The Verdict

Yes…

to frolicking in various oceans during Spring Break.

No…

to being so worn out by Spring Break that you can no longer function.

Faculty Quote

“Ladies, if some guy ever tells you that God told him something that you have to do, tell him to get on a ship!”

- Prof. Pat Ralston, CHOW I, on Virgil’s Aeneid

Board approves Strategic Plan

Unanimous vote of support by Board follows heated faculty discussion

BY KATE HARRISON

Covenant has officially adopted a new strategic plan, which will be implemented from now until 2012. The Board of Trustees approved the plan during last Friday’s business meeting, with no dissenting votes.

President Niel Nielson

The plan passed with no modifications, in the full form President [...]

Culture Fest celebrates Covenant’s diversity

Last Friday, Covenant College students joined together to present the third annual Culture Fest, celebrating the diverse cultures represented at Covenant through a range of talents.
“The show was held to recognize the important contributions to our campus community made by individuals from a variety of backgrounds,” said Julie Moore, Director of Student Life. “We want [...]

Pasha proves itself an authority on coffee

By Ashley Heagy

A little bit of Turkey has just arrived in St. Elmo. Pasha Coffee and Tea opened earlier this semester, and offers a palette of tastes exceptional to even the most cultured coffee-lover.
Pasha features organic fair trade coffee among its diverse coffee selection, along with loose teas and light Mediterranean fare. Their signature drink [...]

Responses to Steve Brown’s critique of “Music Through The Decades”

Response 1/3

St Augustine once said that “all truth is God’s truth.” This means that we as Christians should be actively looking for truth everywhere. That, I would argue, is why we are here at Covenant College and it is why Mr. Brown in his response to the “Through the Decades” concert in last week’s Bagpipe [...]

Response to Brown’s Critique

Response 2/3

Steve Brown’s recent article critiquing the “Music Through the Decades” performances was certainly full of passion. In response, let me say clearly and carefully that though he may find sympathy for his arguments, it will not be within the theological tradition of this school. His rhetoric is an example of the flailing, inarticulate convictions [...]