This is, without a doubt, the greatest Bagpipe article you will ever read. Now, let’s talk about a problem all of you face: pride. Indulge in my abounding wisdom. (I’m joking around. How does one write about pride without some irony?)
Read moreCelebrating Christmas Early
It’s no surprise that the topic of celebrating Christmas early is hotly debated. Some people hold tight to strictly celebrating it after Thanksgiving, while others feel the holiday joy way before the season starts. While I agree that we should celebrate things in their proper season, there’s more to the Christmas season than just celebrating a commercial holiday.
Read moreOn A Razor Edge: The Scooter Problem
Picture this: It’s 7:59 AM and you’re late for class. Somehow, you were able to peel yourself up and out of bed only to realize that you don’t have time to get breakfast. If you did, the only thing you’d get from walking into class that morning would be blank stares from your classmates and an absence on the attendance record that feels like a blowdart to the neck.
Read moreRelics and the Decay of Hall Culture
In almost every advertisement that Covenant puts out, there is one blaring theme: community. Admissions speaks constantly about the benefits of the hall structure and the great individual cultures that grow from this system. Hall culture is a strong attraction for many incoming students, and rightfully so. It certainly attracted me!
Read moreDay of Prayer Every Week
Day of Prayer, a day without classes and with multiple events encouraging prayer and rest, is a mainstay in the schedule of a Covenant semester. In the days leading up to it, many students can be heard expressing their wish that we had a day like Day of Prayer more often—free of classwork so that they can focus on rest, prayer, worship, and fellowship with other believers.
Read moreIt’s Fall!
As October has begun, the air has started to cool, the leaves are turning brown, and students are relieved that fall has arrived. Off the tails of an incredible heatwave, Covenant College and the greater Chattanooga area is finally entering a new season that is sure to bring cooler times to come.
Read moreDid His Odyssey End?
The Odyssey by Homer is a story of homecoming, but the story in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey doesn’t align with that theme.
Read moreOur Broken Vocabulary
“Brokenness,” a word commonly spoken in chapel, classes, and general conversation, tends to be overused and vague, according to some students.
Read moreThe Rise of Athleisure
For much of history, great importance was placed on dressing well, and Covenant College is no exception. A photo from the 1960 edition of Covenant College’s yearbook, The Tartan, depicts a group of students meeting outside to hear a reading from the literary society.
Read moreFlannery O’Connor: A Dull Knife
I am the rare Covenant College English major who doesn’t like Flannery O’Connor.
I’ll admit I am sympathetic to her project; she is a Christian and aims to show grace in a dark world. This is noble; my problem is with her means, not her ends.
Read moreWhy I Use a Dumbphone
Since September 2022, I've been using a Light Phone as my primary phone, very different from the usual smartphones most people use in their day-to-day life. I've had plenty of people ask me why I made the switch to a dumbphone (and why I've shelled out lots of money for one!). Well, I figured I'd answer that more fully in this article.
Read moreA Finals Survival Guide
The end of the semester looms closer and closer. By the time you’re reading this, there will likely be only a few weeks of school left—probably less than that. And with this time crunch comes stress, panic and anxiety about both academic performance and finishing the year.
Read moreThe Rumors Are True: Building for the Glory of God
It’s no joke to build a house, but it sure started as one. As a full-time student on the XC team, I had no time to begin building in early fall and carry it through by Christmas break of the same semester. But I had a winter wedding as my deadline, so whether I planned well or not, it had to be done by December 26.
Read moreA Modest Proposal
Modesty seems to be a hot-button issue today. It seems to reek of “patriarchal control,” “old-fashioned moralism” and "rank legalism.” I am not here to flame one side or the other; rather, I want to open up the dialogue to examine, to really think through, why we do what we do.
Read more“Project Hail Mary”: A Review
“Project Hail Mary,” directed by the same duo responsible for “The Lego Movie” and ”Spider-Verse,” is a refreshingly original kind of sci-fi film. While some of its story beats and visuals reminded me of “Interstellar” and “Arrival,” the movie’s chipper optimism and goofball humor distinguishes itself, offering a blend of hard-science world-building and crowd-pleasing charisma.
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