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The communications department, by Bethany Daniels tasked to give an accurate, colorful picture of the Covenant commu- Even as educated young adults, nity, is enhancing the college’s im- students are often unaware of age on the Internet. The main site the sources for many of their will hopefully be more personal underlying assumptions and and Covenant’s social networking cultural perspectives. Simply image will be more developed. accepting the ideas fed to them Down in Jackson Hall, Jen by the culture makes it easy Allen, Ted Evearitt, Brian Beise, to forget that there is a bigger and Todd Hollback make it their Annie Huntington conversation going on about work to represent the college in Covenant’s convocation 2011. important issues. print, web, and more. Not only are From February 9 through 11, they responsible for Covenant’s the WIC lectures, sponsored by main site (Covenant.edu), but also PCA organization Women in for the athletics site, the BUILD the Church, will provide that site, and the college’s presence on Picking Professors conversation. Covenant will be Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, and able to listen to and engage with Twitter. by Molly Kitts Hall, Vice President of Academic has been teaching at Covenant for the role that public intellectuals “We’ve been focused on empha- Affairs. “The additions are in the last year. play in American society with sizing first-person descriptions of During convocation this coming Bible, computer science and film. Humphries has a PhD in Com- Dr. Eric Miller, an intellectual what the Covenant community fall, as you crane your neck to look We believe these are strategic adds puter Science from Texas A&M from outside this community. is all about,” said Todd Holl- over the colorfully eclectic head- to meet growth of enrollment and University and is retiring from 20 Miller, Professor of His- back, webmaster of Covenant. gear of the Catacombs, you may growth of programs.” years in the Air Force, including tory and Humanities at Geneva edu. Hollback scattered relevant see a few new faces in the crowd This semester, there are visiting three tours of duty teaching at College, received his PhD in quotes from students and faculty of faculty on stage. lecturers in both English positions the US Air Force Academy. He American history from the Uni- members throughout the site, Covenant is currently in the as well as in the education, theatre, is finishing a masters in theology versity of Delaware in 2002 and hoping to give it a more personal process of interviewing and hiring and engineering positions. Hall from Reformed Theological Semi- published a book on historian dynamic. professors for the biblical studies, says that all of the visiting lectur- nary in order to better prepare for Christopher Lasch last year. Additionally, the communica- computer science, education, Eng- ers are able to apply for the more teaching at Covenant. Dr. Jay Green, a longtime tion team intends to liven up spe- lish, engineering, film, and theatre permanent positions. If approved by Covenant’s friend of Miller, explained that cific academic disciplines’ pages departments. Among the incoming faculty Curriculum Committee, Dr. John Miller is “very interested in how with interestingContinued personal on page accounts. 3News “Some are replacements and thus far are Dr. Jeffery Humphries Hunt Continuedsaid the computer on page science 2News publicContinued discourse ison shaped page 2Newsby some are additions,” said Dr. Jeff and Professor Deborah Kirby, who Arts Opinions Sports

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Picking Profs. with both areas.” explained that Covenant’s cur- A committee of professors serve God in film.” Continued from front page Hunt and Humphries are rent theater faculty are both from the theatre, English and art Hall is hopeful that all of the also discussing future plans part-time, so Kirby is needed to departments are interviewing po- advertised positions will be filled for a policy course on “cyber- offer the courses required for the tential candidates who are capable this fall. department plans on adding a terrorism/cyber-warfare” with Dr. theatre major. Theatre professor of teaching a wide variety of film “We look for missional fit and “a track in cyber security to the Cale Horne, assistant professor of Claire Slovovsky said that Dr. classes, including film history, professional expertise,” Hall said. computer science major.” political studies. Kirby also has “a vision for tak- criticism, and production. “In short, we want professors Hunt said that “between Kirby, a visiting theater lecturer ing Covenant theatre down the “The committee would like to who love the Lord, love students, Humphries’ background and the for this academic year, has already mountain and becoming more fill the position for the fall,” said and love the learning of their amount of time we are able to been hired as a full-time theatre involved in the community.” Slavovsky, “though it is more disciplines. We have wonderful allocate to this, I expect a program professor for next year. Covenant’s Another position for a full- important to find the right person candidates this year and we are as good as any available at the current theatre faculty are both time film professor is also being rather than fill the position as soon currently in the midst of inter- undergraduate level.” part-time, so Kirby will be full- advertised. as possible. viewing and making offers. We Hunt anticipates splitting time faculty member to offer the “There has been student interest Dr. Cliff Foreman said, “We’re should welcome eight or so new operating systems and networking courses required for the theatre in film for some time and it is part looking for someone with a vision professors in the fall convocation courses with Humphries, which major. of the academic plan to add a film for helping us to develop a film next year.” will “allow us to do a better job Professor Claire Slavovsky major,” Slavovsky said. major and to train our students to

