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The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) issued a press release last week cautioning Hamilton County residents about a phone scammer impersonating a Collegedale police officer. Last week, a Hamilton County resident reported receiving a phone call from an individual claiming to be “Sergeant Schneider with the Collegedale Police Department,” the press release stated. The scammer told …

Hi sports fans. My name is Jacob Nevis, and I am the new sports editor for the Southern Accent. I am a sophomore journalism major here at Southern, and I am from Lodi, California. I love sports, and I love everything that surrounds them. My favorite sports include football, baseball and basketball.  Growing up, I …

Editor’s note: The following article was written prior to February 14, 2022. Tensions continue to rise as Russia’s estimated 130,000 troops surround Ukraine’s border. For several weeks, Russia has continued to amass troops outside of Ukraine and Belarus. However, despite the continued urgency of the situation — threats of invasion, increased sanctions and talk of …

I will never forget the first time a stranger approached me and complimented my outfit. I was 15 and self-conscious, sitting at a high-top in a cafe and waiting to be interviewed for my first job. My leg was shaking and my thrifted loafers were clicking against the metal leg of the chair. “I love …

Before graduating from Southern in December, music performance alum Georgii Zaitsev was an international student from Tula, Russia. He had lived in Russia for the majority of his life, changing schools three times and practicing under five different piano teachers.  At age 5, Zaitsev said he began attending a music school. Courses he took there …

I am a sucker for “used to’s.” I “used to” look a certain way and fit into a certain size of jeans. I “used to” workout everyday, sometimes twice. I “used to” wake up and drive to the beach to watch the sunrise.  I “used to” be vegan. I “used to” be so much more …

Nearly every single day for the past four years, Kennedy Haffner has shared a piece of her life on Instagram. What originated as a fun daily habit for a college student has now become a main source of income.  The content Haffner posts focuses primarily on what she’s eating that day, which includes anything from …

Southern Adventist University’s Christmas tree lighting will take place on November 30 at 6:30 p.m. According to Kari Shultz, director of student life and activities, multiple musical groups are supposed to be performing on the promenade simultaneously, but she is still waiting to hear back from most of them.  “There will be refreshments, hot cider …

When was the last time you woke up excited for the day ahead of you? How long has it been since you haven’t been worried about a deadline? Is there that ‘one thing’ you can’t seem to shake, something that weighs on you daily? For me, the thieves of my peace have come in the …

Written by: Cassidy Connolly and Amanda Blake  As of Wednesday, November 3, Southern is planning to hold at least 11 more events that offer cultural credit. Upcoming events include convocation on November 4, hosted by Student Association; senior recitals on November 7, 10 and 14 in Ackerman Auditorium and Southern Symphony Orchestra’s concert on November …

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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 …

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)

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 …

Students in Professor Christie Wilder's policy class pose for a picture with Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann. Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of source).

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. …

Headshot of Dennis Negrón. (Photo sourced from Southern Adventist University Website)

Dennis Negrón, Southern Adventist University’s vice president of Student Development and Title IX coordinator, will leave the university on Nov. 18 after 33 years of service. His resignation follows concerns about an inappropriate social media repost on his personal Instagram account. University administration stated that an investigation found no wrongdoing and that Negrón made the …

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