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Written by: April Espinoza Hulsey Wellness Center is now offering therapeutic massage and aesthetics services from Poplar Creek Spa. According to Southern Adventist University’s web page, licensed staff members from the spa are at the center to assist members and non-members.  In an interview with the Accent, Darin Bissell, the facilities manager of Hulsey, said …

The Super Bowl matchup is finally set between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. To get there, the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC championship, while the Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship.  Almost every year, the one-and-done NFL playoffs see some teams get very lucky; the …

Written by: Génesis Ventura Fashion trends come and go, and sometimes we don't realize who started these trends. In honor of entering Black History Month, these are some trends that African Americans have influenced. There are many African American renowned stars who have been very influential in fashion, like Beyonce, P. Diddy Combs and many …

Twenty-five year-old Claude Finch III, who was charged with sexual assault in 2021 after multiple incidents on Southern Adventist University’s campus, was arrested and charged with solicitation of a minor and aggravated sexual battery on Jan. 25, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office online booking report. News Channel 9 reported that the arrest came …

Written by: April Espinoza A class in Southern Adventist University’s School of Health and Kinesiology offers free personal training to students, faculty and staff. Mike Boyd, associate professor in the school, has been teaching the in-person class for 11 years and hopes it helps students develop a passion for helping people.  “This personal training course …

Written by: Emily Morgan Mckee Library’s annual reports for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years show a decline in students attending the Writing Center. Much of this decline is not only due to the pandemic, but also to tutor shortages, according to both Sonja Fordham, the Writing/Tutoring Center Director and the latest annual report.  According …

When people ask me what my favorite sports are, I often will just go with the easy answers such as football, baseball and basketball. I tend to leave out one of my favorite sports: professional wrestling. I will not mention it because of the bad reputation that wrestling seems to get, especially in the Seventh-day …

The following two paragraphs were written by ChatGPT in response to the prompt: “Write two paragraphs about how AI will be received and dealt with at Southern Adventist University.” “It is likely that the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) at Southern Adventist University will be met with a mix of excitement and skepticism. On one …

Think of someone you consider “cool.” Now think about what factors make you label them as such. Maybe it's their sense of style. Maybe it’s how put together they look all the time. Maybe it's how easy, how effortless, they make life look.  Because of social media, we live in a time when we are …

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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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