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The Southern Accent is the student newspaper for Southern Adventist University. Published weekly on Thursdays, the Southern Accent strives to print accurate and unbiased news for its campus and community as well as represent the student voices with relevant and diverse editorials. Deadlines for ads or letters to the editor are on the Fridays before the issue in which the ad or letter needs to run

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To meet the growing demand, Kiddie Kampus is planning to renovate an additional room within its facility, Cole said. The...
12/05/2024

To meet the growing demand, Kiddie Kampus is planning to renovate an additional room within its facility, Cole said. The goal is to accommodate more children, especially from the daycare waitlist, which includes many families from Southern Adventist University and the surrounding community.

“We’re really happy that we’ve been making progress in the last year and a half,” Cole said.

The expansion will help ensure that more families can benefit from the daycare’s services, according to center director Mae Watson. However the center can’t accommodate everyone, and the waitlist continues to grow.

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Michael Weismeyer, professor and chair of the History and Political Studies Department, explained that Thatcher Farm, in...
12/04/2024

Michael Weismeyer, professor and chair of the History and Political Studies Department, explained that Thatcher Farm, in addition to serving as a hands-on lab, provided students with service credit and employment opportunities.

According to Shaffer, the farm began in 2012 under the management of Mindhi Rahn, a professor in the history department, as a way for students majoring in international development to understand the rudimentary basics of agricultural growth. The department believed it would be valuable for students who might work overseas to develop the skills needed to grow their own food, preparing them for situations where grocery stores might not be available.

“The farm was always Southern’s best-kept secret,” Shaffer said.

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According to a Nov. 15 news release issued by the Collegedale Police Department, the two officers that resigned were Bur...
11/21/2024

According to a Nov. 15 news release issued by the Collegedale Police Department, the two officers that resigned were Burlon Hayworth and Andrew Carter, and the officer on paid leave is Corporal Josh Parson.

The CPD became aware of the incident on Nov. 5, the release stated, and an internal affairs investigation quickly followed in response. It was determined that the allegations “potentially involved significant violations of department policy.”

“There was an incident we had been made aware of involving off-duty officers at Neyland Stadium that required their interaction with the facilities event staff and law enforcement,” wrote Collegedale Asst. Chief Jamie Heath in an email to the Accent. “The alleged conduct of these off-duty officers potentially violated several department policies, but no additional criminal allegations were made or were being pursued by law enforcement in Knoxville. We immediately launched an internal investigation into the incident.”

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The American flag was draped over the casket, a symbol of the service and dedication that Hurd gave to his community.Hur...
11/12/2024

The American flag was draped over the casket, a symbol of the service and dedication that Hurd gave to his community.

Hurd, 52, a resident of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Oct. 25 from severe injuries sustained in an off-duty motorcycle accident, according to a previous Accent article.

The service began with a welcoming prayer by Pastor Charles Byrd, followed by a life sketch presented by a “dear friend.”

“Whether you knew him as a devoted father, a savvy businessman, a daring adventurer, a generous friend or simply someone who couldn’t help but leave an impression, Enoch left a mark on all of us,” the friend said.

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Camille Martinez Ortiz, a recent Southern graduate and owner of CAMO Nails, shares her experience of running a nail busi...
11/12/2024

Camille Martinez Ortiz, a recent Southern graduate and owner of CAMO Nails, shares her experience of running a nail business in the dorm for two years.

“I operated from the dorm room in Thatcher, and it really helped because a lot of clients are from around campus,” Ortiz said. “So it made it accessible for them and for me, as well.”

With an average of 20 clients a month, Ortiz said that doing nails was a great way to earn extra income while she attended Southern; it was also a hobby she enjoyed.

“Nail art is very therapeutic to me,” she said, “plus [I] made good money with it.”

When asked if interest in the nail business has grown at Southern, Martinez Ortiz said, “Definitely! I feel like after I started, a lot of other talented nail artists got inspired to start their own businesses.”

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The upgrades to Imagination Station include new equipment designed to enhance the play experience for children of all ab...
11/12/2024

The upgrades to Imagination Station include new equipment designed to enhance the play experience for children of all abilities. The planned installations include a modern play structure with inclusive features, sensory wave climbers, an animal trackers panel and a dedicated music area. To ensure a comfortable and accessible family environment, the project will add mushroom seating areas, more benches, shaded picnic tables and safety resurfacing across the playground.

