Covenant’s “Jane Eyre” Production: A Review

Covenant’s theatre department most recently featured the play “Jane Eyre,” adapted by Anya Klumpenhower ’24 from the book by Charlotte Brontë, from Thursday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 16. The play was captivatingly performed, highlighting Jane’s relationship with God. Two capstones were presented in this adaptation: Jessica Seabolt ’25 created the costumes, and Luisa Monteiro-Oliveira ’25 performed the role of Jane. It was directed by Professor Camille Hallstrom.

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GREETINGS FROM ALVADAR

Come with me on a journey and immerse yourself in the creation of the captivating realm of Alvadar. Not everyone writes a fantasy novel to destress, but as a STEM major, this creative outlet allows one side of my mind to breathe while tapping into the other. Imagination and adventure shape us. As an author of six published books I often find myself dreaming in different worlds, seeing life through other’s eyes, and writing about adventure that I so deeply crave. 

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How Great

His hands trembled with Parkinson’s as he rifled through the heavy, unkempt stack of wrinkled sheet music he had just retrieved from the back pocket of his wheelchair. He gave my mom a few sheets where she sat poised at the grand piano in the assisted living community, wheeling himself closer to the piano bench. 

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Within the Lucas Walls

Standing behind the Great Hall, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the peculiar shaped building at the bottom of the hill. If you squint hard enough, you might see a student or two standing behind their easel or drawing board. This building is the Lucas Art Workshop, and to much of the campus, it is a mystery.

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France: Lessons from Abroad

Three weeks ago, on September 11, the Art Department held an exhibit on the second floor of the library. This gallery featured artwork from students who spent their semester in France last spring. While enjoying charcuterie snacks, Covenant students gathered to appreciate their friends’ artistic talent and hear about their experience and insights from studying abroad.

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A Sympathy Card For Dad

When I make a sympathy card for Dad, I capture his memories. I study the picture. I listen to stories. But who is his friend? The friend who listened to my dad when he had to leave, and said, “I’m lovin’ on you.” This friend was a tall, muscular Navy man. They attended Covenant together. Because his friend served, he graduated later. He had a big laugh. He gave good hugs. He didn’t like photos. He was excellent at flag football. He lived on Catacombs. He was Dad’s RA. He was Dad’s roommate.

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“Cowboy Carter” Isnʼt Country

On Friday, March 29, Beyoncé released her “Cowboy Carter” album, and I was both excited and concerned. As someone who has grown up just outside the heart of country music, I wanted Beyoncé’s country album to be good but feared she did not know what she was getting into. When will I learn to never question Mama Yoncé’s work!?

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