In Kabul, Afghanistan, women recently gathered at great personal risk to protest the treatment of women by the newly re-established Taliban.
Read moreTrader Joe’s Comes to Chattanooga
When a new Trader Joe’s opened on Gunbarrel Road on Aug. 25, over 200 people arrived to stand in line for a chance to enter the store.
“From Wednesday to Sunday, you couldn’t see the floor,” Chris, a recently hired cashier said.
It was chaos. Even a week later, the store was still overflowing with customers. This may seem like a surprisingly enthusiastic welcome for the opening of a grocery store, but Trader Joe’s has a reputation that precedes it.
Read moreNew Freshman Class Exceeds Target Number of Students
Covenant College’s newest freshman class had the hardest year to choose a college and prepare their minds for the fall semester. New ways of discovering colleges, new ways for universities to attract students, and knowing that the last couple of classes at Covenant were quite small in comparison to previous years, this is an exciting feat! So, this is a new energy for, maybe an altered college experience, but nonetheless, a great one.
Read moreCOVID-19 Cases Surge on Campus
As the 2021 Spring semester came to a close, with the CDC’s announcement that vaccinated people were now free to be unmasked in public, the pandemic seemed to also be coming to a close. Covenant College had managed to last the whole 2020-2021 school year with only 14 student cases.
Read moreSeniors Share Testimonies during Chapel
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and all the changes that have taken place throughout Covenant College, the tradition of senior testimonies in Chapel has been retained. This is a time of open-hearted sharing, meant to encourage students, as well as give seniors a chance to share what they have learned from their time at Covenant.
Read moreCovidchella: Chapel Department Organizes Festive Spinoff of Mountain Affair
Whereas the usual school year at Covenant College features the widely-loved Mountain Affair as an evening of performances arranged concert-like with bright lights and polished acts, this spring held an event with a much different feel.
Covenant Alumnus Aims to Expand Business and Charitable Giving
The summer before his junior year, Covenant College alumnus Matt Schroeder ’17 started an e-commerce apparel business out of his garage called Shelly Cove. The company sells a variety of clothing items and accessories, but it is also devoted to giving back to the community in a variety of ways.
Read moreGeorgia Legislature Passes Election Reform Bill
In the 2020 election, Georgia took center stage playing a significant role it had never held before. In the close battle for the presidency and two vital Senate run-offs, Georgia elections have been at the forefront of national news. This spotlight has exposed several problems such as fear of fraud, long lines, and chaotic ballot counting.
Students Spend Easter Weekend in Diverse Ways
Just like most things this school year, Easter Break looked a little different than in the past. Though for most, whether a returning or new student, this Easter was reminiscent of days pre-COVID-19, since students were given the chance to go home for the weekend or stay on campus with their friends.
Campus Improv Group Returns this Semester
The evening of March 30, Carter Pavilion was buzzing with laughter and anticipation. After having to postpone their show for a week due to weather, the Laugh Track team was performing for the first time this semester. Entrance into the event required a ticket, but the team had given out all their tickets within 45 minutes, so a line of those who were unable to snag tickets had formed outside the pavilion. Everyone was excited and ready for a good laugh.
Read moreDaunte Wright's Death in Minneapolis Prompts Calls for Police Reform
On Sunday, April 11, Daunte Wright was killed by police officer Kimberly Potter in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis near where George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020.
Read moreContinuing the Fight Against Covid-19
The U.S. has registered nearly 550k deaths from COVID-19, nearly 20% of global reported deaths from the virus, according to the Johns Hopkins dashboard of coronavirus data. Globally, 127.5M cases have resulted in nearly 2.8M deaths. Roughly a month after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, just 1M cases had been registered globally.
Read moreFaculty Detail Their Experiences Dealing with Covid-19
The last year has been rife with the stresses and misfortunes COVID-19 has wrought. This pandemic has impacted the ways in which the students learn, our teachers teach, and our leaders lead us. Biology professor Dr. Heath Garris said that COVID-19 has “certainly kept [him] on [his] toes.” Furthermore, “effective instruction requires responding to students' needs, and teaching in a way that's both relatable/engaging and distant/safe has proved challenging. Mostly it has required more grace and understanding from me and my students as we figure this out.”
Eight Killed in Atlanta Shooting
On Tuesday, March 16, eight people were killed in a series of shootings in the Atlanta area. Around 5 p.m. a gunman killed four people, one man and three women, all roughly 30-50 years old, at Young’s Asian Massage in Woodstock, Georgia. An hour later, four more women were found dead—three at the Gold Massage Spa in Atlanta and one across the street at Aroma Therapy Spa. These four were older, roughly 50-70 years old. Six of these victims were women of Asian descent.
Read moreCovenant Students Train to Become Volunteer Firefighters
On March 20, 2021, three Covenant College students completed their training to become volunteer firefighters for the West Brow Fire and Rescue. The students, Katherine Horn ’23, Greg Royal ’21, and Mason Harmon ’23 have spent the last few months training to take this test and have successfully completed their training.
RA Selection for 2021-2022 Begins
This March, a number of Covenant students participated in the application process to become Resident Assistants (RAs) next school year. After an initial technical process of submitting forms and filling out paperwork, a group interview was held on Wednesday, March 3 to determine which candidates would proceed to the next round. These candidates were allowed to attend the interview either in mid-afternoon or that night.
Read moreChattanooga Mayoral Election Heads to a Runoff
Chattanooga’s mayoral election is heading into a runoff on April 13. The election itself took place on March 2, and the main race was between Wade Hinton, Tim Kelly and Kim White. Of the three, Kelly and White will proceed to the run-off election.
Georgia Legislature Seeking to Pass Election Reform Bills
In response to the November 2020 election, the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have both proposed several bills to reform the election process. If signed into law, a number of these bills may impact Covenant students.
Surge of Migrants Causing Crisis on Southern Border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insists that there is no crisis along the Southern border of the United States, only “challenges we are facing.” Since Biden’s inauguration and his subsequent migration policy adjustments, the Southern border has seen an increase in the number of migrants trying to enter the U.S. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) there has been a 28% increase in the number of migrants at the Southern border from January to February.
Day of Prayer Gives Respite in Busy February
This semester’s Day of Prayer simultaneously celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which led to a unique experience for those who have just transferred to Covenant or those who are experiencing Day of Prayer for the first time.