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Jedidiah Williams Green New Deal Adam Carver (‘21) Fashion Week, Darling Humble Courage From Guyana to Lookout Moun- Th e who, what, when, where, why, Superstar on the fi eld and genius Runways, models, and ruffl es— How to maintain community and tain, Williams’ journey to Cove- and how of this new Congressional in the classroom. Is the mullet eight days dedicated to all things understanding amidst disagree- nant and his calling beyond it resolution responsible? haute couture in New York City ment and polarized perspectives Page 1 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 CHATTANOOGA POLICE BRUTALITY CASE by Suzannah Guthmann On January 22nd, the Chat- tanooga Times Free Press (CTFP) published an ar- ticle on the meeting of the Chattanooga City Council to discuss the possible mis- handling of a police brutal- ity case that took place in March of 2018, but is only now being investigated. The photo from covenant.edu Council was critical of the Chattanooga Police Depart- ment’s slow pace on the in- vestigation, some calling for WHY STUDENT SENATE? the immediate termination of the officer in question, by Marie Bowen ducted some official busi- at work representing the stu- or need student develop- Benjamin Piazza. ness in regards to budget dent body and actively work- ment or other departments On Wednesday, Decem- allocations for certain clubs. ing to provide the means for to hear, we have the power The CTFP explains that the ber 6th, I sat in on a week- They concluded their meet- students to flourish. and assets to do that. For incident in question hap- ly Senate meeting for the ing as they regularly do by me, that is one of my favorite pened on March 18th, 2018. first time. Senators mingled holding hands in a circle Erik Peeples (’20), current things: creatively looking at According to Piazza, Fred- around the conference room around the tables and sing- Student Body Vice President problems on campus and be- rico Wolfe was stopped for tables in Carter in their busi- ing the Doxology. and President Elect, said that ing able to know where to go speeding around 3:30 a.m. ness-casual as wind whistled one of his favorite quotes or how to fix them.” and when stopped, Piazza in through the side windows This meeting revealed how about the role of Student says he observed the man on this dark, cold night. Em- our elected peers are regu- Senate was found in an old One of the ways Peeples has throw three bags out of his ily Balint, the Coordinator larly wrestling with import- Bagpipe article from years seen this opportunity re- passenger side window and for Student Leadership, and ant issues, implementing ago from the former Student alized is through his work then engaged with the driv- the Senators were joined by resources, and theorizing Body President at the time. compiling a Student Sen- er after he began resisting President Derek Halvorson creative solutions for im- “‘Student Senate is simply a ate portal to go on Canvas. arrest. who started off the night by portant topics concerning power to be wielded by the This “one-stop shop” will be asking and answering ques- the campus community students,’ which is so true,” a hub of information that A different story seems to be tions regarding the college whilst keeping Christ pre- Peeples said. “We are the stu- the campus community will told in the bodycam video and the student body. After eminent. Although often un- dents’ power. Whatever they he left, the Senators con- seen, these Senators are hard want to do, complain about, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

tance. Some were sitting on benches, others were lying on A PROFILE OF beds. “I remember my mom trying to get the attention of a nurse JED WILLIAMS but being ignored. I just kept thinking that this wasn’t right. by Harmonee Keitt for concern. He was well be- Like, I understand that these haved and well-read for his people need help, but especial- Jedidiah Williams (‘20), com- age. ly children. How can you let a monly known as Jed, is from child sit here for hours and not Guyana which is located in “I didn’t have storybooks; I had receive treatment?” South America. Williams a anatomy books. I had learned biology major and an inter- all the stages of gestation when So, he asked his mom what national student. Anyone who I was like ten years old.” Wil- kind of doctor treated chil- knows Williams knows this: liams had always been interest- dren, and when she told him you’ll never be bored or short ed in the human body, since a that they are called pediatri- of conversation, and he’s al- relatively young age. When he cians he said, “Th at’s what I ways willing to help out. was eight years old, he went to want to be when I grow up.” the hospital with his mother photo from covenant.edu He described his upbringing because his brother and baby Period. No questions asked. as being “indirectly parent- cousin were sick. He had his heart set on it since vide for your family and com- about the money. While he ed.” His parents worked in the that day and is blessed to have munity back home. does want to help children, he church— his father in diff er- “Th e hospital looked exactly the support of his family as recognizes the broken system ent pastoral positions at their like you’d picture a third world well. “When I went to Th e Bish- in Guyana and how bad the church, and his mother on hospital to look. Th ere was a op’s High [the highest ranked statistics are in the country. the worship team and in the little desk with registry books One thing that many interna- school in Guyana] they fo- women/children’s ministry. and a nurse sitting in the cor- tional students at Covenant cused heavily on character Guyana is a third world country Th ey grounded him and his ner. It was poorly lit, there was College understand is that versus achievement. So, for and according to World Bank siblings in sound, doctrinal chipped paint and a frustrated their families expect them to me, I didn’t just want to be an- and Eurostat, it has a popula- Christian beliefs. While they nurse.” go into a fi eld that promises other doctor. I wanted to be tion of about 777,859 (2017). left room for their kids to ask high-paying jobs, such as med- a good doctor. I wanted to go Problems such as infants and questions about God, Williams Th ey entered the emergency icine or law, if given a chance to America to study because I mothers dying during labor had already come to believe at room where there were two or to go to college, especially in knew that Guyana wasn’t pro- are more common there than a young age that what his par- three rows of benches of chil- America. Th ey fi rmly believe ducing highly ranked doctors, in America, where medical ad- ents had taught him was what dren and concerned mothers. that education, and especially but doctors that could just do vances make this signifi cantly he truly believed. He had wit- Williams sat between his fam- higher education, is a privilege stuff . I wanted to go to Ameri- less likely. Nation Master doc- nessed how God moved in the ily and a man who had a giant and should not be abused. You ca because I wanted to make a umented Guyana’s infant mor- life of his family and discerned blood-stained bandage on his should focus on making the diff erence.” tality rate at about 36.76 deaths a lot through that. Williams head. Th ere were sick people grade, that way you can make never gave his parents cause everywhere waiting for assis- enough money so you can pro- For Williams, it was never CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 NEWS 02 announced that minority and disability workers make up STATE