WIC Lecture a speaker each year. Continued from front page “That we as Americans began turning to ‘intellectuals’ for WIC Lectures Schedule guidance in the 19th century leading public intellectuals.” The was a sign of our unblinking topic this year — the role of confidence in our progressive, public intellectuals in American modern way... and the need for Thursday, February 9, 2012 history and life — is based off of deeply perceptive, highly engag- Miller’s primary area of research. ing social criticism remains,” 11 a.m., chapel Miller will speak in chapel said Miller about his topic. Thursday and Friday, in addition These “public intellectuals” are “New Age, New Learning, New Authority: The Intellectuals Arise” to teaching an intensive three- considered the primary inter- day, pass/fail, one-credit class. preters of the American experi- 6:30-10 p.m., Brock Hall 118/120/122 The lectures are open to the ence because of their critiques of public, so even if you didn’t sign public norms and values. Class One: “Intellectuals: What? When? Where? How?” up, you can still attend all or part Both Green and Miller want of the lectures. The class will be their students to realize that held in Brock 118 on Thursday Christians do have a voice in the Friday, February 10, 2012 and Friday evenings from 6:30 public domain and that there is p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday a larger conversation going on 11 a.m., chapel morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. about important issues. An endowment from the Miller, when asked why his “Reconstituting Authority in an Age of Fracture: An Adventure for Our Times” Presbyterian Church of Amer- topic is relevant for college ica’s Women in the Church students, said, “College students 6:30-10:00 p.m., Brock Hall 118/120/122 organization makes it possible need to gain as true a sense as for Covenant to bring in a possible of the shape of the Class Two: “Intellectuals in Action” speaker each year. According world in which they will be ac- to Green, the purpose of the tive — are active! — as citizens, WIC lectures is “to have our as parents, as neighbors, as Saturday, February 11, 2012 students engage with a leading Christians. Understanding what Christian academic...to bring intellectuals do, why they do it, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Brock Hall 118/120/122 in a helpful perspective on a and how their thinking and role topic.” Dr. Green leads a small reflect deeper historical pat- Class Three: “Christian Intellectuals Respond” committee of Covenant faculty terns is an important part of this that is responsible for choosing learning that must be achieved.” Faculty Quote of the Week

“God loves our earthiness. Think about that the next time you fart.” - Dr. Kelly Kapic in Doctrine II Vol. 58.17 The Bagpipe News: 3

The Verdict Online Facelift Recently designed pages for Cangelosi. desiring to participate in events Continued from front page student life, the Graduate School “Our student photographers depicted in Facebook albums. For of Education, the Seed Project, have done an excellent job provid- example, before coming to Cov- Student Senate, and athletics will ing the college quality event pho- enant, Cangelosi “pored through “We’ve begun implementing hopefully give each facet of Cov- tography that authentically tells the Facebook photos every time a a new design for the academic enant’s community more exposure. the Covenant story,” said Evearitt. new album was posed. It was the Maybe... Madonna’s department homepages — among Hollback says Covenant’s The pictures posted on Face- closest thing to being there, and it too old for this. other things, this design allows Facebook and Twitter accounts book tell a genuine story of life at always got me excited.” us to prominently feature recent are intended to provide more ways Covenant as they are shot through Whether used as an admissions graduates who are working in for students to learn about clubs, the eyes of students participat- tool or conduit for news interac- their major field,” said Hollback. events, and athletics. ing in the events. Juliet Cangelosi tion, Allen says the overarching For example, the communications Allen added that the pages are said, “You know who it is your goal is to give each web page a department is planning to release meant for more than simply push- shooting; it’s more personal.” distinct “Covenant feel.” BAGP THE IPE a podcast tracking Dr. Mehne ing information. They provide Practically speaking, honest and student Thomas Holcombe’s a platform for students, alumni, photography is a great admis- collaborative research in elec- and others to interact with news sion tool for attracting students trochemical characterization of around campus through com- inorganic compounds. ments, likes, and retweets. 1955 2012 However, the podcasts do The communication department not exclusively feature content wants to give an accurate and pertaining to academics. Some engaging representation of Cov-

