Volume 73, Issue 9

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Vol. 73, Issue 9

Students and alumni unearth 25-year-old time capsule Brandon Beneche Managing Editor

Southern Adventist University students and alumni gathered to unearth a time capsule from 1992 on Friday, Nov. 3. The time capsule was buried in front of the Doll House next to Lynn Wood Hall, and the excavation was a part of Southern’s Alumni Weekend program.

After brief speeches by various alumni, former Southern President Donald R. Sahly, Ph.D., led the program. Once the time capsule had been unearthed and opened, Sahly read a letter from the capsule that he had

written in 1992. It described the university’s celebration of its centennial anniversary, plans for building a new science building and its ceremonial burying of a literal hatchet, symbolizing the university’s journey toward a more Christ-like campus.

Among the items in the time capsule were a Southern t-shirt, silver Southern coins, music produced by Southern’s music department and a copy of the Southern Accent from that year.

The capsule also had a copy of the 1992 Joker (Southern’s old photo registry), baseball cards, a copy of the 1992 Southern yearbook, a picture of the 1992

student body and faculty in front of Wright Hall and a stone from Graysville, TN, Southern’s original campus site.

SA President Phillip Warfield and President David Smith ended the service by thanking the alumni and reflecting on the university’s past and future.

Warfield and Smith placed personal letters in a new time capsule that was buried next to the Doll House. The time capsule was also filled with student letters, this year’s fifth Southern Accent issue and a campus map, along with other items. Members of the audience put in some of their own personal items.

Photo by Lizzie Williams Donald R. Sahly and landscape crew unearth capsule after 25 years.

Campus welcomes back alumni for 60th Homecoming Weekend

Photo by Barry Daly At 101 years old, Harry Bennett, ’36, was the oldest alumnus attendee at this year’s Homecoming.

Photo by Barry Daly University president Dave Smith and SA President Phillip Warfield welcome this year’s alumni.

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University Senate approves updated Substance Abuse Policy

Danielle Allen and Natalia Perez Staff Writer and Editor-in-Chief

Dennis Negron, vice president of Student Services, presented the revised Substance Abuse Policy at the University Senate meeting held on Sept. 25.

In efforts to abide by the DrugFree Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), the revisions state, under the protocol section, that students are required to undergo drug testing randomly, periodically or due to reasonable suspicion. If the test comes back negative, University Administration will cover the cost of the test; if the test comes out positive, however, the student will pay for it.

Missing a scheduled screening or refusing to have the screening administered will be interpreted

“We’ve chosen to [test] eight persons per month at a random basis” —Dennis Negron

as a positive test.

“We’ve chosen to [test] eight persons per month on a random basis,” Negron said. “Every student on campus has been given a number, and then we use an online number generator to see who comes up in this random generator.”

Negron emphasized that it is a truly random selection, without any particular interference to “balance” the randomized population selection.

Another addition to the protocol includes that substance distribution will likely result in dismissal. Proof of distribution

will not rely on hearsay, but on substantial and credible evidence.

“It was never in the policy, so we felt that in order to not make what we do a challenge in the future, there needed to be policy,” Negron said.

The protocol section also states that if a technician reveals that a urine sample has been tampered with or reveals drug use that occurred beyond the time frame urine samples can detect, the Substance Abuse Policy Committee will drug test with a hair sample.

The following staff mem-

bers from different departments currently hold a position on the Substance Abuse Policy Committee: Leslie Kay, mental health counselor at the Student Success Center; Chamra Anthony, assistant dean of women; John Willis, assistant dean of the Southern Village; and Dennis Negron, vice president of Student Services. Each of these committee members was chosen because of his or her extensive experience in working with substance abuse policies and drug and addiction counseling.

This revised policy applies equally to both on- and off-campus behavior. “When a student chooses to come to Southern, the student understands that there are certain things that he or she agrees to provide by the code of conduct in the Student

Handbook,” Negron said.

Some students feel that the drug policy is a violation of privacy and their personal rights.

“I believe that the new drug policy is invasive and uncalled for,” an anonymous student said.

“Although names are randomly being drawn, it is another form of Southern controlling their students.”

Another anonymous student said, “I originally thought that Southern was exercising a bias towards students who they deemed suspicious, but it is reassuring to know that they are taking steps to ensuring unbiased drug tests.”

The revised substance abuse policy was approved unanimously by University Senate. A digital copy of the updated policy can be found online at www.southern. edu.

Southern initiative packages food for Feed My Starving Children

Tierra Hayes News Editor

More than 100,000 meals, enough to feed 276 kids for a year, were packed by Southern Adventist University students,

staff, alumni and community members on Sunday, Nov. 5 as a part of Feed My Starving Children (FMSC).

Feed My Starving Children is a donations-based nonprofit that sends food to struggling

communities across the world.

