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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.

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.

Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Hayden Kobza reflects on the importance of student journalism, the challenges of covering a “news vacuum,” and the legacy of The Accent at Southern Adventist University as he passes the torch to a new editor.

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 …

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The Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient monument for Corporal Desmond T. Doss at the Veteran's Memorial Park of Collegedale. Monday, October 26, 2026. (Photo by Melea Hwang).

Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the …

Valeishka Cruz, who is a junior majoring in Liberal Arts Education, shares her experience going on a vision trip. October 30, 2026 (Photo Taken by Christine Lee)

After 25 years of Southern Adventist University students sharing their testimonies through local and global mission work, ERC Missions is turning those experiences into a book. Directed by Alex Castillejos, the project organizes student stories around themes such as forgiveness, miracles and personal transformation. Featuring experiences from students like Johnny Rojas, Celeste Mandujano and Jacob …

Students in Professor Christie Wilder's policy class pose for a picture with Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of source).

Southern Adventist University social work students traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for continued funding for the Federal TRIO Programs, which support low-income, first-generation and disabled students pursuing higher education. Through meetings with congressional staffers and a follow-up classroom visit from Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, students helped secure his commitment to join the nonpartisan TRIO Caucus. …

Headshot of Dennis Negrón. (Photo sourced from Southern Adventist University Website)

Dennis Negrón, Southern Adventist University’s vice president of Student Development and Title IX coordinator, will leave the university on Nov. 18 after 33 years of service. His resignation follows concerns about an inappropriate social media repost on his personal Instagram account. University administration stated that an investigation found no wrongdoing and that Negrón made the …

Brian Dickinson at Camp 1 on Mount Everest in May of 2011. (Photo courtesy of source)

After reaching the summit of Mt. Everest in 2011, mountaineer Brian Dickinson became nearly blind from snow blindness during his descent. At Southern Adventist University’s Florence Oliver Anderson lecture, Dickinson and his wife, JoAnna, shared how prayer, faith and perseverance helped them navigate the life-threatening experience and its aftermath. They also encouraged nursing students to …

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