OF THE more of the workforce than at any past period in history. He reflected on the tax cuts made by his administration and how UNION ADDRESS it encouraged manufacturers to move back to America. He by Nathan Dolan boy, felt a strong sense of sym- rounded off his reflection on pathy for the local veterans the strong economic situation On February 6th President who were not being honored to loud applause, “And for the Trump gave the State of the in his town when he visited his first time in 65 years America Union Address. The speech veteran grandfather’s grave in is a net exporter of energy.” was originally supposed to be 2015. Today, Preston has orga- Pres. Trump went on to boast photo from nationalreview.com given on January 29th, but ac- nized the donations and place- of his success in cutting more cording to Business Insider, it ments of over 40,000 Ameri- regulations than any admin- emphasized the fact that North America needs new immigra- was postponed by Nancy Pelo- can flags and red carnations on istration in the history of the Korea has gone over 15 months tion laws that make the pro- si due to security concerns in soldiers’ graves. United States. without launching a missile, cess of entering the country light of the government shut- and American hostages have easier. She also said that abor- down. This article will provide Grace Eline, a 10-year-old girl, Pres. Trump is well-known for been returned. He expressed tion should not be regulated by a brief summary of the im- survived a brain tumor at the his dislike of illegal immigra- his support of the new gov- the government and the moth- portant aspects of both Presi- age of 9 thanks to the help of tion. During the Address he ernment that has been estab- er should be able to control her dent Donald Trump’s State of her community. More than said, “I want people to come lished in Venezuela, and lastly reproduction through means the Union Address and Dem- 40,000 dollars were raised in into our country in the largest announced that ISIS-held Ter- of abortion. ocrat Stacey Abrams’ response. her support. numbers ever. But they need to ritory in the Middle East has come legally.” been almost completely elim- The two opposing parties Pres. Trump hit on a plethora Judah Samet, an 81-year-old inated. both delivered well-informed of issues and invited a mul- Holocaust survivor, also sur- He went on to talk about how speeches. Important issues titude of guests to the event. vived the recent deadly Pitts- toleration for illegal immigra- These are the main points that were addressed, and differing Nearly 47 million people burgh shooting at the Tree of tion is actually immoral. He President Trump touched on, ideals were expressed. Pres. viewed the address live ac- Life Synagogue. Pres. Trump shared his concern that MS13 and Stacey Abrams had a re- Trump announced that the cording to statista.com, and thanked all of these people, gang members are constantly sponse. Stacey Abrams is the two parties should unify and approximately 2 million peo- and other guests, for their in- entering the country illegally runner-up of the Georgia gu- work together towards great- ple have viewed the event on spiration to the American peo- along with sex-traffickers and bernatorial race, and would ness. Youtube since. Pres. Trump ple. criminals. Pres. Trump made have been the first female gov- talked about a broad range of it clear that one of his top pri- ernor of the state if elected. “Victory is not winning for issues and solutions including A large chunk of Pres. Trump’s orities is to stop the inflow of our party. Victory is winning the American economy, for- speech addressed America’s undocumented immigrants “Our power as Americans,” for our country,” Pres. Trump eign relations, abortion, and booming economy. The Presi- from the southern border. Abrams said in her response, declared. “We must reject the more. dent boasted about the 5.3 mil- “lies in our hard work.” She politics of revenge, resistance lion new jobs created since his Pres. Trump addressed many stressed the need to be able and retribution – and embrace Pres. Trump’s guest list in- presidency, including 100,000 other issues but spent far less to depend on our friends and the boundless potential of co- cluded young patriot Preston manufacturing jobs. He went time discussing them. He talk- neighbors to be there for us. operation, compromise and Sharp, cancer survivor Grace on to announce that 5 million ed about his goal of lowering Our community should always the common good. We must Eline, Holocaust survivor Ju- Americans have been able to prescription drugs and health- have our backs. She went on to choose between greatness or dah Samet, and the man who get off of food stamps and that care prices. He expressed his say that “Our joint ideals,” as gridlock, results or resistance, placed the American flag on unemployment is at the lowest views on abortion as well by separate parties, “are not nego- vision or vengeance, incredible the moon—Buzz Aldrin. point in 50 years due to more declaring, “All children, born t i a b l e .” progress or pointless destruc- jobs being occupied than ever and unborn, are made in the tion.” Preston Sharp, an 11-year-old before: 157 million. Trump holy image of God.” Trump Abrams was emphatic that

POLICE BRUTALITY of 2018 gave rise to many of interview, asked the commu- history of police bullying in resale, and possession of a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 these types of questionable nity of Chattanooga to have this town — I grew up with it controlled substance. (Ham- incidents. CTFP reported patience and maintain trust and don’t blame anyone who ilton County Records) In that in February, Lieutenant in the police department. thinks so. We need to show fact, the office of the district recently obtained by Wolfe’s Craig Joel drove his city car real leadership and say we’ve attorney has announced that lawyer, where a compliant drunk and then in Decem- The Chattanooga City had enough.” any case relying only on the Wolfe is seen being ordered ber of the same year, Hamil- Council may not be in the testimony of Piazza will be out of his car at gunpoint ton County sheriffs admitted mood for patience. In the In the case of the video of Pi- dismissed. Piazza’s most re- by Piazza and then shoved that they gave Joel special same meeting that discussed azza beating Fredrico Wolfe, cent arrests include DUIs, against the car. The video is treatment because of his po- the video published by the the investigation is still un- evading arrest, trespassing, intensely violent, with Wolfe sition, including not being CTFP, Councilman Jerry derway. Mr. Wolfe has been and domestic assault (Ham- being cursed at and then given a blood alcohol test or Mitchell said that “action cleared of all charges by the ilton County Records). If punched 10 times by the of- even having his name writ- against excessive force is Hamilton County District Piazza is disciplined, he can ficer. ten in the incident report. In long overdue.” He continued, Attorney General Neal Pink- appeal to an administrative June, it was announced that “I hope we all approach this ston, including driving on law judge. The hardest pun- Councilwoman Demetrus Officer Desmond Logan was so we end up not just talking roadways laned for traffic, ishment that can be pursued Coonrod told CTFP, “By under investigation for at about something, because tampering or fabricating evi- by the police department is not firing [Piazza] immedi- least two accusations of rape. I’ve had enough. If the coun- dence, speeding, driving un- the decertification of Piazza, ately, we’re condoning that In November, Officer