Discover how faith and rock climbing intertwined for Grant Velbis during his Red River Gorge adventure, teaching lessons about friendship, perseverance, and living your beliefs through life experiences.
Discover how faith and rock climbing intertwined for Grant Velbis during his Red River Gorge adventure, teaching lessons about friendship, perseverance, and living your beliefs through life experiences.
Everest Kim reflects on Christian dating, emphasizing that the process is about discovery and growth. By anchoring your identity in Christ, you can navigate love and heartbreak with freedom and purpose.
Karl Camacho explores a Christian perspective on suffering, comparing life’s pressures to the olive press. He reminds readers that God uses challenges to refine us, producing purity and purpose for His kingdom.
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 …
Matthew Kimbley reflects on the challenges of mixed heritage and cultural identity, emphasizing that true belonging is found not in race or nationality but in Christ.
Frustration tolerance helps people manage everyday stress and setbacks by improving emotional regulation, patience and resilience.
Written by: Matthew Hallman Soaring, flipping, and pushing my limits—I’ve been part of Southern’s acrobatics, cheer, and gymnastics team, the Gym-Masters, for three years. This sport has been a part of my life since I was nine, and I’m grateful to continue it in college. In every practice, I watch my talented, God-blessed teammates come …
Written by: Samuel Guerra Among the countless images and clips that circulated from Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, one captured the paradox of modern power. In the second row sat the CEOs of the world’s most influential tech companies and the three wealthiest billionaires in the world. Their names were Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook), Jeff Bezos …
Written by: Rylan Spencer Smartphones have become our ever-present, not-so-silent companions in daily life. Our screens are constantly filled with emails, texts, social media notifications and endless streams of content. The negative effects of being perpetually plugged in often outweigh the conveniences these devices offer. However, it’s not just the barrage of notifications that’s problematic—it’s …
Crisis fatigue is rising as nonstop news and social media overwhelm audiences, making it harder to process events and protect mental health.
A student reflects on faith, identity and purpose within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, exploring why many choose to believe and stay.
Trying to be “cool” can hold you back. Embracing your authentic self—even if it feels awkward—can lead to deeper connections and confidence.
Struggling with public speaking? These tips help students overcome fear, build confidence and deliver successful presentations.
Southern nursing students were honored for their contributions to Storm Safety Day, highlighting student involvement in community preparedness efforts.