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Megan Yoshioka

Megan Yoshioka

Megan Yoshioka is the editor-in-chief of the Southern Accent. This is her third year working for the Accent, previously holding the positions of copy editor, lead reporter and staff writer. She is currently a senior mass communication–writing/editing major who hopes to write feature articles for a magazine.

Grateful for the challenges and experiences that helped me grow

When I applied to be editor-in-chief over a year ago, I had no idea of the challenges I was about to face. This position tested

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April 20, 2022

SonRise props subjected to minor damages from storm, tent still being assessed

As reported in a previous Accent article, the worship tent next to Hulsey Wellness Center collapsed during a storm on Wednesday, April 6. According to

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April 12, 2022

Southern Adventist University Assembly approves updated Sexual Integrity Policy, transgender guidelines

On Monday, April 11, the Southern Adventist University Assembly approved updates to the institution’s Sexual Integrity Policy along with transgender policy guidelines. As reported in

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April 12, 2022

‘This will not stop us’: Worship tent storing SonRise props collapses during storm

The worship tent next to Hulsey Wellness Center collapsed during a storm on Wednesday evening, April 6. Props for SonRise were being stored inside the

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April 6, 2022

Reconnecting with my Japanese roots through dramas

Whenever I feel nostalgic, I watch Japanese dramas. I’ve never been to Japan, and I don’t even fully understand the language, but for some reason,

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April 6, 2022

Transgender student’s on-campus employment terminated

Junior religious studies major Ari Bates, who publicly came out as a transgender woman on social media, has been terminated from her employment with the

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March 11, 2022

Bautista, Myint, Trevedan secure SA elected positions; general election results in lowest voter turnout since 2013

Junior management major Kenneth Bautista won the election for the 2022-2023 Student Association (SA) president. Sophomore medical laboratory science major Htet Myint and junior accounting

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February 25, 2022

Transgender student placed on administrative leave after posting comments on social media

Junior religious studies major Ari Bates publicly came out as a transgender woman on her personal Instagram and Facebook accounts on Wednesday, February 2.  Eight

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February 16, 2022

Collegedale Municipal Court downgrades charge for student arrested for stabbing

The Collegedale Municipal Court downgraded Christopher Jong-Jin Won’s charge to simple assault, a misdemeanor, during Won’s court hearing last Wednesday, February 9.  Won, a senior

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February 16, 2022

Southern suspends indoor mask mandate

Southern Adventist University is suspending its indoor mask mandate effective February 14 due to a decline in positive COVID-19 cases on campus and in Hamilton

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February 13, 2022
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Written by: Kiana Oliver If you haven’t seen the 2006 comedy-drama film “The Devil Wears Prada,” here’s a quick summary.

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