I looked out over the water and felt my stomach turn. My helmet barely fit over the multitude of two-strand twists in my hair, and I pulled my life jacket a little tighter, checking it for the 20th time. I, Tierra Hayes, was going white water rafting. Who knew what lurked beneath the surface of …
Elections for Student Association (SA) Executive Cabinet will take place today, Feb. 21. Students will be able to vote for the final two presidential candidates, as well as the vice president positions, through a personalized link that will be sent to their emails. After the primary elections on Feb. 14, the presidential candidates have narrowed …
Southern Tiny Living sold their first model of a tiny home after about two years to a graduate of Southern Adventist University’s business department. Now that the first tiny home has finally been sold, they’re eager to get finished with the new model and get that one sold and keep the sales running. Robertson, freshman …
The Collegedale Public Library is offering new, up-to-date book titles and resources for the community, including Southern students. Students who want a library card only need to provide their Southern ID to prove they are a temporary resident of Collegedale, as well as a driver’s license to prove they are a permanent resident in another …
On Feb. 8, Southern’s largest film business and management class launched a five-week film production marathon. Through March 24, the 14 students will each produce their own short films. Each short film will be shot all over the Collegedale area, some will feature Southern students in the lead roles and many more will be shot …
For the first part of the school year, freshman nursing major Ashley Stirewalt did what many Southern students do on Sabbath morning: she went church hopping. Stirewalt attended different services each week, looking for a community. When she discovered the Merge worship service, she finally felt like she had a place to call home. “When …
From Feb. 15-17, the basketball world turned its eyes to Charlotte. Something that hadn’t been done since the late 90s and early 2000s, or even as early as 1991, the last time Charlotte hosted the All-Star Weekend. From 2001 to present day, there has been little to no basketball action in Charlotte. They’ve made the …
In April of last year, seven sophomore students with a vision stepped up to become the newest leadership team of our Black Christian Union (BCU) club on Southern’s campus. Some of us barely knew each other, and it was everyone’s first time in office. In our first meetings, it was clear that all of us …
“So first, what you’re going to do is…” Pause. Four. This is the fourth time I’m attempting to follow this hair tutorial on flat braiding for left-handed people, and I’m struggling. I can’t seem to get my hands to move in the right positions. I can’t seem to understand the concept of having two fingers …
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 cultural nights to club merch, student organizations spend thousands each semester. Student Association leaders explain where the money comes from, how funding decisions are made and why transparency matters.
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.
Over 150 Hamilton County residents filled a commission meeting to protest the sheriff’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program, calling for transparency, accountability and an end to local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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.
