This spring break, I had the opportunity to take part in a mission trip called Beach Reach.  This was my second year taking part in the...

Abilene, though not a huge city like Dallas or Houston, has many distinctive opportunities for visitors, residents and college students...

I love movies…  However, sometimes a good movie is hard to find, especially if I am looking for a faith- based film that will edify my...

The Downtown Abilene Burger Brawl began Jan. 15 and will last through Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. This competition features nine different Abilene...

At Hardin-Simmons University we celebrate Christmas by making our whole campus light up at the Christmas Lighting, but how do other...

The school year is in full swing, and the fall semester is already speeding by. The hustle and bustle has already begun and the busyness...

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...

Easter is just around the corner and many are excited to celebrate. While Easter is a fun time with egg hunts, pretty pastel colors and...

Spring Break is coming up quickly, and while some of us will be spending time in the mountains or at Disneyland, others of us will be at...

This year, with Lent beginning on Valentine’s Day and occurring during a leap year, I am excited to see what new opportunities and...

This past weekend, Hardin-Simmons University music students attended the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San...

Last Saturday, Hardin-Simmons University’s theater students put on a student-directed theater production, Woyzeck. This Director’s Cut...

By Reece Hester As the lovely winter holidays approach, and some are preparing to graduate, there is still much work to be done. Before...

By: Brett Briggeman Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November....

By: Reece Hester I am a psychology major with a minor in communications, a senior graduating this December, and I love life. As a...

By: Brett Briggeman During homecoming weekend here at HSU, many different activities took place. These ranged from tailgates to multiple...

Hardin-Simmons University Homecoming on Oct.14, was a major success. After all the planning and preparation, all of the efforts across...

Suicide incidences and mental disorders are increasing across the United States. Between the ages of 15-24, suicide in the U.S. was the...

October is here, and we all know what that means. Fall is in full swing,school is in session, our tans are fading, the pools are closing...

Despite the weather going back and forth from warm to cold, mosquitoes are beginning to show up and bite people. While most people...

With Easter right around the corner, I have found myself reminiscing on what my Easters looked like as a kid. Things look a little...

*This story is intended to be a humorous retelling of a spring break adventure* Spring break: a time for a college student to relax,...

As the end of National Women’s History Month approaches, I would like to highlight a lesser-known female figure of the United States. Her...

Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing and students have been grabbing boxes every chance they get. However, when a Scout walks up to...

With midterms and the end of the school year sneaking up on students, I thought it would be nice to share some places that fellow...

As the spring season is quickly approaching, it is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy ice cream. Hardin-Simmons University students...

SABERS hosted “The Battle of the Alamo” dodgeball tournament on Feb. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fletcher Fitness Center. Students signed...

On Nov. 2, Hardin-Simmons University hosted its annual health professions job fair in room 103 of the Johnson Building. Hardin-Simmons...

It is almost Thanksgiving break which means we are over halfway finished with the semester. The tests are piling up, finals are almost...

I remember the exact moment in time when I learned that Pluto would no longer be considered a planet. Pluto officially deemed a dwarf...

On Oct. 27, the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics (HSSM) Research society held a meeting where Dr. Jackson, the Dean of the...

The fall season is a wonderful time to visit pumpkin patches and decorate pumpkins with friends. I decided to survey Hardin-Simmons...

The HSU Department of Chemistry and Physics celebrated National Chemistry Week last week. National Chemistry Week was created by the...

Hardin-Simmons University’s 2022 Homecoming weekend was a busy one for all, with groups hosting events across campus from Oct. 13 through...

Growing up in Nigeria, everything was fast paced, so naturally, school had to be as well. Whenever I tell people that more than half of...

Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day which was a day to promote awareness of mental health issues and promote mental health wellness....

The weekend of Oct. 2, Karson’s Boutique had their second annual fashion show. It was hosted at the Paramount Theater in downtown...

Abilene is home to many local coffee shops, and students often enjoy spending time at these shops to enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee and...

I came across a TED Talk titled, "The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days," and I wanted to share my insights about the video. The...

In May 2022, the Julius Olsen Honors Program will be returning to Greece after a couple of years of having to cancel the highly...

Motherhood reflects the glory of God. By being our nurturers, people of faith and showing us the goodness of God, our mothers are more...

I am sitting down to write my last column for The Brand, and all of the memories that I am reminiscing about are bittersweet. I came into...

Antique shopping and thrifting have become more popular because of trendy DIY-ers and fashionable teens going viral on social media. Dr....

College years are typically filled with lots of homework, coffee and fun times with good friends. Because of the craziness of this...

It is typical for students to come into college and go through the motions to accomplish what needs to be done in order to graduate. For...

This week I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Hardin-Simmons University student Natalya (Ayla) Newsome and hear her story....

As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...

I can vividly remember driving back to Waco from San Marcos during spring break of 2020. On the trip back I received one of the strangest...

As March 2022 is just around the corner, COVID-19 approaches its second year as a global pandemic. I was a senior when the pandemic...

Every school year Hardin-Simmons University has the honor of welcoming many new and returning international students from all over the...