Here in America, we have a beautiful thing known as freedom of the press. Under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, freedom of the press was created as part of the foundation of liberty in our Republic. Hugo Black, the former Supreme Court Justice said, “The Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to bare the secrets of government and inform the people.”
Read moreNew Hope in the Star Wars Prequels
In 1999, as Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was awaiting the day of its premier, many extremely excited fans dressed up and waited in line on couches for their spot to see the very first movie of the prequel. Though it may be surprising to today’s audience due to modern negative reactions to the film, the first viewers had favorable thoughts and believed it lived up to their high expectations.
Read moreBronze Ideologies: Why Confederate Monuments Assert White Cultural Dominance
This is a response to an article published in The Bagpipe on October 5 titled, “Confederate Statues: Heritage or Hate?” The article comments on the recent removal of certain Confederate statues and the controversy surrounding those removals, specifically the neo-Nazi protest in Charlottesville which resulted in one death and 19 injuries to counter protesters. However, there are a couple deeply troubling misunderstandings of art history here.
Read moreFounders: More than Communal Bathrooms and Weirdos
Flash forward to when I received my housing. It was ten o’clock at night and I was on Facebook and I saw one of the guys ask on the Covenant College Class of 2020 page where everyone would be living. I nervously went and checked my email. Opening the email I saw that I was on Balcony in FOUNDERS! I cried a lot.
Read moreObserving the Sabbath: A Response by Brandon Kreuze
I am among the strictest Sabbatarians at Covenant, so I often have questions about how some in our college community spend their Sundays; however, I find the ideas expressed in the opinion article, “Observing the Sabbath: A Matter for the Heart, Not the Administration,” by Jessica Florey to be particularly troubling. I am grateful to the editorial staff for granting me the opportunity to respond to her essay.
Read morePugh Review: Sitar
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!
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