Editor’s Note: This article is part one of a two-part series. This fall’s freshman class at Southern Adventist University is the largest the institution has ever seen with 758 students, according to an email sent by University President Ken Shaw to faculty members on Tuesday. The university is also experiencing its second largest undergraduate class …
Written by: Erin Rouse Southern Adventist University’s Friday night vespers have outgrown the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists due to the arrival of hundreds of new students. Over the past three weekends, the vespers service has been held in Iles Physical Education Center to accommodate the number of people in attendance. According to Southern’s Office …
Southern Adventist University student Ivan Piedra, a freshman social work major, suffered a laceration on his head and a fractured collarbone after crashing his cruiser skateboard on campus on Aug. 24, as reported in a previous Accent article. A week later, a driver hit a Southern student on a scooter in the Apison Pike and …
Written by: Lauren Arant Some students have expressed concern about a possible food shortage on campus, but Southern Adventist University’s Food Services managers explained that the university is not short of food but of workers. Celeste Lee, junior public relations major and freshman mentor, said some of her mentees were concerned about a scarcity of …
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Written by: Clarissa Alberto With an anticipated increase in enrollment over the next few years, Southern Adventist University’s campus landscape is changing to accommodate more students and staff, according to Marty Hamilton, associate vice president for Financial Administration. “We’re building a new [School of Business] building, and there will be a lot of classrooms, and …
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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 without neglecting obedience? How do I obey without feeling like I’m earning my way? I’ve never been able to figure it out. Dear friend: I resonate deeply with your perplexity. …
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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 schools, made its return earlier this month. Many schools around the country compete to either make a bowl game at the end of the season or to qualify for the …
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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 position today. Calls for her resignation due to age and illness have surfaced in recent months, but she remains a trailblazer in American history. “Two percent might be good for …
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, exploring its definition, different types and practical strategies for managing it. Stress is a common experience that affects us physically and psychologically, influencing our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. The American …
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