As of late, I have been pondering if there is a distinction between being a foodie and being a glutton. I don’t know where that line is, but going to Sitar Indian Cuisine is definitely borderline. There are few phrases as delightful as “all-you-can-eat,” especially in the context of Indian food. It is a culinary experience that ignites the senses and simultaneously primes you for a nap. Every year, I take groups of friends on Saturdays and spend on average two hours eating to maximum capacity. Going to Sitar is a no-judge zone. Consider it preparing your body for the cold of winter.
Read moreWorks in Progress
To the one who wrote “Covenant got Talent,” thank you. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest in your writing. Thank you for putting into words what so many of us feel as we walk this earth, comparing and contrasting ourselves to those around us, striving to find something we can offer this world. While reading your article I could not help but remember two relevant conversations and one re-occurring admiration that have helped shape the way I view myself and this issue of "talents."
Read moreMy Name is Chase and Here is an Opinion that is also a Fact
It’s fall. That means a lot of things but one big time thing it means is ACOUSTIC MUSIC. I’m not judging... I listen to it too. I love Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez and all that bizznass. But a lot of time I hear people saying that they love “folk music” and that “folk” is their fall jam. Let’s get something straight… Folk music does not mean acoustic music.
Read moreI Don’t Know What Grade My Father Will Give Your Paper (So Please Stop Asking Me)
As a faculty-kid junior at Covenant (with not one, but two parents teaching here), I have come across my fair share of students (some of them my best friends) who misinterpret that status in various ways. It has been both hilarious and hurtful at times to experience throughout my years at Covenant.
Read morePugh Review: Tupelo Honey
Although the verdict on the best brunch spot in Chattanooga is still out, Tupelo definitely makes the list and is a great introduction to this glorious meal. Located in historic Warehouse Row, the restaurant boasts a circa 1904 building, exposed brick, tall ceilings, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The cuisine itself can be described as traditional southern with a twist.
Read moreVanity, Vanity, all is Vanity
In the midst of such godliness and focus, there seems to be some hypocrisy. Covenant cares for us immensely, we can see that, but why are there such great financial resources being poured into the aesthetics of the college and comparatively so much less being spent on the betterment of the students outside of the academic curriculum?
Read moreCovenant Got Talent?
Just a few weeks ago, I attended both Mountain Affair and the play Consumption. I love music and theatre so being able to attend these events on campus was a treat. However, I came away with an unsettled feeling that maybe some of you relate to. All of the actors and performers people did an incredible job which I enjoyed watching, but they left me feeling unworthy and untalented.
Read morePugh Review: Totto Sushi
Every Sunday evening, I am faced with a daunting decision: $1 tacos or half-priced sushi. Rather than make this proverbial Sophie’s choice, I do tacos for lunch, sushi for dinner, and then often sushi again on Tuesday.
Read moreNo More Scanners
Three times a week, every student must “scan” into chapel using their student ID. This is the only way they will not be counted absent. I believe that this mandatory scanning method has a negative effect on students and on the chapel experience. It makes chapel feel forced instead of something that is voluntary and enjoyable.
Read moreCafe 7 Food Review
A few weeks ago I was tasked with writing a food review on Rock City’s new restaurant, Cafe 7. I happily accepted this task, as food is one of my great passions in this life. If you’re looking for a scenic spot to take your mom or dad or siblings during their next trip to Lookout, Cafe 7 is the place for you!
Read moreObserving the Sabbath: A Matter for the Heart, Not the Administration
In the spring of 2016, the Covenant College women’s tennis team dominated the U.S.A. South Conference Festival, advancing all the way to the championship round. However, the team did not compete and finish the tournament.“Why?” one might ask. It was because Covenant College allows for no teams to compete on Sundays in order to honor the Sabbath. But where is this principle coming from? Is it truly the best way to be glorifying to God?
Read moreIf You Don't Have Something Nice to Say, Don't Say Anything at All
Do I feel comfortable sharing my opinions here? I have to conclude that the answer is no. There are things I believe in deeply that I do not think would be well received by the majority of the campus community. This is because too often when hot button topics are discussed, it comes across as an attack.
Read morePugh Review: 2 Sons
In the midst of the emotional roller coaster of finals week last semester, one dinosaur-onesie wearing Victoria Yang urgently informed me that there was a new Chattanooga spot that must be reviewed. Naturally, I did what any academically-driven student would do and gave up on finals studying for a morning to check it out.
Read moreThe American Dream
Are you a U.S. citizen? Are you a U.S. resident? Do you have a social security card? Fortunately, most of us can say, “Yes!” to these questions. The answer to those questions determines if one can live the American Dream or not.
Read moreFacilities Services: The Bane of Most Freshmen
Based on the title, you are probably assuming that I am here to rant about how unnecessary facilities is and how it inconvenienced me my freshmen year. Yet looking back on the experiences I have had in the past year, I realize I have learned a lot from my time daily scrubbing toilets.
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