Vol. 79 Issue 15

Mental Health | 7

Opinion | 8

Religion | 8

Lifestyle | 9

The why and how of relaxation breathing

The dark side of social media

The extremes we live by: Two poems on Christian emotion

Affordable ways to make a dorm room feel like home

January 31, 2024 Collegedale, Tennessee

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Vol. 79 Issue 15

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Growing student body stretches intramural program “If there’s a challenge, it’s in needing more refs and scorekeepers [and] training more refs,” he said.

Although this semester’s numbers aren’t extraordinarily high, Walker said the overall growth that has occurred each semester over the past couple of years has been considerable for the program.

Asked how the larger numbers participating in intramurals are affecting the program, Walker said, “It’s mostly advantageous, because it’s good for the program.

“It’s good not only for the players that have more variety in who they play with and against, but also for their friends and fans who come and watch,” he added. “It’s more fun because there are just more teams to watch.”

“If there’s a challenge, it’s in needing more refs and scorekeepers [and] training more refs.”

Students compete in basketball intramurals. Southern Adventist University's intramural program has experienced considerable growth over the past couple years. This semester, 550 students are playing basketball, 19 more than last winter. Wednesday, January 24, 2024. (Photo by Mila Bales)

Alissa Flores Reporter Southern Adventist University’s increase in freshman enrollment continues to impact the number of students participating in intramurals. According to the School of Health and Kinesiology, this has resulted in a financial impact on the pro-

gram as well as a disruption of open gym time and the number of games being reduced.

Freshman enrollment reached an all-time high of 758 students last semester, according to a previous Accent article, and administrators expect the growth to continue in future years.

“There were 54 teams last year in basketball and 55 teams

this year,” said Troy Walker, head of university intramurals.

“Last year, there were 531 participants, and this year there are 550.”

Growth is expected for volleyball season, as well, according to Walker. And, while he welcomes the spike in student participation, he mentioned that it could be demanding for the program.

Judy Sloan, dean of the School of Health and Kinesiology, expressed similar sentiments and concerns.

“They are playing three games every hour,” she said.

“That’s six officials every hour that have to get paid for four hours. It’s a greater cost.”

“Am I upset about that?

No,” she said. But, according to Sloan, the increase in payments will exceed the department’s budget this year due to the additional students.

“Let’s say hypothetically you had $20,000 to pay officials,” she said. “Well, now you’re going to be [paying] over $20,000, because you just had to pay six officials. Six times four is 24. You just had to pay 24 hours’ worth of officiating See INTRAMURAL on page 3

Latin American Club launches danceless cultural nights Gabriella Grundy Staff Writer This past Saturday night, Southern Adventist University’s Latin American Club (LAC) hosted its annual cultural event.

A notably missing element that has been included in past programs is choreographed dancing, which will not be part of Black Christian Union’s (BCU) and Asian Club’s respective upcoming cultural nights, either.

The Student Development office announced a decision to prohibit dancing during cultural nights near the beginning of last semester, as reported in the Accent in September 2023.

Vice president of Student Development Dennis Negrón stated that the university was “taking a year off [from dancing],” rather than banning it altogether.

See LAC NIGHT on page 2

Collegedale News on page 5 Legacy unpreserved: Does Collegedale need a museum?

Meet the CPD's furriest officers: Maxim and Krino Ooltewah residents endure a freezing start to 2024

'You wanna do what?' 40-foot T-rex Forest by SuCasa church cleared for parking lot skull coming to Origins Museum Raegan Blake Staff Writer A large crate mysteriously showed up at Southern Adventist University’s campus over a year ago with a skeletal sculpture of a T-rex head that will soon be placed at the entrance to the Origins Museum at Hickman Science Center.

The permanent art piece was donated by an anonymous alumnus who “wanted to highlight our Christian education perspective on antediluvian species and intelligent design while giving the campus something neat artistically,” stated

The T-rex skull to greet Origins Museum visitors will look similar to the above sculpture. This is not the actual sculpture the university will place outside Hickman Science Center.

(Photo courtesy of Raegan Blake)

Ellen Hostetler, vice president for Advancement, in an email to the Accent.

After looking for the most meaningful place to locate the T-rex, Southern’s Art Committee decided on the exterior entrance to the museum, located on the second floor of the university’s science center, according to Marty Hamilton, vice president of financial administration and a member of the Art Committee.

“Sometimes we work on these projects, and it’s like ‘You wanna do what?’” Hamilton said. “But the more we got into it, the more we agreed it could be a nice little feature for the science center and a sculpture that would kind of lead you into the Origins Museum; so ultimately it made more sense.”

Mark Antone, Southern’s Landscape Services director, is curSee T-REX on page 2

The university has reserved space for a skeletal scultpure of a T-rex skull to be placed outside Hickman Science Center.

(Photo by Raegan Blake)

Dominick Cheers Staff Writer Southern Adventist University is clearing forest next to the Collegedale Spanish-American Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, or SuCasa, for a new parking lot, according to senior vice president of financial administration Marty Hamilton. This will create needed parking spaces for both students and faculty on campus and will also open up options for future use of the remaining SuCasa building by the university.

Southern plans to allow the High Point Chinese SDA Church

to use the church building located on Colcord Drive instead of Ackerman Auditorium, where its congregation currently meets, according to Hamilton. This change will happen once SuCasa’s congregation is able to meet in its new worship building on College Drive East.

The parking lot next to the remaining church building is set to be completed sometime in early March of this year. It will allow students strategic access to the Bietz Center for Student Life, Summerour Hall, See SUCASA on page 2

Last month, Southern began clearing land next to SuCasa, readying the space for a parking lot. Friday, January 26, 2024.

