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Southern academic administrators clarify revised attendance policy in letter to students
An article published by the Southern Accent on Tuesday, Dec. 15, regarding revisions to the university’s recent academic attendance policy sparked a backlash on social media among students who disagreed with the changes. Since the publishing of that article, administrators and University Senate representatives have expressed concerns about how the

Southern academic administrators clarify revised attendance policy in letter to students
An article published by the Southern Accent on Tuesday, Dec. 15, regarding revisions to the university’s recent academic attendance policy sparked a backlash on social
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Southern academic administrators clarify revised attendance policy in letter to students
An article published by the Southern Accent on Tuesday, Dec. 15, regarding revisions to the university’s recent academic attendance policy sparked a backlash on social


University Senate reverses policy: Students expected to attend classes during Winter 2021 Semester
The Southern Adventist University Senate recently approved changes to the academic attendance policy for the Winter 2021 Semester, making class attendance expected once again. The


Latin American Club announces LAC Night
Earlier this semester, the Latin American Club (LAC) announced the cancellation of its events for the fall semester. The club’s cultural event, LAC Night, was


Yechezkel Sisler shares experience as
a Chassidic Jew in an Adventist school
While Southern Adventist University is a Seventh-day Adventist institution, several students do not identify with the Adventist belief system. In a poll conducted on the


Soups, sandwiches, salads, and shakes to be served at Ooltewah Whistlestop off of Main Street
Projected to open by the beginning of December, the historically inspired Ooltewah Whistlestop will feature a variety of gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches, as well


Christina Clark installed as new president of the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association
The City of Collegedale Parks and Recreation announced on Nov. 19 via Facebook that Christina Clark, recreation program specialist, would be installed as the 2020-2021
Sports


Giving thanks for football
Thanksgiving Day in the NFL can be seen as a reflection of the world we live in. Football has been played on Thanksgiving Day since


Big Wins and Big Losses
It was a very exciting week in the NFL. Beginning with an AFC South showdown, the Texans pulled out a close victory against the Jaguars


Back So Soon: COVID-19 Forces NBA Schedule Changes
COVID-19 may have made life difficult. But for the NBA, quarantine ended up being a temporary setback. The NBA created a campus in Florida, dubbed
Lifestyle


A message for those who can’t wait for Winter break to be over
While for some winter break is a time to feel rejuvenated and refreshed after a difficult semester, for others it is the complete opposite. Not


Calling out comparison
It happens everyday. You scroll through your feed and double tap that one model’s new photo. In it they are angled perfectly, the light bouncing


INSTAGRAM IS NOT REAL LIFE. Stop living to post, and start living to experience.
Life on Instagram is not real. Now, read that again. These are the words I repeated as I forced myself to put my phone in
Opinion


Against
As it stands, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., has been elected as the 46th President of the United States. And, along with his


The Biden Presidency: A Win For America
As president-elect Joe Biden took the stage in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night, America witnessed the beginning of a new political era—a reassuring sign that democracy


Fast Fashion vs Fashion
Recently, sustainable fashion has become popularized, specifically for young people. Sustainable fashion is the process of reducing emissions created from the fashion industry. More thrift
Religious


‘Surrendering your plans to God’: Learning from the faith of Mary
Hebrews 11, known as the “Faith Chapter,” is one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. In it, Paul gives examples of people of


Beyond Words
Amy knelt on the hard-wooden floor of the tiny church. “Our Father,” the pastor began to pray. “How could God be like a father? Is


Imbalance and Balance
The idea that symmetry is beautiful, ideal and somehow “right” is an old thought, one that may be innately human and as old as humanity