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Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake is editor-in-chief of the Southern Accent. She is a senior journalism major who has been published in the student newspaper over 60 times, a record she began as a reporter her freshman year. She has also served as news editor and managing editor. Passionate about storytelling and in-depth reporting, Amanda strives to use her writing talents to help others. Writing and publishing a book is a pinned ambition on her bucket list.

On Friday, October 22, Southern Adventist University President Ken Shaw sent students an email stating that although the campus would retain its indoor mask mandate until further notice, senior administration had lifted restrictions on indoor and in-person events, including events with food.  However, he explained that every other row seating would be maintained for Vespers …

Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing (SON) is expecting lower first-time pass rates for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) this year, according to SON Dean Holly Gadd. This has raised some concerns about the nursing program’s future among faculty and students, but Gadd does not expect possible lower rates to affect the program's accreditation …

Last semester, Southern Adventist University’s Enactus chapter placed third in an Enactus national competition. This semester, more than 50 students are a part of the service-oriented student organization, which, according to Enactus President Jake Miller, senior management major, is the largest number of students the organization has had in many years.  Miller said their biggest …

Religion Professor Alan Parker is currently leading a research team of Southern professors studying the impact of demographic changes on Seventh-day Adventist churches across the North American Division (NAD). According to Parker, the team is currently conducting focus groups on Zoom, and eligible Southern students are encouraged to register. “This is where we have a …

Written by: Amanda Blake and Megan Yoshioka The School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) recently began filming its second season of the student-led TV show “Ignite” and launched an unprecedented year of “SAU News.” Last semester, “Ignite” began as a “15-minute weekly talk show [that] discusses issues and solutions relevant to Southern’s student community,” according …

Within the past couple of weeks, many students at Southern Adventist University received two emails regarding financial assistance.  The first email, sent by Student Finance, said Southern had begun the process of passing out the second round of emergency grants provided by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III program. Students can receive the …

Wednesday, September 8, was Southern Adventist University President Ken Shaw’s 100th day in the position. On  Tuesday, September 7, he sat down with Southern Accent News Editor Amanda Blake for an exclusive interview. Please note: The following dialogue has been edited slightly for length and clarity. How has your experience at Southern been so far? …

Southern Adventist University will maintain current COVID-19 protocols, including indoor masking and online worship events, through Saturday, October 2. President Ken Shaw made the announcement in an email sent to the student body on Tuesday, September 14. Shaw stated in the email that administration made the decision due to the ongoing risks of the COVID-19 …

Southern’s Enactus team placed third in this year’s Enactus United States National Exposition World Cup Qualifier Competition. This was the first time Southern’s team made it into the semifinals, or top 16, of the annual competition. So, the team actually broke three records by also making it into the final four and then placing third, …

On March 28, 137 Southern students witnessed a live music battle between four student-led bands in the outdoor tent. The students could even get in on the action by purchasing merchandise in the name of their favorite band. The battle’s victors were ultimately determined by the amount of money tied to their band’s name, and …

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