Sang Can Sing: Chapel Band Gains Male Lead Vocalist
By Natalia Rich For the first time in a few years, there is a new male lead singer for the Heritage Chapel Band, freshman Christian Studies major from Garland Biak Sang. Sang has been the “talk of the town” recently for being the only male lead singer as of right now for the band. Sang […]
Students to Study Spanish in Spain
By: Jason Turner This coming June, Dr. Danny Brunette-López, professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies, is offering students an immersion experience to study Spanish in Seville, Spain. This unique opportunity is set to broaden the horizons of our HPU students, add to their overall student experience, help them […]
HPU to Open New Center for Student Success
By Emily Hughitt: Howard Payne University plans to open the new Center for Student Success on the top floor of the library in room 201 in mid-October. The Center for Student Success was proposed in January 2023 and will be a more cohesive program for student support. Assistant Vice President for Student Success Dr. Wendy […]
HPU Gains Two New Resident Directors
By Maddie King: Residence halls are a major part of the Howard Payne University student experience. From everyday living to student safety to fun events, the resident directors manage all that residence halls are. This year HPU has two new resident directors. Kristen Faulkner, ‘01, is the new RD for Veda Hodge Hall, and Jake […]
New Year, New Head Football Coach
By Ryleigh Watson/ A new season isn’t the only exciting thing in store for the Yellow Jacket football team. This season a new head coach takes the lead at HPU. Kevin Bachtel, head football coach and previous defensive coordinator, took the position on December 17, 2022. Bachtel said when he was offered the position there […]
Stay Genuine Everywhere, Even on the Lawn
By Shelby Lintelman/ Earlier this semester, many Howard Payne University students gathered in Grace Chapel for “Genuine,” a ministry of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church. Genuine is a ministry for college students that is led by Billy Cash, college pastor at CABC. It is a ministry that meets weekly on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. and […]
A Jacket’s First Journey
By Maddie Escalon, Cody Hineman, & Natalia Rich/ Jacket Journey at Howard Payne University is a new student’s first HPU tradition. The Director of Student Leadership and Engagement Kailee Torgerson said she believes Jacket Journey helps students get involved and make relationships before their first class starts. “Jacket Journey is a time for new students, […]
HPU Women’s Soccer Takes on Washington
By Chandler Britton/ The Howard Payne University Women’s Soccer team made their way to Seattle last weekend to start off the 2023-2024 season. Head Women’s Soccer Coach Brandon Badgley said he has many goals for his eighth season with the HPU Women’s Soccer team. “We want to keep continuing to build the culture and chemistry […]
Spiritual Health Care for Students
By Emily Hughitt | HPU’s Godly environment is what shapes the school and the student experience. From bible classes and chapel to staff who want to get to know the students and pray for them, the campus is well loved and well served. Students on campus have many opportunities to serve and be spiritually fed on […]
Celeste Justice: A Woman with a Mission
By Emily Hughitt | Celeste Justice, Howard Payne’s test center coordinator, administrative assistant and VA school certifying assistant, recently took on the title of Coordinator for Academic Success. While Justice is keeping all of her old responsibilities, this new job means adding more to her plate. Now, Justice oversees freshman advising, coordinates dual credit enrollment, peer […]
Shannon Turner: Moving Forward
By Jason Turner | Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, Professor Shannon Turner, wants to have an impact on the students of Howard Payne University (HPU). She formerly lived in Greenville and Whitehouse, Texas, until she moved to Brownwood. “I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Information Systems. […]
HPU Raises Student Worker Pay
By Emily Hughitt | Howard Payne University recently raised the student worker pay from $7.25 an hour to $8 an hour. This change went into effect on January 1, 2023. Director of Human Resources, Katrina Lynn said she believes this will help students feel more important in their jobs. “I hope it helps students know how much […]
Super Bowl Sunday
By Karmen Turner | Super Bowl Sunday: the most watched day of television in the U.S. Many people around the world are ready for Super Bowl Sunday and are excitedly awaiting the game and the thrill of who will win the biggest title of the year. This year’s line-up boasts the Kansas City Chiefs and […]
