By Tenci Reid Hello, my name is Elizabeth Reid, also known as Tenci. I am a journalism major focusing on digital broadcast. I was raised in Maryland by my mother, a pastor, and my brother, who owns a media production business. I am passionate about various forms of creative expression, including music, photography, videography and …
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By Madison Reinschmidt Hi, I’m Madison Reinschmidt, a senior mass communication-writing and editing major at Southern Adventist University. I grew up in a home where my parents raised my siblings and me as Seventh-day Adventists; they taught us to work hard and to be strong in our beliefs. My parents pushed me to be the …
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Hi, my name is Matthew Orquia. I am a sophomore English major at Southern Adventist University. As the youngest of four boys, my childhood was full of the typical bottom of the totem pole hardships (although being the youngest certainly had its benefits). However, my family and I also faced something else: One of my …
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by Victoria Mills Hi! My name is Victoria Mills, and I hate writing. Or at least I thought I hated it for most of my life. But I guess I do journal every day—I’ve been doing it for the past six years. I definitely can’t imagine stopping anytime soon. Maybe I have a love-hate relationship …
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By Jahsoulay W. Walton Hello, my name is Jahsoulay W. Walton, and I am a senior communications major at Southern Adventist University. Over my life I have realized the importance of listening to people and ensuring that everyone’s story is told. That is why I am pursuing a mass communication degree at Southern Adventist University …
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By Amanda Blake “Lord, please, save my boat,” Edson prayed aloud, lifting his hands into the frosty air. “Save Your boat!” That desperate plea is part of a creative story I wrote for a religion class during my first year at Southern Adventist University. Now, three years later, I am working on a project with …
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By Alexis Dewey People around the world, of all ages, are trying to “find their voice.” It is a universal quest for people to fully understand who they are. Finding your voice can be a beautiful thing, but it’s not easy for some people. Normally, you find out what you want to stand up for …
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