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The growing cost of room and board at Covenant is causing more underclassmen to wonder why they can’t move off campus and save thousands of dollars.
The price of living on campus rose by nearly $1,000 over the summer to $13,250 for the current school year.
But even with the largest freshman class in history taking every available bed on campus, the college continues to require freshmen, sophomores and juniors to live in a dorm.
This year, Covenant College announced the addition of three new majors: Christian ministry, health sciences and worship leadership. These new offerings sparked interest in new students and current students alike since they have allowed these students to pursue majors that better suit their interests.
Read moreEarly Monday morning at 1:19 a.m., two masked men entered the second floor of Carter, offloaded a black garbage bag on Ekklesia, and beat a hasty retreat. Ryan Wood ’28, a resident of Second Central and an eyewitness at the scene, was the first to approach the bag.
Read moreOn Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, a new social media account entered the feed of students across Covenant’s campus. Self-characterized as the “comic relief of campus,” @covenantclocked shares embarrassing photos of students that are sent to them. This anonymously-run profile quickly grew in popularity and now stands with over 300 followers.
Read moreIn September, the southeast European country of Albania appointed an AI system as its “Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.” Diella, displayed as a traditionally dressed woman, assured the outraged opposition that she had no intentions of furthering the corruption that has characterized the Albanian government since its attempts to democratize in the early nineties.
Read moreAfter the Discipleship Assistant (DA) position was converted from a paid to unpaid role, many expected negative pushback from those affected. And, after only one of almost 30 DAs returned this fall, it seemed like the change had the predicted effect…
Read moreWith the fall semester picking up speed, Covenant’s campus is overflowing with music. However, as more people gain an interest in music, the lack of space is quickly becoming an issue. Covenant College’s music department is struggling to find a solution to the ever-increasing number of musically-inclined students.
Read moreJacob Redd, '29, narrowly won the freshman presidential election this past month. He was one of six candidates vying for the position.
"It was daunting," he related about the process. "I didn't think I would do very well, honestly."
Read moreLast fall, the college constructed new pickleball courts—a gift from the Class of 2023—and gained a new pickleball club, with over 100 sign-ups at Cov-Con.
But, students eager to restore pickleball to their daily rhythms were rudely surprised when they returned to campus late last month. Over the summer, the year-old pickleball courts were demolished.
Read moreSanderson Hall’s lobby renovations have been unpopular among Covenant students. More than one student said the white walls and lack of natural light make it feel like a hospital.
Read moreThis year, Covenant College welcomes its largest incoming freshman class ever, comprising approximately 350 new students. This is incredibly exciting as Covenant furthers its mission to make Christ preeminent in all things. However, as the student body increases, some problems are beginning to arise.
Read moreOne of the staples of Covenant dining that students know and love is the Interaction station. Whether it is walking tacos, ramen, or wraps, Interaction provides a comforting option for students to rely on throughout the week. Having said that, this well-loved dining option would not be possible without Josh Scroggs, who runs the Interaction station.
Read moreOn January 28, the Trump administration ordered a halt to all US government aid. As part of this, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was closed down, all funding was stopped, and all but 600 of the over 10,000 staff were told to stop working and return home within 30 days. Despite the administration claiming there are waivers to continue “emergency aid” and a federal judge ruling on February 13 that the Administration must reverse its stop-work order on existing foreign aid programs, as of February 17, as reported in detail by Devex, even the waivers have had little or no effect in releasing funds for “lifesaving” activities and the administration has not responded to the judge’s order.
Read moreLast semester into this semester, birds have been flying into the windows on the east side of Andreas, dying as they slam into the glass. Their bodies then sit on the pavement for days, where students are saddened as they walk by.
Read moreThe shocking news that the beloved Founders Hall Ekklesia will be moving to Carter hit campus this past Friday. With almost nobody knowing the news prior to the email, the rumors and conversations seem endless. This article will hopefully provide a helpful perspective and cut through some of the white noise.
Read moreIt is a familiar feeling all students dread: waking up to an unwelcome sore throat, fever, chills; the general foreboding feeling of illness. Always at the most inconvenient times, with homework and responsibilities inevitable throughout your day, it becomes more and more impossible to envision making it to classes in these conditions…
Read moreDr. David A. Washburn, beloved professor of the Psychology Department, passed away on January 24 of this year. He was well-known on campus for his comical, generous and caring personality, and has left a mark on Covenant that its students will never forget.
Read moreThis past week, Starbucks rolled out a new policy, taking many patrons by surprise. Instead of paper and plastic cups with printed-on labels, the coffee franchise is returning to their practice of dine-in dishware and to-go cups with personalized notes.
Read moreFirst and foremost, I would like to say thank you to all who read and contribute to The Bagpipe. It's fun to be out and about around campus and watch you pick up the paper and talk about it. We definitely would not be able to operate without the participation of both readers and writers alike. With that being said, I wanted to remind you all of a few things when it comes to writing for us.
Read moreFrom a burst pipe in the Sanderson parking lot to leaking pipes in Carter over the Tuck Shoppe, students have been noticing many issues with the plumbing here at Covenant College.
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