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Wiz Sebulburo
Jan 231 min read
In My Humble Opinion
We asked SWAU Students about their social media preferences. Specifically, if they could use only one social media channel, which would...
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Maritza Ortiz
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Opinion: To Come Back, or Not to Come Back?
As we return from Thanksgiving break, a taste of what's to come in two weeks lingers throughout these final days at Southwestern.
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Ephraim Viadex
Nov 19, 20244 min read
Opinion: The Power of Friendship
The camaraderie and collaboration between Adventist universities in athletics I call the power of friendship.
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Southwesterner Staff
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Thanksgiving Day Food Favorites
We sent out our staff to ask as many staff and students what their favorite, go-to T-Day food favorites are. Here is a chart showing the...
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Maritza Ortiz
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Opinion: Is College Education Worth the Price?
The value of a college education is a topic of increasing debate.
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Ephraim Viadex
Apr 28, 20244 min read
Opinion: Should We Have an Athletic Banquet?
Aren’t we supposed to be getting ready for something right now? An athletic banquet maybe?
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Maritza Ortiz
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Opinion: Should Assembly Be Mandatory?
If you’re like me, you face the challenge of deciding whether to go to assembly this week.
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Ephraim Viadex
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Opinion: Our Dorms Need Renovating
Editor’s Note: These opinion articles represent the viewpoint of the author, and are posted here to stimulate discussion on this campus....
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Maritza Ortiz
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Opinion: Why Not a Four-Day School Week?
Hundreds of schools around the U.S. are considering adopting a four-day class week.
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robinson5304
Nov 2, 20161 min read
Opinion: SWAU Should Speed Up Worship Scanning
Ivan Navarrete A few weeks back we celebrated Week of Prayer, the week where we can pause and be united during the service. I understand...
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robinson5304
Oct 21, 20162 min read
Opinion: SWAU Needs a More Reliable Transportation System
Matt Forner The transportation system that Southwestern Adventist University offers is a great idea. It allows students to be dropped off...
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robinson5304
Sep 21, 20162 min read
I Found My Passion For the Gospel Choir
Brenda Karolina Ramos Nieves (edited by Keysha Marie Ortiz Ramos) I was 17 when I first came to Southwestern Adventist University. I...
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robinson5304
Sep 14, 20161 min read
Opinion: The Library Needs More Study Rooms
(Edited by Herman Aguilar) My name is David Maldonado and I am a recent graduate of Southwestern Adventist University. I graduated class...
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robinson5304
Sep 13, 20163 min read
Opinion: The Woes of Living Off-Campus
Julena Allen The suffocating, sticky, night air clung to me as I pedaled my bicycle through the dimly-lit Keene streets. I bit down on my...
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robinson5304
Sep 6, 20162 min read
Opinion: We Need More Vending Machines On Campus
Luz Margarita Benitez (Edited by Herman Aguilar) Feeling the breeze of the soon-to-be fall season on campus these first few days of...
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robinson5304
Sep 6, 20162 min read
Opinion: Our Library Closes Too Early
Jordan Shelton-Greene As part of its five-year trajectory plan for school growth, Southwestern has started a health initiative to help...
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robinson5304
Apr 28, 20162 min read
Opinion: Let’s Keep Things Small
As of now, SWAU’s student enrollment is about 800 students. Shaw presented the idea of each current student bringing another future...
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robinson5304
Apr 27, 20161 min read
Opinion: Cafeteria Shows Sensitivity To Those With Special Needs
As a new student here at Southwestern Adventist University, I was nervous about attending this school, not only because it would be a new...
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robinson5304
Dec 11, 20152 min read
Opinion: The Cafe Needs More Options
Jordan Shelton-Greene Almost all students, as some point or another, frequent the Committee of 100 Cafeteria on the Southwestern campus....
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