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Zoe Kanas

Zoe Kanas

Zoë Kanas is a sophomore mass communication/ art student at Southern Adventist University. This is her first year working for the Southern Accent and is excited to take the role of lead reporter. In her free time, Zoë enjoys painting, baking, and reading.

As the presidential election looms closer, many Americans are also looking at the politics closer to home in city and statewide elections. In Collegedale, the ballots include candidates running for Board of Commissioners positions as well as Tennessee and federal House and Senate seats. A few students from Southern Adventist University are actively involved in …

In an effort to provide relief for student loans, the United States Department of Education (DOE)  announced earlier this year  that all federal student aid would  have a 0% interest rate from  March 13 through Dec. 31, 2020. The change  applies to former students who were in repayment of their loans, either after graduating from …

This summer, the Center for Innovation and Computing (CIRC) launched its first-ever commercial software program, DotPurple. With the release of its own software for public use,  CIRC is now able to generate increased income to support both students and faculty.   CIRC is a program run by the School of Computing at Southern Adventist University that …

 In March, Southern Adventist University students were forced to evacuate campus and transition to distance learning due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States. Because of changes and concerns related to the pandemic, Southern administration feared a possible drop in enrollment. Doug Frood, executive director of budgeting, said that enrollment projections for …

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, Student Development and Counseling Services will host Mental Wellness Week, which aims to bring awareness to common mental health challenges college students face, especially during this unique semester.  A survey conducted in 2013 by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors found that “anxiety is the top …

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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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