C will highlight social aspects of the enant’s social scene via its net- O E V E E G N A N T C O L L college, such as Mountain Affair working sites. Evearitt, the staff and dorm life. Through these first- photographer, is always on the person accounts, the department lookout for a particularly stunning hopes to effectively represent the mountaintop sunrise or classes in THE BAGPIPE Covenant experience in a more the crater on a beautiful day. Last personal way. week, he came across Dr. Kapic’s Facebook and Twitter are are doctrine class outside Sanderson, Adrienne Belz also important tools for com- snapped some pictures, and posted Editor in Chief municating the college’s social them online. atmosphere. Covenant’s Facebook Also contributing to Covenant’s page is liked by 5,536 people and Facebook image are the student Grace Mullaney Covenant has 1,566 followers on photographers Annie Huntington, Naomi Belz Twitter. Lindsay Burkholder, and Juliet Managing Editor

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Annie Huntington Copy Rebekah Taft News Keepin’ It Real Walter Somerville Arts by Molly Kitts Center for Calling and Career. ment through the college years leaders (including many Cov- Bosworth invited four other and beyond. He continues to enant Alumni). This part of the Prentis & Bestvater Opinions The Brock Forum, a summit on community leaders to come exemplify Christlike leadership forum, which is by invitation authentic leadership, has seen and speak at the event, who, as in the various aspects of his life.” only, allows experienced and ris- John Drexler Sports quite a variety of speakers. In Tucker explained, will be able The purpose of the Brock Fo- ing Chattanooga leaders to hear previous years, executives of Pep- to give real characteristics and rum is to allow students to truly from Bosworth and learn more Naomi Belz Photo siCo, McCormick, and Service examples of leadership that they understand what it means to be about what it means to be an Master spoke. The guest speaker have either exhibited or encoun- a Christlike leader. Tucker also authentic Christian leader. Zach Knuth Distribution this year is Mr. Bob Bosworth, tered throughout their lives. suggested that the forum may In anticipation of the event, President and COO of Chattem, The summit began as the help students submit to and fol- Tucker strongly encouraged Inc. Brock Lecture Series, started in low the various authority figures students to attend the afternoon Faculty Advisor “I am very excited about what honor of Dr. Frank Brock who that they will encounter in life. forum. “I won’t spoil the content Cliff Foreman Mr. Bosworth is bringing to this served as President of Covenant This year, the Brock Forum of what [Mr. Bosworth] will talk revamped Brock Forum on Au- College from 1987-2002. The Executive Summit will be held about,” Tucker said, “but he truly For inquiries or comments, contact thentic Christian Leadership. He Forum is a tribute to Dr. Brock’s on Thursday, February 9, from has very unique experiences from Adrienne Belz at [email protected]. has truly demonstrated authentic example of servant leadership. 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Mills 270-280. which to draw his remarks….He This is a Covenant College student publication Christian leadership in how he “Dr. Brock has a genuine Later in the evening, there will will no doubt have tremendous The views expressed herein do not necessarily has approached this event,” said concern for young people,” said be a reception for the speakers personal testimony woven into reflect those of the College or the student body. Anthony Tucker, director of the Tucker, “as well as their develop- and for other local community his address to this crowd.”

