Around the United States, and even here in our very own Covenant College, stores and restaurants have struggled to get the food resources that they need. However, it appears that most Covenant students are unaware of the shortages on our own campus.
Read moreLetter From the Editor: Why should you care about The Bagpipe?
When I found out I would be the next editor-in-chief of The Bagpipe, I was overjoyed. After two journalism internships over the summer, I felt prepared for anything that may come with leading the beloved Covenant College student-led newspaper.
Read moreSpanish is the Bonus
Dr. Forteza is the new assistant professor of Spanish at Covenant College. She was born in Uruguay, but her parents are missionaries in Argentina where she grew up. She originally came to the U.S. to attend a Bible college for a year, then later went to seminary graduate school to pursue biblical counseling and theology. Years later, after gaining a masters of divinity and counseling, a masters in English, a PHD in Anglo-Spanish literature, and taking on a few extra jobs, she went to Grove City College to teach language and literature. At Grove City, she officially fell in love with teaching Spanish.
Read moreChattanooga Federal Vaccine Mandate Controversy
When researching the approval or distaste for the new federal vaccine mandate, you can imagine that there are very loud and passionate comments on the matter. Many Covenant students have shared that their parents or themselves are going to have to leave a job they love or need because they are not vaccinated.
Read moreThe Center for Calling and Career
The Center for Calling and Career is a center on campus that everyone has heard of and has received emails from, but maybe is not familiar with what kinds of services it has available. Its official mission statement is “to equip students in their pursuit of meaningful work.”
Read moreCovenant College’s Secret Residents
In a dark room on the Covenant College campus, two occupants of Mills wait out the night. They are not students with a test tomorrow, nor are they hopped up on caffeine in order to write a paper due at 8AM. They aren’t human at all.
Read moreChattanooga Road Closures Due to Flooding
The week of Sept. 19 saw a huge wave of rainfall for the Chattanooga area that caused some flooding and harsh conditions. Luckily, no one was harmed. Dave Flessner of the Chattanooga Times Free Press said the city has received about 10.8 more inches of rain this year than normal.
Read moreCurrent: a journal of opinion and commentary on culture
Jay D. Green, Professor of History at Covenant, is the managing editor for an online journal called Current. It provides commentary and reflection on culture, politics, and contemporary ideas. According to their “about” page, “we seek to ground ourselves in the broad tradition of American democracy — a tradition whose practices and institutions we believe are moving through a period of great stress and testing. We confess that we once took for granted many of the basic assumptions of our democracy, including a shared core of American values. We no longer do.” The goal of this platform is to aspire to civil free thought and discussion.
Read moreHope and Justice Shine in the Memorializing of Ed Johnson
On Sunday, Sept. 19, the Ed Johnson Memorial on Walnut Street Bridge officially opened. The memorial, five years in the making, remembers the brutal murder of Ed Johnson and the two lawyers that sought justice and vindication for him.
Read moreWomen in Afghanistan
In Kabul, Afghanistan, women recently gathered at great personal risk to protest the treatment of women by the newly re-established Taliban.
Read moreTrader Joe’s Comes to Chattanooga
When a new Trader Joe’s opened on Gunbarrel Road on Aug. 25, over 200 people arrived to stand in line for a chance to enter the store.
“From Wednesday to Sunday, you couldn’t see the floor,” Chris, a recently hired cashier said.
It was chaos. Even a week later, the store was still overflowing with customers. This may seem like a surprisingly enthusiastic welcome for the opening of a grocery store, but Trader Joe’s has a reputation that precedes it.
Read moreNew Freshman Class Exceeds Target Number of Students
Covenant College’s newest freshman class had the hardest year to choose a college and prepare their minds for the fall semester. New ways of discovering colleges, new ways for universities to attract students, and knowing that the last couple of classes at Covenant were quite small in comparison to previous years, this is an exciting feat! So, this is a new energy for, maybe an altered college experience, but nonetheless, a great one.
Read moreCOVID-19 Cases Surge on Campus
As the 2021 Spring semester came to a close, with the CDC’s announcement that vaccinated people were now free to be unmasked in public, the pandemic seemed to also be coming to a close. Covenant College had managed to last the whole 2020-2021 school year with only 14 student cases.
Read moreSeniors Share Testimonies during Chapel
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and all the changes that have taken place throughout Covenant College, the tradition of senior testimonies in Chapel has been retained. This is a time of open-hearted sharing, meant to encourage students, as well as give seniors a chance to share what they have learned from their time at Covenant.
Read moreCovidchella: Chapel Department Organizes Festive Spinoff of Mountain Affair
Whereas the usual school year at Covenant College features the widely-loved Mountain Affair as an evening of performances arranged concert-like with bright lights and polished acts, this spring held an event with a much different feel.
Covenant Alumnus Aims to Expand Business and Charitable Giving
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.
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