Day: November 7, 2023

Southern to construct cottages for surging student population

Editor’s Note: This article is part two of a two-part series. Southern Adventist University is working on building a new housing option to meet an expected rise in demand for campus housing next fall semester, according to Marty Hamilton, associate vice president for Financial Administration.  Hamilton said Southern’s Board of Trustees has approved the construction …

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Rising trend: West coasters flock to SAU

Written by: Amanda Blake and Marian Polanco Editor’s Note: This article is part two of a two-part series. The number of freshmen coming to Southern Adventist University from west coast states — California, Oregon and Washington — has increased by approximately 150 percent in ten years, based on numbers recorded in the university’s official Factbooks.  …

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SA strives to enhance safety on university grounds

Written by: Celeste Lee Student Association (SA) has been working to improve safety on campus this semester through a special committee created by Senate to address the issue. According to Kelsie Alonso, sophomore management major and a representative on the committee, it exists to ensure student safety by increasing awareness of the resources Southern already …

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A glimpse into the challenges and rewards of international student life

Written by: Emma Rodriguez Next week is International Student Week in the United States. “International Student Week is a time to celebrate our F-1 international students, especially the hard work and sacrifices they made to join our Southern community,” Christina Donesky, the International Student Services Coordinator at Southern Adventist University, shared in an interview with …

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The year-round power of practicing gratitude

Written by: Khloe Mace Editor’s Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. WC: 415 Thanksgiving is a special time when people focus on being grateful. It is a time when many people feel happier and experience a positive mood. Although we might be tempted …

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