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Written by: Meg Ermer As an avid reader, one of the ways I like to learn about different perspectives is through literature. Women’s History Month is always a perfect time to celebrate the contributions, achievements and histories of individuals who are often overlooked. Though March has already come and gone, I’ve compiled a list of …

Written by: Meg Ermer During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, one of which suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) until further notice. The executive order says that the United States “lacks the ability to absorb large numbers of … refugees into its communities in …

Written by: Alissa Flores Southern’s Reflection Pointe residents are moving back to campus to occupy the university’s Mountain Cottages apartments, located on Bear Mountain Loop.  According to Marty Hamilton, associate vice president of Financial Administration,  104 students were issued keys last week and began the move-in process on Dec. 6 at noon, with females having …

Written by: Hayden Kobza Southern Adventist University’s new Mountain Cottages project has had some delays, leading the university to temporarily contract with an off-campus apartment complex to house students. According to Dennis Ngrón, vice president for Student Development, Southern has been housing students at Reflection Pointe, an apartment complex off Old Lee Highway, while construction …

Written by: Alissa Flores The Collegedale Spanish-American SDA Church, or SuCasa, has finally opened its doors after years of construction. Services have already been held in the spacious new building perched atop the hill behind Southern Adventist University’s track and field. Throughout 2020, only the groundwork was done. In 2021, the foundation was laid, and …

Written by: Anaya Parker This summer, two Southern Adventist University alumni joined the pastoral staff of the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Orlando Hernandez, Jr., the new pastor of Group Life & Connect, and Devon Howard, the new director of worship, said they are both excited about the possibilities for growth at the church.     Hernandez …

Written by: Matthew Orquia This summer, as I contemplated my newly appointed role as editor-in-chief of the Southern Accent, I used up countless pages in my notebook to write down ideas and goals for the next volume of the paper. I’m not afraid to say that I have high expectations for the Accent this year. …

Written by: Edward Backer Editor's Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent. Starting college is an exciting time for many. For some, there’s a newfound independence; for others, it’s an opportunity to finally binge through a whole season of “Suits” without their little brother …

Written by: Jacob Nevis After seven long months of waiting, America’s favorite sport is back with the NFL regular season already underway. This season will showcase a couple of changes to the NFL, along with a team trying to do something that has never been done before in NFL history.  The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh …

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Southern Adventist University’s Student Association has expanded its monthly social programming under Executive Social Vice President Lily Mutai. Starting earlier than past officers, Mutai worked closely with SA leadership and campus clubs to plan events like Fall Fest and International Food Fest with student feedback in mind.

From easing academic stress to supporting emotional healing, reading can serve as a powerful therapeutic tool. Bibliotherapy shows how books, poetry and personal narratives can nurture mental well-being and personal growth.

Protestors in wait

From veterans and nurses to immigrants and longtime residents, Hamilton County community members spoke in their own words against the sheriff’s 287(g) agreement with ICE, sharing concerns about civil rights, public safety, family separation and community trust.