With the removal of the Assistant Resident Director (ARD) job, many may wonder who will fill the role and responsibilities of the former position.
Read moreWhile You Were Away
Five service members were left dead after a Hixson man, Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, 24, opened fire on two military installations in Chattanooga.
Read moreChattanooga Hosts 11th Annual Go!Fest
The City of Chattanooga is hosting the 11th Annual Go!Fest at the Chattanooga Zoo on Saturday, September 12th.
Read moreBudget Cuts
Rumors about declining enrollment, budget cuts, and loss of staff positions have caused students to wonder what other changes are in store for the Covenant community in the 2015-2016 school year.
Read moreCarter Construction
Covenant College’s $19.4 million, 27-month renovation project on iconic Carter Hall is underway, and it’s nothing short of massive.
Read moreEarthquake in Nepal
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 hit the country of Nepal on Saturday, April 25 at 11:56 a.m. GMT. By Monday, April 27 the total death toll reached over 3,700 people, with an estimated 6,500 people injured.
Read moreTrafficking Bill
This week, after belabored weeks of discussion, the U.S. Senate chose not to look the other way in regard to one of America's forms of modern day slavery—sex trafficking.
Read moreTech Changes
Students returning to Covenant next fall should expect to be greeted with several new tech changes. Covenant students, faculty, and staff will be switched from Scotsmail with Outlook to Google Apps for Education, and will adopt Canvas as a learning management system. Tech Services plans to work through the summer to make the smooth tech transition, and hope to complete the move by mid-July.
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Tennessee General Assembly Votes to Replace Common Core
The 109th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on Wednesday, April 22, ending this year’s legislative session. This year the General Assembly, composed of the 132 members of the state’s Senate and House of Representatives, has voted on over 1400 bills since their first regular meeting on Jan. 17. Last week, they voted on many of their most significant changes to state policy, and notably approved a plan to develop new K-12 education standards.
Read moreGoodbye Theatre Major
Yesterday morning, an email sent by Jeff Hall, Vice President of Academic Affairs, shocked many by announcing the elimination of Covenant’s theatre major and a subsequent change in the configuration of the program. Hall wrote, “Effective immediately, the department is no longer accepting any new declarations of [theater] majors.
Read morePresidential Candidates
America’s presidential hopefuls are gearing up for campaign season and the 2016 run for president. So far, the the confirmed candidates for the 2016 Republican party nomination are Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, while Hillary Clinton remains the only confirmed Democratic candidate for the presidential nomination.
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Mojo on the Move
The local tex-mex restaurant Mojo Burrito in St. Elmo will be moving across the street this spring. The current location is 3815 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn. The new location is where Slick’s Burgers used to be at 3950 Tenn. Ave., on the hill above Mr. T’s.
Read moreChattanooga Flood
On Thursday morning, April 16, a flash flood warning was issued for multiple counties in the Tennessee valley, including Hamilton and Marion Counties, as well as for Dade, Catoosa, and Walker Counties in Georgia. The flooding resulted in numerous road closings, as well as several scattered power outages.
Read moreSouthern Lit Conference
Having dinner with William Faulkner or tea with Margaret Mitchell might be unrealistic, but running into a prominent Southern writer in Chattanooga last weekend was not far-fetched at all. Chattanooga buzzed with writers and literary enthusiasts on April 16 – 18 due to the Celebration of Southern Literature. Held by the Southern Literature Alliance, this event takes place biennially in April.
Read moreGreen's Sabbatical Plans
Kapic might need to find another colleague to pick on during Chapel introductions next semester: the well-loved professor and colleague Dr. Jay D. Green will not be around for Fall 2015. Dr. Green, a Professor of History who has been on the faculty since 1998, is taking a semester-long sabbatical next fall.
Read moreStudent Senate
On Mar. 31, the student body elected a new Student Senate, composed of four executive positions, four Residence Hall Presidents, three Class Presidents, and a Campus Activities Board Director. Run-offs were held on Apr. 1. Only three of the winners were returning Senate members. Last week, the four executive Senate members, all rising Seniors, were interviewed about their expectations for the upcoming year, which included a closer focus on stewarding resources and expanding the Senate’s networking.
Read moreCovenant Debate Wins First Place
This spring, Covenant’s debate team concluded their 2014-2015 season by winning first place overall sweepstakes for Division II colleges at the annual National Christian Forensics Invitational (NCCFI). NCCFI was located at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado, this year
Read moreNew CCC Director
After a four-month search for a new director, Covenant College’s Center for Calling and Career (CCC) hired Dr. John Plating on March 16. Plating is a retired Air Force Colonel who has served as a senior pilot, an associate professor of history at the Air Force Academy, and the COO/CFO for the Academy’s Provost. In a recent announcement to the Covenant community, Dean Voyles says Plating “brings a unique blend of education and experience which will enable him to serve our community through connecting with various constituents in an effort to provide pathways to internships and employment opportunities for our students.”
Read moreEducation Reform
Last April, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rocked the boat for educators by reforming the certification process and its requirements. Most importantly, future educators must pass the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) and complete three years of teaching experience to receive a Professional Certificate in Georgia.
Read moreMandatory Meal Plan
On Tuesday, March 31, Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students Brad Voyles sent out an email with the subject line “Mandatory Meal Plans.” His email, the validation of months of whispered rumors, announced a new mandatory meal plan system that will be implemented beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.
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