Volunteers on Sunday worked in teams to individually package nutrient-dense servings of an enriched rice, soy and vegetable blend.

The event was coordinated

in conjunction with this year’s Alumni Homecoming Weekend which was planned with the idea of building stronger connections between students and graduates.

Southern President Dave Smith said that this was a good oppor-

tunity to bring people together for the mission of service.

“Service is at the heart of everything we do here at Southern,” Smith said. “I think for Alumni Weekend it was great

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Sabrina Smith wins first Southern Ninja Warrior Michaela Lewin Staff Writer

Contestant Sabrina Smith, junior Spanish major, won the title of the first Southern Ninja Warrior, hosted by the Student Association (SA) at the Outdoor Education Center’s rope course on Nov. 4.

Southern Ninja Warrior is SA’s version of the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior, where contestants compete on a rigorous obstacle course for a cash prize. An anonymous committee reviewed From those 24 applicants—only six women—Smith came out on top, winning a $500 prize.

Participants were harnessed, hooked and strapped in, and t here were shock absorbers in case there were any major falls.

The competition consisted of three rounds: the rock climb and two custom ropes courses.

“The most challenging thing leading up to the event was knowing some of the contestants. Some of my friends who are avid rock climbers participated, and I was

sure they would crush it,” Smith said. “The most challenging thing though was definitely the fact that I was competing against guys who were taller, stronger and faster.”

“It definitely feels really crazy and unreal to have won, especially being a female competing among many males. I was surprised by the amount of support I got from friends as well as strangers,” Smith said.

“The most challenging thing leading up to the event was knowing some of the contestants.”

—Sabrina Smith

Courtesy of Sabrina Smith Sabrina Smith, junior Spanish major , stand triumphant after winning the first Southern Ninja Warrior.

Studio 4109 plans for new year Joseph Hyde Staff Writer

Students, families, friends and even dogs (yes, dogs) are invited to come out to experience Southern’s live comedy sketch show, Studio 4109. Studio will return for its seventh season on Nov. 11 in Iles Gym at 8:15 p.m. Pastor Dave Ferguson of the Collegedale Church will be the host.

Executive Director Armondi Stokes-Hicks and Delaney Harris, Executive Producer, are excited for this upcoming Studio season.

“A goal of mine is to bring joy to the campus,” Stokes-Hicks said. “[I want] to make the stu-

“There are a lot of people here at Southern with amazing talent.

We’re giving students an outlet for them to express themselves.”

—Armondi Stokes-Hicks

dents laugh and for people who are stressed to have an opportunity for fun.”

Like every year, new cast members joined the production for the new season, like freshman communication studies major Davina Stroia.

“I was involved in acting for three years in high school, [and] when I came here [Southern] my friends told me to try out for Studio, and I got in,” Stroia said.

Studio will only be having

three shows this year so that they can make sure they have enough time to get their skits approved by administration in advance.

The first Studio show will feature junior accounting major Brittney Finck as the special music guest. In the past, Studio has featured an outside band or performer.

“There are a lot of people here at Southern with amazing talent. We’re giving students an

outlet for them to express themselves,” Stokes-Hicks said. “It is cool to bring in a special guest, but why when we have people here with equal if not more talent than anyone we could bring in”.

Stokes said another highlight will be skits involving food.

“It’s gonna get a little messy,” Stokes-Hicks said.

Many students are looking forward to the new things that Studio will bring this season.

“Critics say that Studio is no good, but I have high expectations,” said Angelie Harper, freshman nursing major.

“I am excited to see Southern student generated comedy,” said John Boone, freshman business major.

Despite critics, Stokes-Hicks said that he believes that Studio is a great way to reach out to people.

“I find Studio to be its own ministry,” Stokes-Hicks said.

“And some don’t agree [with that statement], but laughter and joy are things that God has given us.”

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Nexus: “What would Jesus say about race relations?”

Natalia Perez Editor-in-Chief

Nexus and Campus Ministries co-hosted a panel discussion on Nov. 2, featuring three professors who presented on the topic chosen: “What would Jesus say about race relations?”

Raul Rivero, evangelism resource coordinator; Stephanie Guster, assistant professor in the social work department; and Karon Powell, assistant professor in the global development

department led the discussion.

Throughout the event, students were able to text in their questions to a number shown on the projector screen. Students posed questions that explored several themes including race, church politics and racial relations within the church.

Tamara Malakhov, MBA Finance major, coordinated the event.

“In the beginning of this year, I started to dream about creating a series of events that fostered

an environment of authenticity,” Malakhov said, “where both the professors and students could come together to have genuine and honest conversation about hard, relevant topics.”

She wanted to include the church view along with other diverse perspectives, and after contacting Marc-A nthony Pierre, assistant chaplain, they met during the summer to coordinate the event.

