Author: Paola Mora Zepeda

Though the doctors had not yet confirmed it, Angela Fuentes, a mass communication online student, recognized the symptoms.  First, her mother-in-law got sick, with a fever reaching over 103 degrees. Then, three days later, her husband started experiencing strong headaches, coughs and loss of taste. Not long after, Fuentes started feeling weak with fatigue.  It …

Protests flooded streets across the country and calls for justice spread on social media as thousands mourned the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police. The May 25 incident also sparked outrage among Southern students, many of whom spoke up about the tragedy. According to CNN, …

For the third year in a row, the Southern Enactus team has placed second in itsleague of the Enactus United States National Exposition. Unlike previous times, this year’s competition took place online due to COVID-19.  The Enactus United States National Exposition took place from May 6 to May 14. More than 40 chapters from various …

I’ll be honest. After a long school year filled with projects and sleepless nights, I felt tired. I reviewed my last assignment and turned in my last test, ready to sit back and relax. But the truth is that news does not stop just because you do. News does not go on summer vacation or …

After Southern transitioned to distance learning and asked students to return home due to COVID-19 concerns, the Administration started working to refund students for any unused meal plans and prorated housing fees. The compensation amounts to about $2.1 million in reduced revenue for the university, and other financial impacts are expected.   According to Financial Administration …

The School of Nursing has donated over 900 pieces of protective equipment from its personal supplies to CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga and AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, Georgia. The equipment included surgical masks, N95 Masks, gowns and gloves, worth more than $700. The School of Nursing uses such gears for its skill labs. With classes …

We are living in a time of constant change. When I grabbed a copy of the Accent three weeks ago, I had no idea that it was going to be our last printed issue for the rest of the school year. I also could have never imagined that classes were going to transition into distant …

On Feb. 16, 60 students signed up for the brand new European club, led by club president and former ACA student, Rodny Aquino. According to Aquino, club president and business management major, the goal of the club serves a threefold purpose: a place to learn about European culture, a connecting point for returning ACA students …

Thrift shopping trends have seen a 37% growth among Millenials and 46% growth among Gen Z, according to The Redup. A poll conducted by the Accent’s Instagram account found that 76% of the 136 respondents regularly shop at thrift shops. Some Southern students have found business opportunities through this new trend by bringing thrift-shopping directly …

The Lynn H. Wood Archeological museum opened its new exhibit to the public last Wednesday, Jan. 15. “From Script to Scriptures” features a collection of rare Bibles and Christian books from different time periods.  In celebration of the exhibit, invited guests attended a banquet, as well as a lecture, and received an exclusive tour of …