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Samuel Mora

Samuel Mora

Samuel Mora is a History and Political Science freshman who eventually wants to study law. This is his first semester working as an opinion editor. In past he has worked with the Accent as the circulation manager. Samuel enjoys debating and discussing politics with friends.

Standardized testing, like the SAT and ACT, have been under attack for quite some time now. As college students, we probably all took either exam. Furthermore, we probably all hated practicing for those tests and dreaded the examination date. Despite how one may feel and the criticisms people have toward standardized testing, there are still …

President Biden is working with Congress to pass a bill called “The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021.” There are many great things in the bill that would help the southern border crisis because there are several much-needed reforms. However, there has been controversy in passing the bill because of a plan to give Guatemala, Honduras …

The 2015 Joint Cooperation Plan of Action (JCPOA), or more commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, ended in 2018 when the Trump administration withdrew the United States from it. President Biden talked about rejoining the deal when he was running for president. However, there is an argument to be made that Biden should not …

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Students gather in the Talge Hall chapel at Southern Adventist University for Tuesday night worship. Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Photo by Katie McConnell)

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 …

Caroline Bridges, a senior political science major, uses her phone to make a call for a photo illustration. Friday, October 30. Photo by Maddie Schmidt.

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, …

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 …

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