“Marc-Anthony grandfathered the name ‘Nexus’ to me from a

Campus Ministries starts The Hotspot Kristen Eldred Copy Editor

Weekly joint worships are back. “The Hotspot” is being held Wednesday evenings in Thatcher Hall from 8-9 p.m.

Worships in the dorms are usually directed by Deans Kevin Pride and Tisha Looby of Talge and Thatcher, respectively. The Hotspot, however, was started this semester by Marc-Anthony Pierre, assistant chaplain of Campus Ministries.

“Pierre approached Dean Looby and me about the potential of The Hotspot, and we were both flexible in our schedules to allow this worship to take place,” Pride said.

Southern has not had joint chapel worships in the last two years, but Pierre decided to bring them back to create fellowship among the student body.

“My hopes and goals for the ministry are to create an atmosphere of community, service opportunity and unity through diversity,” Pierre said.

The Hotspot will be hosted by different groups each week, including Latin American Club,

Asian Club, Black Christian Union, Campus Ministries and Student Association. These groups are on a five-week rotation.

“The Hotspot is similar in style to a Week of Prayer night,” Pierre said. “They have a more service feel than a regular dorm worship.”

After each worship, students can fill out a “connect card,” which will allow them to give Southern feedback regarding how they would like the campus to affect their spiritual lives.

Students can write whether they want to receive a Bible study or a dorm visit to participate in mission outreach or any other spiritual need. Pierre said the connect card is important because “most worship services don’t have a follow-up.”

At first, these joint worships were named The Plug, but Enactus, an organization in the business department, started its own group with the same name. Due to the miscommunication, the worships were simply renamed The Hotspot.

“We didn’t want any competi-

tion, so we re-branded,” Pierre said. “We still kept the same concept, initiative and theology, but we just moved from The Plug to The Hotspot.”

This name was chosen to promote connection with God. In the same way that people connect their phones to power, Pierre said that it is important for people to also connect spiritually with God. Rena Chung, president of the Asian Club and senior biology-research major, said that The Hotspot is an “authentic” and “low-key” student-led worship.

“I love how it’s so raw, and the service is always uniquely dynamic and interactive with good music, prayer activity, student testimony and a talk,” Chung said. “These are key things that our generation needs to learn to participate in, and I’m so excited to have it come alive this year.”

The Hotspot is always looking for leaders. Any student who desires to help should contact Pierre at marcanthonypierre@ southern.edu.

previous group he used to lead on campus,” Malakhov said.

“In light of the Charlottesville, Va riots, DACA and Dreamers, and in light of the Andrews’ [It’sTimeAU] video last semester, Marc and I felt that this topic is what we should discuss in our first event. Future topics will be chosen prayerfully by the Nexus team and Campus ministries.”

The Nexus team hopes to hold one more event before the end of the year, tentatively on Nov. 30.

“I thought it was a phenom-

enal way to engage intentional conversation about race,” said Brandon Williams, senior chemistry major. “A lot of our unfavorable interactions on the racial front simply stem from a misunderstanding of a person’s race or culture. Nexus provided a forum to ask some of the hard questions, and hearing them answered from different perspectives was invaluable.”

Corrections to Issue 8, Volume 73 On the “Doug Bachelor speaks at GYC” article on page 2, the words “(date?)” and “[was this officially a week of prayer?

I thought they were only having services from Thursday to Friday? I could be wrong, but I think we should double check],” were editor’s marks

made online, and should not have appeared in the article.

On page 4, the Fall Festival photos should have been credited to Joshuwa Shelton in addition to Cinthya Molina.

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President’s Address: NAD Year-End Meetings 2017 Phillip Warfield SA President

the NAD’s brand-new building, stemming from a desire to house its own organization away from the GC, just as every other division throughout the world.

SA Presidents and company were treated with a lot of respect, as we probably made up most of the population under the age of 30.

I would think as a whole, the NADYEM were composed of many middle aged to older men, but also many women. The NADYEM was also composed of a very racially diverse group of individuals, which reflects our church’s current racial statistics.

Recently, the NAD made the decision to allow SA Presidents and those in our company to vote and even come up to the microphone to voice our opinions and add to the discussion. With our input, the NAD was able to amend suggestions towards the Unity/Reconciliation document and forward them to the GC. The NAD is actively looking for ways to better communicate with young adults, and include accurate representation for them on important committees. The

Haystack, the Potluck, and even our literature will receive more attention.

The NAD’s major focus is mission, and throughout the meetings, I was filled with hope and encouragement. Our president, Dan Jackson, is a man who hears our voices. He does not command individuals from a top-down approach, and repeatedly said that the church must be a grassroots movement.

Several individuals during the session reaffirmed the need for youth and to reach people where they are.

Before I left, I requested that students submit questions that they wanted me to ask at NADYEM. One question I received from a student was: “What is the NAD actively doing to combat the racism that is a part of the inherent structure of its church?” In response, our church knows and understands these things and they resonate with us.