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Elenowen performed in Sanderson 215 on Saturday, February 4th Annie Huntington Knowing Elenowen

by Calvin Cummings didn’t really understand what sic. It’s just our deepest desire. best songs and the ones people Nicole: For me growing up I the word passion meant until I like. And there are always ways to Elenowen, a folk-pop duo from didn’t really have a lot of music started playing music. I always How do you see God work in your create something new. You would Knoxville and Nashville, TN, until my brother got older, but loved listening to it and I’d music? think people would run out of walked onto Covenant’s campus around that time I got my hands played drums for a while, but things to do and ways to play, but last week ready to play their onto an Allison Krauss record I couldn’t, like, create a song. I N: I feel like a lot of our influ- we don’t. There’s always a differ- music and be themselves. The and it changed me, honestly. So convinced my parents to buy me ence is reaching people after ent spin you can put on it. That’s couple, Josh and Nicole Johnson, Allison Krauss and Patty Griffin a guitar for Christmas and just shows. They come up to us and what I love about music. received national attention when and also Ryan Adams have been started writing. It’s like there say that they are struggling they appeared on the first season a huge influence for me. was this part of me that was un- through their relationship with What do you think helps make of NBC’s The Voice, a reality covered when I started writing their husband or their wife or people successful? talent show. Since then, they’ve Do you have a favorite record this songs and I haven’t looked back. boyfriend, girlfriend or parents remained humble, passionate week, this month, of all time, or I think the Lord has put on my and a certain song helped them. J: You have to be on your toes, artists and amiable conversation- this minute? heart to write about life and There are certain things we write because everything is always alists. Their first album,Pull - things we’re struggling with and about that tug on people’s heart- changing and there’s so much ing Back the Veil, is available on N: For me this week it’s been to be honest and vulnerable but strings. We just try to be honest going on at any given time. The iTunes. Listening suggestion: Feist and Laura Marling, both of also having that hope. Because and real. big thing that we have learned, “Cripple Me.” They are currently their new records. we have walked through a however, is that having a team working on their next album. bunch of crap. Do you have any encouragements behind you is so beneficial. J: For me it’s been — have you for Christian musicians? When it’s just you calling all the Who are your influences? heard of Gotye? (jumps into N: When I started singing and venues and doing all the social falsetto) The “Now you’re just admitting that I actually wanted J: I’ve tried to be everything I liked networking and marketing it gets Josh: We were actually thinking somebody that I used to know” to do something with music in my or tried to fit into whatever the so freaking exhausting. about this on the way up here, guy? But yeah, that record is life, more than just singing in my popular style of music was. [With and it’s so funny, like the stuff amazing. church choir, there was something a laugh] I used to try and sing like That’s not a common view, being we listen to just ranges so much that really came alive, like with Scott Stapp from Creed because I thankful for the music industry. from all ends of the spectrum. So how do you know you wanted Josh, with that expression that thought it was awesome. Soon af- The reason I started playing gui- or how do you think God called comes with music. And when I’m ter I realized it was a horrible idea. J: I mean, people get super jaded. tar and writing songs was Dave you to pursuing music? singing, whether it’s a song I’ve Just be yourself, you know? I’d be liar if I said I didn’t get Matthews, but I absolutely love written or I song that I love there’s jaded at times, but when you re- Coldplay and their falsetto har- J: Man...well, the first thing this whole other side of me that N: It really is tempting some- ally step back and look at the big monies. We recently got a record that comes to mind for me is comes out. I know that the Lord times to fit into a mold, but we’ve picture it’s pretty awesome. Maybe player and have been listening that I grew up playing sports put that there. We know that the really found that when we’re our- I’m just in a good mood today. to a lot of Neil Young and Bob but I never really enjoyed it Lord brought us together and we selves and write what we feel like Dylan. as much as my friends did. I were brought together to do mu- writing those end up being the Vol. 58.17 The Bagpipe Arts: 5