“I am very excited that we are able to renovate Imagination Station and thankful to the Commission for approving the expenditure,” said Collegedale City Manager Wayon Hines in an interview with Local 3 News. “I was a child when Imagination Station was initially constructed, and I remember the excitement at that time. I am elated to see the renovation for the next generation of children to enjoy.”

The project is made possible through GameTime’s National Demonstration Site Grant, a funding source that will cover half the cost of the new playground equipment. This financial support allows Collegedale to enhance the playground’s inclusivity and appeal to a larger community while still managing costs.

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The event was a pitch competition, during which teams had to formulate and present strategies to solve a business challe...
11/12/2024

The event was a pitch competition, during which teams had to formulate and present strategies to solve a business challenge that was presented at the start of the event. According to the HSI Battle of the Brains website, a minimum of 75% of the team had to be of Hispanic descent, at least half had to be women and 30% or more had to be accounting majors. Southern assembled a team of eight students representing various majors to compete in the 24-hour competition.

“We had a cross-functional team,” Sergio Bellino, associate professor in the School of Business and faculty adviser, said. “We pulled people from other departments, like film production and computer science, so it was beautiful to see how these guys were able to bond and come up with [a plan] with no arguments.”

This year, the challenge was to put together a complete business plan for a sustainable outdoor apparel product from scratch. The plan had to include a new product, complete with a full marketing campaign, website, financial statement, and other foundational elements for a business. The teams were then placed in separate rooms for 17 hours with no contact with advisers.

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In his new role, he will serve as assistant to the NAD president for pastoral continuing education and mission. “He will...
11/07/2024

In his new role, he will serve as assistant to the NAD president for pastoral continuing education and mission.

“He will supervise and coordinate the Division’s engagement with continuing education for clergy and second-career ministerial professionals,” according to the statement signed by NAD President G. Alexander Bryant, chair of Oakwood’s Board of Trustees. “He will assume this new role on July 1, 2025.”

The announcement came as Pollard faced increasing pressure from a group of alumni, faculty, staff and students, known as Concerned Oakwoodites, to resign.The group organized in the fall of 2023 to address some concerns about Pollard’s leadership raised by supporters of the university.

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He hopes to move students to the Mountain Cottages as they become available, but no date has been set. “I am planning fo...
11/07/2024

He hopes to move students to the Mountain Cottages as they become available, but no date has been set.

“I am planning for the first week of December to start them moving,” Hamilton wrote in an email to the Accent. “ … We are trying to give students the most convenient time to relocate.”

Because the end of the semester can be a busy time for students, administration is planning how they will help students relocate, according to Hamilton.

“It is getting close to finals, and I am worried I will have to move during finals,” Houston Beckworth, a junior archeology major currently residing in Reflection Pointe, said.

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“Research shows the distress we feel around politics can harm our physical and mental health—and it’s only getting worse...
11/06/2024

“Research shows the distress we feel around politics can harm our physical and mental health—and it’s only getting worse,” according to the study. “In 2016, the presidential election caused significant stress for 52% of adults—this year, that number jumped to 69%. Additionally, many U.S. adults said they were worried that the election results could lead to violence (74% of respondents) or that the 2024 election could be the end of democracy in the U.S. (56% of respondents).”

The survey was conducted online between August 1–23, 2024, among 3,305 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, according to information published on the APA website. Oversampling was conducted for subgroup analysis by racial/ethnic groups.

Several Southern Adventist University students shared their post-election fears with the Accent prior to Election Day. Emma Schmidt, a freshman marketing major, said she was concerned that a war could break out no matter who won.

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The fourth candidate, Collegedale Commissioner Debbie Baker, lost the election to Burnette by only one vote.Collegedale ...
11/06/2024

The fourth candidate, Collegedale Commissioner Debbie Baker, lost the election to Burnette by only one vote.

Collegedale Mayor Morty Lloyd and Commissioner Tonya Sadler both have terms expiring in November 2026. Katie Lamb, longtime Collegedale commissioner and former mayor, did not run for re-election. Baker and Johnson were both up for re-election, leaving three available seats on the five-person commission.

The Accent reached out to each candidate for comment following the results of the election.

In a phone interview with the Accent, Howse said she was thrilled by the election’s results.

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11/06/2024

Issue 8 is out now!

Highlights include:
*Southern impacted by turbulent election season
*Mountain Cottages nearing completion
*Oakwood University announces president's departure to NAD
..and in our Collegedale News section:
*Collegedale begins Imagination Station renovations

All of this and more in Issue 8 of the 80th volume of the Southern Accent. Link in bio.