Two pastors in the Southern Union, one from a regional conference and the other from a state conference, have taken it

nutrient-dense servings of an enriched rice, soy and vegetable blend.

Continued from page 2 “They packed a lot of food,” said Lucas Patterson, event coorto have young people, peodinator.

“More than one box per ple from the campus, alumni person which is kind of the goal coming back and other groups that Feed My Starving Children coming from area churches. I has for this.

We exceeded their think it was great for everyone goal, probably because we have to get together and share in that a bunch of able-bodied college service and find that bond.”

Feed My Starving Children students.”

Tara Bugg, the event superviis a donations-based nonprofit sor for FMSC, said she believes that sends food to struggling that the organization is working communities across the world. on completing God’s mission for Volunteers on Sunday worked the world. in teams to individually package “To think of the potential that

some of these kids have,” Bugg said, “and the plan God has for them to maybe be president, or to maybe be an Olympic athlete, or to radically change the world in some way but they can’t do that because their parents can’t feed them and so they don’t see adulthood just breaks my heart.

And so to be able to partner with an organization whose true goal is to change the world is something I’m very passionate about.”

Students at Southern were offered Christian Service credit, a graduation requirement, for participating in FMSC. “I needed to do it for a gradu-

My fellow Student Association and student body presidents, leaders in the North American Division (NAD), and I were invited to the NAD Year-End Meetings (NA DY EM) in Columbia, MD. From Oct. 26 to 31, we bonded, explored Washington D.C., exchanged numbers and stories and kept in constant contact.

This past week was an opportunity for me to network and get to know people from as far as Guam or as near as Chattanooga, including: Dan Jackson, NAD President; Gale Jones Murphy, Pianist and the first woman and first Black Southern SA President; James Black; Charles E. and Ethel Bradford, the first NAD President; Terry Shaw, Adventist Health Systems CEO, and more!

Many important topics that came up , such as women in ministry, Sabbath school, retention of young adults, and the controversial General Conference (GC) Unity/Reconciliation Document.

Another agenda item was the grand opening ceremony for

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Courtesy of Phillip Warfield Student body presidents from various institutions in the North American Division pose for a photo.

upon themselves to breach the racial barrier by participating in a joint-evangelistic series.

They were beyond blessed as the evangelistic series turned into the biggest series either of the pastors had ever had, and they discussed their similarities and misconceptions about the other.

The church has affirmed them.

The NADYEM were an encouraging reminder that our church is productive and wants to involve youth in every way. Our church wants and needs us and is actively pursuing us through new methods, like the new

Adventist Journey young adult magazine being developed and even new television stations. Our church is open to new ideas and is looking for students to become interns and help revitalize methods of communication for reaching people where they are.

“They have been called to finish the work,” said Dan Jackson, NAD President, “It’s not going to be my generation. It’s their generation.”

ation requirement, but I thought it was a good opportunity too,” said Mackenzie Richardson, senior nursing major. “You can make a huge impact not just on one person but I think we made 160 children’s year, giving them hope.”

Senior elementary education major Katie Lawrence said that she got to encounter people on campus in a way she hadn’t before during the event.

“I think it’s also a great opportunity to get to work with people that you normally wouldn’t get to work with,” Lawrence said.

“Like even coming together just

as a part of the Education Club, I got to work with my professors in a way that I had never seen them before. It was really great to experience that community as well. Not only growing together as a whole group, but in small groups as well.”

Many of the alumni who signed up for the event, like Carlton Vollberg, ’92, were glad to be able to work alongside current students.

“I think it teaches people at a young age the value of life and helping others through service,” Vollberg said.

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God can still use you despite your mental illness Edyn-Mae Stevenson Religion Editor

How can God use me when I’m like this?

I asked myself that question last week while lying on the concrete next to my car in a church parking lot, having the mental breakdown of my life. I hadn’t eaten anything in the past two days because my appetite was gone. Food tasted like ashes, hugs from loved ones felt like a straight jacket, conversations felt dull and meaningless. My brain had forgotten that life is beautiful and that love is real and that people you love won’t always let you down, and it all became too heavy, and I ended up lying on my back in a parking lot because I couldn’t make it three feet

farther to my car.

I have high-functioning depression. I’ve had it since I was thirteen years old. I’m not telling you this because I want attention or sympathy, though. I’m telling you this because it’s important to talk about, because one in every five Americans and one in every four people worldwide suffers from a mental health disorder.

The most common mental health disorders include major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. People are starting to speak up about their own mental health, working to de-stigmatize the talk surrounding these disorders, but somehow I’m

still not seeing a lot of talk surrounding mental health in our own church communities.

This is simply not acceptable.

For most of my life, my identity has been centralized around the fact that God can use me to accomplish His work.

