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So what happened with the FAFSA this year? As many students probably have noticed, the FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was delayed until December 31 of last year. The FAFSA is the way both students and the school can tell how much federal aid they receive.
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On Friday, March 29, Beyoncé released her “Cowboy Carter” album, and I was both excited and concerned. As someone who has grown up just outside the heart of country music, I wanted Beyoncé’s country album to be good but feared she did not know what she was getting into. When will I learn to never question Mama Yoncé’s work!?
I’ve been a music major for four years, and I’ve been involved in music for eleven, and I can say with certainty that music is very important in my life.
“LISAN AL GAIB! LISAN AL GAIB!”
In the chapel this past Inauguration day, students chanted loudly as Brad Voyles took up his weapon to engage in ritual combat against Derek Halverson to earn the office of president. Voyles saluted with his blade: “May thy knife chip and shatter” before the attack—
At Covenant, there are currently four full-time students from Ukraine. We all speak positively about our experience at Covenant, yet there are a few things said to us that bring frustration. The purpose of this article is not to critique Americans but to improve communication and explain our reaction to seemingly harmless questions. In fact, despite being frustrated, we often choose to ignore the way a question is formulated and look at the good, curious motivation behind it. This article is intended to raise awareness of misguided questions which are easily preventable once explained. So, here is the list of particular comments and explanations as to why we don’t like hearing them:
I was recently reminded of the inconsistency of my own opinion. A few weeks ago, I prepared to submit a scathing review of the Mark 10:45 service program to the Bagpipe. My main arguments hinged on the hypocrisy of the term “mandatory service” and the failure of Mark 10:45 to encourage service. But after a quick read and a short conversation, my judgmental opinion unwound almost completely. Skimming the Bagpipe’s latest publication, I found Luke Walter’s article on “The Conflict of Mandating Service.” It tells the familiar story of many Covenant students: Mark 10:45 is presented to the student body as a beautifully wrapped package of altruism and selflessness, complete with a biblical bow. Upon unwrapping, it reveals itself to be nothing more than a scam for indentured service.
“Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!”
- Romans 12:16
What has being a part of Scots Athletics meant to me? Being a part of Scots Athletics, and more specifically being a part of the Cross Country and Track teams, has meant being a part of a family. It means that as I stare down what seems like the impossible task of tackling both the harsh environment of a cross country race and the pressure of the ticking clock, I have a group of remarkable friends who are right there pushing and encouraging me to showcase my best self.
When I initially thought about what participating in college sports would entail, I struggled to see the full picture. When I first looked at schools to go to, Covenant had never crossed my mind until I was reached out to by Coach John Hirte.
Being a part of Scots Athletics has had such a positive impact on my life the last four years. Not only have I been able to play the sport that I love, it’s also given me the chance to be a part of an amazing community that is constantly pursuing Christ.
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When I was asked to write this article about studying abroad, I really struggled to figure out what to say. I could speak about the immense culture shock of moving across the sea, the child-like feeling of not being able to read anything and only having a rudimentary understanding of how to get around.