Benja- cil needs to force change, we der the influence, offending which would make him un- behavior. When things like min Dessalines was arrested need to not be afraid of that. the implied consent law, re- able to work as a police offi- this happen, it feels like it’s for felony kidnapping and Although most police offi- sisting arrest or obstruction cer in Tennessee (CTFP). slapping me in the face, and felony sexual battery after he cers are ‘outstanding indi- of legal process, possessing we as a council have got to forced a woman to return to viduals,’” he said, “we have a drugs for the purpose of do something.” his apartment with him after she was caught shoplifting at A central question in the a Food City grocery store. Council discussion was of how long it took the depart- His case was heard on Feb- ment to begin an investiga- ruary 4th, 2019 by Judge tion of Piazza. The delay in Statom and when the judge investigation is especially found evidence of a felony, interesting given the CTFP was bound over from the article written in December associate division to the cir- of 2018 by Rosana Hughes. cuit court. (Hamilton Coun- ty Records) Sergeant Peter The article mainly goes into Turk resigned from the de- detail on what Chief Roddy partment in December after has been working towards being accused of soliciting in his first year on the job, prostitutes and is still under including changing some investigation. uniform policies, keeping chiefs, captains, and lieuten- Chief David Roddy told ants accountable to 30 day CTFP in regards to Des- goals, and making sure every salines, “There are hundreds officer is trained in A.C.E.s, of Chattanooga Police Offi- or adverse childhood expe- cers who do great work every riences, which help officers day to uphold the mission understand the effect of of the Chattanooga Police trauma on children. How- Department and build trust ever, towards the end of the with community members. article, Hughes highlights Investigations into conduct the lack of trust that com- of this magnitude are the re- munities have for the police sult of choices and actions of department. a few and do not represent the values of the department The incident with Piazza is and the many officers who not the first breach of trust serve the Chattanooga com- with the Chattanooga Po- munity.” Roddy, in another photo from Chattanooga Times Free Press lice Department. The year NEWS 03 WILLIAMS been affirming me to do in big- and live a good life in Ameri- studied in America.” ger ways than I expected.” For him, becoming a doctor ca, he recognizes that he’s not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is more than a passion. He needed here as much as he is According to the Association He remains rooted in prayer knows God is pulling him into back home. But unfortunately, of American Medical Colleges, per 1,000 live births in 2011. In and often asks that God reaf- this because there are very few as an international student, he the number of internation- comparison, according to the firm that this is what He wants who have the same call as him feels that he is at a disadvan- al students equates to about CDC, America had an infant him to do. He did not want in Guyana. He wants to learn tage and is uncertain about 300 of 2,000. For Williams, it mortality rate in 2011 of about this dream to become an idol, all he can from other advanced how to make things happen seems like the odds are stacked 6.07 infant deaths per 1,000 especially with others around systems to help mend a broken for himself. against him, especially because live births. These entries give him suggesting he consider one. medical schools do not look at the number of deaths of in- other fields of study. Because “If I was in Guyana, I would the back story. fants under one years old in a Williams is such a people per- Williams is uncertain on when have been ballin’. Internships? given year per 1,000 live births son and deeply invested in his God will call him back to prac- I could get that. I know how But he rests assured that until in the same year. spiritual walk, it is natural for tice in Guyana, but he explains the system works over there. I God gives him a new assign- people to suggest that he go there’s no rush because he went to a good school. I know ment, he is to remain faithful Williams’s desire to pursue this into ministry. Williams, how- doesn’t want to be another me- people. I can get things done and diligent in his present one, profession is fueled by of the ever, is genuinely fascinated diocre doctor trying to make there. But here, I don’t know without complaining about it. lack of resources, trained pro- by the medical field; there- a difference. He wants to be a how to get an internship. If I He trusts that in the case of a fessionals, updated training for fore, he is following this call neonatal specialist. get one, where am I staying? new task, God will open those professionals, and people who without much resistance. God How will I get there? Many doors. But until then, he rests care in Guyana. provided the finances to allow medical schools look at people in the truth that God has al- him to attend school abroad “Right now there’s exactly one in their state, then their region, ready provided and that he is “It has been something that which was an answer to prayer neonatal specialist in the entire then the country. After they’ve to remain faithful in the wait- I’ve wanted to do since I was in a time when he was helping country,” Williams said. filled 40 of 50 positions, then ing. young. But over time it’s just more at home after his parents they look at people from all something that I feel God has split up. While he could be successful around the world that have

take an interest in what their nant’s Board and many influ- tions will be on March 26th three open office hours this STUDENT SENATE senators are doing for the ential departments, Pate has and 27th. semester, where their office CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 campus. “One of the huge enjoyed advocating for stu- across from the mailroom ways senators serve students dents in important ways. She Junior Class President, Car- will be open for questions have right at their fingertips is by managing the student has grown as an individual oline Hulting (’20) said that from the student body. including an active club list fee,” she said. This expense improving on tangible skills before becoming a part of with emails, Senators’ con- which each student pays per she can include on resumes Senate, she had no idea the “This creates intentionali- tact info and office hours, semester within their tuition and during interviews such amount of impact she could ty in trying to get people to weekly minutes, and elec- goes to the Senate budget as team collaboration and have. “My favorite part is come for a specific amount tion information. The entire which the senators, overseen project execution. having the voice to make of time to ask questions, portal is set up and Peeples by Treasurer Nick Sneller important decisions on cam- learn about different posi- hopes it will be programmed (’20), allocate to clubs, the With spring elections ap- pus,” Hulting said. She has tions, and talk to multiple by IT by the summer. Campus Activities Board, proaching, Peeples encour- particularly enjoyed being a informed Senators,” Peeples and residence halls, through ages all students, even those part of different committees said. Also, Peeples has been work- which some of the most who have never been in- dealing with important top- ing directly with elections. loved campus-wide events volved in Senate before, to ics such as food service and Every