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ice skating in the snow. Brooks remembers it being cold, but a fun time. “I’ve had such a great time,” said Brooks, as they ran back to their car. “I just love you so much.” Rogers didn’t react to it then, not until they were on a plane from Chattanooga to Chicago on their way home for Winter break. He asked her, “Do you love me?” And she replied, “Yes, I do.” On the 30-minute layover at O’Hare airport, they were grabbing bags and running through the station to their respective gates on the other side of the airport. They sat together on a bench. And when her gate called, “To Oklahoma,” they got up, and Rogers finally said what he’d been thinking all along: “I love you.” They hugged tightly, not wanting to let go, as they were about to spend five weeks away from each other.
Campus Safety has a new updated feature on its app Omnilert. The feature will allow a user to enable his or her location with the press of a button. Omnilert, formerly called EQCampus, has been used for emergency text service for Southern Adventist University since 2015, according to Shawn Haas, associate director of Campus Safety. Campus Safety has been testing the app on the Biology Trails to make sure that it works correctly. According to Haas, the Biology Trails are the best place to test because of how often people get lost or hurt themselves in that area. The app gives users three emergency options: call Campus Safety, call 911 or submit a silent alert. The silent alert takes the user’s GPS location and sends it to Campus Safety. Haas said the app allows a Campus Safety officer to respond to the number that sent the call or alert. Even with this new feature, Haas said it is best to call 911 if in danger. He said the app timestamps the person’s location when he or she presses the button. After pressing the button, if you’re in danger, it is good to leave the dangerous situation as Campus Safety responds. According to Haas, one of the obstacles Campus Safety is facing with the app is getting people to download it. He said some people are hesitant to use location services due to privacy reasons. Another feature that will be added is the ability to send videos or pictures. “There is a certain hesitancy to adding that feature because you see on the news that peo-
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Ted Rogers and Celeste Brooks pose for a photo after announcing their engagement. (Photo courtesy of: Ted Rogers)
Frank Canizares Contributer “It was a rainy night and we were out walking,” said Celeste Brooks, sophomore mass communication major, as she recalled the moment when she realized Ted Rogers, sophomore communication and history double major, was the one. “He had dropped me off at the girls’ dorm, and he was leaving,” she said. At that point, Brooks said, she wasn’t sure if they were going to see each other the next day, or if Rogers was going to ask her out on another date. At that moment, all she knew was she just didn’t want him to leave. Southern Adventist University — affectionately called “Southern Matrimonial College” by many students, alumni and employees over the years — is known for being the place where many have found the person they eventually married. Brooks and Rogers met during their first week at Southern; and from there, their love
story ensued. The child of Adventist missionaries, Brooks said she spent her childhood like a fish-out-ofwater, as her parents relocated constantly, answering their call to serve. Always the new kid in town, Brooks — influenced by her mother — loved romance movies and western novels. She said she always dreamt about a movie-like love story; and by junior high, she started picturing her wedding day as a “sentimental day.” “A day to take in the moment where everyone and everything had meaning to be there, from the venue to the type of food, all the way down to the guests,” Brooks said. She met Rogers on August 22, 2020, at Vespers. Friends had asked her to come out and meet new people. She remembers everybody saying his name, “Hey Ted,” “Have you seen Ted?” But it was dark, and that was that. “I had never met a ‘Ted’ before,” said Brooks, as she remembered the day she met her fiancé. A week later, at the Blue
Hole at the bottom of Lookout Mountain, she sat on a bench waiting for friends. Suddenly, a car pulled up, and an enthusiastic guy got out and introduced himself. Brooks and Rogers spent the day among friends, hiking and cliff jumping. As she saw him interact, she realized he was real and honest. She would look to see if he was looking. She thought he was cute and wanted to talk to him. “There were butterflies,” Brooks said. “Hey! So, you are from California?” Brooks asked Rogers. They had a moment to themselves to talk and connect. “She had so much to say about culture, geography, about life,” Rogers said. “You could tell in the way she talked, she was intelligent.” A few days before Winter break, 2020, Rogers planned a beautiful evening — a romantic night out in Chattanooga. The Christmas tree was up, and there was an outdoor ice skating rink. They spent the night
