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Student Vision moves forward with international travel plans
Student Vision is cautiously moving forward with international travels through Vision Trips, according to Sonya Reaves, Global Engagement coordinator. “We use the term ‘Vision Trips’ because it is a different mindset than your classic mission trip,” Reaves said. Vision Trips are designed to allow college students to get involved and
Student Vision moves forward with international travel plans
Student Vision is cautiously moving forward with international travels through Vision Trips, according to Sonya Reaves, Global Engagement coordinator. “We use the term ‘Vision Trips’
News
Student Senate reaches out to academic departments for projects
In a news tip to the Accent, a professor commented that he noticed that the Student Senate has been more involved with campus departments this
Q&A with new Counseling Services Coordinator
Counseling Services has hired Amy Ortiz Moretta to fill the position of Counseling Services coordinator. Ortiz Moretta agreed to do an interview with the Accent.
Fountain Unveiling in Honor of Brent Rogers
The unveiling of a water fountain and bottle filling station was held in front of the Bietz Center for Student Life on December 9. The
Published author and School of Journalism and Communication Dean teaches Literary
Rachel Williams-Smith, dean of the School of Journalism and Communication and author of the book, “Born Yesterday,” is teaching Literary Journalism this semester. The class
New Vice President for Advancement advocates for discussions of philanthropy
Southern Adventist University’s Advancement office is advocating for campus-wide philanthropy, according to Vice President for Advancement Ellen Hostetler. “I want to encourage the idea that
Southern student arrested for stabbing
On Saturday, December 11, Collegedale Police responded to a 2 a.m. call from a witness who reported a disturbance in the Summit apartment complex. According
Sports
The Major League Baseball lockout
Written by: Jacob Nevis Baseball is still America’s pastime, and Major League Baseball (MLB) is the main reason why. The MLB has been around since
Southern Intramurals: Volleyball is back
Written by: Jacob Nevis Southern is back in session for the winter semester, and with a new semester comes the start of another intramural sport:
Southern Intramurals: Old School shines in year 17
In 2005, Dean of the School of Religion Dean Greg King joined Old School, an intramural team created by former School of Journalism and Communication
Lifestyle
Why we should share our thoughts with one another
I will never forget the first time a stranger approached me and complimented my outfit. I was 15 and self-conscious, sitting at a high-top in
Moving forward: How to stop dwelling in the past and burdening ourselves with unrealistic expectations
I am a sucker for “used to’s.” I “used to” look a certain way and fit into a certain size of jeans. I “used to”
How influencers make a living just by living
Nearly every single day for the past four years, Kennedy Haffner has shared a piece of her life on Instagram. What originated as a fun
Opinion
The dress code keeps us safe and healthy
Written by: Jordan Lemon Many may view the Hulsey Wellness Center’s (HWC) dress code from a religious modesty perspective. While there are many fair points
Inconsistencies in dress codes need to be openly addressed
Written by: Genesis Ventura Recently, I finished playing volleyball with my friends in the Iles P.E. Center and was heading to the Hulsey Fitness Center
Ministry has no gender: Why should we hinder the advocates for our faith?
Editor’s note: The Accent was unable to find a contributor willing to write an opposing opinion piece on the topic of women’s ordination in the
Religious
“Embrace the Cross”: Meditating on His sacrifice
You know when you’re at Vespers, singing along (or humming, depending on the COVID-19 policy at the time) with the energetic in-sync praise team, and
A light for my path: Trusting God in the next step
I was a homeschooled sophomore from Rhode Island visiting Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA) in Cedar Lake, Michigan, for Academy Days back in 2017. Elementary
Find hope, strength, and comfort in the process of waiting
It was rush hour. The cars were at a standstill. I knew without looking at my dad that we were going to be late for