Faithful, He Is: Chapel to be Led by Female Speaker
By: Katelyn Sims/ Dr. Irene Gallegos, director of Hunger and Care Ministries for Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission, will speak at Howard Payne University’s (HPU) chapel session on Feb. 21. This is the first time in almost three years that HPU has had a female speaker, and Gallegos has quite a remarkable reputation that places […]
SASW Strives to Create Leaders and Help Others
By: Chandler Britton/ Despite her many titles, “God led her to teach social work.” That’s what Shantel R. Oplotnik, advisor of the Student Association of Social Work, assistant professor of social work, and director of field education said defines her job. Oplotnik graduated from HPU in 2019 and went on to receive her master’s degree […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Student Easter Traditions
By Ryleigh Watson | Spring is a time that many all love. It means good weather, pastel colors, and Easter. When most people think of Easter, it’s mostly thoughts of the Easter bunny, egg hunts, egg decorating and the traditions their families celebrate. Kennedy Dolmage, freshman allied health science major from Kingwood, Houston feels the […]
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 […]
HPU Women’s Soccer Team Breaking Record
By Ryleigh Watson | Howard Payne women’s soccer team broke a record of the most goals scored in a game on Sept. 13. Five of the players shot a total amount of nine goals during the game. When a record is broken, it is something that automatically captures people’s attention and impresses them. They want to […]
A Look Into The HPU vs. UMHB Game
By Ryleigh Watson | Howard Payne football’s season closed as they took on one of their biggest rivals– the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. UMHB has been a big competitor against HPU. It is the game of the season every player waits for and is eager to hit the field for. Grad student James Jakubowski, the […]
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 […]
Sand Volleyball 2022 Intramurals
By Quentin Gray | Sand Volleyball Intramurals has kicked off and there is an electrifying tournament to keep an eye on this season. There are ten teams competing for this year’s title: Free Agents, No Diggity, The Blockbusters, Sandy Cheeks, Mission Unblockable, Red Shirts, Spike It We Ball, Michael and Friends, Gold Diggas, and Wonder […]
HPU Band Unveils A New Look
By Zena Hargroves | The performance of Howard Payne University’s Yellow Jacket band at football games is a highlight to see and enjoy. This season the band is changing things up in a new way including a new musical approach, a new wardrobe, and a new performance. Frank Nelson, HPU band director, said, “The style […]
HPU Theatre Presents: Vanities (The Reprise)
By Emily Hughitt | Due to last year’s success at The Howard Payne University Theater, Vanities by Jack Heifner made a reprise and premiered last weekend, Sept. 16-18. At HPU, senior directs are one of the key aspects of a Theatre degree. This past spring, senior Theater Education major from Brownwood, Lunday Maninger, chose “Vanities” […]
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 […]
BSA Aims for Overall Inclusivity
By Mia Romero | The Black Student Association, BSA, is an organization at Howard Payne University that aims to make every student on campus feel seen despite their race. “We want students to know that there is a place for them to feel welcome, heard, seen, and appreciated as a student here,” Amaya Marshall, president […]
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 […]
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 […]