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 […]
The Yellow Jacket’s First All Female Staff
By Madison Boggs | The Yellow Jacket student publication has been running for many years, but this year is special for many reasons. It is The Yellow Jacket’s first all-female staff. Communication Department Chair Dr. Julie Welker said, “Having an all-female newspaper staff has been a fun experience. These young ladies are hard workers and […]
Free Lunch at the BSM
By Bailey Farmer | The Baptist Student Ministry is a student led organization on the Howard Payne University campus that facilitates various ministries across campus. Bryan Pate recently became the BSM director and is loving every minute of it. One of the many special things the BSM does for the students of HPU is host […]
Fall Festival Brings Fun To Professors and Students Alike
By Madison Boggs | Fall is officially here. From the cooler weather to our campus-wide fall festival, there are several ways to enjoy the season. Student Activities Council member, Alexis Lively, shared a bit about the traditional Fall Fest put on by SAC. “Fall Fest is definitely a newer tradition. It’s just a great way […]
An Evening of Theatre
By Bailey Farmer | Howard Payne University Theater Department held its annual Evening of Theater last Friday and Saturday, Oct 22 and 23. Evening of Theater is a showcase where Theater majors, minors, and students who are just interested in performing, get the chance to bring their dream roles to action. First the students must […]
Student orgs put their best foot forward creating Floats
By Jordan Favors | For years, traditions have kept communities of people bonded together. At Howard Payne University, the Homecoming parade has allowed students in different organizations to create memories that last a lifetime. HPU’s “Stinger Spectacular” Homecoming was an important event on campus. As organizations were prepared to present their floats at the parade […]
Chapel Service Unveils New Updates
By Mia Romero | A special aspect of Howard Payne is the weekly chapel sessions held in Mims Auditorium. Chapel gives students, and faculty alike, a designated break during the week to come together for praise and worship. This semester is even more special due to the positive changes chapel has gone through since the […]
HPU Freshman Drum Tradition Lives On
By Madison Boggs | The Howard Payne tradition of the freshman drum has been around for decades, but to many, it is surrounded by mystery. Student Government Association Vice President Parker Brown explained his first impression and encounter with this long standing tradition. “It’s origins are really steeped in mystery, the need for the freshman […]
Clinical Teaching Program Sets Students Up For Future Success
By Mackynlie Conklin | There are many hands-on programs offered on Howard Payne’s campus to assist students in gaining experience in their career fields. The clinical teaching program is part of a senior student’s graduation plan in order to graduate as a certified teacher. Throughout the clinical teaching program, the student will be placed at […]
Jacket Journey Revamped After Tough Year
By Jordan Givens | As many other organizations on campus were affected by COVID so was the first experience of being on campus for new students. COVID-19 was detrimental to a lot of campus events, including Jacket Journey. Jacket Journey is Howard Payne’s new student orientation where most new students can interact with the campus […]
Yellow Jackets Kick Off Fall Season on a Positive Note
By Mackynlie Conklin | After a year full of uncertainty, and a non-traditional season last semester, the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets are back and stronger than ever! The Jackets kicked off the 2021 fall season with a win against Texas Lutheran University on Saturday, September fourth. Although this season is technically Coach Jason Bachtel’s second […]
Greek Organizations Brought Back to Life
By Jordan Favors | All aspects of the student experience have been affected by COVID-19 throughout 2020 including pledging for Howard Payne University’s sororities and fraternities. This year, organizations are excited to regain a bit of normalcy with less restrictions surrounding their pledging processes. There are many noticeable differences between pledging with and without the […]
An Interview with SGA President & Vice President-Elects Becker and Brown
By Caleb Callaway | Recently, results for the 2021-2022 Howard Payne University Student Government Association (SGA) elections were announced. Seth Becker and Parker Brown were elected president and vice president, respectively. Parker Brown, SGA vice president-elect, said, “We are very excited for the new administration. It will be good to take the school and SGA […]
Howard Payne Hosts First Worship Leader Lab
This April, students at Howard Payne University were given the opportunity to participate in HPU’s first Worship Leader Lab. This lab gave students the opportunity to learn from several worship leaders from across the state, many of whom graduated from HPU. Dr. Chris Rosborough, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities said that […]
New Apartment Prices Spark Difference in Opinion
By Mackynlie Conklin | Prices for the Howard Payne Newbury Place apartments are shifting due to renovations that are currently underway. This semester, one apartment building has been empty due to renovations taking place. The cost of living in the apartments is now dependent upon how many students are living in the apartments. In the […]
Addressing The Stigma: Mental Health Resources For HPU Students
For many, the topic of mental health may seem like a buzzword or cliché topic. However, mental health struggles have been a part of life for as long as humanity has existed. Mental health refers to a person’s physiological and emotional well-being. Mental illnesses are often a result of stress, biological or genetic factors, or […]
HPU Choir Incorporates Exciting Things For Student Body
By Mackenzie Langham | The Howard Payne School of Music and Fine Arts is eager to pull students in to get them involved in the hours of hard work and effort consistently put in behind the walls of the Davidson Music Complex. One way for people to get involved is through the upcoming choir concerts. […]
Black Student Association: A night honoring black history and culture
By Jordan Favors | Black History Month is a time to reflect on history and the role that historical black figures have played to ensure that society is progressing towards true equality. Kaidrion Latson, the vice president of the Black Student Association, stated that black history and culture should be celebrated every month. “Black history […]
National Greek Organizations Provide Place for HPU Students
By Caleb Callaway | When one thinks of service organizations, fraternities and sororities aren’t usually the first things that come to mind. However, that is exactly what Howard Payne University’s Greek Life organizations seek to be. HPU has a number of Greek Life organizations, both local and nationally affiliated. While HPU’s local fraternities and sororities […]