(Photo by Andre Ottati)

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McKee Foods conducts research in university lab Emma Boughman Reporter McKee Foods is using a chemistry lab at Southern Adventist University to find answers to forensic questions, according to Jared Freeman, a 2023 Southern alumnus who works at McKee as an analytical chemist.

In an email to the Accent, Freeman stated that McKee Foods first started using Southern’s instrument lab in September. McKee hopes to make this a semester-long partnership.

“[The partnership] is a good reminder that a chemistry degree can put you in careers in a lot of different places, whether that’s just down the road at McKee in food chemistry, or in medicine, dentistry or pharmacy.”

According to Freeman, working with Southern was a natural

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continued from page 1 “We have seen far less participation for this cultural night than we have in the past,” said Shayla Moguel-Coronel, senior psychology major and 20232024 LAC president. “A lot of us don’t feel comfortable having the spotlight on us, and dancing is really inclusive in that aspect, since you can dance with a lot of other people at the same time.”

Betsy Guerra, a freshman nursing major who attended LAC Night, said, “I would have participated, but it was hard with there being no dances.”

The main part of the night was a storyline written by Rebecca Vega, a senior education major and LAC Night director. The show had participants acting, singing and even playing soccer on stage.

option for the company due to its relationship with the university.

Professor Brent Hamstra, chair of Southern’s Chemistry Department, said McKee has used an instrument at Southern in the past to successfully answer its food chemistry questions. He says the collaboration has been a positive experience for McKee Foods.

Since McKee uses the instrument lab, not the general or organic chemistry labs, the partnership has not interfered with classes or student lab time, according to Hamstra.

The instrument lab allows people to test different substances for research. He said he has been collaborating with McKee employees to coordinate schedules and discuss mutual interests and needs.

According to Hamstra, McKee Foods plans to buy an attachment for one of Southern’s lab instruments that would be helpful both to McKee and the university chemistry students. Hamstra believes the partnership with McKee will greatly impact what Southern can do for its students and also will supplement what

McKee is trying to do in the company’s labs. “[The partnership] is a good reminder that a chemistry degree can put you in careers in a lot of different places, whether that’s just down the road at McKee in food chemistry, or in medicine, dentistry or pharmacy,” Hamstra said.

At the most recent Chemistry Department convocation, several McKee employees shared internship opportunities with students and explained more about how they can use their degrees, according to Hamstra.

Nathan Dickerhoff, a senior chemistry major who is currently the only Southern student in the McKee Foods internship program, said McKee offers multiple opportunities within different areas of the company.

He said students do not need to major in science-related programs to get involved.

“With this cooperation between labs, more project opportunities may arise that students should keep their eyes open for,” Dickerhoff said.

Dickerhoff works in McKee’s analytical lab on quality and troubleshooting of ingre-

dients, middle steps and final products.

Rebecca Vega, did an amazing job this year, especially with all of the challenges thrown her way. … I think it went really well overall, but I had several people tell me they miss the cultural dances and could really feel their absence from the show.”

senior broadcast journalism major and BCU president, also noted a decrease in participation this year.

Reid said, “I feel like dancing is a big way to get people involved, since you don’t have to do it alone like [for] singing or other things.”

Kirsten Saint-Aime, junior psychology major and BCU Night director, expressed disappointment in the decision against dancing but wants people to understand that dancing is just one part of these events.

“The most common thing I’m hearing over and over is, ‘Oh, you guys can’t dance, so what are you going to do?’ as if dancing is the whole night,” said Saint-Aime. She said she and the

other BCU officers have worked hard to be creative about filling time that would normally be for dances, and she hopes people will be entertained and inspired by the show.

"The most common thing I'm hearing over and over is, 'Oh, you guys can't dance, so what are you going to do?' as if dancing is the whole night."

The next cultural night to be held at Southern will be BCU Night on Feb. 24. Tenci Reid,

“With this cooperation between labs, more project opportunities may arise that students should keep their eyes open for.”

“We provide information into the shelf life of products and performance of ingredients and

intermediates in production,” Dickerhoff said.

Ultimately, McKee’s goal is to form a mutually beneficial relationship with the university, Freeman said.

“We are big believers in giving back wherever we can, so we want to help the Chemistry Department in its mission to train students,” he stated. “We greatly appreciate the Chemistry Department’s willingness to let us have access to the instrumentation and want to help out where possible in return.”

Southern Adventist University chemistry lab. Monday, January 22, 2024.

(Photo by Preston Waters)

"People don't really remember all the details or the lines that were said, ... but the one thing they do remember is how they felt being there."

The final cultural night of the semester is Asian Night, which will be Apr. 13. Ethan Dee, senior health science major and Asian Club pres-

ident, said the club’s main focus has been to fill the time that would normally feature dancing with different forms of entertainment derived from each of the seven countries represented at Asian Night.

“I think we’ve accepted that there will not be dancing at all this year, so to keep harping on it wouldn’t solve the problem,” said Dee. “I just hope that at the end of the day, Asian Night and the other cultural nights can create moments that bring people together,” he added. “People don’t really remember all the details or the lines that were said, … but the one thing they do remember is how they felt being there.”

"A lot of us don't feel comfortable having the spotlight on us, and dancing is really inclusive in that aspect, since you can dance with a lot of other people at the same time."

Lesieli Savelio, senior public relations and international studies - Spanish major who was one of the actresses for LAC Night, said, “Our director,

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continued from page 1 Hickman Science Center and McKee Library.