Senate meeting ex- He has moved voting online are resourced. This year the consider running for a po- parking issues. cept for the yearly budget to provide accessibility for all executive committee headed sition. “[New senators] are meeting is open for visitors students to participate more by Pate has focused on re- ambitious and vibrant and Mary Peyton Vardell (’20), as well. You are encouraged easily. One of Peeples’ most forming clubs to ensure they look at things fresh,” Pee- Carter President, has truly to come to the Conference exciting projects has been are serving the student body ples said. “They can make enjoyed the challenge of put- Room in Carter at 7:15 p.m. developing the groundwork well. everyone realize limitations ting on events such as Car- each Wednesday to get an for an entirely new Senate are oftentimes just self-im- ter Christmas and Cafe Li- inside look at the work of position called the Multicul- Pate described how serving p o s e d .” terati. “I’ve loved getting to your representatives. tural Liaison. Peeples hopes on Senate has been a way to be a part of the behind-the- this position, that will most give back to this college that This is the biggest election scenes work that goes on for Also, you can always con- likely begin next year, will be has poured into her. “It gives cycle of the year, and the events and other activities at tact your individual senators a bridge between the various you space to do more than positions of Residence Hall Covenant,” Vardell said. by their Covenant emails or Multicultural Clubs and Stu- just complain,” Pate says. Presidents and Class Presi- simply email studentsenate@ dent Senate. “You have this ability to be dents will be up for election. Even if you are not interested covenant.edu with any ques- an agent of change and solu- Application packets will be in running for office, there tions, suggestions, or con- Tindol Pate (’19), Student tion, even if it is just in small available starting March are plenty of ways you can cerns. Body President, discussed ways.” Since Senators have 11th, debates will occur on get involved. Your Senators reasons why students should a foot in the door to Cove- March 25th, and the elec- will be hosting their first of

ing to say the least. Voters were technologically feasible, in- the U.S. will provide health- given a highly altruistic and cluding through investment care, housing, economic secu- GREEN NEW DEAL vague one-paragraph summa- including—zero-emission ve- rity and access to clean water, ry of the plan and asked peo- hicle infrastructure and man- air, food, and nature. How this by Kyle Kraus the governing body, in this ple to form an opinion based ufacturing; clean, affordable, would happen or how much it case, the promise of the reduc- on this summary. Out of the and accessible public trans- would cost is, again, unclear. It’s very rare that a U.S. Con- tion of carbon emissions and 1,000 people studied, only 17% portation; and high-speed rail” gressional resolution receives increased economic security. actually knew about the plan, (pg. 8-9). How this would be I’ve heard mention of cows? the spotlight in the news. If GND passes, the specific as- and only 3%, or 30 people, ac- achieved is not clear. Does the resolution mention However, a recent resolution, pects of the resolution would tually knew anything substan- this? the Green New Deal (GND), likely come to the floor later. tive about the resolution. This What else does the resolution Not directly. This reference to has been thrust into the public sample size was too small to cover? cows actually comes from the eye. Even though this resolu- What’s the cost of the resolu- make an actual judgment on The resolution addresses eco- now abandoned and deleted tion is the talk of the nation, tion? public support. Public approv- nomic “issues” Ocasio-Cortez FAQ page that was on Oca- few understand what it really Since GND is a Non-Binding al is likely to come into focus and Markey believe the gov- sio-Cortez’s homepage. The is. What is the goal of the reso- Resolution, the cost is techni- in the coming months. ernment should solve. These exact line read: “The Green lution? What does it say? Let’s cally only as much as the pa- issues include the removal of New Deal sets a goal to get unpack the details of this 14- per the resolution is printed What does the resolution monopolies, “ensuring a com- to net-zero, rather than zero page document. on. No one is certain of the have to say about energy? mercial environment where emissions, at the end of this cost to implement the goals Energy is a major focus of the every businessperson is free 10-year plan because we aren’t What is the GND? of the GND, not even its au- GND. The resolution claims from unfair competition and sure that we will be able to ful- The Green New Deal is a thors. Some estimates from that its goal is to “meet 100 domination by domestic or ly get rid of, for example, emis- non-binding resolution to the National Bureau of Eco- percent of the power demand international monopolies,” sions from cows or air travel curb pollution and overhaul nomic Research and Bridge- in the United States through and preventing job loss. It also before then.” It’s unclear if this the economic system of the water Associates indicate that clean, renewable and ze- covers two other areas that the FAQ was meant to be a reflec- U.S. The resolution’s name, a national basic income (one ro-emission energy sources” government will provide for: tion of the GND. the Green New Deal, seeks to of the things promised in the (GND pg. 7). The resolution jobs and healthcare. invoke the spirit of Franklin GND) would cost the Ameri- also mentions that the U.S. will Speaking of air travel, what Roosevelt’s New Deal, while can people 3.8 trillion dollars, upgrade “all existing buildings Does the resolution guaran- does the GND say about it? introducing “green” aspects to meaning the GND would cost in the United States along with tee a job to everyone? Again, only the FAQ mentions it. The resolution strives to ac- significantly more than this. new construction to achieve It appears that way. The reso- this aspect, although high- complish these goals through maximal energy efficiency, lution states it will “guarantee speed rail is mentioned in the environmental and economic What is the support for the water efficiency, safety, afford- a job with a family sustaining body of the document. changes, and its focus ranges resolution? ability, comfort, and durabili- wage, adequate family and from transportation overhauls The resolution is currently ex- ty” (pg. 7). The deal does not medical leave, paid vacations, What’s the main takeaway? to job guarantees. pected to be brought to a floor outline how these goals would and retirement security to all The Green New Deal seeks vote in the Senate in the com- be achieved or if they would people of the United States” to solve economic and en- Who wrote the resolution? ing days, but is unlikely to pass be possible. Furthermore, the (pg. 12). This even seems to vironmental issues through The authors of the GND are in the Republican-controlled deal provides no consequenc- imply that high school stu- a massive restructure of the freshman Congresswoman Senate according to USA To- es for if the objectives remain dents would receive this pay U.S. economy. The resolution Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D- day. Even if it were to pass, the unmet. scale as well. leaves many questions unan- NY) and Senator Edward Mar- president would likely veto swered about how it will fund key (D-MA). subsequent resolution propos- What does the GND say How much this would cost or or