I think it’s natural for us, as Christians, to feel this way.

However, I also think there’s a sort of expectation we have set up in the church: that God can only use us when we’re happy.

I obsessed over this idea for years. In the margins of my Bible, I have an Ellen White quote written down: “It is our privilege to be glad in the Lord.”

My problem is that I read this as, “It is our obligation to be glad in the Lord.” I thought my depression—my disillusionment

with life, my discontent with existence—showed lack of faith in God. I thought that because I constantly wished I was dead, it meant I was ungrateful for the life He’d given me.

Because I couldn’t find joy in worship or fellowship, it meant I was a fake Christian. Because I couldn’t relate to others, it meant I couldn’t witness to them. Because I felt like life was meaningless, it meant I didn’t trust in God to take care of me. What I forgot is that all of these thoughts were not a lack of faith in God. They were real symptoms of a real disease.

For those of you who are suffering from a mental health disorder: God did not make a mistake when He made you.

He still has plans for you;

He still has a work that only you can do. Your depression, your anxiety, your worst mental breakdown on your worst day doesn’t make you less of a person, and it doesn’t make you less of a Christian. God will never love you less because you’re struggling. He doesn’t need reasons to keep you. He already knows about your mental health, and He knows how He’s going to use it for His glory. Your battle with mental health doesn’t take away your voice; instead, it gives you a unique voice and a unique story to tell. Don’t let your mental health make you feel useless.

God is still going to use you for incredible things.

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What true reformation looks like Thursday, November 9, 2017

Carlos De la Cruz Contributor

“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world” (John 17:16, NKJV).

Are we really not of the world?

Because from what I’ve been seeing, my eyes say differently.

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that God chose the day that would eventually become Reformation Day to be the same day as Halloween. A day that would change the world, especially for Christians, would be the same day shared by those who celebrate demonic influence and cultic practices. This day should be one of celebration for Christians, for it paved the way to speak out against the sins of the church, for reformation in our worship and practices.

While it seems that we are all for the reformation of the church,

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what about the reformation of our own lives?

I’m under the impression that the reformation taking place on this campus is making us more like the world. Plastic pumpkins with candy at Hulsey, glass pumpkins at the library, people dressing up in costumes— since when did Adventists start celebrating Halloween?

But this is about more than just the celebration of a pagan festival; it’s about the lack of reformation that is evident throughout the body that represents Southern Adventist University, the Adventist Church and most importantly, Jesus Christ.

This article is about the lack of reverence in the church before, during and after programs, vespers and worships. There’s been a loss of respect for the house of God, which is the one

place where we should expect to come into His presence, humbly and aware of our sinfulness.

This article is about the lack of respect for the requirements and expectations of being a Southern student by wearing clothes that are too tight or too revealing (gentlemen, you’re not excluded from this), wearing jewelry, colored hair, etc. When we visited, applied and began our academic career here, we knew what was expected of us, but it has all gone by the wayside. When I started school here in the summer of 2014, these weren’t even issues. Not even four years have passed, and the policies have been undermined. This responsibility falls on both sides of the coin, which includes both students and faculty and staff.

This article is about the influences of the world coming

in and permeating throughout our campus, whether it be in music, movies, lifestyles, dress, social media, you name it. Why are we so caught up in looking, acting, living, speaking and eventually becoming like the world? Better yet, if these are our foci, why are we students at a Christian university?

Am I guilty of some of these sins? Without a doubt. I spent 15 years of my life outside of the church, so I know what the world is like, and I’m still fighting against temptations that have become second nature to me.

But what I need, daily, and what I’m calling for, is a reformation: heart, mind and spirit. This is what is needed throughout this campus, beginning with me and continuing with everyone else. God has called us to be a movement, to preach the Gospel, to be the hands and

feet of Jesus and to call people out of the world and into a relationship with Him. We need to stop looking to ourselves and to the world and start looking to Christ. The church wasn’t reformed for us to continue in our sins, but for the truth to come to the light, that we may know how to live holier lives for God. “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them” (Eph. 5:8-11, NKJV).

Many of us had our faith in democracy shaken last year, and 2017 has done nothing to restore it. It can be difficult to hold faith in the idea of government, but I still firmly believe in the principle behind voting: representation. Unfortunately, only about 55 percent of eligible U.S. voters participated in the 2016 presidential election.

Congressional and mid-term elections have an even more dismal turnout, traditionally.

Consequently, half of the A merican population is unrepresented in government.

We’re not voting, so what?

We have fought too long and hard to complacently let our rightful voice in government go

to waste. The political climate in this country is demoralizing, admittedly, but voting is one of the last solutions we have to rectify it. When there is a low voter turnout in elections, that small number of voters are usually the most extreme and vocal in their views, leaving the majority unrepresented and dissatisfied. With higher numbers of voter turnout, we have a wider array of voices and opinions represented, and, therefore, a better chance of electing representatives that are more willing to work in a bipartisan and nuanced base where government can be less of an “us versus them” and more of a “for the people, by the people”

model. Each vote is like a voice, and each voice makes a chorus that much louder.

