First, and foremost, slavery and racism are despicable, deserving our utmost condemnation. However, I believe that the tearing down of Confederate statues is an historical injustice rooted in a lack of understanding about a complex event. To discern the fate of the statues, we must look at the historical record of the Civil War.
Read moreRestauraunt Review: Clyde's on Main
After a hectic week of new syllabi and mandatory meetings, few things are better than a trip to one of your go-to restaurants. Every Friday night, Cris Gant and I go out to a different restaurant in Chattanooga. We spend on average an hour agonizing over where to go and cross checking lists of best Chattanooga restaurants. But every once in awhile, we just have to go to an old favorite. This week, we were at Clyde’s on Main, and what a delicious experience it was.
Read more"Look What You Made Me Do” (AKA “Look What I Did”)
Taylor Swift broke her silence of almost three years with new track “Look What You Made Me Do” on August 24. While many were distraught at the undeniably pop genre and her overall change in style, perhaps just as many fans were ecstatic for any music at all from Ms. Swift.
Read moreCovenant College, Holler!
I love you. Through our unity in the Holy Spirit, I am able to say that I love you. And out of this love flows the following letter:
Read moreRestaurant Review: Two Ten Jack
What is making this night of granola bars particularly dismal is the fact I have been craving Two Ten Jack’s for the past four days.
Read moreThis Article Isn't About Penny & Sparrow
This article is about pausing for art.
Read moreTake Courage
I’ve been in awe of God’s faithfulness over the past few years, and I think the one phrase that can surmise my time here is to be courageous.
Read moreFaithfulness and Responsibility
It took me a long time to learn that God didn’t feel guilty when he made me white.
Read moreY MTR?
Are you an English, Math, Science, Spanish, or History major? Do you find yourself asking, “What do I do with this major?” Do you also love people (specifically kids) and have a heart for developing communities?
Read moreThe Gift of Tears
I used to hate crying and tears. I thought they were a curse, a sign of weakness, a source of embarrassment. ...But I have learned that tears are a gift.
Read moreQuiet Compassion and Eternal Souls
The group congratulated me and thanked me for coming. I wondered if they knew I wasn’t an alcoholic, and in a strange way, felt bad for not being one.
Read moreWhite Guilt
Between my Global Trends class, Christ and Culture lectures, and Dr. Jun’s visit to campus this semester, I’m ready to throw every money-grabbing greedy capitalist pig into the Carter pool.
Read moreAn Open Apology to The Twilight Series
Dear Twilight,
It has taken me a long time to get to this point, and I don’t exactly know how best to say this, so I’ll just cut to the chase.
Read moreNo Time For The News
I never thought I had time to read the news. And perhaps I didn’t.
Read moreRestaurant Reviews: Taco Mamacita
If you are looking to change it up and live life out of your Mojo comfort zone, Taco Mamacita on North Shore should be your next stop.
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