achieve its goals. Though als. about transportation? how the government would the bill is being brought to the What would happen if it The GND calls for “overhaul- provide 13 million jobs to the Senate floor, most experts do passes? As for public support, there’s ing transportation systems in unemployed is unclear. not expect it to pass. How the The resolution is a Non-Bind- really no good indicator. Cli- the United States to eliminate resolution—and support for ing Resolution, so if passed, mate Change in the American pollution and greenhouse gas What else does the resolution it—will develop remains to be technically, nothing happens. Mind conducted a poll saying emissions from the transpor- promise? seen. A Non-Binding Resolution that 82% of voters support this tation sector as much as is The resolution also says that merely outlines the goals of plan, but this study is mislead- SPORTS 04 baseball team with his hercu- USA South All-Academic yet to allow a hit, striking out lean 6’3” frame and massive honors his freshman year, an six batters along the way. His CARV(ER)ING IT UP right arm. He came to Cove- award truly reserved for the excellent performance thus nant in the fall of 2017, moving best. On top of all that, in high far has helped the Scots to a onto Second South in Carter. school he was a National Span- 5-1 record to start off the sea- OUT THERE Carver quickly became a hit ish Exam Gold Medalist, and son, with him saying, “We are on campus—his huge honking boy does it show! a grittier and scrappier bunch by Nate Plating them, tipping his hat to them Ford F-250 and sturdy cowboy than last year, and I think our and revealing his fresh new boots certainly not hurting his But all of this pales in compar- hard work is going to pay off in He toes the rubber. 60 feet 6 mullet. rapidly rising popularity. ison to his performance on the the long run, brother.” inches from home plate, Ken old baseball diamond. During Burke squats down, waiting In high school, Carver at- But Covenant isn’t all fun and his freshman year, he appeared With a hot start like this, he’s to catch the heat Adam Carv- tended Greater Atlanta Chris- games for Carver as he also in 15 games, going 3-2 in 30.2 certainly the player to watch er (‘21) is about to let loose. tian School, where he earned excels in the classroom. He’s innings pitched. And his ef- out there on the baseball team. Carver takes a look, reads All-Region and All-County a sophomore business major, forts did not go unnoticed, So next time you’re out at one Ken’s signs—2 outs, 2 strikes— honors his senior year. But his with a minor in Spanish. Addi- receiving USA South Rookie of those baseball games that he unleashes an absolute beau- illustrious baseball career did tionally, his pretty little name Pitcher of the Week honors. you definitely go to a lot of, ty of a slider. Strike 3! He turns not end in high school, and as can be found on the Dean’s List But this year he’s back for more. keep an eye out for that num- to the opposing team’s dugout, it drew to a close he committed for all three semesters he’s been Appearing in 3 games, Carver ber 26. “You like that?” he kindly asks to come grace the Covenant at Covenant, and he earned is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and is

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fact that they TRADED HIM of putting their bodies on the after not being selected to play IN THE MIDDLE OF THE line for a franchise. in the all-star game, showing THE GOOD, THE BAD, GAME. I know the NBA is a his emotion when he started business, and that’s all it re- Petty crying during a press confer- ally is when you get to brass I could have easily put the ence after a Jazz practice. This AND THE UGLY tacks, but that was messed Mavericks organization in this video went viral and when up. In an Instagram post after section. However, what Iggy Draymond Green and Andre by Will Kirkpatrick favor. The 76ers gave up two the trade was publicized via and Draymond did to Rudy Iguodala of the Golden State first round picks, including WOJ BOMB, Lebron James Gobert after his all-star snub Warriors saw it, they did not The trade deadline, the all-star the unprotected 2021 Miami expressed his frustration with was just too good. Rudy Gob- hold back: Draymond tweet- break, and tampering: all com- pick which will undoubted- how Barnes was treated and ert is a 7’1” giant who plays ed “I guess I should cry too… ing up in the Good, the Bad, ly be a very good one, while how when the reverse happens center for the Utah Jazz and is no Charlotte? (crying emo- and the Petty. the Bucks only had to give up and a player leaves a franchise, consistently recognized as one ji)” while Andre tweeted: “He 4 second round picks, all of he is called “selfish/ungrate- of the best, if not the best, de- gone cry in the car?” Not only Good which are of significantly less ful.” The King has spoken, so fensive centers in the league. do they bully the rest of the Every year in the NBA, teams value than the Miami pick. To- clearly players do not appreci- He is having a great year and NBA on the court, they’re kin- have until mid-February to bias Harris is certainly a better ate being traded in the middle was understandably emotional da jerks off of it, too. make any mid-season acqui- player than Nikola Mirotic, sitions via trade from other but the question remains, is teams. With that trade dead- he really thaaaat much better? line oftentimes comes some I don’t think so, especially be- of the best drama all season. cause of the situation the 76ers Whether it be last year’s Blake find themselves in now with Griffin superstar level betrayal four star players who all need by Jerry West and Steve Ball- the ball. All this trade did was mer of the Los Angeles Clip- add another wrench into the pers or this year’s big names already collapsing chemistry like Harrison Barnes, Kristaps experiment in Philadelphia Porzingis, Marc Gasol, for- under Brett Brown— it may mer first overall pick Markelle work out but I am dubious. Fultz, and perhaps most im- portantly Boban Marjanovic, Bad the trade deadline is always The Mavericks traded Harri- exciting. The best trade of the son Barnes WHEN HE WAS bunch was a toss up between PLAYING IN THE MIDDLE the Bucks acquisition of Niko- OF A GAME FOR THEM. In la Mirotic or the 76ers acqui- a trade with the Sacramento sition of Tobias Harris/Boban Kings, Harrison Barnes was Marjanovic. The Milwaukee dealt for swingman and for- Bucks acquired much needed mer Tar Heel, Justin Jackson floor spacing and rebound- and Zach Randolph. The trade ing capabilities for a much is fine, it provides an upgrade cheaper price than what the at the three for the Kings and 76ers gave up for Tobias Har- gives cap relief to both teams, ris shifts the needle in their but doesn’t take away from the photo from NBC Sports ARTS 05