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Gamesradar.com #2 Nicki Minaj

by Jamison Shimmel has been featured in over 30 songs, Fierce and Eminem created Slim including “Bottoms Up,” “My Shady. However, Nicki is one of a Today's Top 40 is littered with Chick Bad,” Kanye's “Monster,” few select artists who have several songs from female artists like Katy and Madonna's newly released and use more than one in a single Perry, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. single “Give Me All Your Luvin'.” song. Her eccentricity continues Cave Story However, one artist is expected Her first album, Pink Friday, as Nicki made headlines with the to rise to the top and become the debuted on the US Billboard Top controversy of her possible butt by Grant Thomas an evil doctor and his minions, greatest female rapper of all time: 200 at #2. Now a platinum album, implants and facial plastic surgery. Balrog and Misery. The game Nicki Minaj. In an interview with Pink Friday has sold over 1.5 mil- While she denied the possibility A lot of people don’t think of plays like the old action adventure Angie Martinez from Hot 97, lion copies. She is the first artist to of implants, Nicki did say that she video games as mediums for games Metroid and Castlevania. Kanye West claimed, “This is such a have seven singles on the Billboard loves being a conversation piece. telling stories, but that is where However, while those older games big statement and such a big thing Top 100 at the same time. With But what makes both Nicki they’re wrong. Some games don’t follow relatively linear paths, to fill but I think the scariest artist her catchy songs like “Super Bass,” and Eminem so powerful? It's the tell stories at all, but in the past Cave Story contains three com- in the game right now is definitely “Stupid Hoe,” and “Roman's creativity and power in their lyrics, decade we’ve seen a specific pletely different endings as well Nicki Minaj and I think she has the Revenge,” Nicki has become an in- their ability to sell albums, and genre excel at this storytelling: as many secrets which require at most potential out of everyone to be creasingly threatening and popular most of all their networks. This indie games. In a sea of indie least a second play through to the #2 rapper of all time. Because artist in today's music society. combination sets these two artists music and movies, there lies yet experience. Characters live or die nobody’s gonna be bigger than Her love for eccentricity has set apart from the rest, both today another sphere of independence. due to certain actions, equipment, Eminem. Eminem is the #1 rapper her apart in today's realm of Top and in the past. The power they Indie games do exactly what and conversations that you have of all time.” To many, this claim 40. One of her most fascinating both have over the rap industry is the other indie spheres do, just throughout the game. needs explanation. Just how is it quirks is her love of alter egos. In awe inspiring. Never before have applied to video games. Cave One of the more unique fea- that Nicki Minaj, a fairly new artist, total, she has six: Nicki Minaj, Ro- artists been able to rise to fame Story is considered to be one of tures of Cave Story is its upgrade is already said to be the #2 MC of man Zolanski, his mother Martha so quickly. Their collaboration in the first and greatest indie games. system — experience you gain all time? Along with her catchy Zolanski, Cookie (her first alter “Roman's Revenge” is genius; they The game, originally released in from killing an enemy upgrades beats and sick flow, Nicki's talent, ego), Rosa, and Harajuku Barbie. both employ their alter egos while 2004 by Daisuke Amaya as a free your weapons themselves, not the eccentricity, and financial status She described their emergence as bringing their own true personali- and relatively small 2D adventure player. When the character gets raise her above the competition. “[her] way of coping with famil- ties to the song as a whole. game, was re-released last year hurt both life and gun experience Nicki's story is one of rags to ial issues at home.” Her usage of Nicki Minaj is a force to be for the Wii, 3-DS, and PC with are lost which can downgrade riches. Minaj, born Onika Tanya said alter egos varies: Roman, her reckoned with in the music world updated graphics and music. your gun even if you can heal Maraj, grew up in Queens, New loud and out-of-control ego has today and Kanye's statement is The game centers around a yourself, which makes for excit- York City, surrounded by east shown up in numerous songs on indeed accurate. She brings her robot who finds himself in a cave, ing and challenging game-play. coast rap. Before being signed Pink Friday, while his mother quirkiness and lyrical ingenuity to not knowing how he got there. Cave Story is a classic indie game to Young Money in 2009, Nicki Martha has only shown up in a new level with every song she re- Throughout the course of the that can engage both amateur released three mixtapes which “Roman's Revenge” and “Moment leases. While Eminem may always story, the robot is called upon to and hardcore gamers alike, and started her career in 2007. 4 Life.” Alter egos have become hold the #1 spot, Nicki should not save a group of white bunny-like it’s free too! So what are you This year she is up for Best New increasingly popular for musi- be worried about losing her title of creatures called Mimigas from waiting for? Artist at this year's Grammys and cians today: Beyonce has Sasha #2 for a long time.

