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Allison Grundy

Allison Grundy

Allison Grundy is majoring in Business Administration at Southern Adventist University. In her free time she enjoys writing and reading. Her long term plans include running a coffee shop and continuing to write. Formerly the lifestyle editor, she is excited to take on the role as opinion editor of the Accent this year.

Hobbies aren’t just distractions—they fuel creativity, joy and personal well-being. When we swap scrolling for making, learning or building, we give ourselves space to recharge. Try something new, be patient with yourself and rediscover the happiness that comes from doing something simply because it’s fun.

Southern Adventist University clarified that no official Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter exists on its campus, despite reports and fliers suggesting otherwise. The university prohibits all political student organizations, and the confusion stemmed from a 2022 student-created listing and recent unapproved activity on social media and around campus.

By: Allison Grundy A few years ago, I searched a bookstore for the poetry book I had heard so much about: Devotions by Mary Oliver, an award-winning poet. At the time, I didn’t know much about Oliver or her work, but I just had a feeling this collection of poems would be worth reading.  Finally, …

Buc-ee’s has become a Southern road-trip staple, but its popularity says more about consumerism and cultural identity than clean bathrooms and cheap gas.

Parasocial relationships give the illusion of connection with celebrities or influencers, but the interaction is one-sided and can lead to scams or emotional harm.

Written by: Allison Grundy All over social media platforms, many influencers, celebrities and even everyday users regularly post edited photos and videos that present an idealized version of themselves with smooth skin, no wrinkles and a seemingly effortless youthful beauty. These impossible standards can lead to increased anxiety about appearance since people’s bodies change as …

Written by: Allison Grundy Many parts of life are worth documenting, keeping and sharing. It can help individuals keep track of memories and also measure their growth over the years. Documentation used to look different than it does today, with shaky camcorder home videos kept on thumb drives and scrapbooks overfilled with photos and stationery …

Written by: Allison Grundy The holiday season is known as a time of celebration, warmth and generosity. However, for many, it has also become a period defined by overconsumption.  From the frenzy of Black Friday sales to the mountains of gifts bought for Christmas, the holidays often come with an underlying pressure to buy more, …

Written by: Allison Grundy The chill breeze and changing leaves can only mean one thing: cuffing season is finally here. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary explains that “cuffing season,” which begins in October and lasts until just after Valentine’s Day, is the time of the year when many people begin new relationships.  As people find themselves in …

Written by: Allison Grundy There’s nothing better than stretching out after a long day with a new book in your hands. A year ago, in my search for new reads, I heard of Colleen Hoover’s most popular novel “It Ends With Us” time and time again, especially following its film adaptation release.  According to an …

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Using the story of the Parthenon during the Greek War of Independence, this devotional explores how building our lives on Christ as our foundation protects us from spiritual destruction.