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Paola Mora Zepeda

Paola Mora Zepeda

Paola Mora is a broadcast journalism senior from Costa Rica. This is her second year as editor-in-chief of the Southern Accent and she has previously held both the positions of news editor and lead reporter. After graduation, Paola would like to work at a local newspaper or at a church magazine.

On Nov. 12, Walt Disney Company launched its own streaming service called Disney+. The new platform has attracted more than 10 million subscribers in just under a month. Among the users are Southern students who have shared their experiences with the online service.    The Accent conducted an Instagram story poll that had 195 responses …

Anne Pondi, a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) freshman, lived in Hong Kong before the protests started. She was also there when the Hong Kong government proposed the extradition bill, a law that would allow criminal suspects to be taken to mainland China for trial. Pondi was still a student at Hong Kong Adventist Academy the …

Christine Williamson, former Miss Tennessee, arrives today at Southern to conclude the first Community Service Emphasis Week. She will be speaking this morning during convocation about the importance of volunteer work. Jennifer Carter, Christian Service director, contacted Williamson this past spring after hearing her speak at a service and volunteer conference.  “I learned that she's …

The second annual 423 Night Market is scheduled to take place on Oct. 5, during the fall semester rather than winter semester like last year. The changes come due to the packed school event calendar for the months of March and April.  423 Night Market, an event initiated by former Student Association (SA) president Rhidge …

The Green Commuter car rental program has been shut down on campus after its three year partnership with Southern Adventist University.  On Aug. 23, Southern students received an email from Marty Hamilton, Associate Vice President of Financial Administration, confirming that the university’s car rental program had been officially terminated. In preparation for the new school …

Two years after the program stopped, Campus Ministries has decided to reintroduce Afterglow and make it one of their main projects for this school year. On Aug. 24, the first gathering of Afterglow was held in the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists with approximately 30 attendees.   Afterglow is a program where students come together to …

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Men’s intramural flag football semifinal game is illuminated by, not only by the track lights, but by one of the two new scoreboards added to Southern’s campus. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Photo by Ava-Caroline Schmidt)

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 …

Photo of volunteer chaplains doing a bonding activity with each other. September 6, 2026. (Photo by Aidan Sammons.)

Southern Adventist University’s Talge Hall has introduced a volunteer chaplain program designed to strengthen community and provide students with spiritual support. The program brings together 11 student volunteers who build relationships with residents, check in with students, work alongside resident assistants and assist with spiritual programming. Directed by Aidan Sammons through the Office of Ministry …

The Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient monument for Corporal Desmond T. Doss at the Veteran's Memorial Park of Collegedale. Monday, October 26, 2026. (Photo by Melea Hwang).

Collegedale’s annual Veterans Day celebration will include the unveiling of a star-shaped monument honoring the U.S. Space Force at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Hosted by American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257, the Nov. 11 ceremony will feature the Collegedale Academy band and is expected to draw local and state officials. In addition to the …

Valeishka Cruz, who is a junior majoring in Liberal Arts Education, shares her experience going on a vision trip. October 30, 2026 (Photo Taken by Christine Lee)

After 25 years of Southern Adventist University students sharing their testimonies through local and global mission work, ERC Missions is turning those experiences into a book. Directed by Alex Castillejos, the project organizes student stories around themes such as forgiveness, miracles and personal transformation. Featuring experiences from students like Johnny Rojas, Celeste Mandujano and Jacob …

Students in Professor Christie Wilder's policy class pose for a picture with Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of source).

Southern Adventist University social work students traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for continued funding for the Federal TRIO Programs, which support low-income, first-generation and disabled students pursuing higher education. Through meetings with congressional staffers and a follow-up classroom visit from Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, students helped secure his commitment to join the nonpartisan TRIO Caucus. …

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