'Off the Grid' graphic Student Association's annual talent design gallery opens show to return this Saturday Celeste Brooks Staff Writer The School of Visual Art and Design’s (SVAD) annual Senior Gallery Show opened on March 10. According to SVAD Professor Joe La Com, this year's theme is “Off the Grid.” Berly Hernandez Ortiz, senior graphic design major, explained the backdrop for this year’s gallery theme. “As graphic designers here, when we first arrive, we don't really know anything about design,” she said. “We're instructed by professors and begin to learn. Eventually, your junior or senior year, you start to get out from what is known to be ‘right’ in graphic design, like the rules. “ As designers, we kind of go off the grid, because we begin to do our own thing,” she continued. “We're our own self. We do our own style of pieces. The event will also be showcasing how people are different.” According to Ortiz, the theme was decided by the senior
class. Growing from their own experiences, the theme of the gallery became personal and allows guests to walk through the walls of art following each student’s passion. “For us, it's because every single person has a different style,” Ortiz said. “You're going to be able to see that when you walk through the show. You're going to be able to tell what makes each of us different. We're going to have an entrance where people are going to see a concise theme, [but] when you get to like the art pieces you can see the differences.” Ortiz said the event is an opportunity for senior graphic designers to showcase their best designs that they did over all four years. Ortiz described the showcase as a gallery-style event with an opening night where the artists will stand with their pieces and answer questions or speak with potential employers. “We're going to be placed in our section, where we're showSee GALLERY SHOW on page 3
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Student Association (SA) will host its annual talent show on Sunday March 27 in the Iles P.E. Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. SA has hosted the talent show for at least 22 years, according to Kari Shultz, director of student life and activities. “I have been here 23 years, and we have hosted one all but the year that we were sent home for the pandemic,” Shultz said. This year’s talent show will include prizes of $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $800 for third place. Ari Rodriguez, SA social vice president, said these amounts are larger than last year’s prizes. If a group wins, they will have to split the prize among themselves. Ten participants will be chosen from those who auditioned to perform on stage and compete for the prize money. Applications and auditions closed on Thursday, February 24, at 3 p.m. See TALENT SHOW on page 2
Talent Show poster. (Poster courtesy of: Student Association)
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From then on, their lives started to merge. They would call each other every single night, prioritizing their romance. Their relationship got serious during the time they spent away from each other. Last summer, Brooks and Rogers went to Charleston, South Carolina. They had made reservations for an upscale restaurant on a particular evening and had plans to watch the sunset on the beach; but it was turning out to be an awful day. It was raining hard and storming, but then the rain cleared up just 40 minutes before they had planned on going to the beach. Rogers suggested they stop by the beach to see the sunset and then go to the restaurant. On a local online forum, he had found a secluded spot to see the sunset on the beach. As they were walking out to the beach, which happens to be on a peninsula, they witnessed magic. “We could see the ocean on both sides as we walked out,” Brooks said. “On one side, it was all rainy, gray and stormy out on the ocean. And on the other side, the clouds were moving away, and we could see the sunset.” The sun bidding farewell to a lighthouse under a feverish sky, emulating a postcard scene, entertained the enam-
ored couple. “It was really pretty,” Brooks said. “All orange and pink.” Brooks decided to capture the beauty of the moment with a picture. And through the phone’s screen, she saw Rogers as he knelt down and pulled out a ring. She turned as a shaky Rogers proposed. “She said she was surprised,” Rogers said. “But she said ‘yes’ to marrying me.” Brooks and Rogers are getting married on June 12, 2022, in Placerville, California, at Rogers’ family’s property. “This place is so pretty,” said Brooks, when she spent this past summer at a nearby summer camp. Brooks had fallen in love with the way California looks. “If I were to have my wedding soon, I think I’ll like it to be here,” she said. The couple is planning on having an inexpensive wedding and building an outdoor sanctuary with pews donated by a local church. They will be using flowers, grass and greenery for decoration, cooking their own food and building a playlist. Rogers’ grandmother is baking the cake. “Both of us like being artsy and creative in the way we use things,” Brooks said. At the moment, the future Rogers are working on a guest list of 350 people. They look forward to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Ted Rogers and Celeste Brooks pose for a photo after announcing their engagement. (Photo courtesy of: Ted Rogers)
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TALENT SHOW
ple record crimes in progress for giving it to the police later, but they don’t actually call the police,” Haas said. “You wouldn’t want to submit a video of someone being assaulted; you want to call 911. … 911 is your best option, always.” Haas said there will be a convocation to go into more detail about Omnilert’s new updates. The date is still to be determined.
