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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 …

Written by: Abby Dizon Editor's Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals and students from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. Laziness and burnout are known as deadly obstacles when attempting to accomplish tasks. They are often seen as having similar behaviors, sharing a common symptom of lacking the motivation to …

Written by: Madeline Emde Throughout my college years, I have discovered multiple words or phrases that my family uses differently. For one, I have always called the evening meal “supper” instead of the more traditional “dinner.” In the case of “supper,” I have allowed my vocabulary to bend toward the norm. However, I will never …

Written by: Carlos Torres Chattanooga Hispanic Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, better known as La Comunidad, has created a new Friday night service for young people in the Chattanooga area. The service was launched in August and takes place at 7 p.m. every Friday and features a unique style of worship. Each program begins with refreshments …

Written by: Nina Bueno Perfection is unattainable. I’m very sorry to let my fellow perfectionists down, but I’m afraid that it is true. It might seem as if our grades are perfect for a small moment, but then, we miss an assignment, and the perfection is lost. And so, we decide that pretty good is …

Written by: Matthew Kimbley On Nov. 3, about 200 students and community members crammed into Ackerman Auditorium, anticipating a very unusual program. Many attendees expected a standard classical music concert complete with a set of expected rules: The audience should refrain from clapping between movements, talking, using phones or rattling paper programs. Likewise, performers are …

Written by: Johanne Mendoza Editor's Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals and students from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. Appreciation extends beyond surface-level gratitude. It isn’t just about saying “thank you” for the good things. According to an article by Avram Alpert, it’s about adopting a glass-half-full mentality that …

Written by: Samuel Guerra Arriaza It’s after Election Day, and the past few weeks have been filled with controversy, scandalous quotes, YouTube presidential campaign ads and hard conversations with friends, family members and significant others, revealing their true colors. By the time you read this, you likely know who the president will be for the …

Written by: Michaela Dimick For years my hobby has been collecting. Growing up, I collected paper dolls and stuffed animals, which transitioned into yarn (my friends might tell you I collect it more than I use it) and notebooks (which were also doomed to be collected more than used). Many times these collections overlapped, leading …

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A half-century of Gym Masters

Southern Adventist University’s Gym-Masters celebrated their 50th home show with alumni, emotional performances and a tribute to five decades of legacy.