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Opinion: The Power of Friendship
The camaraderie and collaboration between Adventist universities in athletics I call the power of friendship.

Ephraim Viadex
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Lady Knights Will Compete in Nationals Tomorrow
The Lady Knights of Southwestern Adventist University will compete in the USCAA Division 2 Championships tomorrow.

Ephraim Viadex
Nov 13, 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...

Southwesterner Staff
Nov 7, 20241 min read


New Novel by SWAU Professor Addresses Christian Nationalism
A Southwestern adjunct professor has published a novel focusing on Christian nationalism.

Southwesterner Staff
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Honors Students Attend Lyle Lovett Concert
Southwestern’s honors students attended a Lyle Lovett concert at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall on Oct. 22.
Sophia Patterson
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Opinion: Is College Education Worth the Price?
The value of a college education is a topic of increasing debate.

Maritza Ortiz
Oct 22, 20243 min read


The Knight Readers Initiative: SWAU's New Quality Enhancement Plan
SWAU has just launched its third QEP titled Knight Readers, focused on improving reading skills.

Maritza Ortiz
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Annual Service Day Helps SWAU Connect with Community
Students, faculty and staff are being encouraged to sign up for one of thirty possible service opportunities on Oct. 2.

Southwesterner Staff
Sep 14, 20241 min read


With Soccer Season Starting, Expectations Are Sky High
By Ephraim Viadex Last season, the SWAU Knights men’s and women’s soccer teams did something never done before at...

Ephraim Viadex
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Students Win Prizes by Reading
Karen Morales is the first to claim victory in the Southwestern Adventist University Communication Department's reading program.

Aspen Hadley
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Eateries and Other Food Choices
Studying is hard to do when hunger flips the switch.

Southwesterner Staff
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Annual Convocation Features Prayer Expert
Dr. Nadine Collins, women’s leadership expert, author and empowerment coach, spoke for Southwestern Adventist University’s convocation.

Southwesterner Staff
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Podcast: Student Unrest at UT Austin
Graduating SWAU Comm Major Nolan B. Westerman interviews UT Student Gerry Bravo about recent student unrest on the Austin campus.
Nolan Westerman
May 8, 20241 min read


Podcast: The Ripple Effect or On Little Acts of Kindness
by Keith Barrow and Genesis Santos-Guzman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1WcXfFeOqY Share this:

Keith Barrow & Genesis Santos-Guzman
May 3, 20241 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?

Ephraim Viadex
Apr 28, 20244 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.

Maritza Ortiz
Apr 25, 20243 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....

Ephraim Viadex
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Video: Interview with Kyle Portbury, Director of “The Hopeful”
by Wiz Sebulburo & Maritza Ortiz Share this:

Wiz Sebulburo & Maritza Ortiz
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Audio Slideshow: Jasper Delim, CASA Math Tutor
by Wiz Sebulburo and Diana Monterroza Share this:

Wiz Sebulburo & Diana Monterroza
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Spring Play Set for Alumni Weekend
By Wiz Sebulburo The annual spring play at Southwestern Adventist University is scheduled for April 12 and 13 during SWAU’s Alumni...

Wiz Sebulburo
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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