Most applicants like to show off their musical talents, but the talent show is open to other acts as well, according to Rodriguez. This year’s show will be a little different from last year’s because students will not be the only people to show off their talents. According to Rodriguez, there will be a new, special section of the show for
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Campus Safety app called Omnilert. (Screenshot of app)
professors to take the stage. “We're having professors from different departments come out and showcase their hidden talents,” Rodriguez said. The talent show is not the last SA event of the year. There will be an SA hosted banquet on April 10 and the annual Strawberry Festival at the end of the school year. To find out more about the talent show and other SA hosted events, students can visit @sa_ southern on Instagram.
Get to know your chaplain: Pastor Joseph Khabbaz Lizbeth Rodriguez-Diep Staff Writer Many students have seen Chaplain Joseph Khabbaz preach at Vespers, but they might not know him or his story. Khabbaz is the vice president for spiritual life and chaplain at Southern Adventist University. He was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and did not always work in ministry. Khabbaz earned a bachelor’s in accounting and worked as a chartered accountant for several years. Eventually, he was led into ministry. Khabbaz worked as the youth and young adult pastor for Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland. He said God led him to Southern back in 2019, and he has been serving here ever since. “No two days in a week are really the same,” Khabbaz stated in an email to the Accent, describing his average workday. “This semester includes [the President’s] Cabinet meetings, giving Bible
studies, meeting with the pastoral staff at Collegedale Church [of Seventh-day Adventists], teaching the intermediate youth ministry class, spiritual counseling with students, meeting with the Office of Ministry and Missions staff, working on strategic projects and planning for Vespers.” Some students said they have been impacted by Khabbaz, one being sophomore biology major and Vespers coordinator Emily Rojas. Rojas works closely with Khabbaz and shares in a written response what she has learned from him: “Pastor J has taught me that everyone is worthy of respect,” Rojas said. “I have weekly meetings with Pr. J and other individuals to discuss Vespers. The ages and roles of us range [vary], but he makes sure to listen to each one of us. He creates a great atmosphere to openly share and, through his example, encourages us to respect one another as well.” Rojas said she most admires
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Khabbaz for “his willingness to listen and receive feedback from students.” One word she said she would use to describe him is “cheerful” because he leads the office with energy and encouragement despite having a time and energy-consuming job. Similar to Rojas, John Kent, junior social work pre-med student and former Vision Trips assistant, said he has had wonderful experiences with Khabbaz. “Pastor Joseph taught me [that] relationships are paramount in life,” he said. Khabbaz said his aim is for each individual to experience a vibrant and meaningful relationship with God. “[My desire for the university is] that every student, faculty and staff experience a vibrant relationship with God that leads to a greater sense of their Godgiven calling,” Khabbaz said. “My hope is they will discover their unique calling by connecting their vocation and faith.”
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NEWS Southern's Enactus to host pitch competition Charlene Arnold Staff Writer Enactus’ “Bring It” project will host a pitch competition on Tuesday, March 29. Entrepreneurial contestants will have the opportunity to win $5,000 for expenses needed to make their business ideas a reality. According to “Bring It” Project Manager Jacob Bradshaw, the event is Southern’s version of the reality TV show “Shark Tank.” It will give student entrepreneurs and those who have business ideas an opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of business professionals. Bradshaw said the event will take place in Lynn Wood Hall at 7 p.m. and enrichment credit will be available. “The “Bring It” project aims to help prospective business
owners learn from the success of others by giving students an opportunity to network with graduates of Southern who are now successful entrepreneurs,” said Bradshaw. The project will provide resources such as marketing help, tax help and initial business start-up strategies. These efforts are in hopes of making small businesses viable and giving them the capital needed to get started, according to Bradshaw. “The biggest thing we want people to know is that this is a project that can benefit anybody who has an idea for a small business on campus,” Bradshaw said. “We want to be the place where students know that if they have an idea, “Bring It” is there to help them.”
