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Week of Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
Vol. 9, Issue 14


HSU Brand
10 hours ago2 min read
Club Feature: Cowboy Country by: Hope Menken
Hardin-Simmons is home to many clubs and organizations that reflect the student body's wide range of interests. There is something for...


HSU Brand
10 hours ago2 min read
BSM United by: Brett Briggeman
The Hardin-Simmons University Baptist Student Ministry is premiering a new event series that will be known as BSM United. Roger Jackson,...


HSU Brand
10 hours ago2 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...


HSU Brand
7 days ago2 min read
Julius Olson Honors Program: New Beginnings by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University’s Julius Olsen Honors Program will be under new leadership beginning June 1. Earlier this year, current program...


HSU Brand
7 days ago3 min read
Paws For A Good Cause: HSU’S Canine Companions Program is Changing Lives by: Brylie Myers
Hardin-Simmons University is home to a program that has helped change the lives of countless individuals with disabilities. The Canine...


HSU Brand
7 days ago4 min read
The Abilene Burger Brawl by: Brett Briggeman
The Downtown Abilene Burger Brawl began Jan. 15 and will last through Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. This competition features nine different Abilene...


HSU Brand
Feb 122 min read
HSU 10K Giveaway by: Katie Caudle
Hardin-Simmons University has surpassed 10,000 followers on Instagram, and the official university account reached the milestone with a...


HSU Brand
Feb 122 min read
SABERS: Galentine’s Day Celebration by: Delani Bauer
Hardin-Simmons University’s Student Activities Board (SABERS) is hosting its annual Galentine's Celebration om Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the...


HSU Brand
Feb 122 min read
God’s Favorite by: Hope Menken
Members of the Hardin-Simmons University Theater Department are hard at work to bring HSU its first production of the spring semester:...


HSU Brand
Feb 122 min read
ChampionChip by: Lauren Sincerney
With Super Bowl LIX taking place on Feb. 9 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, members of Sabers decided to have...


HSU Brand
Feb 122 min read
The History of Valentine’s Day by: Brylie Myers
Valentine’s Day was not always about Hallmark cards and boxes of chocolates. It actually has its roots in ancient Rome, with the festival...


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...
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