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Xander Ordinola

Xander Ordinola

Xander Ordinola is a mass communication major with an emphasis in photography. He has worked with the Accent before as a lead reporter but this year he is taking on the position of photo editor. Xander is the guy who is always with a camera in his hand, recording all school events as a photojournalist.

After midterm break, Pastor Joseph Khabbaz will officially move to Southern and become the new Spiritual Life Vice President on campus. Along with his wife, Christina, Khabbaz will work closely with the president’s cabinet to supply students with a richer religious experience. Joining Southern from Sligo Seventh-day Adventist church in Maryland, Khabbaz exemplifies everything the …

From Sept. 9 to Sept. 12, dozens of nonprofits occupied the student center at lunchtime in an attempt to find students for internships, jobs or service learning credit. Despite the project occurring for the first time, it will become an annual event. Behind the scenes, Christian Service Director Jennifer Carter worked to bridge the gap …

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A Group Southern Adventist University Students in the TISL class pose for a photo on the stairs inside the Tennessee capitol building in Nashville Tennessee. Friday, November 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of source)

From Nov. 19-22, Southern Adventist University students will participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), a simulation program that gives college students hands-on experience with state government. Through its legislative branch, students write bills, defend proposals in committees and vote on the House and Senate floors. Others participate in the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate …

A strawberry shortcake matcha is served at a pop at Poplar student housing at Southern Adventist University from Coast + Country Match, owned by Vanessa Bird. Friday, October 30, 2026. (Photo by Chloe Smith)

From homemade baked goods and matcha to vintage clothing and watercolor art, Southern Adventist University students are finding ways to turn their passions into small businesses through campus pop-up events. Student-organized MICROMARKET gives vendors an opportunity to sell their products outside of the annual 423 Night Market, while other events bring local businesses directly to …

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 …

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