Southern began clearing the section of forest next to SuCasa last month. Hamilton said one problem the university faced while clearing the forest was a natural ravine in the landscape. However, the issue was resolved when Collegedale Academy (CA)

Students perform a skit during LAC Night 2024. Due to Student Development's one-year pause on dancing at cultural nights, this year's LAC Night featured a much longer drama performance compared to other LAC Nights in recent years. Saturday, January 27, 2024.

(Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

donated a large amount of dirt to the clearing project.

The fill dirt came from a construction site for CA’s new elementary school building.

“Once we received the dirt from CA, the only thing left to do before construction was to start packing it into the ravine, which we’ve already begun,” Hamilton said.

According to Hamilton, he is currently working with other university administrators to select other spots around cam-

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pus that could be converted into lots to accommodate staff and student parking in the near future. One of the main areas on campus that suffers from insufficient parking is the Southern Village apartments, where new parking lots will likely be prioritized, he said.

“We actually had planning meetings [on] where we could put parking, but the space next to SuCasa was a prime spot,” Hamilton said.

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Students perform a dance during LAC Night 2022. Dances were a primary form of entertainment featured at LAC Nights in prior years.

Saturday, October 1, 2022. (Photo by Mila Bales)

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continued from page 1 rently working on getting the platform foundation designed.

He has surrounded the area with big rocks and is adding plants around the platform to give the appearance of a head peeking up from the ground. Hamilton stated he expects the art piece to be installed in March.

Hostetler sent a copy of the wording that will be on the

Reporters Emma Boughman Alissa Flores Amy Mejias Htet Myint Marian Polanco Layout Designers Anton Kannenberg Conner Bartsch Copy Editors Kathy Zelidon Debra Hicks

plaque next to the T-rex sculpture: “Up to 40 feet in length and weighing approximately eight tons, Tyrannosaurus rex was among the largest of the scavengers and predators found in the geologic column.

Have you ever wondered if this and other fossil species really show evolution over millions of years? We invite you to our Origins Exhibit just inside Hickman Hall to consider another explanation— one with biblical support.”

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School of Nursing changes admission test to ACT Lia Colón Staff Writer Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing will now use the American College Test (ACT) instead of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) to assess applicants.

Many students take the TEAS exam for the first time at Southern. The minimum score needed to pass the TEAS is a 65 on a scale of 100. Many students strived for 90s, but according to Nissa Haugen, director of Admissions and Progressions, it was uncommon and questionable when a student scored that high.

“If a student has already taken the ACT/SAT/R-SAT, which many have, they do not need to pay for an additional admission exam.”

The ACT, though, is an exam many students have taken, either to qualify for scholarships or to enroll in certain classes.

“Nursing is a highly testbased program, and so you

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that was not part of your budget a year ago.”

"That’s the whole point of this. Getting them out there and playing.

Even if it costs us more money, it’s worth it physically, for the students’ mental health and social health.”

Although cost is a factor, it’s not an issue that cannot be resolved, Sloan said. It is something Southern has to take into consideration, she explained, but it shouldn’t affect the overall program.

“The other challenge would be [that] we’ve always tried to play eight-game seasons, plus a week of playoffs,” Walker said.

Currently, however, regular seasons include seven games.

Since more teams are participating in the program, which still utilizes the same space as before, the only way Walker can fit all the teams in the schedule to compete is by decreasing the number of games by one.

need to have practice in testing to do better in testing,” Haugen stated.

Having practice on a particular test gives students the opportunity to score better, because they know what to expect.

According to Haugen, this is not the first time the school has changed its placement exam. The faculty changes it every few years to maintain strong, reliable and credible results. Members of the Admissions and Progressions committee, which includes representatives from the School of Nursing, made the decision to change tests because they saw more benefits in utilizing the ACT. “If a student has already taken the ACT/SAT/R-SAT, which many have, they do not need to pay for an additional admission exam,” Haugen stated in an email to the Accent. The School of Nursing requires a minimum composite score on only one of the admission tests.

The change will allow students applying to the nursing program to use their scores from previous exams.

If a student has taken the ACT but wants to get a better score, the probability of placing higher

when retesting is likely, especially for students who have taken the tests multiple times and are better prepared. Students are allowed to take the ACT a maximum of 12 times in one year, while the TEAS allows three attempts in a year. According to Haugen, the ACT is more accessible than the TEAS, especially for international students and student missionaries.

“Which isn’t bad,” Walker said. “It’s not horrible. It’s still a good number of games.”

Walker, meanwhile, hopes he won’t have to drop to six games in future seasons due to rising student participation.

“Because the students like playing, having more games means more play time,” he said.

“My philosophy has always been participation. That’s the whole point of this. Getting them out there and playing.

Even if it costs us more money, it’s worth it physically, for the students’ mental health and social health. Across the board, it’s worthwhile.”

As a result of the larger number of teams in basketball this semester, open gym time is now more limited. This is because students who play on Sunday open gym nights usually get their play time between 5 and 9 p.m., Walker explained.

Now, because of how he scheduled the games, they only get an hour between 8 and 9 p.m.

Sloan said one possible solution she has discussed with Student Development is starting intramurals at 5 p.m. instead of 6. This could help add more games in the future.

“We are already using all [of the] four-hour time slots and every day possible right now,” Sloan said.

“The only other possible option would be to decrease the number of games again or start earlier.”

Although placement tests are important, Haugen does not consider them the most important thing for prospective nursing students.

“I tell my students, ‘Focus more strongly on your science grades and your overall GPA regardless,” Haugen stated.

The change will allow students applying to the nursing program to use their scores from previous exams.

