I used to hate crying and tears. I thought they were a curse, a sign of weakness, a source of embarrassment. ...But I have learned that tears are a gift.
Read moreQuiet Compassion and Eternal Souls
The group congratulated me and thanked me for coming. I wondered if they knew I wasn’t an alcoholic, and in a strange way, felt bad for not being one.
Read moreWhite Guilt
Between my Global Trends class, Christ and Culture lectures, and Dr. Jun’s visit to campus this semester, I’m ready to throw every money-grabbing greedy capitalist pig into the Carter pool.
Read moreAn Open Apology to The Twilight Series
Dear Twilight,
It has taken me a long time to get to this point, and I don’t exactly know how best to say this, so I’ll just cut to the chase.
Read moreNo Time For The News
I never thought I had time to read the news. And perhaps I didn’t.
Read moreRestaurant Reviews: Taco Mamacita
If you are looking to change it up and live life out of your Mojo comfort zone, Taco Mamacita on North Shore should be your next stop.
Read moreThe Juice "Fad" Takes Chattanooga
Juice bars have come to Chattanooga, and Chattanoogans couldn’t be more hype to get healthy.
Read moreAn Open Letter to Sore Losers
Some recent opinion contributor to The Bagpipe has evidently never heard the ancient proverb, “Never enrage a blader.”
Read moreChase's Article
[With] regards to Christian music, there is an epidemic in which driven, poetic, didactic lyricism coupled with strong melody and musical symbolism has been traded for musical tropes and clichés that merely evoke emotion.
Read moreHow to Live in a Broken World
Over the past week I have been thinking a lot about this world God has called us to live in. As I did my heart became heavy and I felt, even to a small degree, the pain we see all around us.
Read moreYes, No, or All of the Above
You’ve probably had this experience before. You look at the first page of a test, see it’s all multiple choice, and have one of two reactions: relief, or dread.
Read moreRead Harder Covenant
As a sworn member of the illiterati, I am indignant after Prof. Huffines big reveal that the meaning of these cryptic posters around campus is that we should read more.
Read moreAn Open Letter to Bladers
If you went out to 80s Skate Night and raced competitively in roller blades, there is no glory for you.
Read moreA Senior Reflection
Although I am a sentimental person, this short article will not reflect that side of my nature; instead, what you are reading is a quick, practical assessment of my years at this institution and the ways I believe it could be bettered.
Read moreWhy Philosophers Should Write Science Fiction
I propose that the Philosophy department should add ENG 301 Creative Writing: Fiction to the core requirement for all Philosophy Majors.
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