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 […]
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 […]