On Mar. 31, the student body elected a new Student Senate, composed of four executive positions, four Residence Hall Presidents, three Class Presidents, and a Campus Activities Board Director. Run-offs were held on Apr. 1. Only three of the winners were returning Senate members. Last week, the four executive Senate members, all rising Seniors, were interviewed about their expectations for the upcoming year, which included a closer focus on stewarding resources and expanding the Senate’s networking.
Read moreCovenant Welcomes Herman
Bruce Herman, 61, is the Distinguished Chair of the art department at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. According to his website, Herman works out of Gloucester, Mass. His artwork has been presented in more than 125 group exhibitions and more than 25 solo shows across the country. He has received international recognition, and his work is featured in the Vatican Museum of Modern Religious Art.
Read morePayday Loan Moratorium
On Feb. 3, the Chattanooga City Council voted 5-4 to put a moratorium on new permits for alternative financing businesses, including payday loan stores. On Feb. 10, the council will vote on a permanent ordinance to ban such companies from setting up within 500 feet of residential areas, as well as a quarter mile from other stores in the industry.
Read moreChanges to the FAFSA
According to a statement released from the White House website on Jan. 20, President Obama wants to simplify the FAFSA form in order to provide financial aid to more students. Additionally, a bipartisan bill to reduce the application to two questions was presented to Congress on Jan. 7.
Read moreObama's Free Education?
On Jan. 9, at Pellissippi Community College in Knoxville, Tenn., President Obama announced that he plans to make community college free for "all students if they attend classes at least half time and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or better.” Under this proposal, entitled “America’s College Promise,” the federal government would provide 75 percent of funds, and the states would supply the rest. The program is expected to cost sixty billion dollars over the course of ten years. During his State of the Union address on Jan. 20, Obama revealed that some of the funds would be raised by altering the annual tax breaks, ultimately resulting in a “middle class economy.”
Read moreSame Pipes, New Management
This semester, the Bagpipe is welcoming additions to its staff and publication. With Liz Simakoff as its new Editor-in-Chief, through more focused attention to its presence online, and by reaching out to new writers, the Bagpipe is finding better ways to keep the paper relevant to the student body.
Read moreStudent Senate Plans to Ratify Constitution
The Student Senate is ratifying the Constitution of the Student Association of Covenant College (SACC), after some non-substantive updates to bring it into better accordance with the Senate of recent years.
It was rediscovered by Molly Anderson, the 2013-2014 Student Body President, at the end of the last year. The vote for ratification will be placed on the November ballot for CAB Director and Treasurer, and needs 2/3 of voters’ approval in order to pass.
Read moreGang Shootings
Between Oct. 20-27, ten people were shot in a string of violent crimes across Chattanooga, which ultimately resulted in three deaths. Police have indicated that the majority of these shootings are the result of ongoing gang conflicts in Chattanooga.
Read moreErlanger Hospital Designs New Center
On Oct. 22, President and CEO of Erlanger Health System Kevin Spiegal announced that HKS Architects and McCarthy Building Companies Inc. had been selected to design and build the new Erlanger Women’s and Children’s Hospital in downtown Chattanooga.
Read moreExpanding Wi-Fi in Chattanooga
After years of technological growth and speculation, Chattanooga is finally offering a free public Wi-Fi service spanning several community locations across the city.
Read moreCenter for Student Success Opens
This year, Carter Hall opened a new advising space and student area: the Center for Student Success. Designed by the Dean of Students Brad Voyles and the Director of Academic Support Janet Hulsey, this center hopes to serve students in need of tutoring or personalized academic guidance, and also provides specialized attention for those with learning difficulties. The Center is located at the end of Carter Hall in room 143, and has space available for studying and test proctoring.
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