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Southern archeologists uncover ancient lice comb featuring oldest alphabetic sentence ever discovered
On the first day of the Fourth Expedition to Lachish’s 2016 excavation season, Katherine Hesler, a Southern Adventist University student at the time, held a curious item. The object, which had just been discovered, was fully encrusted in dirt and resembled a bone. Yet Hesler could tell there was something
News
Campus Safety to add lights and cameras around campus
Written by: Matthew Orquia New lighting and cameras are being added to campus, according to Marty Hamilton, associate vice president for Financial Administration. The project,
‘We are very broken’: Southern professor reflects on the life and untimely death of his late son Hudson Baker
Editor’s Note: The Accent is publishing this story with the consent of the family, which hopes that sharing their experience will help others whose loved
House Representative Chuck Fleischmann visits campus
Written by: Kathy Zelidon Fresh from his victory as the continuing House representative for the 3rd District of Tennessee, Chuck Fleischmann came to Southern Adventist
Thatcher dorms reserve Hulsey Wellness Center for Girls Gym Night
Every Sunday from 9 to 10 p.m., Hulsey Wellness Center is reserved for Girls Gym Night, an opportunity for all ladies of Southern to workout
‘A car flew past me’: Students reflect on high-speed police chase through campus
On Oct. 7, a little before noon, Jeremy Lee Logan led the Collegedale Police Department (CPD) on a high-speed chase from the 9000 block of
Sports
The NFL dedicates Thanksgiving football to the late John Madden
This past week, many Americans had the pleasure of being at home to spend Thanksgiving with their families and, of course, enjoy great food. A
Super Bowl LVII: A look at this NFL season’s strongest contestants
The NFL season has been nothing short of exciting for fans. With the season already at its midpoint, some teams have emerged as contenders for
Phillies versus Astros: A Cinderella story versus last year’s runner-up
The World Series is off to the races, with both the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros having won a game. Both teams have played incredible
Lifestyle
An essay on memory and photo contributions
“Tell me, what do you remember?” Not much.I struggle under the weight of the work of trying to dredge up the past. I hear no
The courage to speak out: Finding your voice and taking action
As we reflect on the influence of arts and ideas in this section of the Accent, I am reminded of the power of the pen
Creative Contributions: ‘Accepting your part’ and ‘Dege at dawn’
Accepting your partWritten by TJ Simmons “O me, O life!” with Walt Whitman’s answer recurring:Life is a powerful play, and I get to contribute a
Opinion
Tomato soup-covered ‘Sunflowers’: An ineffective and flippant protest
I never used to consider myself an art person. I don’t draw; I don’t paint. I’m not even that good at graphic design. But, after
Rethinking capitalism: The ‘blatant lie’ of the ‘free market’
Before I proceed to discuss my intended topic, a disclaimer is warranted: I am not an economics expert, and I do not claim to be.
Exploring the pros and cons of the ‘talking stage’: Get to know them, then let the dating begin
As a connoisseur of romantic-comedies, I love a good “meet-cute,” the part in the movie when the couple meets for the first time in some
Religious
Paraphrases of two psalms: ‘You won’t let me slip’
Editor’s Note: I often find myself blinded to the meaning of Bible passages simply because I have heard them again and again. The more familiar the
Why aren’t we dancing? A reflection on the diversity of worship
Written by: Jordaine Broyer “Praise the Lord,Sing to the Lord a new song,His praise in the assembly of the saints.Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;Let
He holds all the keys: A valuable lesson in trusting God
The door latched behind me. I stepped back, panic coursing through me, and stared at the closed door. The realization of what I had done