Haugen said when she first announced the change, many applicants feared that their scores might have been too low and were worried about whether they would be accepted into the nursing program. The Admissions and Progressions committee decided that the minimum standard would be a composite score of 18.

Prospective nursing student Zion Nerness said, “I feel that 18 is a very reasonable expectation to pass the entrance exam.”

Nursing students Zachary LeClerc (left) and Jeremy Leichner (right) take notes during an interactive nursing class. Tuesday, October 3, 2023 (Photo

by Preston Waters).

Another idea for the future that has been contemplated by both Walker and Sloan is the use of Collegedale Academy Elementary School’s gym, since the building will probably be reallocated for the university’s purpose once the elementary school moves to its new location.

“We have this gymnasium that’s already right there,” Sloan said. “Should we not use

that facility for open gym type of stuff?”

Although concerns regarding games having to be decreased and more time allotted solely for intramurals have been voiced, both Sloan and Walker assured the Accent that intramurals will continue to thrive on campus, despite the challenges.

“It’s more fun because there are just more teams to watch.”

Walker said if the number of participants continues to rise, more Sunday time slots would be needed. This would mean virtually no time for open gym.

Students compete in basketball intramurals. Wednesday, January 24, 2024. (Photo by Mila Bales)

Students compete in basketball intramurals. Wednesday, January 24, 2024. (Photo by Mila Bales)

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LAC Night: United in Diversity

Alfredo Trevedan sings during LAC Night: United in Diversity. Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

Sahyii Lozano (left), playing Mirabel from the film "Encanto," sings "What Else Can I Do?" on stage alongside Abby Vega (right), playing Mirabel's sister Isabela. Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

Students sing along with a band playing Latin American music. Saturday, January 27, 2024.

(Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

Maria Hernandez displays Colombia's flag and colors. Several students represented various Latin American countries on stage at LAC Night: United in Diversity. Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

Student performers group together and pose on stage at the end of the night for a final photo. Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Ron Cabacungan)

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COLLEGEDALE NEWS Editor's Note: The Southern Accent produces this two-page Collegedale News section as part of a national initiative to enhance community news coverage. The local effort, led by Southern's School of Journalism and Communication in conjunction with the Center for Community News (CCN) at the University of Vermont, places student journalists at the forefront of addressing the news desert crisis, a phenomenon caused by the decline of newspapers in local communities. The Accent believes local news is vital to a thriving democracy, and we remain committed to reporting about important issues, novel occurrences and interesting people in the greater Collegedale area. We will publish this special section in five issues of the newspaper this semester. To submit tips or press releases, go to https://southern-accent.org.

Legacy unpreserved: Does Collegedale need a museum?

Hayden Kobza Collegedale News Editor The City of Collegedale, which has experienced rapid growth in recent years, had a storied past even before its founding in 1968.

According to a brochure from the National Parks Service (NPS) and an NPS map from approximately 1838, the Trail of Tears— the forced removal and relocation of Native American tribes by the United States government— intersected present-day Lee Highway and Main Street in Collegedale. And, in 1863, two Civil War generals moved their troops through Ooltewah, according to a note in Union General William T. Sherman’s memoir.

Although the area has a rich history, the community does not have a museum preserving documents and artifacts memorializing such historical events and figures. Since there isn’t a place for the public to view the history of Collegedale, some community leaders are talking about the need for one.

Mills McArthur, an assistant professor of history and political studies at Southern Adventist University, explained in an interview that the closest the area has had to a museum about the area was the Heritage Museum, once located at Southern’s Lynn Wood Hall.

According to McArthur, the collection that made up the Heritage Museum was primarily about the history of Southern, with a few items being from Collegedale/Ooltewah. He said an official museum in the City of Collegedale has never been established. And, according to Jason Allin, the city’s staff planner for planning and

Many decades ago, city leaders considered utilizing the former James County Courthouse, located in Ooltewah, TN, as a historical museum, according to Southern Adventist University History Professor Mills McArthur. Friday, January 26, 2024. (Photo by Mila Bales)

Thatcher Mansion served as Southern College's first home when the school moved to Thatcher Switch. It was destroyed in 1958, but David Barto, director of the Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation, believes a museum, built to look like the mansion, should be established where the mansion once stood. (Photo sourced from Southern's website)

community development, no one has ever applied for a permit to build a museum specifically about the history of Collegedale/Ooltewah — at least not in recent memory.

Yet, community leaders have had many discussions about the possibility over the years.

According to McArthur, James County Courthouse was under consideration as a museum site many decades ago. However, that didn’t happen.

said there used to be a museum about the local history of Chattanooga, which was sold many years ago so a better one could be built. However, according to Diller, that museum project did not get enough funding.

“They spent about eight years fundraising and doing historical walks and developing exhibits and collecting things, and then realized they couldn’t open it,” she said.

For Diller, the sustainability of a museum is just as important as the building and collections it holds.

Along with funding, Diller emphasized the importance of museums being able to tell complicated stories that include both sides of history, whether good or bad. She said the importance of museums being able to show both sides of a community’s history can

One major obstacle preventing the building of a local museum is funding.

David Barto, director of the Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation, said in a phone interview that he had spoken about

a museum to Evonne Crook, former director of Alumni Relations at Southern. He also talked with William J. “Bill” Hulsey, former mayor and city commissioner, about a museum before Hulsey’s death in 2016.

One major obstacle preventing the building of a local museum is funding, according to Barto.

“It’s something that we all talked about,” he said. “[However,] it’s probably about a $4 million project. We looked at it, but I’ve never really found anyone that wanted to [pay for it].”