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gown for Marc Jacobs as she ties including Lil’ Kim for The closed out her fashion show Blond, and Barry Manilow career. closing for Michael Kors, were NYFW well-received, but not quite as Burns was not the only return- unexpected as the dog show ing model from Fashion Week’s that accompanied Lela Rose’s FOR FALL/WINTER 2019 past to make an appearance on designs. Of course, as odd as the runway. Patti Hansen also it was, it was a very popular by Carly Barrett were to be some of the most tle neck to Oscar de la Renta’s made a shocking return who, twist. talked about looks from the extravagant gown covered like Burns, had not been on Show dogs? Zebra print? The week. Another new design- from train to neck in the white the runway since the 90s. Han- As usual, New York Fashion Renaissance? What could all er featured in Fashion Week, fluff, the designers’ creativity in sen was one of Michael Kors’ Week was a huge success for of these have in common other Batsheva Hay, gained a lot of use of it did not go unnoticed. central models back in the 70s, everyone, from its celebratory than New York Fashion Week? her popularity through Insta- A well known model who last and was a crucial inspiration start to its reminiscent close. This season’s designers went gram. Her light, floral patterns appeared on the runway in the for their designs at the time. all out with bold, fresh spins and Renaissance-like structure 90s, Christy Turlington Burns, on classic patterns and shapes, echo a more colorful “The Lit- wore an entirely black feather Performances from celebri- as well as outlandish perfor- tle House on The Prairie” vibe. mances to accompany their Other designers also featured work. Renaissance-inspired pieces, such as Alice + Olivia, Tory Fashion Week kicked off by Burch, and Marc Jacobs. CAR RIDE celebrating with 11 Honoré, a by Mary Haynes tled, pulsed in my brain, But what. new designer fashion website Zebra print also made a nota- My headache its partner in But what, but what? to include sizes 10 and up. It ble appearance this season. Al- I heard her in the loud- crime. In all of the loudness, in all was an inspiring victory for ice + Olivia debuted an exotic ness, And it sang, But what? as of the din. the fashion industry as famed group of outfits that coupled Singing above the din. she sang—so well— But what. plus size fashion models Can- glitter with zebra. They kept She was better than me, In the passenger’s seat, But what, but what? dice Huffine and Precious Lee the model’s hair and makeup not hard to do. then stopped. In that car, that car, that strutted down the runway in simple and clean, avoiding too I remember She stopped— thunderous car, styles that would be available much visual chaos. Phillip Lim Tattoos on her calves, (Tattoos, two black ones, So cramped, like a brain on the site. Laverne Cox, an also included an eye-catching Two, black ink, two)— full of questions. actress and LGBTQ advocate, zebra trench coat that wowed A quarter note rest A silence amid the talk- Would I might could, like closed the show by dancing all the press. Even Kendall Jen- And fermata. ers— the car, the way down the runway in a ner’s outfit of choice included “They mean something (Fermata, a prayer for Open windows, red tulle gown. the print while she attended special silence)— So the sound could spurt the festivities on Monday. Jen- To me,” And was beautiful, then. out A few unexpected designers ner rocked some loud zebra She had said So beautiful, then... Onto hot summer pave- debuted on the runway, in- print pants with a black puffy Somewhere quiet. “Special. Then she opened her ment, cluding up-and-coming Tomo jacket and Yeezys. Quite special to me.” mouth, Away, Koizumi. He was discovered So I wondered, But what? Waging war with the Away, by fashion journalist Katie Feathers were also a popular From the back of the car, driver— Away. Grand through Instagram just choice of material during the Aimless, dull, thick. The brief golden song a month before the event. His week. From Dion Lee’s dash of The question echoed, rat- escaped. brightly colored puff designs white feathers on a simple tur- ARTS 06 sharing stories of their own marriage and funny encoun- YOU & ME TOUR: AN EVENING ters they’ve had with fans over the years, such as a fan hand- ing their baby to Drew aft er FACULTY WITH DREW AND ELLIE HOLCOMB telling him that “this kid was by Claire Piquette not in such an intimate atmo- Th e Holcomb duo makes it ev- made to your music.” QUOTE sphere either, but the You and ident that they love their roots My date and I were a little Me Tour is diff erent. Th e point (check out Drew Holcomb and To further emphasize this late to the sold-out show, and of this tour is to provide an in- the Neighbors’ song, “Tennes- knack that the pair has for love I was nervous we wouldn’t timate experience with Drew see”), but in addition to Geor- songs, Drew recently wrote “I’m binge watching have a place to stand. Th ey and Ellie’s stripped-down vo- gia and Tennessee, this tour these lyrics in their new song took our tickets at the door, cals, which means that Drew’s also took them to locations “Electricity”: “He said I write Vampire Diaries for aca- and I looked up to see a sign band doesn’t join them for this such as California, Texas, Seat- too many love songs, I think on the doors in the lobby that bout on the road. tle, Colorado, Michigan, Flor- he’s got it all wrong/Th e heart demic purposes.” explained the quiet nature of ida, Pennsylvania, Indiana, of any good love song is a cold the concert, and to please be Th e night aft er their Febru- North and South Carolina, heart gettin’ warm.” respectful. We entered the the- ary 1st show in Macon, they and Virginia. ater and found there was plen- played at Chattanooga’s own Th e couple also made clear - Dr. Vos ty of room, and as we took a Walker Th eater, prompting Th e tour began on January why they care about love for comfortable spot to the right Drew to post a photo on Insta- 25th (coinciding well with the others so much when Ellie of the stage, we took in the at- gram of himself and Ellie, cap- January 11th release date of had the stage to herself for a mosphere of Macon, Georgia’s tioned “Always feels great to be their new EP “Electricity”) and few songs during the evening. charming Hargray Capitol in this city, but especially on a ends on February 24th— the She used this time to per- Th eater with Drew and Ellie gorgeous TN day in Coolidge perfect time slot for each and form her own music, which Holcomb on center stage. Park. See y’all back here for every show to feel relevant for dips further into the world of @moonriverfest this Septem- Valentine’s Day celebrations, worship music, including her and non-threatening element Drew and Ellie don’t always ber.” or to cater to the simple desire newly released children’s al- of the night. It was a bit like perform together, and usually for lovely music in the midst bum “Sing: Creation Songs.” standing among a crowd of of two of the dreariest winter Before performing this part of friends, with the duo bring- months. Th e Holcombs met the set, she explained why she ing us to tears one moment, this desire well at their Macon cares about the music that she singing silly slapstick songs show by engaging with the au- specializes in, attributing it all the next, and ending the night dience in a fun and loving way. to Jesus Christ. Th ere was no by standing on the edge of the way to tell what percentage of stage together, off ering the au- Th ey sang their own classic the crowd were believers or dience an acoustic rendition of love songs like “Th e Wine non-believers, but there defi - Willie Nelson’s “On the Road We Drink,” “Love Anyway,” nitely were voices and hands Again,” before exiting the stage “American Beauty,” and raised in worship right along aft er an encore. Drew’s self-proclaimed favor- with her. ite, “What Would I Do With- Th e night ended with an over- out You,” as well as their own Th e atmosphere of the event all feeling of peace and en- renditions of classics such as as a whole, and the attitude chantment that can only come Johnny Cash’s “I Won’t Back of Drew and Ellie towards aft er hours of deep and smooth Down,” and Sting’s “Fields of their audience, made the vocals like Drew’s, coupled Gold.” Th ey talked to the au- Gospel commentary that El- with Ellie’s joyful, raspy-south- dience throughout the show, lie provided a comfortable ern tone.

