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Before the bear: Excavating the story of Southern’s extinct dinosaur mascot
Written by: Emma Rodriguez Southern Adventist University’s newly-approved bear mascot welcomed students at this semester’s Organization Showcase, and Student Association (SA) officially introduced the bear at Convocation earlier this month. However, more than three decades ago, Southern had another mascot, not a bear or a duck, but a dinosaur named
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Before the bear: Excavating the story of Southern’s extinct dinosaur mascot
Written by: Emma Rodriguez Southern Adventist University’s newly-approved bear mascot welcomed students at this semester’s Organization Showcase, and Student Association (SA) officially introduced the bear
Collegedale church loses four pastors in one year
In the past year, four pastors have left their positions at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. David Ferguson, former lead pastor for the Collegedale
Campus Safety installs AI-powered Flock came
Written by: Lauren Arant Cameras that scan license plates and identify car owners to determine if they have active warrants or are banned from campus
Collegedale Academy breaks ground for new elementary school building
Written by: Emma Boughman Collegedale Academy (CA) had a groundbreaking ceremony for its new elementary school building on Sept. 13. The building will be built
Behinds the scenes on Capitol Hill: Q&A with an SDA lobbyist
Editor’s Note: The following Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. Melissa Reid, the associate director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the
Former embezzler of $8.5 million advocates for integrity on campus
Written by: Clarissa Alberto Nathan Mueller grew up in a loving and supportive family. He found success in his social and academic circles, until he
Collegedale News
Ooltewah population influx leads Hamilton County growth, residents resist changes
Written by: Alexis Dewey The significant influx of newcomers moving into Hamilton County in recent years has elevated the angst of local residents over population
Repairs to greenway damage from train derailment to restart this month
Norfolk Southern, the railroad company with trains running through Collegedale day and night, granted the city approval to restart repairs of the Wolftever Creek Greenway,
New Little Debbie Park gains social media fame
Collegedale’s newest recreational area, Little Debbie Park, opened near The Commons on June 30 and has since gained popularity on social media. One park visitor
Collegedale police strictly enforce traffic laws in local school zones
Written by: Hannah Johnson With school back in session this fall, the Collegedale Police Department (CPD) has begun diligently enforcing traffic laws in local school
What Collegedale thinks of its tallest resident: Mr. Bones
Written by: Amy Mejias Drivers cruising eastward along Apison Pike into Collegedale will most likely notice a greeting from “Mr. Bones,” a 12-foot fake skeleton
Driver arrested after alleged involvement in high-speed chase on campus
Jeremy Lee Logan, the driver allegedly involved in the high-speed chase that took place on Southern Adventist University’s campus on Oct. 7, has been arrested
Mental Health
Stigma-free suicide prevention: Always ask for help
Written by: Tiffany Bartell, PhD, LPC MHSP Trigger Warning: The topic of suicide is discussed in detail in this article. Editor’s note: The following article
Building confidence step by step: The benefit of trying something new
Written by: Khloe Mace Editor’s note: The following article was written in partnership with Counseling Services. Gaining the confidence to try something new can be
The science of stress: Practical strategies for improved well-being
Written by: Khloe Mace Editor’s note: The following article was written in partnership with Counseling Services. Today, we will delve into the world of stress,
Sports
By Jacob Nevis
Every year, the month of October is accompanied by exciting seasonal flavors and traditions. October reintroduces pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween and, the most important of
Coco Gauff secures first singles title with US Open win
A US Open victory has finally been brought back to the United States. For the first time since 2017 when Sloane Stephens won, 19-year-old American
College football returns: Top-ranked teams and conference changes
With the arrival of professional football and the NFL, another form of football is making its triumphant return. College football, consisting of NCAA Division 1
Religious
Learning to trust in God’s mission plan
Written by: Mason Harmon There I was. Out of breath. Heart pounding. Mind racing. It was 7:23 a.m. on July 28, and I had barely
Grappling with Ellen G. White: A story of surrender
Ellen G. White: a name of immense importance to the Seventh-day Adventist church but also a source of controversy. For some individuals, the teachings of
Letter to the editor: What if I want to earn my way to Heaven?
Dear Editor: I’ve been a Christian my whole life, but I still don’t understand how sanctification works. How do I depend on God for salvation
Opinion
Know before you go: Are zoos ethical?
Written by: R’Nae Ruddock I’ll be honest: I enjoy visiting places where I can see animals of all kinds. Seeing the nature and creatures God
Girl dinner: Another toxic lie for diet culture
Written by: Alexis Dewey Ryan Tedder, a songwriter who has written for Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, One Republic and others, shared how songs these days become
Feminism: Has the movement gone too far?
Written by: Alexis Dewey Sen. Dianne Feinstein, one of the first women in the United States Senate, was appointed in 1992 and still holds the
Lifestyle
Two short books every college student should read
Does life feel short to you yet? For most young people, it seems eternal. But, at around 20 years old, we’re already one-quarter of the
The art of collecting memories
Written by: Alicia Anderson For a while now, my main source of home decor has been things I have collected, not just because this method
How social media aesthetics can stifle authentic living
In the past few years, aesthetic has been a widely used word on social media. There are many popular “aesthetics” that have been given names,