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Written by: Allison Grundy Opinion Editor A multitude of professors at Southern Adventist University implement attendance policies that require students to attend classes. Some of these policies cause students to lose points for missing class periods. In many cases, syllabi warn that five unexplained absences can lead to a failing grade. Craig Johnson, professor in …

Written by: Lucas Bueno  A new school year has begun here at Southern Adventist University. For many of you, this is your first year of college or your first year at Southern. For others, you are continuing your collegiate journey as a sophomore or a junior. For some, it is your last year — or …

Written by: Emily White Some people have a word or phrase that they live by for the year. I thought that was a pretentious idea until last semester when I inadvertently found myself applying a phrase from my counselor: “Don’t try so hard.” I decided to continue with the semesterly phrase, and my motto for …

Written by: Meg Ermer Who is that girl I see?  Staring straight back at me Why is my reflection someone I don’t know? So go the lyrics of Reflection, a musical number featured in Disney’s 1998 animated hit Mulan. This movie has always occupied a special place in my heart, and its message about reckoning …

Written by: Madison Wilcox I gave up on surrender a long time ago. The concept has always been vague to me, mostly because I don’t like it. It takes me back to my childhood, back to days when my mom would tell me to clean the cobwebs off the front porch, and I’d sulk for …

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Students gather in the Talge Hall chapel at Southern Adventist University for Tuesday night worship. Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Photo by Katie McConnell)

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 …

Caroline Bridges, a senior political science major, uses her phone to make a call for a photo illustration. Friday, October 30. Photo by Maddie Schmidt.

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, …

Men’s intramural flag football semifinal game is illuminated by, not only by the track lights, but by one of the two new scoreboards added to Southern’s campus. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Photo by Ava-Caroline Schmidt)

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 …

Photo of volunteer chaplains doing a bonding activity with each other. September 6, 2026. (Photo by Aidan Sammons.)

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 …

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 …

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