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Th e views expressed herein do not 13 Josh, or a small kiss 11 Bouncing is what he does best necessarily refl ect those of the college or the 14 Artist who won the 2019 Grammy of the Year 12 Optimistic sea sponge’s pet student body. 13 Bamm-Bamm’s pal OPINIONS 07 LifeSite News reported that fast that which is good.” people lobbying for universal REFLECTING ON THE NEW abortion rights vandalized the Yet another verse, Proverbs city of Buenos Aires, Argen- 22:4 says, “Humility is the fear tina, after spray-painting and of the Lord; its wages are rich- ABORTION LEGISLATION sexually assaulting a group of es and honor and life.” What- Catholic men praying at a ca- ever political party or group by Elias Ferenczy and the woman’s age — rele- ferently, and processes infor- thedral. we align ourselves with, we vant to the wellbeing of the pa- mation in his own way. When must always be humble, and I must say I was unpleasantly tient.” That being said, a wom- we’re very young, everything Following these women’s ex- unafraid of opposing ideas, surprised when I learned of an going to the abortion clinic we hear in Sunday school is ample and blindly discharg- ready to accept them so long New York State’s newly imple- with a severe (or mild) case God’s truth. We want to belong ing our turmoil may not be as they are consistent with a mented Reproductive Health of depression, could receive with those closest to us, so we the most constructive way to biblical worldview. Discussion Act, signed by Governor Cuo- an abortion up to 9 months. tend to value and hold dear the tackle the problems of human- and debate provoke critical mo on January 22nd,. Accord- Delegate Todd Gilbert, in an ideas of our families and peers. ity. However, I believe we are thinking and provide oppor- ing to this legislation, a med- interview with Delegate Kathy This is part of being human, called to fight for our values, tunity for a re-evaluation and ical professional may allow an Tran which was reported by and growing up, but does not and this may still include the strengthening of one’s beliefs. abortion if “the patient is with- The Daily Wire, formulated come without a large respon- act of protest. Jesus Himself However, we must discuss our in twenty-four weeks from the an example to ask about the sibility. After all, we must each was not afraid to call people issues and ideas with civility, commencement of pregnancy, then-proposed legislation. eventually answer for our own out on their wickedness, such respect, and politeness, rather or there is an absence of fetal “Where it’s obvious a woman beliefs, regardless of what our as in His anger in response to than profanity, shouting, and viability, or the abortion is nec- is about to give birth, that she peers choose to endorse. improper activity in the temple name-calling. Colossians 3:8 essary to protect the patient’s has physical signs that she is recorded in Matthew 21. While says, “But now you must put life or health.” As Christians, it about to give birth. Would that In the wake of such inhumane we may be righteously angry, it them all away: anger, wrath, is our duty to Biblically evalu- be a point at which she could behavior, it’s easy for me to is our duty to seek out truth malice, slander, and obscene ate ideas such as these, making still request an abortion if she want to lash out at people with our whole hearts, and to talk from your mouth.” our conclusions known in a was so certified? She’s dilating.” who are pro-abortion. After speak it in love. Proverbs 3:3- God-honoring way. The answer was shocking. “My all, they certainly react harsh- 4 admonishes, “Let not mercy Now that the ground rules are bill would allow that, yes.” ly to us. Protesters at the 2017 and truth forsake thee: bind set, let’s get talking about abor- This statement raises some Women’s march, for exam- them about thy neck; write tion. questions. What is “health?” How could anyone be so sick?! ple, shouted, “My body, my them upon the table of thine According to Doe v. Bolton, I thought about the true value choice!” as they raced down heart: So shalt thou find favour the U.S. Supreme Court de- of life, and our society’s deg- the streets of Washington and good understanding in the fines the word "in the light of radation of God’s greatest gift. D.C., giving the middle finger sight of God and man.” 1 Thes- all factors — physical, emo- I thought about how each in- to pro-life advocates and rip- salonians 5:21 commands us tional, psychological, familial, dividual views the world dif- ping up pro-life signs. In 2013, to “prove all things,” and “hold

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OPINIONS Key Answer Crossword 08 A HUMBLE COURAGE

by Jag Williams In contrast to categorizing In any kind of polarized polit- those we disagree with under ical or religious context, dis- generalized groups, we need agreements can quickly lead to possess a humble courage to the use of extreme general- that values the particularity of izations and inflammatory lan- the individual in their beliefs guage which can produce fur- and expressions. By the very ther division. These rhetorical essence of our biological struc- devices function as delegiti- ture and dynamic ways of in- mizing tools that discredit the teracting in the world, humans moral and/or rational faculties exhibit and participate in the of whoever the target group or image of God. An image that individual is while at the same cannot be reduced into the time bolstering support from subcategories of liberal or con- those who already agree with servative, mainline or evan- photo from chimesnewspaper.com the person using these devices. gelical, pro-choice or pro-life, nal systems. We must be cou- emplify the use of polarizing of being corrected; the possi- Although functioning as po- feminist or misogynist, etc. To rageous enough to believe that language in order to show how bility that even our perceived larizing tools, the actual use of reduce individuals into your the way we interpret and judge their identity was different and opposition might have an in- these devices is not limited to own socially-made categories moral activity (i.e. abortion, unique in relation to those out- sight into our own blind spots. one group. These discrediting limits the fullness of their par- racial issues, policing, homo- side the community of God. devices can even be shared by ticular expression and does sexuality) and reasoning ca- Communal practices have the In all of this, I am simply groups that oppose each other, violence to their value as hu- pabilities (internal coherence tremendous power of forming making a plea for a different but what they are used to de- mans. A respect for the partic- and its conclusions) are largely and shaping our identities and approach to disagreeing with termine as morally reprehen- ularity of an individual, there- formed by communal prac- ways we filter the world. each other in a polarized con- sible or logically irrational is fore, is not rooted in abstract tices and traditions. Does this text. A plea for a courage not dependent on the subject who moral platitudes, but in an un- mean that there are no norma- So, how does that relate to defined by our ability to dele- is making the claims. Those derstanding of the great com- tive truths or that God cannot a humble courage? Most di- gitimize others and heroicize who use these tools of polar- plexity of their image-bearing reveal himself? Certainly not. rectly, don’t assume you and our own groups. Instead, to ization and delegitimization qualities. We cannot assume to Nor does it mean we cannot the opposing individual are approach disagreement and are championed as courageous possess the capabilities to fully express any confidence or even working from the same moral opposition with a humble by their respective in-groups, know and define an individual great confidence in our beliefs. and rational understandings courage that possesses an ap- which again furthers the divi- or a group according to simple But it does mean that any kind and immediately conclude preciation for the dynamic sion between those involved generalizations and assump- of access we have to truth is fil- they are morally reprehensi- particularity of humanity’s while also eliminating the tions. Moreso, because they tered through a long list of our ble and rationally bankrupt. image-bearing qualities, and possibility of dialogue. The are fellow image bearers, we communal identities. Moral judgments and rational in that, the complexity of how first step to seeking a de-po- cannot know them simply to systems have a history and a humans engage with and make larized context in our spheres critique them. A humble cour- The biblical canon itself is a community, and those histo- sense of the world. Courage begins with a new vision for age begins with the willingness well-documented example ries and communities can lead does not have to be charac- courage. A vision, I propose, to risk admitting that your op- of how God has formed and to conclusions that, although terized by a zealous certainty that embodies a humble cour- position shares with you the shaped the practices and be- different from yours, may and pride that argues at the age to risk our own certain- image of God, and value them liefs of his people through his be internally coherent. And, expense of the other. Rather, ty and moral/rational high according to that standard. progressive covenantal love. probably more controversial- courage can be the willingness ground in an effort to respect In fact, a serious look at both ly, don’t assume you and your to put yourself at the risk of be- the image-bearing value and Furthermore, a humble cour- the Old and New Testaments tradition have the wholesale ing wrong and de-stabilized. It complexity of those whom we age recognizes the complex shows that the biblical writers grasp of truth about God and is this latter courage that might disagree with in order to seek and communally embedded often communicated to the the world. A humble courage be the first step in our age of genuine commonality. nature of our moral and ratio- people of God in ways that ex- opens us up to the possibility polarization.

