In February, the 59th Super Bowl took place between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, making waves among Americans in the home and all over social media. One moment that went particularly viral was when Taylor Swift, attending in support of Travis Kelce, was shown on the jumbotron only to be booed by the surrounding crowd.
Read moreA Cautious Defense of Horror
Horror fascinates me. I have a theory as to why: I was an extremely fearful child. I remember losing sleep after watching my dad play the zombies map on “Call of Duty: World at War.” The same thing happened with the skeletons in “Pirates of the Caribbean.” It got so bad that I was scared of the letter “Z” branded on the spine of a copy of “World War Z” in my aunt’s room.
Read moreRomance over Personality: The Fall of YA Fantasy
The pendulum of extreme feminism is swinging to the opposite side in young adult fantasy, taking female main characters back in time to where they are only viewed for their bodies, contaminating our young generation of readers.
Read moreAccessibility at Covenant—Reopening the Conversation
Covenant is battling a tension between two powerful forces: the needs of those living with disabilities, and limited resources to provide for those needs.
Read moreDOP Distracted
This past Day of Prayer (DOP), our community gathered to pray and worship on the scenic overlook of Rock City. As we walked the dark trails toward the overlook, readings of scripture by students were interspersed with flashes of camera light. During the singing and group prayer, cameras weaved in and out continually.
Read moreThe Potential Poison of Pretty Privilege
On December 4th, the murder of Unitedhealthcare CEO Brian Thompson made headlines across the country. Just days later, the identification of his killer quickly overtook the media. When Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested for the crime, both news outlets and social media expressed their opinions about his actions.
Read more“A Minecraft Movie” Trailer: Is the Hate Warranted?
Imagine your childhood dog being brought out in front of you again. Whether it’s still alive right now or has passed on, you’d be thrilled to see it, right? Now, imagine that the same person who brought it out sets it on fire, shoots it, and lets a bear maul it to death. That’s the closest way I can describe my feelings after watching the two trailers for “A Minecraft Movie.”
Read moreChallenges Faced by Non-Traditional Students
Most people view Covenant as a traditional four-year college, in which students progress from “freshman” to “senior.” However, a hidden plethora of college students begin their journey on a different path. Many transfer in dual enrollment classes, or credits from another school. Others embark on a 3:2 plan. Still others remain at Covenant for five years or more. As a result, an increasing number of students find themselves “between years.”
Read moreHow To Be a Senior
Somehow, I’ve made it—senior year. I’ve only been able to say that for a couple of months, so don’t feel the need to take any of this advice seriously, what do I know? While I’ve only experienced half of my last year at Covenant, I can already say that it is nothing like what I expected it to be. Perhaps that’s dramatic, but for the most part, it’s true. I don’t believe there’s a correct formula for this whole senior thing, but I’m having a good time, and I think you should too. Here’s my advice for being a Senior:
Read moreNot So Fast Ozempic!
This year has seen the ever-increasing advent of GLP-1 agonists used for weight loss: medications that are more recognizable under the umbrella title “Ozempic.” There are several different forms of the medication with different names. For those who are not familiar, these medications are a synthetic form of the hormone Glucagon-like peptide-1—before you fall asleep on me here, I’ll jump to the main point of their intended use: these medications increase insulin production, block glucagon (which lowers blood sugar), slow down digestion, and make you feel more full.
Read moreMcPolitics
In the wake of the presidential election, I’m thinking a lot about Mcdonald’s. And Charli XCX.
Read moreLet it Slide, Let it Slide ... Come on, Who’s With Me?
Recall the first time you visited Covenant. Driving into Covenant’s entrance, you pass by well-manicured lawns and flower-filled gardens as the main building rises into view. Beginning with its prominent tower and closely followed by the tudor style ornamentations that frame the rest of the stately building, the structure is breathtaking, and the buildings around it—the Probasco visitor center and the Brock educational building—reflect the design. Overlooking the Chattanooga valley, the scene that surrounds the main lawn creates an idyllic picture that truly earns Covenant the nickname, “The Castle in the Clouds.”
Read moreIt’s TIIIIIIIIIME: Mariah Carey Breaks Free of Her Icy Anti-Holiday Prison
On Friday, November 1, Mariah Carey’s high pitch whistle notes shattered her icy sarcophagus, and the famed and meme-able singer officially kicked off the Christmas season. It’s time: to listen to your favorite holiday tunes, break out the Christmas sweaters, drink eggnog, order peppermint mochas, and go crazy for Christmas.
Read moreGasping For Hope
Why are we experiencing such a glorification of dark stories in current culture? Why, even here at Covenant College, do professors assign many dark (depressing, shocking, gory, sexual, etc.) stories for students to read? Where are the stories that show true joy and happiness?
Read moreThe Way of the Unshod Foot - A Refutation
Let’s talk about feet.
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