Instagram post advertising 'Bring It' pitch competition. (Photo sourced from: Bring It's Instagram @bringittochat)
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Opening night of the Senior Design Studio Art Gallery features work from (L-R) Cam Clark, Madi Sewell, Daniella Hasel, Berly Hernandez, Yosef Henry and Molly Untalan. All their work is displayed on the walls of the art gallery in Brock Hall. Thursday, March 10, 2022. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
casing our work,” Ortiz said. “And we're just going to be talking to people, like if people have questions about our work, or if there's a potential employer who is going to come in to look at our work and try to hire us. It's a way to make connections for us as well as to showcase our talents.” La Com said the showcase is a requirement for senior graphic design majors. The students were in charge of planning, promoting and organizing the event. According to La Com, the show opened at 6:30 p.m. on March 10. Ortiz said the event is open to students and anyone else who would like to view the gallery.
COLLEGEDALE NEWS Collegedale Commission approves resolution to name an intersection or bridge after late Representative Mike Carter Elsie Pak Reporter On February 7, the Collegedale City Commission approved Resolution #531, a resolution to request the renaming of an intersection, bridge or section of roadway in honor of the late Representative Mike Carter. Resolution #531 came as part of this year’s bill package and was requested by current Representative Greg Vital, according to a recording of the Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Ethan White and seconded by Vice Mayor Tim Johnson to approve the resolution. “He [Representative Mike Carter] has a long legacy in the Collegedale and Ooltewah area,” said Mayor Katie Lamb in a written email response to the
Accent about Carter’s influence in the county. Lamb wrote that Carter was raised on a farm located on Ooltewah Ringgold Road just outside the current Collegedale city limit and educated within the Hamilton County schools. He was also a General Session Court judge until he retired in 2005. Then in 2009, Carter was a special assistant to the Hamilton County Mayor Claude Ramsey, and in 2012 was elected as a state representative. In November 2020, Carter announced on his Twitter account, @RepMikeCarter, that he had been hospitalized for COVID-19 in August 2020. Two months later, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after going for a check up about lingering COVID19 symptoms that were then
attributed to the cancer. He served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 29 from 2012 until his death on
May 15, 2021, when he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. The exact location of the to-be named roadway has not been determined yet. The
The intersection of Lee Highway with Edgmon Road. The intersection is being considered for Resolution #531, a resolution to request the renaming of an intersection, bridge or section of roadway in honor of late Representative Mike Carter. Monday, March 21, 2022. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
intersection of Lee Highway with Edgmon Road is being considered, as well as a bridge or intersection around Ringgold or Apison Pike, according to the Commission meeting recording. "Representative Mike Carter was civic-minded and very interested in the welfare of the citizens in his district,” Lamb stated in the email to the Accent. “He was instrumental in getting the red light at the intersection of Lee Highway and Edgmon Road where several individuals died due to accidents. I feel, along with the city commissioners, that naming a portion of a road, bridge or intersection would be a way of honoring him for his civic contribution to our area."
Video shows Collegedale police officer tasing DoorDash driver Alana Crosby Collegedale News Editor On Thursday, March 10, a Collegedale police officer pulled over DoorDash driver Delane Gordon for speeding, according to an article published by The Washington Post. Video footage shows Gordon asking for the officer’s supervisor before the officer tried to physically remove him from the vehicle and then used a Taser on him. The article stated that the driver was on his way to deliver
a DoorDash order when he was pulled over a few hundred yards from his destination. On the Collegedale Police Department’s (CPD) daily report, which was posted on its Facebook page, the CPD said that the stop “resulted in the driver’s arrest for failing to identify themself and failure to obey lawful orders.” Video footage shows Gordon sitting in his car and holding his driver’s license in hand while asking why he had been pulled over and if the officer
The Hamilton County Sheriff 's Office is conducting an independent investigation upon the request of District Attorney Neal Pinkston. would call a supervisor. According to the video, which was recorded by Gordon, the officer demanded Gordon get out of his vehicle, holding his stun gun. In the video, the officer said, “You refused to give
your information. I told you to get out of the car. Now you’re resisting. Get out!” When Gordon did not move, the officer reached into the vehicle and tried to pull Gordon out. Gordon then stated that he was feeling “uncomfortable” and asked the officer to “please stop.” The video then shows the officer stepping back, pulling his stun gun again, and tasing Gordon. In a press release, the CPD said that the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is conducting an
independent investigation upon the request of District Attorney Neal Pinkston. “The Collegedale Police Department has launched its own administrative review of the traffic stop and will release the results of that internal affairs investigation once it has been completed,” the press release stated. Elsie Pak also contributed to this report.