I encourage you to vote, not only in presidential races, but also in primaries, in congressional elections and in local elections. Voting is an individual right, but it is not a solitary one—if you can help others, do so. If you’re privileged enough to have a car or have extra time, volunteer to take people to the polls, take a friend to a DMV to get a photo ID, fight and report voter discrimination wherever you see it and write in to your representatives and voter advocacy groups about gerrymandering and discriminatory voter ID laws.

Voting is one of the most important rights you have as an American citizen: use it.

How to vote: The information below is for SAU, which is in Hamilton County, TN. Check out rockthevote. org for information about your state’s voting policies.

Where to register: Voter registration forms can be picked up from your local post office or downloaded and sent in to your local election office.

Where to vote: For Southern—Collegedale City Hall.

When to vote: For TN: Aug. 2, 2018 for Federal and State primaries, Nov. 6, 2018 Federal and State elections.

Voting: Your citizen right, your citizen duty Sarah Hunt Contributor

“Voting at elections is one of the most important rights of the subject, and in a republic ought to stand foremost in the estimation of the law.” — Alexander Hamilton The right to vote is mentioned five times in the American constitution—more than any other right—but has been one of the most contested historically.

Women have not had the right to vote for even 100 years yet, and millions of African Americans and other minorities were unable to vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and are still fighting voter discrimination across the country.

The viewpoints on this page do not necessarily reflect those of the Accent, Southern Adventist University, or the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Surviving the holidays on a college budget Kristen Vonnoh Lifestyle Editor

Despite the 80-degree weather, the holidays are finally here. Though it truly is the most wonderful time of year, many college students feel overwhelmed by the holiday season. For us, it’s a time of preparing for finals, seeing family we’ve avoided all year and trying to figure out how to afford traveling and buying gifts for people. Don’t worry; there are ways you can have fun this holiday season without breaking the bank. Here are some simple gift ideas.

1. DIY it.

Yes, your cousin might ask for an overpriced t-shirt from Urban Outfitters, but she should also understand you’ve been eating nothing but ramen for

the past week. Whether it’s little homemade spa packages or cute sign you drew, it’s the thought and creativity that count. Pinterest is a lifesaver for cute and cheap gift ideas.

2. Recycle your books.

If you like to read, there’s nothing better than receiving a cool book from someone you love. Any bookworm in your family or friend group would love a great novel with a meaningful handwritten note in the front of it.

3. Mix it up!

Make a real mixtape on a CD (or better yet, a cassette). Music lovers are always appreciative of a good playlist; use that to your advantage. Even if your friend isn’t a music connoisseur, make an awesome CD for them of all your favorite artists. Seriously,

handcrafted playlists for those music fans in your life will go a long way this holiday season.

4. Your love.

When all else fails and you

years, owners Josh Nason and chef Oscar Ixcoit opened a second location. The classy Italian restaurant focuses on made-from-scratch, authenticstyle Italian food. It is described

as a classic and timeless atmosphere. There is a vast amount of indoor seating as well as a patio and bocce court. Their hours are currently 5-9 p.m. on weekdays and 5-10 p.m. on the

really can’t afford to spend money, just spending time with your friends and family is enough. At the end of the day, holidays are for drawing near to

Il Primo opens in Ooltewah Kristen Vonnoh Lifestyle Editor

Italian restaurant Il Primo opened its doors at Cambridge Square last week. After being in the downtown area for three

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weekend. The new restaurant will be followed by Mojo Burrito and Dos Bros in the coming year.

Christina Robinson, junior graphic design and public relations major, shared her Il Primo experience. “When I visited Il Primo, I really enjoyed the atmosphere, customer service and selection of their menu. The baked feta and spicy marinara, garlic crostini, mushroom ravioli and farroe island salmon. Caponata were definitely my favorite items from their menu. This place is perfect for a romantic, intimate dinner date.”

For more information, menu and pricing, visit primochattanooga.com.

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the ones you love and cherishing those moments with them.

What are your holiday budgeting tips? Email them to kristenvonnoh@southern.edu!

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Final thoughts on Game Five teams to watch out for in the seven from a Dodgers fan 17-18 NHL season Corinne Atiga Sports Editor

Congrats, Houston! The 2017 MLB World Series has brought an end to another franchise drought as the Houston Astros finally rose to glory. The Astros celebrated their first championship victory since they first joined the league in 1962.

The players on both the winning and losing sides can take a bow for their amazing performances and return home from this physically and emotionally draining series.