Barto believes a museum for Collegedale should be built in the field behind the Brock Hall parking lot, where the old Thatcher Mansion used to be.

He said the museum should look like the mansion.

Lisa Diller, a professor of Early Modern History at Southern,

help not only patrons of the museum, but also the community as a whole to understand where they came from and how they can learn from the past.

"It's not just that this is the space [where] we save stuff. It's also the space that we gather to commemorate, to remember."

Even with the challenges that come with building a physical space dedicated to local history, many people believe museums are important.

Deyse Bravo-Rivera, director of McKee Library on Southern’s See MUSEUM on page 6

Ooltewah residents Meet the CPD's furriest officers: Maxim and Krino endure a freezing Amanda Blake Editor-in-chief The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) recently welcomed another furry addition to its K-9 program: a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois from Hungary named Maxim.

Since joining the agency in November, Maxim has assisted with at least 13 major drug arrests, according to his partner, Officer Shawn Lewis. In fact, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, Maxim alerted officers to the presence of narcotics in a vehicle on Hickory Valley Road, as reported by The Chattanoogan.

Police found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Lewis and Officer Derrick Saxe, another CPD canine handler, spoke about their experiences in the K-9 program with the Accent through email communication facilitated by Assistant Chief of Police Jamie Heath.

"He barks at anyone that walks by the patrol car, as well as deer and orange construction barrels while we drive by."

Saxe is partnered with Krino, also a Belgian Malinois. The two have been working together for five years.

Maxim joined the Collegedale Police Department last November. His partner is Officer Shawn Lewis. (Photo courtesy of source)

According to a November CPD press release, the Belgian Malinois is historically a herding dog, eager to please and a loyal protector of its family — all traits that make it an excellent choice for police and military K-9 duty. Often mistaken for the German Shepherd breed, the Malinois canine, also known as a Belgian Shepherd, is leaner and more energetic. The latter trait is certainly present in Maxim and Krino, based on Lewis’ and Saxe’s descriptions of their four-legged partners.

“Maxim is full of energy and loves to work. He enjoys playing tug-of-war with me,” Lewis wrote. “He barks at anyone that walks by the patrol car, as well as deer and orange construction barrels while we drive by.”

He added that individuals are welcome to interact with him and Maxim when they’re working a shift. Additionally, schools and community organizations can schedule meet-and-greets or demonstrations with the CPD K-9 units.

Saxe described his partner’s eager behavior when the team arrives at the department to start a shift: “Krino runs around the patrol parking lot, begging (overly exaggerated) all the officers for attention and smelling all the new smells around the place that weren’t there his last shift.”

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start to new year Amy Mejias Reporter In Collegedale, the average temperatures in January range from highs between 35 and 50 degrees and lows between 19 and 32 degrees, according to the WeatherSpark website.

However, during the third week of January, Collegedale and its surrounding areas experienced temperatures that dipped into the single digits and stayed below freezing during the day. The frigid weather shut down Southern Adventist University’s campus for two days.

Despite the low temperatures this month, those hoping for several inches of snow in Collegedale were disappointed, as the area received only a light dusting and some ice. In contrast, surrounding areas such as Hixson and Signal Mountain received several inches.

Josh Ingle, of the Ingle Weather Service Facebook page, explained why the snow seems to often go around our area.

“The plateau to our north and primarily west and the mountains (Monteagle, Lookout, Signal, etc.) create a very unique See FREEZING on page 6

"The cold temps also caused several water mains to burst throughout the area — and one close to Southern's campus."

However, it wasn’t the coldest weather on record for the area. On Jan. 26, 1940, Chattanooga saw a low of negative 13 degrees, according to extremeweatherwatch.com, and it recorded several other instances of January temperatures dipping into the negatives, as well. As recently as Jan. 17, 2018, Chattanooga experienced a low of just 8 degrees, according to extremeweatherwatch.com.

The Ooltewah area experienced temperates that stayed below freezing throughout the day during the third week of January.

(Photo by Andre Ottati)

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COLLEGEDALE NEWS Hamilton County sees expected rise in COVID-19 cases after the holidays Matthew Orquia Managing Editor In the weeks following the holiday season, Hamilton County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases, according to data from the Hamilton County Health Department website. This increase was expected because of the amount of people who were indoors in group settings over the holidays, according to Dawn Ford, epidemiology center director for the Hamilton County Health Department.

Wastewater surveillance data from the Hamilton County Health Department website showed a community increase in COVID-19.

“So that means, you know, there’s still COVID in the community,” Ford said. “And I think what’s important about this is that we still need to be concerned about COVID and take prevention measures.”

According to Ford, the Hamilton County Health Department does not get data from

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continued from page 5 campus, stated in an email that community archives are “incredibly important” because archiving “ensures that all the happenings that shaped the town (inception, challenges, achievements, interesting stories, etc. …) are remembered, providing a foundation for present and future generations.”

Bravo-Rivera explained further that “historical archives also offer educational resources for researchers who want to understand a town’s beginnings and changes throughout time.”

Lack of easily accessible archives has led McArthur,

at-home COVID-19 test kits, but it does receive reports from hospitals and clinics in the county. Wastewater surveillance data can help provide information on COVID-19 in the community that wouldn’t be reported by a hospital or clinic, according to Ford.

Preventative measures recommended by the Hamilton County Health Department include vaccination, staying home when sick and hand-washing, according to Ford.

increased. So that’s the good news.”

However, immunocompromised people and those over the age of 65 can be more impacted by respiratory viruses such as COVID-19.

“Individuals need to know what their risks are and then,

you know, take action accordingly,” Ford explained. “ … The best way to protect yourself is through vaccination.”

