From Nov. 19-22, Southern Adventist University students will participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), a simulation program that gives college students hands-on experience with state government. Through its legislative branch, students write bills, defend proposals in committees and vote on the House and Senate floors. Others participate in the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate …
Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the …
From crocheting and knitting to weekly social gatherings for adults 50 and older, Collegedale Parks and Recreation offers activities that help residents learn new skills, make friends and give back to the community.
In this letter from the editors, Southern Accent editors Kyla Wetmore and Chloe Smith explain why they expanded their reporting on Southern Adventist University’s Title IX department to include student concerns about a social media repost involving Title IX coordinator Dennis Negrón. The editors describe their interviews with Negrón, students, a Title IX deputy and an Information Technology administrator, as well as the challenges of covering a sensitive issue. Responding to mixed feedback after publication, they discuss the importance of balanced reporting, transparency and giving readers the information they need to reach their own conclusions.
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Alash, a touring trio from the Republic of Tuva in southern Russia, visited Southern Adventist University to perform a blend of traditional Tuvan music and modern influences. The musicians demonstrated xöömei, a throat-singing technique that allows performers to produce multiple pitches simultaneously, while playing instruments such as the igil, murgu and shoor. Tour manager and interpreter Sean Quirk discussed the challenges of arranging international travel and the group's mission to introduce audiences to Tuvan culture. Southern students Carter Smith and Eric Marsollier also shared their appreciation for the musicians' technical skill and distinctive use of vocal overtones.
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From Nov. 19-22, Southern Adventist University students will participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), a simulation program that gives college students hands-on experience with state government. Through its legislative branch, students write bills, defend proposals in committees and vote on the House and Senate floors. Others participate in the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge (AMC3), preparing legal briefs and arguing appellate cases in mock trials. Student director Leighvanni Kennedy and other participants say the experience helps students develop skills in public speaking, debate, legal writing and networking while exploring careers in politics and law. Bills passed during the...
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From homemade baked goods and matcha to vintage clothing and watercolor art, Southern Adventist University students are finding ways to turn their passions into small businesses through campus pop-up events. Student-organized MICROMARKET gives vendors an opportunity to sell their products outside of the annual 423 Night Market, while other events bring local businesses directly to campus. Student entrepreneurs discuss the benefits of connecting with customers and fellow vendors, along with challenges such as time management, finances and finding inventory. They also share why more pop-up opportunities could help strengthen Southern's campus community.
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How much doctrinal agreement should be required before someone can become a Seventh-day Adventist? In this opinion piece, Leif Bromme explores the relationship between baptism, church membership and the denomination’s 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Drawing on a conversation with religion professor Donald Pate and the concept of theological triage, Bromme argues that the church should emphasize core Christian beliefs while encouraging respectful discussion and continued learning about less central doctrines.
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In a world where texts, group chats and notifications make constant communication easy, college students can feel pressure to always be available. Southern Adventist University students share how they manage expectations around responding to messages, disconnect from their phones and make time for themselves. From using apps that temporarily lock phones to scheduling alone time, students explain how setting boundaries can improve focus, reduce social burnout and help them stay present with friends.
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Southern Adventist University has installed new digital scoreboards near the outdoor track beside the Hulsey Wellness Center, replacing flip chart scoreboards and small digital clocks used for intramural sports. Supplied by Coca-Cola through the university’s campus contract, the displays debuted during flag football playoffs on Oct. 26. Students and staff are adjusting to the new equipment, with plans for portable battery-powered stations to make scorekeeping easier. Future upgrades could include scoreboards in Iles Gym and on Field 6.
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Southern Adventist University’s Talge Hall has introduced a volunteer chaplain program designed to strengthen community and provide students with spiritual support. The program brings together 11 student volunteers who build relationships with residents, check in with students, work alongside resident assistants and assist with spiritual programming. Directed by Aidan Sammons through the Office of Ministry and Missions, the initiative aims to make Talge Hall more than a place to sleep by creating an environment where students feel heard, supported and connected.
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