Southern’s School of Engineering and Physics hosts a monthly Star Watch in the Hickman Science Center parking lot, where students and faculty gather to observe planets, constellations and satellites through telescopes.
Southern’s School of Engineering and Physics hosts a monthly Star Watch in the Hickman Science Center parking lot, where students and faculty gather to observe planets, constellations and satellites through telescopes.
Student Association Senate held an emergency meeting after a voting system glitch prevented 59 students from casting ballots. Senators debated revotes, ethics and transparency before upholding the original results and issuing a formal statement.
By: Kyla Wetmore and Asher LeVos Last August, a mugshot of 28-year-old Emerald House was posted along with 10 others on the Collegedale Police Department’s (CPD) Facebook page, under the headline of “Joint FBI-Collegedale Operation Leads to 11 Human Trafficking Arrests.” House described how she felt as she read through the negative comments under the post during a recent interview with the Accent. “I started crying and thinking, ‘How could they just put me with people …
The Collegedale Police Department recognized officers for outstanding service, bravery and professionalism at its sixth annual awards banquet.
Read the 2026 Student Association election results at Southern, including presidential and executive VP winners, voter turnout, and a pending social VP revote.
Naomi Ann Martinez was elected SA president at Southern Adventist University, with Alejandro Robles as Executive VP. A social vice president revote is planned after a voting glitch, and student turnout dropped to 43%.
DeFazio’s Pizzeria opened in Collegedale on Oct. 3, bringing brick-oven, New York-style pizza and a family-centered atmosphere to the community.
Over 150 Hamilton County residents filled a commission meeting to protest the sheriff’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program, calling for transparency, accountability and an end to local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
After planning a 100th anniversary celebration, Accent staff uncovered surprising archival evidence revealing that Southern’s student newspaper actually began in 1929—not 1926. Editors share the research process, historical findings and what this discovery means for the future of the Accent.
Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica with 185 mph winds, leaving homes destroyed and lives changed. Southern Adventist University students recount the devastation their families faced—and the resilience rising amid loss—as recovery efforts continue across the Caribbean.
~Southern’s newest intramural sport, kickball, has attracted more than 500 students in its first season, creating a fun, inclusive and community-driven atmosphere across campus.
From viral trends to personal identity, social media algorithms influence what we consume, how we think and even how we present ourselves—raising questions about authenticity in the digital age.
Using the story of the Parthenon during the Greek War of Independence, this devotional explores how building our lives on Christ as our foundation protects us from spiritual destruction.
From Meet the Firms to everyday conversations, networking in college is less about corporate strategy and more about genuine relationships that shape careers, character and calling.