Flu season has also impacted Hamilton County, but according to Ford, data from the health department indicates that the

case numbers are going down.

“We recommend people to get vaccinated if they haven’t been vaccinated yet,” she said, “because it can still provide some protection against flu.”

"And I think what's important about this is that we still need to be concerned about COVID and take prevention measures."

“The circulating strains have about the same symptoms as we’ve been seeing in the past year or so,” Ford said. “The severity of the strains has not

who is currently writing a book about the history of Ooltewah, to travel as far away as New York to find certain documents for his research.

According to McArthur, the preservation of local history “really matters a lot … and it’s something people value.” He said it is “the community telling their own story. It would be a real shame not to know that story at all.”

Diller believes museums are a place where local community members can connect with their identity as a people.

“It’s not just that this is the space [where] we save stuff,” she said. “It’s also the space that we gather to commemorate, to remember.”

The number of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County increased soon after the holidays. This chart was created using data published on the Hamilton County Health Department's website. New COVID-19 cases were not listed for each day. (Graph by Amanda Blake)

A brief summary of Collegedale/Ooltewah history On the morning of Nov. 29, 1863, two Union generals, Jefferson C. Davis and Francis Preston Blair Jr., moved their soldiers close to Ooltewah as the troops made their way to Cleveland, Tenn., according to a note in Union General William T. Sherman’s memoir.

General Davis went through McDaniel’s Gap, the document stated. Mills McArthur, an assistant professor of history and political studies at Southern Adventist University, said the location is where Apison Pike cuts through White Oak Mountain close to campus.

General Sheman’s memoir goes on to state that General Blair, who was in charge of

two divisions of the Fifteenth Corps, made his way through Julien’s Gap, which McArthur identified as “where Lee Highway cuts through White Oak Mountain” in Ooltewah.

After the war, in 1871, “Ooltewah became the County Seat … carved out of Hamilton [and Bradley counties],” said McArthur. “Collegedale, this land we’re sitting on, was part of James County back in the day.”

However, James County did not last long. According to the website for Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, “It was abolished in 1919 and incorporated into Hamilton County where its records are held.”

In 1916, Southern Junior College, now called Southern Adventist University, moved from its original location in Graysville to right outside of Ooltewah, according to the university’s website. In 1968, the area where Southern was located became the newly incorporated City of Collegedale.

According to the City of Collegedale’s website, “The City of Collegedale … has experienced steady growth over its history and enjoys a rich and diverse culture anchored by Southern Adventist University and being a suburban community of Chattanooga and the Tri-State region.”

A map on the National Parks Service (NPS) website depicts the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail passing through Ooltewah, crossing Little Debbie Parkway and Apison Pike. (Photo sourced from NPS website)

This passage, included in the memoirs of General William T. Sherman, details how Civil War soldiers passed through McDaniel's Gap, where present-day Apison Pike cuts through White Oak Mountain in Collegedale.

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proactive and pretreated roads and was able to keep the city streets open and safe. There were no motor vehicle crashes in Collegedale from the snow/ ice storm.”

He added, “The cold temps also caused several water mains to burst throughout the area – and one close to Southern’s campus.”

According to weatheratlas. com, the average snowfall for Collegedale in January is .71 inches, with a higher amount of .87 inches in February and dropping to .16 inches in March.

continued from page 5 weather pattern for our area,” Ingle said. “The river just past [them] regenerates the systems to our east. So weak systems, which are usually made up of snowy weather in our area, are essentially blocked.”

Ingle continued, “What usually occurs for Hamilton County to get snow involves a stronger system of moisture routing from the Gulf timed perfectly with a strong touting of cold air from the north. It almost

has to be a double system for it to work correctly. This is the basis for much of our weather and the reason so many are unsuccessful with predicting weather here.”

Even with little snow, ice on the roadways was a concern for many areas. Collegedale’s Public Works Department made sure the roads were prepared. Eric Sines, Public Works director for the City of Collegedale, stated, “The recent weather caused a lot of sleet and wet snow, along with ice, which caused a lot of traffic issues in surrounding areas. But Collegedale was

A Southern Adventist University golf cart frozen over due to the extreme weather. (Photo by Andre Ottati)

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continued from page 5 In the email, Saxe stated that he and Krino are looking forward to warmer weather, as requests for canine response calls are not as common in winter.

After five years of inactivity, the CPD revived its K-9 program in September of 2022 by introducing Goose, a German Shorthaired Pointer, to the agency, according to a previous Accent article. Goose has since retired from the CPD. “Goose decided that police work wasn’t for him, and he is now living his best life as a private canine citizen with his former partner Casey Shell,

who is also no longer with this agency,” Heath wrote to the Accent.

The City of Collegedale website states that the agency’s K-9 units are trained to patrol and detect narcotics. Heath stated that both K-9 teams have done excellent work supporting the agency’s patrol officers, as well as officers from nearby police departments.

“Their great work has removed dangerous drugs from the streets and put criminals behind bars,” he added. “We’re very proud of the job these teams do and look forward to working more with them over the next several years.”

Reporter Emma Boughman contributed to this article.

Krino joined the Collegedale Police Department alongside his partner, Derrick Saxe, in November of 2022. (Photo courtesy of source)

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MENTAL HEALTH

The why and how of relaxation breathing Khloe Mace Contributor Editor’s Note: The following articles are written by counseling professionals from Counseling Services in partnership with the Southern Accent.

Many people doubt the effectiveness of relaxation breathing techniques, leading them to overlook this valuable practice. However, numerous medical sources show that these techniques can indeed reduce anxiety, stress and even panic attacks in everyday situations.

