The novel “Frankenstein,” by Mary Shelley, published in 1818, has been referred to as the beginning of the science fiction genre. Throughout the years there have been many interpretations and iterations of “Frankenstein,” from musicals, to movies starring all sorts of A-list celebrities (like Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy in “I, Frankenstein” in 2015). A wikipedia page with an entire list of all of the films and tv shows boasts over 100 adaptations.
Read moreMovie Reviews for “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie”
The long awaited “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, has risen to the tops of the charts to become the second-highest-grossing R-rated movie (behind “Joker” 2019) and, as of September, it is the highest-grossing biographical film (surpassing “Bohemian Rhapsody” 2018).
Read more“On This Mountain”
Pixar’s “Elemental:” Accidental Disabled Representation
Early into the movie, the main character Ember (a girl made out of fire) says that the “world is not designed for her” and there are multiple times in which she and Wade set out to do something only to find that it is not accessible to her (usually because it is made out of water).
Read more“Garden”
I saw a garden in bloom
Where birds sang an everlasting chorus
Where streams shine under the moon
Pouring into the river of life around us
Read moreGMORK: An Inside Look into Covenant’s Budding Underground Punk Scene
It is seven thirty in the evening. Saturday, September 9, 2023. The sun is setting. Dusk is upon us. Sullivan Proctor, known by most as “Sully,” is clad in cow print denim cutoff shorts and brown cowboy boots. He directs Covenant College students on where to park their cars as he shows them the way to the Skeleton House, occupied by him and his Catacombs brethren.
Read more“Guts” by Olivia Rodrigo: A Catchy and Relatable Hit
“I broke a glass, I tripped and fell
I told secrets I shouldn't tell
I stumbled over all my words
I made it weird, I made it worse”
Read moreFall Out Boys' Hot Take On History
Fall Out Boy (FOB) wrote the second iteration to Billy Joel’s “We didn’t start the fire,” released June 28, 2023. In the original version, Billy Joel wrote lyrics that covered 40 years of history (from 1949 to 1989) in four minutes and 52 seconds. FOB covered around 34 years of history (from 1989 to 2023) with lyrics that filled three minutes and 36 seconds worth of space.
Read moreYou Are Significant, I Promise
I am a historian.
Read moreSuper Mario Brothers Movie, A Super Fun Time
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by Illumination, is a fun, fast-paced adventure that serves to provide its audience a really good time. The movie doesn’t go very deep with its characters, story or themes, but that doesn’t inhibit it from being a satisfyingly entertaining and enjoyable experience.
Read moreScience Fiction vs Fantasy
A few weeks ago, a heated debate broke out in Dr. Barham’s Introduction to Literary Studies class: Are the Star Wars movies fantasy or science fiction?
Read moreI Watched All Of The Bond Movies Twice in Five Days: Here’s What I Thought
Growing up, like any kid, I had an interest in spies, so I was introduced to spy movies. I've seen most of the Bourne Identity movies, the Mission Impossible movies, and Spy Kids. Of these three sets of movies, only one of them was good, and it was not the two starring older white men (Spy Kids was the good one, if you don’t understand me).
Read moreSenior Music Majors Perform Capstone Recitals
This year the music department graduates two seniors: Anna Baum (‘23), who has a concentration in piano performance, and Parks Robinson (‘23), who has a concentration in composition. Even though both seniors put together recitals for their Capstone project, their concentrations called for dramatically different types of performances.
Read moreIt's Not for Everyone: A Review
A break from its normal programming, Covenant College’s theater department presented “It’s Not for Everyone,” on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. Written by Ray Lantrip and directed by Kara Start, “It’s Not for Everyone” is a play in one scene that examines the importance of an individual’s voice and work.
Read moreMusic Department Hosts Junior Recitals Featuring Sara Rogers, Isabelle Torokwa, and Abigail Cannon
The music department has recently presented two junior recitals: one featuring Sara Rogers (‘24), a mezzo-soprano, and the second as a joint effort between Abigail Cannon (‘24), violin, and Isabelle Torokwa (‘24), mezzo-soprano. Pianists Jenny Parker and Maddie Lee accompanied the three music majors. The recitals were considered “elective”; that is, the students chose to perform them even though they are not required to do so for their major.
Read moreThe Moth-Friend
As I wearily trudged out of the art studio, so late in the evening as to call it night, I came across a Luna moth, huddling against a glass door, in search of that ever-coveted light. He crept quietly into my hand. He knew I would bring him into the light. He and I were bosom friends, even if only for a brief time, and we spent that brief time recording memories.
Read moreHistory of Chattanooga Punk Rock Scene
Punk was initially fueled in an era much like the one we now face. It was a world sparking furious debates about inequality and justice. Life during national tension and horrid acts of terrorism left people in need of harmony and camaraderie. Punk does just this. Punk unites people from all walks of life regardless of your race, gender, or sexual orientation, bringing together fans and musicians alike and making the scene a family, rather than a face-off between strangers. Containing a diverse group of musicians and fans who share a love for fast and unapologetic music, punk accurately reflects the strange times we live in.
Read moreQ&A with Elissa Weichbrodt
Interview with Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt
Read moreStar Studded: Covenant College’s Hello Dolly Production
The long-awaited musical production Hello! Dolly first made its appearance on stage in the beginning of February first, with its beautifully crafted canvas backdrop, hand painted by members of the art and theater departments, and then later with the rest of the set and props. The cast was jam-packed with amazing talent from across the departments, including many alumni who came back for the opportunity to star in this show. Hello! Dolly was directed by Professor Claire Slavovsky in the theater department, with music direction by Professor David Tahere in the music department, and costumes designed by Courtney McKenzie.
Read morePuss and Boots
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” by DreamWorks is a stellar work of animation and storytelling that came out of absolutely nowhere. As the sequel to the original Puss in Boots released in 2011, it surpassed all expectations and turned out to be a genuine masterpiece of a film that blows most other animated movies out of the water.
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