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From: City of Collegedale Commissioner Laura Howse   Collegedale Is Moving Forward  I was introduced to someone recently who expressed concern about the state of the city. Let me be the first to assure you: Collegedale is in a really good place. Of course, we can and will improve, but I know my fellow commissioners and …

Discover alternative mental health strategies like journaling and reaching out to supportive staff to overcome barriers to therapy and improve well-being.

By: Samuel Guerra Some time ago, while scrolling on my phone, I was about to share an article on my then-Twitter account when a prompt appeared on my screen: "Want to read the article first? You're about to share an article you haven't opened yet." It immediately made me realize that I had only read …

After a powerful summer of canvassing, I found encouragement in Isaiah 43:10—“You are my witnesses.” Even when the mountaintop fades, God calls us to keep moving forward. By sharing our testimonies, we strengthen our faith, remember His leading, and trust Him more with the challenges ahead.

As summer ends, students at Southern are encouraged to seize new opportunities in the upcoming semester. Key lessons include stepping out of comfort zones, networking with diverse individuals and faculty, maintaining physical health, and dedicating time to spiritual growth. Simple adjustments can lead to a successful college experience.

By: Abby Dizon  At the start of a new semester, college students not only experience the emotional strain of stress, but also the physical effects. Those who have experienced significant stress know its toll, often leading to headaches, tense muscles and other discomfort. Here are some quick college remedies that you can utilize to alleviate …

By: Eliana Morales Philip “Garv” Garver, a former Collegedale city commissioner and dean of Southern’s physical education program, passed away on Sept. 2 at age 79.   Garver served Southern for 37 years, including 26 years as dean of what is now the School of Health and Kinesiology, making him the “longest-serving professor in the field …

By: Eliana Morales As the semester begins, colleges across the United States are experiencing a drop in international students, as reported by the Chattanooga Times Free Press last week. Although Southern Adventist University also expected a significant drop in incoming international freshmen, last year’s record-high international enrollment and strong retention rates have placed Southern in …

By: Clint Jones Southern Adventist University is facing the possibility of not producing a Memories yearbook for the 2025–2026 school year. This marks the second time in the history of the yearbook that the university may not have one.    This news comes after the inability to find a student to lead the yearbook team for …

By Hayden Kobza  Southern’s DHSI Status and Grant  In the state of Tennessee, Southern Adventist University—the only college within the state to qualify as a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution (DHSI)—is drawing national attention due to a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal program.  At stake is a $3 million federal grant the university has been …

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Southern Adventist University’s Student Association has expanded its monthly social programming under Executive Social Vice President Lily Mutai. Starting earlier than past officers, Mutai worked closely with SA leadership and campus clubs to plan events like Fall Fest and International Food Fest with student feedback in mind.

From easing academic stress to supporting emotional healing, reading can serve as a powerful therapeutic tool. Bibliotherapy shows how books, poetry and personal narratives can nurture mental well-being and personal growth.

Protestors in wait

From veterans and nurses to immigrants and longtime residents, Hamilton County community members spoke in their own words against the sheriff’s 287(g) agreement with ICE, sharing concerns about civil rights, public safety, family separation and community trust.