Each method for deep or relaxation breathing offers its own set of benefits.

Making it a daily habit can yield the best results, since you can practice relaxation breathing whenever you feel overwhelmed, as per research by the National Health Service.

One simple technique involves sitting with your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart. Take deep breaths, allowing the air to flow comfortably into your abdomen. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. You can also try counting slowly from one to five while taking deep breaths. It might take practice to reach five, but do not worry; that is normal. Aim to do this for at least five minutes.

Practicing deep breathing might feel unnatural initially, but it becomes more comfortable with time and practice. Cultural conditioning often leads us to tighten and hold in the abdominal muscles, but doing so can actually be harmful and make us feel more anxious and short of breath.

Harvard Health recommends practicing relaxation breathing at

least twice a day, for a total of 10 to 20 minutes, and maintaining a focused mindset while doing so.

Even though it may seem peculiar at first, deep relaxation breathing holds several benefits that can positively impact our overall well-being and mental health.

According to Alberta Health,

deep breathing techniques work because they send a message to your brain that it needs to calm down. After the brain receives that message, it will immediately send a message to your body to relax.

This can happen as a result of increased heart rate, high blood pressure or fast-paced breathing.

Relaxation breathing techniques offer a free and simple yet effective way to combat stress, anxiety and panic in our daily lives. Academic studies have shown the effectiveness of deep breathing to promote a sense of calm and to improve overall well-being. By incorpo-

rating relaxation breathing techniques into our daily routines and practicing them regularly, we can experience the full benefits they offer. Let’s not underestimate their potential to enhance our mental and emotional health, leading us toward a more balanced and tranquil life.

Deep breathing techniques send a message to your brain that it needs to calm down. (Photo sourced from Pexels)

SPORTS

Paris Olympics: A preview of the top U.S. contenders Jacob Nevis Sports Editor Every four years, one of my favorite events takes place. No, I am not talking about the U.S. presidential election, though it does normally coincide with this event. I am talking about the Summer Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2020 were supposed to take place in Tokyo but were postponed until 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those Summer Olympic Games never really felt right to some sports fans, due to the cloud that was hanging over them.

This year, however, the Olympics are back to normal and will take place in Paris, France. The United States has historically

been extremely successful in the Olympics. Since 1896, athletes from our country have won 2,635 Summer Olympics medals. This is over 1,000 more medals than the country in second place.

While most of the U.S. Olympic athletes so many of us grew up watching, such as Michael Phelps, Serena Williams and Allyson Felix, have retired, many new and returning athletes will be exciting to watch this year.

Katie Ledecky, one of the best women’s swimmers of all time, will look to continue her dominance . Having already won seven gold medals — 10 total in the previous three Summer Olympics, Ledecky hopes to bring home more gold medals to the United States.

U.S. athlete Katie Ledecky has dominated previous Summer Olympics.

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Another swimmer is Caeleb Dressel, who seemingly has been passed the torch by Michael Phelps. Dressel has seven gold medals after winning five at the Tokyo Olympics and will proudly represent the United States in Paris.

The U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, led by future basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James, will seek its fifth gold medal in a row.

The women’s Olympic basketball team will try to win its eighth gold medal in a row.

While only a couple of sports have been mentioned so far, the Summer Olympics offer many different sports for fans to enjoy. Along with swimming and basketball, some other popular events include track

and field, gymnastics, soccer, golf and baseball.

The Olympics are always a good time for Americans to come together and cheer for our country. In a year where many Americans may be divided, the Olympics are a good place to put our differences aside to cheer on American athletes. Go Team USA!

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OPINION Colleges aren’t doing enough to combat the dark side of social media Mani Ruddock Contributor Just like many of you, I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love how I can find niche discussions and communities that share my interests. However, I dislike how social media can make me feel insecure and drain me due to all the negativity on display.

Social media has affected our lives and the way we perceive the world. For students, it has affected how we view our

majors and our relationships— whether platonic or romantic. It has made people worry about their futures and how they view themselves, through news, drama and trends. These issues have escalated, yielding a negative psychological effect on our brains.

Colleges are close-knit communities, which makes the effects of hate speech on social media ten times worse, states the National Library of Medicine. It affects not only students but also a college’s rep-

utation, climate and morale.

This can cause stress, anxiety, depression and desensitization, according to the National Library of Medicine. Victimization, whether direct or indirect, is another issue caused by hateful speech and behavior allowed on social media, which can also be linked to the rise of alcohol and substance abuse, according to a study on cyberbullying by psychologists William Fremouw and Allison Shneck.

Furthermore, hate speech has negative effects on a stu-

dent’s life, motivation and self-esteem. And, sadly, it is becoming normalized.

Hate speech can quickly and easily turn into a hate crime or violence on campus. According to the “Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Hate Crime Statistics Report,” more than 314 hate crime incidents were reported on college and university campuses in 2018. To protect their students against online hate speech and violence, administrators can set up workshops, teach-ins and debates to help

students learn about how stalking, slurs, threats and doxing can affect an individual’s life as well as the community’s values. College codes of conduct should also be used more often than they are now to help minimize hate speech on campus.

Social media has pros and cons. However, often it feels like there is more bad than good. With the right tools and advice, we could minimize the normalized hate that we seem to consume every day through social media.

Social media can have extreme negative effects on college campuses. However, universities have options to protect themselves and their students from the dark side of social media.

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RELIGION The extremes we live by: Two poems on Christian emotion Nina Bueno & Ruth Rempart Contributors Editor’s Note: The following two poems share the extremes of the Christian life. Intense joy and deep grief often dwell side by side in our short and turbulent lives.

