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Maddie Schmidt

Maddie Schmidt

Maddie Schmidt is the Opinion Editor for the Accent and is a Junior English/Professional Writing major. She enjoys reading, writing poetry and drawing in her free time. Her favorite part of writing for the Accent is the first moment of inspiration for a piece and finding meaning in the mundane. 

A mission trip to Peru shows how connection, compassion and Christlike care transcend language barriers through action and presence.

In a world where entertainment is always within reach, constant stimulation may be costing us creativity. Learning to sit in silence could be the key to original thinking.

Competition can motivate growth, but comparison often steals joy. A personal reflection on why striving is healthy—and measuring yourself against others is not.

Fear of being “wrong” often keeps students silent in discussions. This opinion piece explores the difference between opinions and facts, the danger of rigidity, and why growth through conversation matters more than having the perfect stance.

Students and community members gathered at Southern Adventist University for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 2. Highlights included festive music from six groups, awards to the Samaritan Center, refreshments, and opportunities for friends and families to connect during the holiday season.

Service animals and emotional support animals provide vital medical, emotional and therapeutic support for students on campus. While governed by different laws and policies, both can significantly improve students’ independence, mental health and daily life when respected and properly understood.

Students, families and community members gathered on Southern Adventist University’s campus for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The evening included live music, scripture reading, refreshments and a festive countdown that marked the beginning of the holiday season.

Southern Adventist University will introduce a fully online Doctor of Education program in Fall 2026. Focused on leadership, innovation, and practical application, the EdD degree aims to empower professionals to make meaningful impacts across education, business, and nonprofit sectors while advancing their academic and career goals.

Southern Adventist University’s Writing Center is adapting to the rise of AI in student writing. Professors and tutors share how tools like ChatGPT can both help and hinder learning. The article explores how students balance convenience with critical thinking and what educators are doing to guide them responsibly.

By: Maddie Schmidt  In the basement of McKee Library, tucked away from the view of most visitors, worn books and faded paper line the shelves, preserving works from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Commonly referred to as “the vault,” the area is more accurately an archive spread across a few rooms that holds …

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Students throw a birthday party in Southern Village. Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo by Lily Murphy)

College is a time of discovery, personal growth and changing priorities. Southern Adventist University students share how their college experiences have helped them become more outgoing, discover new interests, deepen their faith and appreciate the friendships and everyday moments they will carry into life after graduation.

Southern Adventist University Title IX statistics provided by Dennis Negrón. (Graphic by Katie McConnell).

A high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University has sparked renewed discussion about Title IX at Southern Adventist University. Students share concerns about reporting sexual misconduct and campus safety as university officials explain the investigation process, available support resources and questions surrounding the Title IX coordinator’s Instagram account.

A person selects Egypt on the recently refreshed OMM mission board located in the Bietz Center for Student Life at Southern Adventist University. (Photo courtesy of source)

Southern Adventist University’s Office of Ministry and Missions has upgraded its digital board in the Bietz Center to offer an interactive look at global mission needs. The update features country-specific Christian mission data, maps of unreached communities and profiles of current Southern student missionaries.

Southern Adventist University Homecoming weekend attendees listen to a live broadcast provided by the WSMC. Saturday, October 24, 2026. (Photo by Katie McConnell)

Hundreds of alumni returned to Southern Adventist University for Homecoming Weekend, which featured more than 50 events. From a book signing with Susi Hasel Mundy to campus tours, workshops, a classic car show and alumni gatherings, the weekend offered opportunities for graduates to reconnect and make new memories.

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