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Huffpost.com Response to Greg Steele’s Article on Obama

by Thomas Holcombe different economic philosophy. jobs weren't so shovel-ready." national debt by $5 trillion during Romney and Newt Gingrich. Attempting to say that the two This stimulus package contained his tenure. Steele writes, "To say With respect to abortion, Steele In response to Mr. Steele's policies represent a continuity of a boatload of pork projects for that President Obama is respon- only describes Romney's views. article last week on the relative ideology is misleading at best. his constituents and donors, sible for our country's outrageous Might I add that Romney isn't neutrality of President Obama's Mr. Steele also makes the rewarding them for their votes debt and spending is certainly yet the Republican candidate administration, I found myself point that under President Bush, and campaign money. One such false." If you're not going to for president. The three other scratching my head in bewilder- America's budget moved from example is the now-bankrupt blame Obama, then who? Not the candidates for the Republican ment. surplus into deficit and leaves Solyndra solar energy com- Republicans, I hope. The first two nomination are decidedly pro- First, Mr. Steele compares the it at that. What Steele fails to pany. Solyndra board members years of the Obama presidency, life. If you haven't heard Rick actions of Obama favorably to mention is that the only reason and primary investors contrib- Democrats held super majori- Santorum speak on family issues, his predecessor, George W. Bush, we were in budget surplus was uted over $80,000 to Obama's ties in both the House and the you really should. Additionally, with regards to government because of the economic boom of campaign, who promptly turned Senate. So is corporate America Romney's stance on abortion has bailouts and stimulus packages. the late '90s and the slashing of around and gave them a $500 to blame? The super rich? The big changed since he was the gover- I think I can speak for a great defense spending under Clinton. million loan guarantee. What oil companies? NO! Was Obama nor of Massachusetts. Would you number of Republicans when I After 9/11 and the invasion of the Obama administration won’t dealt a bad economic hand? Sure. rather have a president that sup- say that we did not like Bush's Iraq (I'm not going to argue admit is that Solyndra’s business But he's had three years to turn ports partial birth abortions, as TARP bailout in 2008, we still the politics of this war) we were model couldn’t compete with things around, and he hasn't. Obama did in 2008 as a senator, do not like it, and none of the fighting two wars, and even then, solar companies in China, and Unemployment is above 8 per- or would you have one that now remaining Republican candidates budget deficits did not top $500 the company went belly-up in cent, and that's only if you're not professes to be pro-life? are for it either. Furthermore, ec- billion until Bush's last year in September 2011. This is one of counting the number of people This article is simply an at- onomically speaking, the TARP office. Immediately upon -as the many examples of the outra- who have stopped looking for tempt to avoid writing in the bailout of 2008 essentially boils suming office, President Obama geous government waste and work. The president himself said mode of the mainstream media, down to the government backing signed into law a $787 billion crony-capitalism that Obama in his inauguration address, “If which is prone to hyperbole and the loans and mortgages guaran- stimulus package promising that has embodied during his time in I don’t have this [economic re- tends to sensationalize the facts, teed by banks to individuals who it would put 400,000 Americans office. covery] done in three years, then while ignoring the other side found themselves unable to make to work on infrastructure proj- President Obama's first three there’s going to be a one-term of the debate. We all ought to payments. The 2009 stimulus ects, that it would “save or create” years in office have all run budget proposition.” take seriously both sides of the package (discussed below) under 3.5 million jobs. Obama later deficits in excess of $1 trillion Steele likes to compare Obama debatable issues presented by Mr. Obama represents a completely joked that the "Shovel-ready dollars. He has increased the to the current front runners Mitt Steele. Vol. 58.17 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7 What’s Okay PDA?

