Women’s History Month may be over, but these contemporary female writers deserve a place on your reading list year-round for their powerful voices and stories.
Women’s History Month may be over, but these contemporary female writers deserve a place on your reading list year-round for their powerful voices and stories.
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 …
A student reflects on how “Baba Yetu” sparked a deeper calling, leading to a life-changing mission experience and a renewed sense of purpose.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie brings back childhood memories while revealing how nostalgia shapes identity, emotion, and our view of the present.
Social media can create harmful comparison and unrealistic standards. Shifting focus to gratitude helps you see the value in your own life.
Little Debbie’s parent company plans to eliminate artificial dyes, reflecting a broader shift toward natural ingredients and updated FDA regulations.
Southern’s public campus webcams offer live views of student spaces, prompting mixed reactions over safety, privacy and their purpose today.