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Written by: Jared Piliero I grew up in New England, where sports have always been taken as seriously as religion. You were either a fan of all Boston teams or you were a traitor to the region.  Being a New England Patriots fan during the 2010s was one of the greatest experiences a kid could …

Written by: Madison Kohltfarber During a month seemingly centered on love, and on a campus filled with couples, it is easy to feel like you are stuck on the outside looking in. Maybe you haven’t found that special someone yet or still haven’t connected with a consistent group of friends.  In any case, it is …

John Hargy, President My name is John Hargy, and I am a senior Biophysics major with one year remaining at Southern. Over the past four years, I have dedicated myself to serving this campus because I believe in the power of a faith-driven community and the transformative impact we can have when we unite. I …

Written by: Abby Dizon Editor's Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. Experiencing college can lead to two outcomes: You can either understand yourself better and discover who you are as a person, or you can become overwhelmed with the pressures and demands around …

Written by: Grant Velbis The radio blared as I cruised along Kentucky highways, my excitement building with each passing mile. In May of 2022, my friend Zach and I had planned a week-long rock-climbing trip to the famous Red River Gorge, located about an hour from Lexington. The Red, as it’s commonly called, is unmatched …

Written by: Everest Kim I turned 21 on February 14—Valentine’s Day. On a day that many people celebrate romantic relationships, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the purpose of dating.  Recently, I had an epiphany regarding one of those concepts I already knew but summarized in a clearer way: In dating, you are …

Written by: Karl Camacho Without a doubt, life is full of struggle, stress, pressure and suffering. Maybe we even feel like life itself is crushing us, and that God is nowhere to be found. To cope, some of us might dwell on it, talk to a counselor about it or try to resolve it by …

Written by: Rylan Spencer Editor's Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. In our society, we are pressured to present a positive outlook, even when the opposite is true. While this is mostly due to cultural expectations and norms, it can create a mask …

Written by: Matthew Kimbley When most people first see me, they often assume I am Hispanic. Every time I visit a Spanish-speaking country, at least a few people speak to me in Spanish, immediately assuming that I understand. My response, “No hablo español,” often results in confused looks. The truth is, I only have one-sixteenth …

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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.