HPU Celebrates Multiculturalism
By Mia Romero | National Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the many multicultural celebrations that are celebrated across the world. Howard Payne University’s (HPU) Spanish club, “Amigos Unidos,” partnered with Student Experience to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Monday, Oct. 3, for all students to attend. “We do plan on working with Student […]
BSM Takes Checking Up On Each Other To A New Level
By Ryleigh Watson | Many college students often struggle with finding community. But HPU’s student lead group, “Community Group,” is a place where true community really happens. Students Zoe Sprayberry and Jacob Ruiz helped created the group that meets in the Hub every Monday night at 9 p.m. “Community group at the BSM is something […]
Union University Debate Tournament Results
By Dr. Julie Welker | Howard Payne University’s speech and debate team, Student Speaker Bureau, competed at their first tournament of the 2022-2023 season. Junior Landon Chenault, social science jurisprudence and Guy D. Newman honors major from Denton, won the varsity division of individual International Public Debate Association (IPDA) style debate. The HPU team was […]
Graduates Taking Covid Year To Their Advantage
By Ryleigh Watson | When thinking of people who have graduated, in particular athletes, there is a vision of them going out and starting their life right then and there. However, when a door opens to play one last season of the sport they love, it is hard not to take it. It is football […]
Encounter Week
By Zena Hargroves | Encounter Week is a spiritual launch pad for the campus to start the semester. It is also an opportunity for the student body to earn extra chapel credits. There will be a guest pastor and band that will perform and have worship services twice a day. “It is a time to […]
BSM Reaches Out To Students
By Emily Hughitt | The Baptist Student Ministry is a Howard Payne University student-led organization that focuses on campus ministry and outreach. Bryan Pate has been the BSM Director for two years and believes the goal of the BSM is to make and grow disciples. “Our vision is that we would see every student that […]
Traditional Spring Sing Makes A Comeback
By Jordan Favors | After three years, Sprng Sing, a beloved tradition at Howard Payne University, is back. This year’s theme is “One Hit Wonders” which is sure to entertain the student body, faculty, staff, and community members. In the spring of 2020, Covid-19 prevented Spring Sing from taking place that semester and the […]
Turning The Program Around
By Bailey Farmer | When a coach takes over a program, it can take some work to get on the right path. But new head softball coach Kailey Anderson is dedicated to reviving the Howard Payne softball team. Originally from Mesquite, located 15 minutes outside of Dallas, Anderson attended Mesquite High School where she […]
HPU Speech and Debate Wins Third Straight Debate Sweepstakes at TIFA
by Julie Welker | BROWNWOOD –– HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team won their third consecutive Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association Championship debate sweepstakes and second place overall sweepstakes. This is the first time in the team’s history to earn back-to-back-to-back debate championships. Devin Schurman, junior Guy D. Newman honors academy, strategic communication, […]
HPU Gains New Director of Student Leadership and Engagement
By Mia Romero | As we enter a new semester at Howard Payne, Kailee Knudsen has taken over the role of the new Director of Student Leadership and Engagement. Knudsen graduated from Southwest Baptist University where she majored in organizational and strategic communication with a minor in graphic design. When asked to explain what being […]
Great Opportunity Awaits Sumners Scholars
By Jordan Favors | Howard Payne University’s rising juniors have a unique academic opportunity that emphasizes civic engagement and leadership thanks to the Sumners Foundation. The Sumners Foundation offers a scholarship that includes invitations to events, such as intensive policy weekends and leadership seminars, featuring some of the world’s most notable leaders. Additionally, Sumners Scholars […]
Christmas Festivities to Attend This Season
By Mia Romero | As the semester ends, students approach one of the most joyful times of the year. The Christmas season is one that students, and staff alike, look forward to. For quite a few it means getting to go home for the holidays and see their loved ones and friends. For others their […]