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NEWS
IGNITE LIVE
Former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams answers questions. Co-hosts Aaron Patterson and Elise Deschamps asked him about his basketball career and spiritual life. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
Co-host Aaron Patterson gets dunked in an ice bath. Toward the beginning of the show audience members were asked to vote on Instagram for which one of the hosts should be dunked in the ice bath at the end of the event. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
Noah Bynum, a reporter for “Ignite,” asks questions to audience members. Bynum, as well as Clarissa Osorio and Garrett Christensen, went into the audience, similar to the “On the Street” segment of “Ignite” the show. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
(L-R) Josue Vega, Kaitlyn Deaux and Michaela Hounslow act in a skit for “Extinguished.” “Extinguished,” a spin-off of “Ignite,” uses fictional stories to tackle serious topics. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
Co-host of “Ignite Live” Elise Deschamps holds the microphone for Nikki Litten while waiting for Litten to answer questions. Various clubs participated in several games during the event, including answering questions in an ice bath. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
Josue Vega and Xander Ordinola entertain the audience during the lip sync battle portion of “Ignite Live.” They performed the song “Never Getting Back Together,” by Taylor Swift. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
(L-R) Roger Antigua, Mile Pinero and Migdalice Ramos performed “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” from the movie, “Encanto.” They and other members of the Latin American Club recreated the scene from the movie. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
Student Ministerial Association at the end of their lip sync performance. Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Photo by: Maiya Banks)
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MENTAL HEALTH
Riding the highs and lows: How to support a loved one who lives with bipolar disorder Kiana Oliver Counseling Graduate Student Editor’s note: The following article is written by a counseling graduate student in partnership with Counseling Services and the Southern Accent. Highs and lows, ups and downs. To describe her psychiatric disorder, author Alyssa Reyans writes, “Bipolar robs you of that which is you. It can take from you the very core of your being and replace it with something that is completely opposite of who and what you truly are.” Although the symptoms and their severity can vary, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) stated that individuals with bipolar disorder may experience hallucinations, delusions and episodes of extreme moodiness. One day, a person might feel invincible with endless energy and a heightened sense of self-confidence. They’re ready to move mountains! But this “high” doesn’t last forever; bipolar disorder also involves debilitating moments of depression and an increased risk of suicide. This disorder is often described as an emotional roller-coaster with its highs and lows, ups and downs. As a person is going through these manic or depressive phases, there are other passengers on this ride: family, friends and partners. Please note it is possible to have a happy and healthy relationship with individuals who have bipolar disorder. However, living with this condition
has its challenges, and this article hopes to bring awareness about ways you can support your loved one. As with any psychiatric disorder, the first step in helping someone is to learn more about his or her diagnosis. There are various types of bipolar disorders: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymia disorder and other types. Although these disorders involve changes in a person’s mood, energy and activity level, it’s important to recognize that they have dif-
ferent characteristics. Having this knowledge will better prepare you to look out for signs of manic or depressive episodes. As emphasized by Traci Pedersen’s article, “Tips for living with someone who has bipolar disorder,” try to not take things personally when your loved one is in a state of depression, mania or hypomania. During these times, the person may lash out and say inappropriate things. Recognize that your loved one wouldn’t normally express these hurtful
comments when he or she is not experiencing an episode. Most importantly, you must set limits and protect your well-being. It’s never okay to endure physical or emotional abuse from another person. An article published by the Recovery Village encourages readers to create a safety plan for when your loved one is acting recklessly. For example, if you notice that his or her behavior is becoming risky during manic an episode, insist on driving or avoid being
a passenger in the car. If the person becomes suicidal or violent, don’t attempt to handle the situation on your own— call emergency services. It’s not easy riding with the highs and lows, ups and downs of bipolar disorder, but remember: Never give up hope that your loved one can improve through treatment and therapy. Thank you to local high schooler, Addison Carter, who suggested the topic for this article!
