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Hayden Kobza

Hayden Kobza

Hayden Kobza is a Senior Journalism major whose love of journalism stems from a childhood curiosity about discovering the unknown and forgotten. Outside of writing for the Accent, Hayden’s work is primarily photography. His style has been influenced by street culture and the old masters of painting. He believes in telling stories that matter and prefers to write investigative pieces. In the future, he would love to work as a photojournalist, being a voice for the voiceless.

Ben Wygal remembrance honoring his legacy as a guide, counselor and advocate at Southern Adventist University for more than two decades.

After John Hargy’s resignation, senior accounting major Jeaneva Bautista assumes the role of Student Association president, becoming one of the few women to lead SA in decades.

The Collegedale Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Jon Holmes, former city manager of Aurora, Missouri, as the city’s new manager following a special commission meeting on Nov. 24.

Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer John Moore will visit Southern Adventist University to share his work documenting veterans’ postwar lives. Known for his powerful images and compassion-driven storytelling, Moore’s Convocation talk highlights the unseen scars of war and the importance of humanizing those who have served.

By: HAYDEN KOBZA  Contributors: CHLOE SMITH, ALLISON GRUNDY  Southern Adventist University lost its $3 million Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution (DHSI) grant, following a Sept. 10 decision by the U.S. Department of Education to end discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) programs.  The federal government’s decision to end the grant—the largest in the university’s history—comes after months of …

David Brooks spoke at Southern Adventist University on ‘The Art of Seeing Others Deeply,’ offering insights on empathy, connection, and understanding others.

Collegedale City Manager Wayon Hines has resigned, prompting an interim appointment and a search for new city leadership.

By Hayden Kobza  Southern’s DHSI Status and Grant  In the state of Tennessee, Southern Adventist University—the only college within the state to qualify as a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution (DHSI)—is drawing national attention due to a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal program.  At stake is a $3 million federal grant the university has been …

By: Hayden Kobza  Wayon Hines, Collegedale’s most recent city manager and engineer, resigned Tuesday night at a city commission meeting, surprising the mayor and other officials.   Hines had worked for the city since 2016, starting off as a city engineer. In 2021, he served as interim city manager before transitioning to the permanent position.  Prior …

By: Hayden Kobza, On Friday, Aug. 29, the Student Development Office at Southern Adventist University sent an email to the student body announcing significant policy changes requiring helmets when operating motorized scooters, longboards and bicycles, among other updates.   The two amendments were voted on by the Student Development Committee at the end of the Winter …

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