B.W. Aston Fall Break by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University will not have classes on Oct. 11 for its annual B.W. Aston Fall Break. Fall Break is celebrated in memory of...
HSU Brand
Oct 10, 20242 min read
AJ Pardue Speaking at Baylor Faith Symposium by: Brett Briggeman    Â
AJ Pardue, a junior Christian studies and business major from Angleton, has been invited to speak at the Baylor Faith Symposium, an...
HSU Brand
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Freshman SING by: Katie Caudle   Â
Freshman SING is an opportunity for first-year students at Hardin-Simmons University to perform at SING, the annual homecoming event that...
HSU Brand
Oct 3, 20242 min read
We’re Hiring by: Lauren Sincerney
The Brand  is the student newspaper at Hardin-Simmons University. It is a work study program open to all students who apply. The Brand...
HSU Brand
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month by: Hope Menken   Â
Hispanic Heritage Month is an nationally recognized annual holiday which is commonly observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Sangre, the Latin...
HSU Brand
Sep 27, 20242 min read
HSU Cheer Hosts Fall Clinics By: Delani Bauer
The Hardin-Simmons University Cheerleading team is hosting its fall 2024 Cheer Clinics and Cheer Camp, which give local cheerleaders...
HSU Brand
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Cornerstone Recap by: Brett BriggemanÂ
Cornerstone at Hardin-Simmons University is a special time where speakers come and share advice with students and testimonials from their...
HSU Brand
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Pops at the Pond by: Hope Menken   Â
Get ready to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and snacks to settle in for a fantastic time with friends, because Pops at the Pond...
HSU Brand
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Serve Like Simmons by: Delani Bauer   Â
On Sept. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hardin-Simmons University hosted Serve Like Simmons. This semi-annual event is a way for the...
HSU Brand
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Football Has Returned by: Brett Briggeman     Â
Hardin-Simmons University kicks off its football season with a revamped schedule after changes in the Division III American Southwest...
HSU Brand
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Fall Fest Market by: Delani Bauer    Â
The Mill in Abilene is hosting a Fall Fest Market, featuring 45 local vendors from around Abilene, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 22, The...
HSU Brand
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Rush and Pledging by: Lauren Sincerney
Sororities and Fraternities have long been a staple for many colleges and universities and are a way to make friends and to get involved...
HSU Brand
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Straight Outta Scotland by: Hope Menken    Â
Straight Outta Scotland  (SOS) launches the 2024-2025 Hardin-Simmons University theater season. Showing Sept. 19-21, this production...
HSU Brand
May 3, 20242 min read
The Winners of The Brand’s Second Photography Contest By: Marlee Sorrells  Â
On behalf of the HSU Brand staff, our faculty advisors and myself, thank you to all Hardin-Simmons University students who submitted a...
HSU Brand
May 3, 20245 min read
Life After HSU: Shanna A. Smith by: Marlee Sorrells   Â
Dr. Shanna A. Smith graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 2008 with a degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations...
HSU Brand
May 3, 20241 min read
Night of Worship Recap by: Hope Menken  Â
On April 23, students in worship leadership classes hosted a Night of Worship to showcase their work over the past year while opening the...
HSU Brand
Apr 25, 20242 min read
The Spring Choral Showcase by: Hope Menken
The Spring Choral Showcase is an annual end of the year performance put on by the Concert and Choral choirs which are directed by Dr. Dee...
HSU Brand
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Gilbert’s 11th Birthday Party by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University's unofficial mascot, Gilbert the Goose, is celebrating his 11th birthday this year. His birthday party will be...
HSU Brand
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Jazz Ensemble Concert by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons University’s Jazz Ensemble will be hosting their annual concert on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Ellis Theatre. This is a...
HSU Brand
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Mubs and Jandro - It’s Spring Cleaning by: Brett Briggeman
Jackson Dyer, a sophomore worship leadership major from Granbury, is also known as the indie music artist, Mubs. He will be hosting a...
HSU Brand
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Ricky Ramirez to Perform Senior Recital by: Hope Menken Â
Senior worship leadership major Ricky Ramirez from San Antonio will be hosting his senior recital, The Music That Shaped Me, on April 15...
HSU Brand
Apr 5, 20242 min read
The Brand’s Photography Contest by: Marlee SorrellsÂ
The Brand is hosting its second annual photography contest for current students attending Hardin-Simmons University. Students who want to...
HSU Brand
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Students to Perform Smoke on the Mountain by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons University’s spring musical is in progress. Smoke on the Mountain is being directed by Dr. Stace Gaddy and students will...
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