Vol. 72, Issue 7

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Southern Accent

The student voice for 90 years!

Collegedale, Tennessee

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Vol. 72, Issue 7

Clear the stage for Jimmy Needham Sierra emilaire Editor-in-chiEf

Christian singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham, who is wellknown for his song “Clear the Stage,” will perform on the Southern Adventist University campus on Friday, Oct. 28, in Iles P.E. Center at 7 p.m. Due to Homecoming weekend, the Collegedale Church will be occupied for alumni services on Friday and Saturday. Needham is renowned for his wordplay, soulful delivery and R&B-influenced vocal riffs. In 2015, Needham released his fifth studio album “Vice & Virtue” through Platinum pop records. On his website, Needham

said the album theme is “a story about a good guy and a bad guy — but it turns out they’re the same guy.” CCM Magazine, The Phantom Tollbooth and Christian Music Review rated it 4 out of 5 stars. Needham is a Colorado native ,currently living in Texas with his wife and two daughters. Collegedale is one stop on Needham’s small tour to various Christian schools, camps and churches during the next three months with most of his tour stops in Texas. Several students from Southern have seen Needham live. “Jimmy Needham was fun — he is a super talented and soul-

ful singer,” said Obadiah Groft, senior chemistry major. “He has some funk in his style, a little August Rush guitar picking as well. All in all [when I saw him live], I was blown away by his musical ability.” Last year Needham played a free show in the area and Jordan Putt, sophomore business administration major, was in attendance. “I was really surprised with how much I enjoyed the concert,” Putt said. “I don’t listen to his music otherwise and I’m not really into Christian contemporary music, but he is a really good performer, and guitarist. I am stoked to see him again this weekend.” Friday night’s concert is free

Photo Used under fair-use guidelines Jimmy Needham is a Christian singer and songwriter who will perform at Southern on Friday. Needham is stopping in Tennessee on a tour in the Southeast region.

of charge to Southern students and will substitute for the vespers service that would normally reside in the Collegedale

church. Vespers credit is available and the dress code is casual.

Fall festival celebrates Collegedale centennial Danielle allen nEws Editor

Southern’s annual fall festival is set to commemorate Southern’s 100 years in Collegedale in Veteran’s Memorial Park in Collegedale on Sunday. A 100 Years committee, headed by Ben McArthur, history professor, which includes

Southern alumni, faculty and residents of Collegedale, decided to open the event to the surrounding community, said Kit Clements, social vice president of Student Association and senior animation major. “Having [fall festival] in Veteran’s Park, it is right in the middle of the Collegedale, the main road is right there, and everyone can see what’s going

on,” Clements said. The Student Association is involved in the coordination of club activities and performances for the festival. About $10,000 is being set aside for food, tickets for people to use for club activities and money given to clubs for activities. Food vendors, an antique car show and student-led activities have been coordinated by a

combined effort of the 100 Years committee and the Student Association. “We are estimating 2,000 people to show up at this event,” Clements said. Clements said her concern is that the fall festival may not be as student-centered as she would hope it to be. “I do think it opens us up to the public, so next time we can

have events for us, but people can see what we’re about and join us in our events.” Clements said. Southern will be offering transportation from Wright Hall to Veterans Memorial Park from 2 to 5 p.m. Vendors like Fat Boys Roadside Eats and Wired Coffee Bar will be among the vendors selling food at the festival.


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