Students pray in the student park pavilion. Thursday, September 17, 2020. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
SPORTS
Southern’s basketball intramurals come to a close Jacob Nevis Sports Editor The regular basketball intramural season has come to an end, and playoffs are now in full swing. The regular season occurred from February 14 to March 17. Basketball is a popular sport at Southern, and Troy Walker, intramural director for Southern, said the season had significant participation. “This year, we have had a very good turnout,” Walker said. “We had 53 teams play, which is a record for basketball, and 21 Mens C league teams, which is also a record. The season has gone very smoothly.” Walker said he was glad that spectators were back in the gym to watch the games. This is a change from last year when only players were allowed into the gym due to COVID-19 regulations. Walker said basketball games typically have many spectators, and it might have the best attendance alongside volleyball. Spectators back in the gym isn’t the only change from last year; the rules of basketball were changed as well. Under past COVID-19 regulations, players were not allowed to shoot free throws for a foul. Instead, a foul just gave the opposing team one point. The rule was scrapped this year, which returned Southern’s basketball intramural games back to the normal rules. Past regulations affected the basketball scorers as well. Last year, only one scorer was allowed for each game instead of two, which meant that the scorers would have their hands full at times. During games, scorers are in charge of keeping track of the scorebook, having
the scoreboard accurate and running the shot clock. Tylor Einhellig, sophomore political science major, worked as a scorer last year. She talked about the change from last year to this year. “Last year, we couldn’t do the shot clock most of the time because of only having one scorer and having social distancing in place,” she said. “It was also a lot easier to focus on the game because students weren’t allowed in the gym, which made
a lot less distractions. I love the social aspect of it this year, but it has made the job at hand much more difficult.” With every sport comes some minor problems, and basketball intramural games are no different at Southern. Players, at times, can get very competitive, and sometimes that might boil over in a game. However, if a player is ejected from the game, Walker said the player must speak with him, and he or she isn’t usually allowed to play
in the next game with the team. “Here at Southern, I really value sportsmanship,” Walker said. “I really like to encourage it with the players.” Playoffs kicked off this week. After playoffs, the basketball season will come to an end, with soccer intramurals starting up right after. Soccer intramurals are set to begin March 28 with teams needing to be created by March 23.
Leo Dewe of the Beta Boyz goes for a layup in his intramural basketball game. Monday, March 7, 2022. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
The championship schedule: Mens B League Championship game, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. Mens C League Championship game, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Ladies B League Championship game, March 26 at 8:30 p.m. Ladies A League Championship game, March 26 at 8:30 p.m. Mens A League Championship game, March 26 at 10:00 p.m.
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OPINION
Why are many young adults leaving the church? Two factors: Individual choice Religion should be and ineffective evangelism a deep relationship Rhonda Grakov Contributor
John Kent Contributor The phenomenon of leaving the church is not unique to young adults. The United States is progressively becoming a “non-religious” country. According to Gallup, in 2020, only 47% of U.S. adults had membership with a religious organization. Additionally, 51% of Millennials described themselves as unaffiliated with Christianity, according to data published by Pew Research Center in 2019. The difficulty in answering the question, “Why do young adults leave the church?” comes not from a lack of reasons for leaving, but disagreement regarding which reasons are legitimate. Studies have documented why young adults withdraw from church, yet it is easy to dismiss these reasons and instead claim them to be aliases for “worldliness.” Instead of evaluating the validity of existing answers, I’d like to attempt to refrain from contributing my bias to a question already saturated with conviction. I’ll provide two helpful paradigms for processing this question: a sociological perspective and a biblical perspective. In sociology, socialization is the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society — or in this case, the church. The church presents biblical truth and its values, which young adults then interact with to understand how to be a Christian. In other words, “church socialization” is a form of evangelism, the spreading of Christian gospel. I asked some of my friends why they thought many young adults leave the church. Some of their responses included: “The church isn’t relevant to my life,” “Members mistreated me,” “Hypocrisy” and “I was irrelevant.” The causes of these reasons
are not inherent to the individual, but to the church. The socialization, or evangelism, that young adults experience seems to be ineffective, and young adults who leave may have never been truly a part of the church, as suggested by John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. When on Earth, Christ exposed the fallacies of His people’s interpretation of Scripture and held believers accountable for proper evangelism. The church is not exempt from Christ’s rebuke. If the church’s method of evangelism is faulty, it is irresponsible to attribute the cause of rejecting Christianity solely to those who the church is tasked with wit nessing to. However, young adults are not free of responsibility. A useful framework for understanding individual responsibility is Christ’s parable of the sower. Biblical truth is dispersed by the church to varying environments. Each individual, regard-
less of whether their conditions are “thorny” or “fertile,” ultimately decides for themselves if they accept biblical truth. Yet Christ did not use this parable to attribute the cause of Gospel rejection to the individual nor to the church; He simply described circumstances that evangelism would encounter. Perhaps the approach to answering this question should not be attributing blame but placing responsibility where it is due. The church should be held accountable for its quality of socialization. Similarly, young adults should be held accountable for their decisions regarding biblical truth––not by the church, but by God. This question is not about others, but about us––we are the young adults of today. So, why do we leave the church? Ask yourself why you would, or perhaps, have left the church. You might find some insight into this polarized question, and possibly some compassion for others as well.