of what it means to be a rapper, “05,” or delve the depths of a and of course, part-rapper. mixtape like “Glassface” or “Il- THE CONFUSING BUT IMPORTANT lusions of Grandeur 2.” That In the world of pop-culture, said, there is an entrancing el- INFLUENCE OF “THEBASEDGOD” Lil B occasionally shows up ement of Lil B’s music, which, in news articles because of his like the aforementioned by Matthias Overos Lil B is the unsung hero of il Music Edition),” “Green NBA curses. He cursed both Shaggs or Captain Beefheart, DIY rap. Since his initial burst Flame,” etc… all feature Lil B and Kevin Du- are unnerving and frighten- There are over 100 songs on on the scene at the age of six- at his most nonsensical and rant, which is directly respon- ing, naive, possibly idiotic, but the six-hour long mixtape “05 teen with the one-hit-wonder braggadocious. Other sible for the Thunder and sub- fun. Listening to Lil B begins [Eff] ‘Em” (all censorship of “Vans” by his group like “Hoop Life” or “Based sequently Durant’s loss in the as a joke, and ends as genuine titles of albums and songs han- in 2007, Lil B has remained Jam” are basketball themed. 2016 NBA Finals. Lil B’s songs enjoyment. For an artist who's dled by yours truly), and all an important figure in the un- Perhaps 2 hours of Basketball are also parodies of pop-cul- had such a large and unique of them slap. They don’t slap derground rap-scene. Since themed freestyles are your ture, with some of his most impact on hip hop since before in the bumpin'-in-your-whip 2010 he has released 50 mix- thing? I highly recommend famous songs simply featuring the 2010s, Lil B is perhaps the post-Drake Migos-drenched tapes at a once prolific rate the mixtape “Hoop Life” as an hooks where Lil B compares most underappreciated. era we live in now; rather, they (16 mixtapes in 2012 alone, intro to the BasedGod. himself to a certain celebrity slap in a “this reeks of insanity for instance). All of which fea- (songs like “Katy Perry” “Paris Turning to the Russian crit- and I’m really scared of what’s ture stream-of-consciousness “The BasedGod” Lil B is a Hilton” “Rick Ross” and “Ellen ic and philosopher Mikhail going on” manner similar to nonsense rap which sounds cult item. He is religiously fol- Degeneres” for instance). Bakhtin, we can see that Lil listening to, say, Captain Beef- like Lewis Carroll met up with lowed by fans who call him the B’s “outsider” appeal is real- heart (papa avant-garde of the and Kool Keith and greatest of all time, an actual Lil B’s self-release platforming, ly an example of pop-culture ) or The Shaggs recorded an album. god, a man of intense positiv- his refusal to sign to a label, carnivalization. Lil B, in an (with their proto-punk inabil- ity whose sole purpose is, like his part in the creation of what encyclopedic, comedic, and ity to play instruments after Mixtapes like “05” only scratch Jesus, to spread good news is now known as purposefully blasphemous and receiving word they would be- the surface of Lil B’s musi- throughout the Earth (he’s (which is now a mainstream idiotic manner destroys all come famous musicians from cal capabilities. Perhaps he is traveled to many college cam- movement championed by the that our popular culture finds a psychic in 1968). Lil B’s songs most famous for his Flame puses to give self-help positivi- likes of ASAP Rocky, Denzel sacred through making it ab- slap and it sort of hurts but you series. Mixtapes like “Pink ty talks). Most of his followers, Curry and Earl Sweatshirt, just surd. Through amplifying the sort of like it. Flame,”“Red Flame,” “Evil Red however, and arguably he him- to name a few), have made him positivity of rappers like Lupe Flame,” “Red Flame (Dev- self, are completely ironic. It’s an important underground Fiasco or hard to know who actually lis- figurehead in rap. Recently, fa- (songs like “I Love You” or “No tens to Lil B. It’s extremely dis- mous figures such as Chance Black Person is Ugly”, mixing ruptive to listen to songs where the Rapper have credited Lil B it with the frightening mi- Lil B proclaims the importance as an influence (Chance even sogyny of rappers like Migos, of positivity and love, such as recorded a Christmas Free- Eminem, or , songs on “No Black Person Is Ugly” style EP with The BasedGod). like “Eat” and “Flex 36”) Lil B which was widely regarded by And with Pitchfork Media giv- creates an anti-aesthetic more music critics as one of the best ing Lil B’s 2017 mixtape “Black punk than hip-hop, where ev- songs of 2014, and then listen Ken” a glowing review, Lil B’s erything sacred is destroyed. to a song like “Child Support popularity is beginning to sub- When listening to Lil B, noth- Me” (from the same Mixtape tly rise. ing our culture finds import- titled “ULTIMATE B----”) a ant or sacred remains so, and song about the importance Lil B is difficult to listen to, if everything we detest is blown of murdering girlfriends who only because, like many DIY up in our faces to an uncom- want Lil B to pay for child sup- artists, he almost isn’t meant fortable degree, forcing us to port. Lil B wants to provoke, to be listened to. He is an ob- face the things we claim to de- bother, confuse, and create dis- ject of fascination, an enigma. test but really propagate. ruption. Lil B is simultaneous- I have no idea how many Lil B ly part parody of rap culture, followers actually sit through photo from hiphopdx.com part self-aware deconstruction all six hours of a mixtape like