Read the 2026 Student Association election results at Southern, including presidential and executive VP winners, voter turnout, and a pending social VP revote.
A personal reflection on how life’s hardest seasons shape resilience, deepen faith and teach lessons no classroom ever could.
Ruthie Roque, a senior business administration major, was officially elected SA Social Vice President at 11:00 p.m. on Feb. 26 following a revote prompted by a voting system glitch and a close race. Roque defeated incumbent Jordan Collazo, a freshman social work major, by 116 votes. Out of 800 total ballots cast, Roque received 458 …
The SA Senate called an emergency meeting after a voting system glitch prevented 58 students from receiving ballots during the Feb. 19 election. Although a statistician reported only a .005% chance that the missed votes would change the outcome, senators debated the ethical implications and representation concerns. Options included a full revote, targeted ballots for …
A reflective piece on forgiveness and letting go, exploring how releasing resentment can lead to emotional freedom, healing and spiritual growth.
Southern student Laurissa Mancia won the Collegedale city logo redesign competition, impressing city commissioners with her creative design process and branding concept.