We all feel it in our bones. The Seventh-day Adventist Church (especially in North America and Europe) is aging. Why? Because as youth and young adults, we are forgetting that Christianity is about a dynamic, life-changing relationship, not a set of dry, brittle traditions. We seem to know intuitively that if we want friends, we must take time for them. And, we certainly seem willing to pour energy, creativity and precious hours into pursuing our romantic interests. However, when it comes to the deepest, most long-lasting (think eternal) relationship a person could ever have — one with our Creator, God and Savior — we are suddenly struck with total amnesia about what makes a relationship tick. Worse yet, I think we even forget that it is a relationship at all. My friends, the time has come to change things. No matter what the authority figures in our childhoods did or didn’t model to us, we are adults now. We need to take ownership of our connection with Jesus and
Blake Tousignant walks outside of the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Sunday, March 20, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
do whatever it takes to make sure it is the healthiest relationship of our lives. It will take daily time, thought and effort. But that’s what any worthwhile relationship requires, right? Without the intentional cultivation of a friendship, it will wither away and eventually disappear from our lives. We’ve all had this happen with other humans but somehow forget that a divine-human relationship works the exact same way. God will never let us slip out of His love and care, but we might let Him slip out of ours — and a one-sided friendship isn’t a friendship anymore.
When we as young adults start treating our religion more like a relationship, going to church will cease being the issue it is. This is the reason so many of our peers are also slipping out of church. A threadbare relationship cannot be sustained simply by maintaining the exterior trappings of a healthy one. Christianity is a deeply personal faith, one that requires participation from the inside out, and one in which Jesus permeates the deepest, murkiest corners of the human heart. By God’s grace, plus our cooperation, churchgoing must become a matter of the heart, not merely of habit. If we do not esteem our friendship with God highly enough to invest time in it every day, what makes us think that a church service once a week will keep us by His side? When we as young adults start treating our religion more like a relationship, going to church will cease being the issue it is.
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‘A smile of joy she wore’: Annie Rebekah Smith Victoria Mills Religion Editor Annie Rebekah Smith was born on March 16, 1828, in New Hampshire. She died from tuberculosis on July 26, 1855. She was 27 years old, just a few years older than many of us are at Southern. Since it’s Women’s History Month, I decided to write about Smith, who I believe exemplified what it means to be not only an amazing woman, but also a dedicated Christian and Seventh-day Adventist who blessed many during her short life. Most of this information is from the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists and a sketch of Smith’s life by her mother, Rebekah Smith. Smith had exciting ambitions. She loved music, writing, poetry and art, and she was talented in all of those areas. After the Great Disappointment of 1844, she turned to her studies and future plans to teach French and painting. Then in 1850, she decided to sketch a landscape of Boston from Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts. The city was three miles away, and the strain on her eyes became so great that, for the next eight months, she could barely see. This was a huge disappointment to her, especially since she had to decline a position at a seminary where she had been wanting to teach.
Writing became her comfort. During this time, she sent articles and poems to magazines, getting published and unknowingly preparing herself for how she would minister in the future. In 1851, Smith reluctantly attended a meeting led by Joseph Bates. The night before, she had a dream. In the dream, she entered a meeting room. There was a man up front, speaking. In the back, there was one empty seat by the door, and she sat down in it. When she arrived at the real meeting, she was amazed to see the same situation she had seen in her dream. From the front, Joseph Bates saw a young woman come in late and sit in the only seat left. After his sermon, he approached Smith with an even more amazing announcement. He had a dream the night before that matched hers and what had just happened exactly. This was the confirmation Smith needed to join the Advent movement again and rely on Jesus for her future. The next four years were full of writing, friends and her newfound faith. Smith sent a poem to the Review and Herald, and James White was so impressed with her writing that he invited her to join the Review staff as
a copy editor. She was given much responsibility, sometimes even editing the whole periodical when White was away. Her brother, Uriah, was also on staff at the Review and became its longest-serving editor. The Whites took her under their wings, and they all became
very close. Smith was only one year younger than Ellen White. During this time, it is supposed that J. N. Andrews and Smith became close and may have even fallen in love with each other, according to the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists. However, Andrews mar-
Portrait of Ophelia from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” painted by Annie Smith. It is believed to be a self-portrait.
