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.
From Nov. 19-22, Southern Adventist University students will participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), a simulation program that gives college students hands-on experience with state government. Through its legislative branch, students write bills, defend proposals in committees and vote on the House and Senate floors. Others participate in the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate …
From homemade baked goods and matcha to vintage clothing and watercolor art, Southern Adventist University students are finding ways to turn their passions into small businesses through campus pop-up events. Student-organized MICROMARKET gives vendors an opportunity to sell their products outside of the annual 423 Night Market, while other events bring local businesses directly to …
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 …