Through Christ we can embrace them both — the ecstasy of life and the horror — knowing that our present troubles are seen (Psalm 56:8) and our future happiness is secure. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) But God—

By Ruth Rempart Tucked in the well-loved pages of my mother’s Bible, is a verse haloed in suntouched yellow: “But Jesus said,” she promised, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

But God— “There was a shooting at Robb Elementary School today,” (the news reporter announces, grim, acquainted with tragedy, reporting a tornado, a hurricane, a wildfire, tearing little worlds apart and leaving behind nothing but wreckage, floodwaters and ash.)

Where in your Word, Father, does it warn that children will fall like budding flowers, like summer-green leaves, onto frigid earth before dawn grows into day, before winter blooms into spring?

I am nothing but questions, Teacher,

handed a test I didn’t think I would ever need the answers for again. And again. And again.

How do I tell the world — You — that I am scared — terrified — numb — empty of grief and yet, somehow, still overflowing?

How do I convince people — myself — that You will lead us to green pastures when this sin-paved road, eroded with anguish, Is — feels — like forever?

How do I tell them that life — time — marches on As if hearts have not been transmuted into glass ruins, As if stars have not been extinguished from the night sky?

I felt what it is like to worship in the presence of God, To pray to One who is right beside you, To love an everlasting Savior.

I felt what it will be like to spend eternity with Him, To shout and dance and sing and smile, Never stopping, because it will never stop.

I felt light, like I could fly, like nothing mattered, Only that God loved me.

I felt called, like the Light of the World was in me, Like I must shine to the world, a beacon in the darkness.

I realized that I was no longer

simply living In the knowledge that I was made for more, But that I was living the more.

More light, more love, more peace, more rest.

Here I had come, to a place I thought would never Be a reality for me. It had always seemed elusive.

But it had still existed, and will always.

Just like the God in whose presence I rested, worshiped, Prayed and praised.

Here I am now.

I know that life is hard, but it’s in moments like these That God gives us the torch,

the Light of the World To carry through the darkness.

We do not each have these moments all the time, Or even at the same time.

But we do each have them still, and from them We each can carry that torch we are given On to the next person, Passing the love and peace and kindness of Christ throughout the world, Spreading the Light to each other, more and more Until the day that the Light of God will reign forevermore, And those moments of pure joy we encounter on earth Become eternal for us all.

How can I tell them You exist, Lord, when this happens again, and again, and again?

I break the spine of my Bible, carve the beginnings of a valley into its glossy binding, and underline your divine comfort, in heartache, in hope, in pale gold: “You keep track of all my sorrows.

You have collected all my tears in your bottle.

You have recorded each one in your book.”

A Taste of Eternal Happiness

By Nina Bueno I experienced happiness the other day Such as I never had before.

I realized the true joy of Jesus.

Christians can embrace the extremes of life because our present troubles are seen and our future happiness is secure. (Photo sourced from Pexels)

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LIFESTYLE

Affordable ways to make a dorm room feel like home Allison Grundy Lifestyle Editor

ing new plants from the cuttings of existing ones.

Being away from home is hard. Living in a college dorm is many students’ first experience being on their own, apart from their families. It can be a challenge to think of ways to make an otherwise empty dorm room feel like a home away from home. This is especially difficult because buying decorative items certainly can be categorized as an unnecessary expense when money is tight, which is a reality for many students. Here are some tips for affordable ways to make your dorm room feel more like home:

A Lamp - Getting a bedside lamp may make a huge difference when studying at night or getting ready in the morning while it’s still dark outside. Warm or dim light is easier on the eyes and the mind compared to the bright, fluorescent overhead lights that are typically installed in each dorm room. Small lamps

are often inexpensive on Amazon or can be found at second-hand stores. Another budget-friendly way to get dimmer lighting is to install fairy or LED lights around the walls and ceiling.

Make One Big Bed - One of my close friends and her roommate decided to take down their bunk beds and push the beds together. This arrangement made their room a really

fun hangout spot, with plenty of space for everyone to sit together. Her tip is to use a queen-size fitted sheet so that the beds fit together snugly. However, this is a layout decision that would be best for roommates who don’t mind sharing their space.

Keep a Tidy Space: Yes, this is a reminder to clean your room.

And it’s the most affordable hack because it doesn’t cost

anything! All that’s required is a few minutes each day to wipe down surfaces, vacuum the floor and put away clothes and other items. Having a tidy space helps to clear the mind.

Above all, your dorm room should be a comfortable place where you can relax and feel safe after a long day of work, study and other many student obligations.

Rugs - Even though each dorm room has a perfectly good carpet or hardwood floor, placing a rug in your room is a small touch that can make the room feel more personal. Maybe you like a fluffy texture or a fun pattern, or maybe you’re more minimalist and gravitate toward neutral colors. I find that a rug makes a space feel much more intentional.

Houseplants - In my own experience with houseplants, I’ve found that pothos plants, heartleaf philodendrons, cacti and succulents are the easiest plants to take care of in a dorm that may have low sun exposure and a caregiver with limited availability to nurture them. Having plants in your room offers the benefit of improving air quality and they can be found for a low price at hardware stores or on Facebook Marketplace. Also, plants such as the ones listed above are easy to propagate, which means root-

Decorated freshman dorm room in Thatcher Hall. 2022 (Photo by Allison Grundy)

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You could also try to vary where you eat. For example, you could eat breakfast at the cafeteria, try The Garden for lunch and then maybe The Kayak or CK2 for dinner, and then switch it up the next day. Another great spot on campus is the Village Market.

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