It is a familiar feeling all students dread: waking up to an unwelcome sore throat, fever, chills; the general foreboding feeling of illness. Always at the most inconvenient times, with homework and responsibilities inevitable throughout your day, it becomes more and more impossible to envision making it to classes in these conditions…
Read moreFaithful of the Little: In Memoriam of Dr. Washburn
Dr. David A. Washburn, beloved professor of the Psychology Department, passed away on January 24 of this year. He was well-known on campus for his comical, generous and caring personality, and has left a mark on Covenant that its students will never forget.
Read moreStarbucks’ New Policy Causes a Stir
This past week, Starbucks rolled out a new policy, taking many patrons by surprise. Instead of paper and plastic cups with printed-on labels, the coffee franchise is returning to their practice of dine-in dishware and to-go cups with personalized notes.
Read moreA Letter From The Editor: Clarifications Regarding Journalistic Procedure in The Bagpipe
First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to all who read and contribute to The Bagpipe. It's fun to be out and about around campus and watch you pick up the paper and talk about it. We definitely would not be able to operate without the participation of both readers and writers alike. With that being said, I wanted to remind you all of a few things when it comes to writing for us.
Read moreThe Issues of a Century-Old Building: Leaking Pipes
From a burst pipe in the Sanderson parking lot to leaking pipes in Carter over the Tuck Shoppe, students have been noticing many issues with the plumbing here at Covenant College.
Read moreIntroducing Professor Lewin
The fall semester at Covenant not only welcomes hundreds of new students but also a handful of new professors. This school year, Lyric Lewin joined the art department as an adjunct professor, teaching Art 340 Digital Photography.
Read moreEdith Dryden: Joyful Addition to Covenant Community
“Standing alongside people to work out … what it looks like to integrate their faith in all areas of life … and what it looks like to constantly be in prayer with the Lord through thick and thin [is] what I’ve been doing for the last 20 years,” said Edith Dryden, “and to find a job where I can stand alongside women in the same way, to continue what I had been doing and to work where my husband is working—I find that very precious.”
Read moreRise of AI in the Classroom Creates Tension Between Students and Teachers
Professors across disciplines at Covenant have differing views on artificial intelligence (AI), leading to varying policies concerning its use in the classroom. Some believe there is only one right way to use AI in education while others believe it varies across subjects.
Read moreCovenant Survivor Over the Years
Four years ago, an idea sparked between a couple of freshman friends—John Greninger ’25, current student body president, and Noah Norman ’25. The two noticed that other colleges have organized games based on the popular reality tv show “Survivor,” and were interested in creating a Covenant-specific spin on the concept.
Read moreCovenant Hospitality
You might have noticed that Covenant has hosted three large-scale events this semester alone: the Southeast Regional Conference On Christianity and Literature (we all remember the lovely “hobbit” Malcolm Guite), the Worship Leader Summit, and the National Homeschool Soccer Championship Kickoff. But why has Covenant suddenly become so busy this semester? And why do we have to keep moving our cars into the far darkness of Shadowlands on regular weekdays?
Read moreSenior Rides Around Campus On An Electric Unicycle
Caleb Logan explains his reasoning behind riding a one-wheel
Read moreIntercultural Experience Discontinued
Students across campus were taken by surprise on Wednesday, October 23 when an email from Dr. Collin Messer, vice president for Academic Affairs, appeared in their mailboxes. This email announced that COR 337: Intercultural Experience, a longstanding course in the Covenant College core curriculum, is being discontinued.
Read moreAll Glory to God: The First Annual Worship Leader Summit
he weekend before fall break, Covenant College was honored to host the first annual Worship Leader Summit. This conference on October 17-19 was a time for worship leaders from all over to come to campus and hear from speakers sharing their experience in the industry. Notable guests included Keith and Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Wendell Kimbrough and others. As stated on the Covenant College website, it was “an educational, enriching conference for church music directors and worship leaders.”
Read moreWhat’s a Political Scientist? Introducing Covenant’s Poli Sci Department
For some majors, the name explains it all. For example, I have yet to meet a student confused as to what an art major does—the answer is simple: art. However, some fields of study are a bit more nebulous in their purpose.
Read moreCloud Club: God’s Beauty in Every Unique Cloud
Covenant College students now have a new, laid-back way to connect with nature and each other—the Cloud Club.
Read moreCC Coffee on the Fritz
A new pop-up coffee shop has opened on the Fritz in Andreas (Room 414), CC Coffee, by Charley Clark ’26. She is a transfer student who has been making coffee for herself, family and friends since her freshman year of high school which led her to want to open her own little business on campus.
Read moreCovenant Hosts the SECCL
This year, Covenant College had the honor of hosting the Southeast Conference on Christianity and Literature. The conference was October 10-12 and featured speakers from across the region, including several Covenant students and professors.
Read moreTuppence is Tuppence
Two of the least popular work study jobs at Covenant got a pay bump this year as Facilities and Grounds scrambles to hire more people to take care of campus. The $2 pay raise is welcome and students hope for a campus-wide raise.
Read moreCatacombs DA Nearly Crushed by Tree
Sunday September 29, at around 9:45 a.m., Aidan DeVries ‘27 and Tyneisha “T” Herring ‘25 were driving down Ochs Highway on the way to church when they were startled by a series of deafening cracks and pops like gunfire. These were caused, they would come to learn, by a tree collapsing over the road.
Read moreHurricane Helene’s Impact on Covenant
On September 26, Hurricane Helene hit the west coast of Florida as a category 4 storm and one of the largest hurricanes. AP News reported that at landfall, winds were up to 140 mph and the storm was 400 miles wide. Roadways were destroyed, beach homes were blown away, and extensive flooding destroyed buildings/towns. Many of Covenant student’s friends,’ families’ or their own homes were severely damaged.
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