“We were at my house one night,” Sianipar recalled, “and Mila looked at me and jokingly said, ‘What if we went into busi...
11/05/2024

“We were at my house one night,” Sianipar recalled, “and Mila looked at me and jokingly said, ‘What if we went into business together?’ And, of course, I said ‘yes.’”

From that moment, Pollen began to take shape.

Though the business is new, the duo’s experience in photography goes back several years.

“Anna and I both have been doing our own photography for many years,” Bales said. “Individually we both specialize in portraits, whether that be creative shoots, grad photos, etc.”

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Hurd, 52, was involved in the accident on Oct. 13 while riding along the scenic Cherohala Skyway, just a mile into North...
11/05/2024

Hurd, 52, was involved in the accident on Oct. 13 while riding along the scenic Cherohala Skyway, just a mile into North Carolina, according to a press release issued by the CPD. He was accompanied by friends when, tragically, his motorcycle collided with another vehicle pulling a trailer. Hurd’s injuries were the only ones reported from the accident.

The accident left Hurd unresponsive, according to police. He was airlifted after a 45-minute wait to a medical facility, where lifesaving measures were attempted on the scene, a press release stated. His injuries proved too severe.

Hurd’s death leaves a void in his department and the community he served.

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Marvin Robertson, former dean of the university’s School of Music for more than 30 years, and founder of Die Meistersing...
11/05/2024

Marvin Robertson, former dean of the university’s School of Music for more than 30 years, and founder of Die Meistersinger, was scheduled to direct the group during the concert, but was unable to due to health
concerns, according to Peter Cooper, dean of the School of Music, who gave the concert’s introduction. Robertson directs a Die Meistersinger reunion every five years. Gerald Peel, Southern alumnus, directed the
concert in his stead.

Robertson, affectionately referred to by many as “Doc Robertson,” started the Die Meistersinger chorus in 1974. He was involved in many musical groups during
his time at Southern, but during the concert, Bruce Coston, a Southern alumnus and former member of Die Miestersinger, said “Doc’s crowning work, though, and the reason we’re here, was Die Miestersinger.”

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The original prospectus for the BSE program estimated a freshman enrollment of 25 engineering students in Fall 2024, bri...
11/05/2024

The original prospectus for the BSE program estimated a freshman enrollment of 25 engineering students in Fall 2024, bringing the total enrollment to 45. However, this fall, the program welcomed 47 engineering freshmen, for a total engineering enrollment of 97, according to Hall.

“We [collectively, all of the Adventist universities] hesitated to start a four-year engineering [degree] for a long time because we didn’t want to compete with our sister institution, Walla Walla,” Blake Laing, professor of
engineering and physics, said in an interview with the Accent.

Laing said that, in the past, among Adventist universities, Walla Walla University was the only institution offering a four-year engineering degree.
Southern offered a two-year program and Southern’s engineering students would often go to Walla Walla to complete their degree.

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10/30/2024

Issue 7 is out now!

Highlights include:
*The six-year journey of Crosswalk
*New school of business building faces delays
*Engineering program beats enrollment goal
*Die Meistersinger honors founder with concert
..and in our Collegedale News section:
*Officer Enoch Hurd dies following motorcycle accident
*New photography business aims to capture the love stories of Chattanooga

All of this and more in Issue 7 of the 80th volume of the Southern Accent. Link in bio.

For the first time in Southern’s intramural history, For the Love of the Game was held on Sunday, receiving the nickname...
10/29/2024

For the first time in Southern’s intramural history, For the Love of the Game was held on Sunday, receiving the nickname “All-Day Softball,” according to Walker. The tournament was originally supposed to happen on Saturday, Oct. 5, rather than Sunday, Oct. 6. This change was due to the last-minute cancellation of the original tournament when the fields became too wet from rain earlier in the day. Walker also stated that All-Night Softball could not be rescheduled to either of the next two Saturday nights, Oct. 12 and 19, due to the 423 Night Market and Latin American Club Night.

Walker further explained that it wasn’t approved to have
“For the Love of the Game” on the same night as 423 Night Market because the school is not large enough to have two events happening at the same time. Additionally, some 423 student vendors may have been
on a softball team and wanted to play. Walker and Judy Sloan, dean of the School of Health and Kinesiology, made the decision together, according to Walker.

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