This post-season was definitely one for the books; however, before we start to put our baseball caps back in storage and unwind from baseball mode, here are some final thoughts about game seven: For an all-time fan of the Dodgers, this past Wednesday night was a night of heartbreak for me. It would have been nice to see the Dodgers win the title after their own long 29-year drought. And though it is hard to discuss the failures of my favorite team, here are some of my opinions about why the Dodgers lost this year’s title.

In hindsight, it’s easy to say that the Dodgers’ downfall came from starting the wrong pitcher.

Yu Darvish’s historically terrible performance as the starting pitcher in game seven makes it clear that Clayton Kershaw should’ve started instead; however, a rested Darvish over a potentially fatigued Kershaw did seem to be the appropriate choice at the time. Darvish, who was brought in to help the Dodgers win the World Series, perhaps did more damage to the team’s World Series run than any other player in the postseason. Giving away five runs and failing to complete two innings is not tolerable for any

league game. But allowing those mess-ups in the championship game of the World Series? That is absolutely unacceptable. We can certainly expect that Darvish’s income will not look as hefty next season. Nevertheless, the entire blame cannot be placed on Darvish for the loss (although I’d like to say that most of it can). The Dodgers’ offense still wasted many chances at the bat, managing to walk out of the fifth inning with zero points, despite the eight men who made it on base.

Regardless of my distaste for the results of game seven, the Astros deserve their moment in the spotlight. The Astros played undeniably incredible baseball that night and deserve the title as this year’s champions.

With all of the hardships that the civilians of Houston have endured these past few months post-Hurricane Harvey, I know that all of our hearts are warmed by the site of Houston citizens rejoicing in this triumph. It was definitely an uplifting victory that many residents of the city needed. “For my teammates, for the city of Houston, it’s just unbelievable,” said Astros pitcher Charlie Morton.

Houston can celebrate their well-deserved victory for now, but watch out, Astros. The Dodgers are still young, fresh and hungry. I would bask in the glory for as long as I could if I were an Astro, because like U.S. President McKinley once said, “In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be the nearest.”

I still haven’t lost faith in the Dodgers. Who knows? Maybe next year we’ll see these same two teams again in the World Series, but with a different outcome. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Corinne Atiga Sports Editor

It is one month into the 20172018 National Hockey League (NHL) Season, and fans have gotten a glimpse of each team’s capabilities. While every team is still tweaking areas that need improvement, it’s clear that there are some teams that don’t need much repairing. Others, however, seem to be barely managing to stay in one piece.

With last year’s conference champions, Tennessee’s own Nashville Predators, having a less-than-stellar performance in the beginning of this season and being ranked as 19th in the league, other teams are beginning to rise to the top.

Here are the top five teams to watch out for this year in the world of hockey: 1. Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are lucky to have Nikita Kucherov, who has consistently scored

a goal in each of his first five games. The Lightning have also been managing to utilize at least one power play per game to score, even without the help of Kucherov. Steven Stamkos is also helping rack up wins for his team with 18 assists and 24 points in 14 games.

2. Los Angeles Kings Have the Kings finally returned to being a Stanley Cup contender? It seems so. The Kings are at second for having their franchise’s best season start with a record of 10-2-1.

Jonathan Quick is the biggest reason for this; however, Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar have also been carrying their team offensively, helping the Kings open the season on a five-game point streak.

3. St. Louis Blues The Blues have come out with a strong start. With the insurance of Alex Pietrangelo, Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir

Tarasenko each delivering at least one goal in their first five of six games, the Blues have managed to rank their way to third, even with key players Bouwmeester and Berglund out with injuries.

4. New Jersey Devils The Devils are fortunate to have scraped up rookie Will Butcher, who is the first rookie defenseman in the NHL to dish at least eight assists in his first five career games. He is undoubtedly a great addition to the team.

5. Columbus Blue Jackets Artemi Panarin has managed to add new dimensions to the Blue Jackets’ offense by scoring a game-winning goal against the Rangers and delivering a three-assist outing in their 5-4 overtime victory against Minnesota. With these consistently remarkable stats, it doesn’t seem like he’s going to be slowing down any time soon.

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11:00 a.m. Convocation, C.S. Lewis, David Payne, Iles

7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Series: C.S. Lewis One Man Play, Ackerman

Payday: Hourly/Student

I Cantori Concert Tour (10-11)

History/Political Studies Senior Retreat (10-12)

7:30 p.m. Pierson Weekend, Byard Parks, Thatcher Chapel 8:00 p.m. Vespers, Home Vespers, Various Locations Veteran’s Day

9:00 & 10:15 a.m. Adoration, Dave Ferguson, Church

10:00 a.m. The Experience Sabbath School, Church Fellowship Hall 10:15 a.m. Young Adult Sabbath School, Church Senior Center 10:15 a.m. French Sabbath School, Miller Hall 11:35 a.m. Renewal, Dave Ferguson, Church

student life announcements Christian Service: To sign up for outreach activities, go to www.southern.edu/serve. To see flyers and extra opportunities, check out www. facebook.com/ChristianServiceSAU. FAFSA registration opened for 2018-2019 school year. Make sure to get your FAFSA done ASAP to ensure it is submitted before Nov. 30, 2017.