ried Angeline Stevens. In a letter to Andrews in 1855, Ellen White wrote that “Annie’s disappointment cost her her life.” Whatever the case, in 1854, Smith started showing symptoms of tuberculosis and returned home to be with her mother and brothers. The last few months of her life were spent in New Hampshire. She died peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 1855. Three of Smith’s hymns appear in the 1985 SDA Hymnal that we use today. “I Saw One Weary” describes Bates and White in the first and second verses, but she used the third verse to describe herself, using masculine pronouns to be consistent with the other verses. I think it gives a beautiful picture of what Smith was like. “And there was one who left behind The cherished friends of early years, And honor, pleasure, wealth resigned, To tread the path bedewed with tears. Through trials deep and conflicts sore, Yet still a smile of joy [she] wore; I asked what buoyed [her] spirits up, ‘O this!’ said [she] “the blessed hope.’”
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5 things you should know were invented by women Aaron Mumu Lifestyle Editor In honor of Women’s History Month, here’s a list of five items that were invented by women (and three examples of how women didn’t get fair compensation for their efforts). The Monopoly game The board game by which you can buy property, charge your friends for rent and eventually ruin those friendships traces its origins to Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie in 1904. Called “The Landlord’s Game,” Magie’s creation was initially created to demonstrate the evils of unchecked capitalism. According to an article by Mary Pilon, published in the New York Times, The Landlord’s Game enjoyed popularity for about 30 years until a man named Charles Darrow learned how to play. Darrow then tweaked the game and sold the idea to the Parker Brothers under the name “Monopoly.” Though the Parker Brothers eventually made a deal to purchase Magie’s patent for The Landlord’s Game, Magie reportedly made only $500 for her creation while Darrow received guaranteed royalties for Monopoly. The ice cream maker Before the modern-day freezer, there was the double-cylinder hand-crank ice cream machine. Invented by Nancy Johnson in 1843, this machine reduced much of the production time required for ice cream. According to an article from Different Truths, Johnson gave her idea
to a man named William Young in exchange for $200. Young went on to name it the “Johnson Patent Ice-Cream Freezer.” Windshield wipers Have you ever been in a car and clutched every possible handle because your driver is that dangerous? Mary Anderson, the inventor of the windshield wipers, would have probably related to that experience. According to a ThoughtCo article by Mary Bellis, Anderson observed her driver constantly stick his head out the window or stop the vehicle to push snow off the windshield. Taking matters into her own hands, Anderson drew up the design for the first windshield wipers and submitted her pat-
ent on June 18, 1903. According to the article, unfortunately, Anderson didn’t make any money off the windshield wipers, as corporations apparently didn’t see demand for the wipers until after her patent had expired. The Laserphaco probe Dr. Patricia Bath revolutionized cataract removal surgery in 1986 with the Laserphaco probe. Cataracts are the cloudy areas that form in the normally transparent lens and are the leading cause of vision loss. Doctors perform cataract surgery all over the world to prevent blindness (which is not to be confused with LASIK surgery, which corrects vision). According to a Medical News
Today article, Dr. Bath’s Laserphaco probe proved to be more precise than traditional methods and also lessened the surgery time for cataract removal. With this invention, Dr. Bath also became the first black female doctor to receive a medical patent, according to the Medical News Today article. Kevlar Kevlar, a fiber known best for bullet-resistant vests, was created due to the work of DuPont chemist Stephanie Kwolek in 1966, according to a Lemson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation article. Intrigued by its unique properties, Kwolek spent several days convincing her colleagues to spin and test it. The re-
Historically, women didn’t always receive credit or compensation for their contributions to the world. So during this Women’s History Month, let’s continue celebrating all the amazing ways women impact our lives.
(L-R) Ice cream machine, windshield wipers, kevlar sheet and a game of Monopoly. (Photo courtesy of: State Farm (Windshield wipers) and William Warby (Monopoly))
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