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 …
How much doctrinal agreement should be required before someone can become a Seventh-day Adventist? In this opinion piece, Leif Bromme explores the relationship between baptism, church membership and the denomination’s 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Drawing on a conversation with religion professor Donald Pate and the concept of theological triage, Bromme argues that the church should emphasize …
In a world where texts, group chats and notifications make constant communication easy, college students can feel pressure to always be available. Southern Adventist University students share how they manage expectations around responding to messages, disconnect from their phones and make time for themselves. From using apps that temporarily lock phones to scheduling alone time, …
Southern Adventist University has installed new digital scoreboards near the outdoor track beside the Hulsey Wellness Center, replacing flip chart scoreboards and small digital clocks used for intramural sports. Supplied by Coca-Cola through the university’s campus contract, the displays debuted during flag football playoffs on Oct. 26. Students and staff are adjusting to the new …
Southern Adventist University’s Talge Hall has introduced a volunteer chaplain program designed to strengthen community and provide students with spiritual support. The program brings together 11 student volunteers who build relationships with residents, check in with students, work alongside resident assistants and assist with spiritual programming. Directed by Aidan Sammons through the Office of Ministry …
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 …