It seeps through,
through the cracks made for Glory
its roots are like leeches -
Read moreExploring the World of International Fiction
In 2020, I tried something I’d never done in any meaningful capacity: I read international fiction. Reading from a multiplicity of backgrounds and perspectives has stretched and taught me in ways that stories based in the U.S. (or in another world altogether) haven’t, and I count that as a win.
Covenant Rents Out AMC Theater in Fort Oglethorpe
On February 19 the Campus Activities Board rented out the AMC movie theatre in Fort Oglethorpe. Covenant students were able to choose from different movie options, sign up with five of their close contacts, and get free popcorn and drinks all while following COVID-19 precautions. The movie choices were “The Notebook,” “Mission: Impossible - Fallout,” “Jurassic World,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Lego Movie,” and “School of Rock.”
Jesus Music For Real
Just this February, Jon Foreman and Judah Akers, the frontmen of two alternative-rock bands, released new solo albums. Foreman continued his saga of solo projects with his album “Departures,” and Akers released a worship album called “7” under his (fully capitalized) first name, JUDAH.
Read moreChatanooga Celeberates Black History Month
Black History Month is a time for all Americans to recognize the many achievements that African Americans have contributed to this country. All around the country, various communities erect special monuments and displays in order to pay tribute to the men and women who have made lasting impacts on our nation’s history.
Read moreReview: Always and Forever
On February 12 the “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” Netflix movie franchise came to a close with the third and final installment, “To All the Boys Always and Forever.” Millions of people ranging from young teen girls to adult women and even men of all ages who can appreciate a good rom-com tuned in to watch as Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky’s story came to the final chapter.
Surrender
My heart is beating fast as new worries flood my mind,
As all this confidence I had I’ve somehow left behind.
For God, there is so much that I know I need to do,
With fervency I want to go, to where I have no clue,
Yet I look at myself and I think with fear and shame,
God, I’m not perfect for your tasks, why do you call my name?
Read moreA Run Down of 2021 Golden Globe Nominations
Trigger warning: Some of the movies/shows addressed in this article include descriptions of sexual assault.
The 2021 Golden Globe nominations came out on February 3 on ABC’s website and were met with mixed reviews. Like any avid movie and TV fan, I have lots of thoughts and feelings about the nominations. I will start with the good, because all is not hopeless in the world.
Read moreBarcari Releases “1998”
You may know Armon Butler ’21 from his Mountain Affair performance in the fall of 2019. Butler’s performance of his original song, Black on Black, won him second place, and he’s continued to make music ever since.
Under his stage name Barcari, Butler has released multiple singles, as well as an entire album called “1998,” which came out on January 7, 2021.
Read moreDespite pandemic, Taylor Swift Continues to Expand Cultural Impact
It is no secret that Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon. She has released nine albums over the course of her career and has managed to effortlessly transition between different genres to create an empire of pop, country, and indie music. I’m sure you’re wondering why I’ve taken to The Bagpipe to discuss her success—don’t worry. I’m simply ensuring that by the time you finish reading this article, you will be as obsessed with her as I am.
Read moreA Prayer for Late-Night Studying
O Lord, who neither sleeps nor slumbers, guide my mind as I work away tonight.
When this assignment seems unreasonably overwhelming, calm my anxious mind.
When my eyes get bleary, sustain my focus.
When I’m trying to discern whether to push through or put down my work, give me discernment by your Spirit.
Read more"Charles"
Charles always hated meeting people.
He didn’t have anything against people, as a rule. He enjoyed a good conversation, and there was something delightful about shaking someone’s hands and presenting himself in all the unspoken things: his zealously shined shoes, and tiger-print tie, and the smile he practiced in front of the front-hall mirror before he left the house. But everything after that? Pure torture.
Read moreLocal Author Writes of “Unsung Heroes” Who Helped Build Chattanooga
Rita Lorraine Hubbard, a Chattanooga native, is an influential children’s author recognised by The New York Journal of Books, the African American Literature Book Club, Lee & Low Books, and other smaller organizations as an encouragement to students all around the world; she inspires people who aren’t even the “intended audience” with her children’s books.
Read moreHolding On
I don’t like letting go
But changes happen, like melting snow
Whether it’s a t-shirt of memories
Or a friend anniversary
Reflections on The Princes Bride
On October 9, 1987, the movie “The Princess Bride” was released, and the film world has not been the same since. It is mostly the humor that keeps it in the forefront of people's minds. The iconic “Have fun storming the castle” line and the “mostly dead” scene still make most people laugh, and of course the “Mawidge, mawidge is what bwings us togevver today” scene. It was an influential movie of its time and still is today.
The Most Wonderful Viewing of the Yea
There’s one thing that always gets me into the holiday mood, and that’s seasonal movies. Every year I watch so many Christmas movies with my family, including classics like “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and less classic movies like the VeggieTales Christmas episodes and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” which is arguably a Christmas movie because Christmas occurs in the movie. Like “Die Hard.”
Theatre Department Overcoming Unique Challenges to Produce "Everyman"
Like we all have in this season of unknowns, the Covenant College Theatre Department did everything they could do to live up to the phrase, “The show must go on!” From turning the show-stopping musical “Sound of Music” into a documentary detailing the department’s process to sewing dozens of masks for their current show “Everyman,” the theatre is buzzing with new ideas.
Musician Micah Iverson Visits Campus on Fall Respite
The fall leaves drifted lazily down as summer made a reappearance on Fall Respite. CAB sponsored the Hot Chocolatier for sweet treats and brought golden retrievers to visit the pet-deprived students on campus. Amidst all the action, a group of students congregated on the chapel lawn for a concert by Micah Iverson.
Covenant Alumni Opens Chattanooga Record Store
“Wednesday is Student Day at Yellow Racket Records.” You may have seen the posters up around campus advertising Chattanooga’s newest record shop.
Run by a former Scot with big plans for the future, Yellow Racket Records occupies a 1920s storefront on Main Street. (Handy hint: if the parking spots out front are full, you can pull around back to find more parking.) The building used to contain three retail spaces that have been joined into one to create a cozy yet spacious environment.
The Ten-Dollar Founding Father
With the release of “Hamilton: An American Musical” on Disney Plus, it’s no wonder that hundreds upon thousands of theatre kids, and perhaps history buffs, have flocked to purchase a subscription to watch the musical that captured the minds of the 44th president of the United States and dozens of other high-profile figures.
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