Traditions aren’t fossils—they’re living practices we create when we need them most. This reflection explores how new holiday traditions form and why you can start your own.
Traditions aren’t fossils—they’re living practices we create when we need them most. This reflection explores how new holiday traditions form and why you can start your own.
Not every film needs explosions or plot twists. “In Defense of Slow Movies” explores how reflective, atmospheric films like In the Mood for Love and Perfect Days invite us to slow down, feel deeply and appreciate cinema as an art of emotion, silence and stillness.
AI “slop” — low-quality, synthetic content flooding social media — is reshaping how we interact online. In this opinion piece, Samuel Guerra examines how apps like Sora and the rise of AI-generated posts are eroding authenticity, attention, and the very idea of human expression.
By: Samuel Guerra Editor’s Note: This article is a continuation of last week’s opinion issue. The previous article cited recent data to argue that nuclear energy is one of the cleanest, safest and most reliable sources of energy available today. Since the Industrial Revolution, energy has been synonymous with power. Without sufficient energy, a country’s …
By: Samuel Guerra On Sept. 18, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)—the largest public power supplier in the United States—released a video on social media showing the controlled implosion of a 540-foot-tall abandoned nuclear cooling tower in Hartsville, Tenn., an hour northeast of Nashville. In seconds, the structure collapsed into a massive cloud of dust. With it …
Public reading is often labeled ‘performative,’ but it promotes literacy, curiosity, and the joy of books in everyday life.
Written by: Samuel Guerra Arriaza On Sept. 25, the tech giant Meta held its annual flagship event, Meta Connect 2024. Meta introduced multiple updates and new products to the public at the event, most featuring AI. Tech companies hold events following a recurring model, and this year’s event would have been like any other if …
College is a time of discovery, personal growth and changing priorities. Southern Adventist University students share how their college experiences have helped them become more outgoing, discover new interests, deepen their faith and appreciate the friendships and everyday moments they will carry into life after graduation.
A high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University has sparked renewed discussion about Title IX at Southern Adventist University. Students share concerns about reporting sexual misconduct and campus safety as university officials explain the investigation process, available support resources and questions surrounding the Title IX coordinator’s Instagram account.
Why doesn’t Southern Adventist University have competitive sports teams? Students share their perspectives on the university’s intramural program, the potential benefits of intercollegiate athletics and the importance of keeping sports accessible to all students.
Southern Adventist University’s Office of Ministry and Missions has upgraded its digital board in the Bietz Center to offer an interactive look at global mission needs. The update features country-specific Christian mission data, maps of unreached communities and profiles of current Southern student missionaries.
Hundreds of alumni returned to Southern Adventist University for Homecoming Weekend, which featured more than 50 events. From a book signing with Susi Hasel Mundy to campus tours, workshops, a classic car show and alumni gatherings, the weekend offered opportunities for graduates to reconnect and make new memories.