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Written by: Emma Rodriguez The North American Division (NAD) Public Affairs and Religious Liberty ministry hosted a conference titled "Reconstructing Religious Liberty in a Time of Religious and Secular Extremes" last weekend. The event, held at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists in partnership with Southern Adventist University, explored new ways to talk about religious …

Simone Biles continues to show sports fans why she is one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Biles has consistently been one of the best gymnasts in the world, and at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship in Belgium, she continued to showcase her dominance.  Along with becoming the first woman ever to pull off …

As the MLB season starts winding down, the NBA regular season starts winding up for its triumphant return after four months of silence. This season promises to be as exciting as the last, when fans watched as the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets captured their first-ever NBA finals since the team joined the NBA in 1976. …

On Friday, the School of Business held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ruth McKee School of Business in front of Mabel Wood Hall on the lawn adjacent to University Drive. The new building will be approximately 42,000 square feet in area. The ceremony began with the official groundbreaking, shovel signing and group photos, as well …

Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation Inc. plans to give Four Corners a retro makeover within the next few years by adding trees, wider sidewalks and benches, and turning strip malls into complexes, according to the foundation’s executive director and founder, David Barto.  Collegedale was incorporated in 1968, according to the City of Collegedale website, which states: “The …

Mayor Morty Lloyd joined the Collegedale Board of Commissioners in December of 2022. After being sworn in as a commissioner, his fellow commissioners appointed him mayor.  In addition to his new government role, Lloyd also serves as senior pastor of the Chattanooga Church in Chattanooga and major gifts officer for the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association …

Since its inception in 1998, Collegedale’s Wolftever Creek Greenway has remained a favorite destination for recreation, relaxation and exercise, drawing community members and Southern Adventist University students alike.   However, unlike other local walking areas, such as the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway, Collegedale’s greenway is not lit. One Southern student’s concerns about the greenway’s safety at night …

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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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