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Philosophy of fashion: What does your style say about you?

Putting together outfits is a daily ritual that I personally cherish. How am I deciding to present myself to the world today? How do I feel in these clothes? How much does my outfit really matter?  Fashion and personal style aren’t prioritized by everyone, but that isn’t to say they should not, or do not, …

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Sports

The push for October: MLB season winds down

The Major League Baseball (MLB)  regular season is coming to a close. The season started on April 7 after there was a lockout of the players due to a disagreement between the owners and Players’ Association. They weren’t able to come to an agreement on certain things, such as set pay for the players and …

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Photospread: Dodgeball Night

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Sports

Teaming up: the return of softball intramurals

Southern Adventist University is back in session for the fall semester. And the start of another school year, brings another season of softball. This year, the sport has taken off, and many students are going out to play. Intramural Director Troy Walker said there has been an uptick in teams this year. Last year, there …

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Religion

Go to the ant: Reflections on the meaning of laziness

I should be working. I should be reviewing my OChem reagents, the steps and products of glycolysis. I could be filling out the reams of multiple choice questions on my Pearson homework. Because I could be, I SHOULD be. Instead, I’m eating lunch, doing nothing, really.  Is that … a shred of Laziness I detect? That small, …

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News

Ooltewah Farmers Market: A bountiful cornucopia of seasonal local goods

The Ooltewah Farmers Market offers a  sampling of local foods and goods produced right here in the Hamilton County area. Every Thursday at 3 p.m. vendors arrive on the back lot of the Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape to set up their canopy covered tables laden with products produced by their local farms and businesses. “It’s …

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Sports

The 2022 NFL season is going to be exciting

After seven months of waiting, the NFL is coming back. This season is going to be an exciting season for football fans because of what happened in the crazy offseason. Many teams had massive changes in their rosters, and this may have changed the dynamics of those teams. Every offseason, there seems to be some …

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Lifestyle

Arts and Ideas: A call for creative contributions

This semester, we are re-imagining the Lifestyle section.  “Arts & Ideas” is intended as a space for artistic and academic exploration. It is titled after a class that the late Mark Peach co-taught for 35 years in the spirit of understanding our own condition through the intersection of intellectual life, faith and creativity. This is …

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News

Upcoming Southern fried food truck festival

The second annual Southern Fried Food Truck Festival will take place on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 food trucks, commercial and craft vendors will be parked at the Collegedale Commons for attendees to enjoy. Free admission and free parking will also …

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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)
Sports

New scoreboards mark an upgrade for campus sports

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 …

November 8, 2026
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Photo of volunteer chaplains doing a bonding activity with each other. September 6, 2026. (Photo by Aidan Sammons.)
Religion

New Talge Hall volunteer chaplains build community

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 …

November 7, 2026
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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).
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Space Force monument to be unveiled at annual Veterans Day celebration

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 …

November 6, 2026
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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)
News

ERC Missions compiles 25 years of student testimonies into a book

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 …

November 6, 2026
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Students in Professor Christie Wilder's policy class pose for a picture with Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of source).
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Social work students win congressional support for the Federal TRIO Programs

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. …

November 6, 2026
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