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After five weeks of the NFL, we have seen what most teams are made of. And of those teams, we have seen which individuals have stood out the most. It’s still early, but MVP discussions are already taking place. The obvious front runners for this race typically come from quarterbacks. This year is no exception, …

Are you finding it harder than before to find an ounce of care for your classes? Is going back to bed at night what you look forward to most throughout your day? Do you feel so overwhelmed that you allow school and work to take precedence over taking care of yourself? Were you depending on …

Executive Director of Budgeting & Financial Analysis Doug Frood explained in a recent interview with the Accent how Southern Adventist University breaks down its expenses. According to Frood, Southern allocates its budget to more than 50 areas, including housing, wages and benefits. During the last fiscal year, Southern spent $72,741,162. These are the top 10 …

The long NBA season has finally come to a close. After dominant Games 1 and 2, an early exit for the Miami Heat seemed highly likely. Jimmy Butler had other plans, though, with a triple-double in both Games 3 and 5, forcing a Game 6. The Heat did have some adversity to play through with …

Do you ever catch yourself silently judging a couple sitting on a blanket between the dorms? Do you ever pause for a moment and realize that, while “you wouldn’t ever do that if you were dating someone,” in reality you are a bit envious you’re not the one sitting out there with your significant other? …

When 20-year-old China Williams attended an evangelistic meeting in May of 2020, she had no idea she would end up leaving her home in Auckland, New Zealand to live in the United States three months later.  After a long day of work, sitting in a meeting was the last thing on Williams’ mind, but her …

Hamilton County held a media briefing on Oct. 6 to announce the extension of the mask mandate to Nov. 22. “I’m asking today of our Health Department again to issue another directive, we want this directive in place for the next 45 days [from Oct. 9] which will push it out to Nov. the 22nd,” …

There is no doubt that the customs and cultures that surround us growing up directly affect the lifestyles we live today. This month, we are highlighting what students who grew up as a part of the Latino culture appreciate the most and how that upbringing  is reflected in their lives today. We asked our Latino …

Students at Southern Adventist University have not been attending Vespers this semester as much as they did in the past, according to Chaplain and Vice President for Spiritual Life Joseph Khabbaz. Vespers attendance within the two previous years, determined by the number of enrichment credits submitted, ranged between 800 to 1,000, per vespers according to …

Between navigating stimulus checks and rising unemployment levels, many students were able to find employment through jobs at Amazon warehouses. In March, Amazon announced IT would hire over 175,000 temporary full- and part-time employees across North America, 125,000 of which would have the potential for staying with the company. In June, officials at Chattanooga’s Amazon …

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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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