The summer before his junior year, Covenant College alumnus Matt Schroeder ’17 started an e-commerce apparel business out of his garage called Shelly Cove. The company sells a variety of clothing items and accessories, but it is also devoted to giving back to the community in a variety of ways.
Read moreGeorgia Legislature Passes Election Reform Bill
In the 2020 election, Georgia took center stage playing a significant role it had never held before. In the close battle for the presidency and two vital Senate run-offs, Georgia elections have been at the forefront of national news. This spotlight has exposed several problems such as fear of fraud, long lines, and chaotic ballot counting.
Students Spend Easter Weekend in Diverse Ways
Just like most things this school year, Easter Break looked a little different than in the past. Though for most, whether a returning or new student, this Easter was reminiscent of days pre-COVID-19, since students were given the chance to go home for the weekend or stay on campus with their friends.
Campus Improv Group Returns this Semester
The evening of March 30, Carter Pavilion was buzzing with laughter and anticipation. After having to postpone their show for a week due to weather, the Laugh Track team was performing for the first time this semester. Entrance into the event required a ticket, but the team had given out all their tickets within 45 minutes, so a line of those who were unable to snag tickets had formed outside the pavilion. Everyone was excited and ready for a good laugh.
Read moreDaunte Wright's Death in Minneapolis Prompts Calls for Police Reform
On Sunday, April 11, Daunte Wright was killed by police officer Kimberly Potter in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis near where George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020.
Read moreContinuing the Fight Against Covid-19
The U.S. has registered nearly 550k deaths from COVID-19, nearly 20% of global reported deaths from the virus, according to the Johns Hopkins dashboard of coronavirus data. Globally, 127.5M cases have resulted in nearly 2.8M deaths. Roughly a month after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, just 1M cases had been registered globally.
Read moreFaculty Detail Their Experiences Dealing with Covid-19
The last year has been rife with the stresses and misfortunes COVID-19 has wrought. This pandemic has impacted the ways in which the students learn, our teachers teach, and our leaders lead us. Biology professor Dr. Heath Garris said that COVID-19 has “certainly kept [him] on [his] toes.” Furthermore, “effective instruction requires responding to students' needs, and teaching in a way that's both relatable/engaging and distant/safe has proved challenging. Mostly it has required more grace and understanding from me and my students as we figure this out.”
Eight Killed in Atlanta Shooting
On Tuesday, March 16, eight people were killed in a series of shootings in the Atlanta area. Around 5 p.m. a gunman killed four people, one man and three women, all roughly 30-50 years old, at Young’s Asian Massage in Woodstock, Georgia. An hour later, four more women were found dead—three at the Gold Massage Spa in Atlanta and one across the street at Aroma Therapy Spa. These four were older, roughly 50-70 years old. Six of these victims were women of Asian descent.
Read moreCovenant Students Train to Become Volunteer Firefighters
On March 20, 2021, three Covenant College students completed their training to become volunteer firefighters for the West Brow Fire and Rescue. The students, Katherine Horn ’23, Greg Royal ’21, and Mason Harmon ’23 have spent the last few months training to take this test and have successfully completed their training.
RA Selection for 2021-2022 Begins
This March, a number of Covenant students participated in the application process to become Resident Assistants (RAs) next school year. After an initial technical process of submitting forms and filling out paperwork, a group interview was held on Wednesday, March 3 to determine which candidates would proceed to the next round. These candidates were allowed to attend the interview either in mid-afternoon or that night.
Read moreChattanooga Mayoral Election Heads to a Runoff
Chattanooga’s mayoral election is heading into a runoff on April 13. The election itself took place on March 2, and the main race was between Wade Hinton, Tim Kelly and Kim White. Of the three, Kelly and White will proceed to the run-off election.
Georgia Legislature Seeking to Pass Election Reform Bills
In response to the November 2020 election, the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have both proposed several bills to reform the election process. If signed into law, a number of these bills may impact Covenant students.
Surge of Migrants Causing Crisis on Southern Border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insists that there is no crisis along the Southern border of the United States, only “challenges we are facing.” Since Biden’s inauguration and his subsequent migration policy adjustments, the Southern border has seen an increase in the number of migrants trying to enter the U.S. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) there has been a 28% increase in the number of migrants at the Southern border from January to February.
Day of Prayer Gives Respite in Busy February
This semester’s Day of Prayer simultaneously celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which led to a unique experience for those who have just transferred to Covenant or those who are experiencing Day of Prayer for the first time.
Multicultural Program to Put on Culture Fest
Have you ever seen a fashion show with clothes that are popular in India, or a quinceañera dress from South America? Have you ever tasted foods from countries around the world, or heard singing from an African choir? Covenant’s Multicultural Program (MCP) is hard at work preparing all these things and more for this year's week-long Culture Fest in March.
Read moreCultivating an Interdisciplinary Approach to Skills Development
Covenant has long sought to be a place that affirms the idea of an interdisciplinary education. As a liberal arts school, its core curriculum is structured to expose students to each of the major academic disciplines, including humanities, social and natural sciences and the arts. In support of this agenda, academic certificate programs move beyond the traditional collection of majors, offering unique combinations of classes on a focused topic.
Read moreWednesday Night Panels Hosted on Racism, Sexuality, and Mental Health
On February 24 almost every seat available in the chapel was filled with students, staff and faculty for the discussion titled “Conversation on Sexuality: Same-Sex Attraction & LGBTQ+ Questions.” The Conversations series on Wednesday nights has been expanded to include not only discussions about culture and race but also about sexuality and mental health, and they’re attracting quite a crowd.
Read moreA Breakdown of the Long Winter Break
After the shortened fall semester, it is no surprise that both students and administration were excited about the extended break. For some, the break provided a chance to get jobs and earn some extra money; for others it gave them a chance to take a January term class or hang out with their family. Nonetheless, to many, it was definitely worth the condensed semester.
Read moreCovenant Club Fighting for Justice
January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a month which has been dedicated to raising awareness about modern day slavery since 2010. While many people may not realize it, slavery is still a prominent issue both in the U.S. and abroad. During the month of January, the United States Department of State works to raise awareness about trafficking and slavery at embassies and consulates worldwide, as well as celebrate the important work of those fighting to end trafficking.
Read moreTwenty-Eight Executive Orders Signed by Biden in First Month of Presidency
Since the inauguration, Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been signing executive orders and meeting with Republicans and Democrats to pass his proposed legislation. In his first month of office, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed 30 executive orders, the record for the most signed in the first month in office. On February 3 NPR reported that Biden had signed 28 executive orders after being in office for approximately three weeks.