SA announcements Come out to see Studio 4109 this Saturday night with your host Pastor Dave Ferguson, musical guest Brittney Finck and house band,The Boys!

11:35 a.m. Connect, Andy Nash, CA

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2:00 p.m. S.W.A.G. Camp, Wright Hall

THURSDAY 9 Mariana Gonzalez Elyssa Harrison Joaquin Hernandez Eric Katzenbach Dalmax Trasporte Vanessa Zelaya

12:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch, Dining Hall

2:00 p.m. Patten Towers, Wright Hall 2:30 p.m. iWitness, Talge Chapel

3:30 p.m. The Wrath of God – the Difficult Side of a Loving God, Frank M. Hasel, Ph.D., Lynn Wood Chapel 5:30 p.m. Evensong, CA Strings, Greg Lindquist, Church 6:00-9:00 p.m. Supper, KR’s Place

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8:34 p.m. SA Studio 4109 LIVE, Iles (Preshow begins at 8:15 p.m.)

12:00-3:00 p.m. International Student Orientation, Wright Hall steps 7:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra Concert, Church

December graduate’s deadline to finish incompletes & home study correspondence Online Winter Registration open for new/transfer students (13-January 16)

Election Day

12:00 p.m. Crafting an Exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, McKee Library 7:30 p.m. Music General Recital, Ackerman 7:30 p.m. SA Senate, White Oak Room

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FRIDAY 10 Reid Kim Vannida Kim Jocelyn Shear SATURDAY 11 Albert Diaz Sarah Griggs Aliana King Elizabeth Pujols Ena Slavik SUNDAY 12 Kyle Harris Jay Hickman Shelby Hustad Audrey Kramer Jeongheon Lee Gaby Martinez Jerry Son Spencer Thomas

MONDAY 13 Thea DeVries Diana Perez Eli Robinson William Snell Alexandra Tennyson TUESDAY 14 Andy Da Silva Tricia Dalida Nicole Davis Ashley Hollenbeck Jessica Huston Carli McKeown Irisse Pagarigan WEDNESDAY 15 Jessica Ahn Elizabeth Ayala Avana George Arianne Goff Hayley Greer Chaewon Kim Stacy Leonard Jennifer Makowski Joel Negrillo Jaedyn Pond Natalie Portilla

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Audrey Fankhanel @dreyfankhanel Mass Communications, SO

shoutout to people like Jon Francis who see you walking from the Village and give u a ride to Brock. y’all are real. absolutely not fake lol

Danielle Allen @daniellenovel Marketing, SO

So I finally decide to listen to Sam Smith’s album and it starts raining. Time to pretend like I’m in a music video.

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Victoria Manurung @victoreeeaaa Nursing, SO

i know nobody is asking but i have hundreds of beats/instrumentals and some of them are good that’s why i made juicyflutes

Ben Mixon @BenMixon Public Relations, JR

My earliest class next semester is at 10. I deserve this.

Taylor Schepers @t_scheps General Studies, JR

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Editor’s note: Last week, I chose to include a tweet regarding the cancellation of the TV show House of Cards. At the time, I was unaware of the circumstances surrounding the show’s cancellation and the horrifying allegations brought against Kevin Spacey. Had I known this, I would not have included this tweet. The tweet had been edited out; however, an older version was mistakenly sent to the printer. I offer my sincerest apologies to all of you, especially those who have been victims of sexual assault. Your voices should be nothing less than front and center. - Jordan Putt, Social Media Editor

@62two26 Vitamin Z #350z

@eltitaso Pastor Alejandro Bullón has inspired a generation of pastors and preachers. Blessed to learn from this man of God

@brazuelan Southern is making this SoCal girl appreciate the season changes a bit more. Fall is absolutely beautiful

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1892 vs 2017

1. Ellis Island Immigration Station opened in 1892, allowing mainly European immigrants to enter.

2. In 1892, women were establishing suffrage movements; although the 19th amendment guaranteed women the right to vote, racism towards women of minority groups denied them the opportunity to exercise this right.

3. On March 9, 1892, Ida B. Wells witnessed three black businessmen being lynched in Memphis, Tennessee. As a result of watching this murderous event, Wells acted by publishing Lynch Law of Georgia in 1899.

4. The first recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance” occurred in public schools to celebrate Columbus Day.

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5. On Jan. 20, the first basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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6. On Jan. 29, the Coca-Cola Company, is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia

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*The year 1892 was chosen because it was the year of Southern’s commencement

8. First commercial long-distance phone line opens (Chicago-NY) on October 18.

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