The Black Christian Union hosted its annual night of cultural celebration titled “Sounds of My Culture” on Saturday, Feb. 2 in the Iles P.E. Center. The doors opened around 8:15 and students and employees and community members spilled into the open area to the sounds of a live jazz band and the smells of cultural …
Talge Hall associate dean Kevin Pride remembers how it all started back in 2016. That was the year his health problems initially surfaced, beginning with a mild heart attack and continuing into unattended diabetes, which led to his present-day need for a live kidney donor. The search for a live donor began this past Dec. …
Since its inception in 1996, SonRise has been a way for Southern Adventist University students to be part of a community and to immerse themselves in the Easter story. Daniel Hebard, junior biology major, has played a soldier and a thief on the cross in past years; this year, he plans to audition for Pilate. …
On Feb. 15, the Collegedale Church will finish renovations for its new community building space. The project includes renovations to the existing Sabbath school rooms, as well as updates to the pavement and sidewalks around the church. There will also be new spaces for students and community members to participate in life groups. This new …
At Southern, student success is top priority. With a variety of resources available, it’s easy to see that staff are ready to help students in need. One specific class dedicated to student success is called “University Enrichment.” Cheri Durst is one of the professors who teaches the course. I had the chance to interview her …
In May 2017, film professor David George began transforming a school bus into his own personal vehicle. He originally undertook this endeavor to take his family on a roadtrip to the West Coast, but his new bus-turned-RV—“Blue Skies,” he calls her—has become an unexpectedly helpful and abundant source of joy for him and his family. …
This Spring Break, there will be six mission trips hosted by Southern Adventist University. Students will be going to Atlanta, Bolivia, Brazil, Haiti, Morocco and Peru. There also will be trips scheduled to India and Kenya later in the year. In Atlanta, students will have the chance to work with Friends of Refugees providing Education …
Southern Adventist University’s Gym-Masters celebrated their 50th home show with alumni, emotional performances and a tribute to five decades of legacy.
Single-use plastics found on campus reflect a growing environmental and health crisis, as microplastics increasingly pollute the Tennessee River and surrounding ecosystems.
Anaya Parker reflects on her personal experience and explores the concept of enthusiastic consent, highlighting how fear, coercion and misunderstanding can blur the line between “yes” and true consent.
This article explores Galatians 5:16–26, explaining how walking by the Spirit leads to spiritual transformation and fulfills God’s law through a life devoted to Him.
In his final column, Rhett Seitz reflects on his journey at Southern Adventist University, sharing lessons on growth, purpose and embracing the climb of life.