by Jimmy Myers generally, to any kind of affection that touching is disgusting. one would be comfortable displaying Second, if a couple is comfort- in front of his or her parents, pastor able with displaying affection and People often decry public displays and Jesus (the PPJ rule). if they do so in such a way that is of affection (PDA). I have spoken First, a public display of affection biblically appropriate — i.e. if they to multiple people this week who, is, simply, a display of affection that is display affection in such a way that when asked about PDA — which done in front of other people. But let’s they would be comfortable doing is, I must note, a rather pejora- seriously think about this for one mo- it in front of their parents, pastor tive term — enthuse about how ment — PDA is any public display of and Jesus — it is better for them annoying it is. And I must admit, affection (if you retort by saying you to do it in public. Here I think the I was once part of that vociferous only decry the “inappropriate forms reason is clear. There are great and crowd. How we should really think of PDA,” then you ought to be more terrible temptations that have the about PDA? Ultimately, public precise and not use the term PDA). opportunity to arise when a couple Devianart.com displays of affection may actually We are talking about handholding, is alone — temptations which help diminish the level of tempta- hugging, arm interlocking, couch many times lead a couple to com- tion couples have in going too far cuddling, shoulder poking, and arm mit great sin. I’m not proposing affection publicly buffers, even to a in Christ, we ought to consider in their physical relationship. nudging — any physical touching that the complete answer to this minuscule degree, the temptation seriously whether or not the sin is One quick prefatory note: it’s whatsoever. So I ask: What’s the potential danger is for a couple to that many couples face, I encour- in their actions or in our thoughts important that we agree that there problem with this? Why think that display affection in public — in age couples to display affection and words. If we genuinely think are both acceptable and unaccept- PDA is inappropriate and/or disgust- other words, they might seriously publicly rather than privately. that two people are inappropriately able ways for dating couples to ing? What is so gross about affec- need to consider whether any type To close, I don’t see anything exchanging affection, let us confront display affection. I am not interested tion? Why does it make you cringe? of affection whatsoever is appro- wrong with PDA. You might not them in love and not mock them in launching into a huge discussion Why has it made me cringe in the priate if there is continual and per- be convinced. That is fine; I don’t with our friends. It is good and nec- about how much and what kind of past? Why would love make anyone sistent temptation to toe the line expect everyone to agree with me. essary to hold each other account- affection is biblically appropriate – cringe? What is so bad about display- of proper, God-honoring affection. Perhaps you would be willing to able; however, I caution us all not to you should seek guidance from your ing affection publicly? It is not at all However, I do propose that there address some of the questions and place undue pressure on those who parents, mentors, pastors and the clear to me what the problem with is much greater opportunity for concerns I have raised. Here is the are not in sin. Above all, let’s prac- Spirit about that question. However, PDA is. It is also not clear to me why a couple to fall into temptation if only thing I ask of all of us (myself tice charity and rejoice with those in order to discuss the issue, let us re- anyone would think that two people they are alone — away from the included): before we gossip about who are enjoying biblically appro- strict appropriate displays of affection, exchanging appropriate, affectionate prying eyes of others. If displaying and ridicule our family members priate, God-glorifying affection. Women’s Place Outside the Potluck

talking about is stewardship. a man, I will not benefit from culture in how we “do” church. I’m absolutely not a feminist, What drives me absolutely your scriptural expertise. We can stay true to Scripture, and honestly, I have rarely been crazy is neglected gifts. I can’t And then in our churches but acknowledge that we all impressed by female political stand talking to a gifted person there is this constant pressure need the brains and lives of the leaders or women teachers of who refuses to take personal to put on your “A-game” for us female population among us to the Bible. But I think church risks for the Kingdom. Thus, I marriage-hungry men because of help build up the church. leadership needs to be more am frustrated when dear female some idiotic view floating around As Christians who believe about giftedness than about friends of mine continually this campus that your time at that Scripture is inerrant, we sex or gender. Let’s use talents complain about a general lack Covenant is the only chance you need to find a way to solve women at Covenant have for of respect for women’s gifts here get in life to find love. Let me this gender dispute. We don’t the benefit of the local church. at Covenant. This is especially give you a quick little insight — have to compromise our view Why should women be sub- Vintagefolly.com true for the talented women some of us men need to grow up of Scripture in realizing that jected to listen to someone like that sit next to me in Bible a little before we should ask for gender roles in the Bible are not me teach Sunday school with- class. Many women know more your commitment, so stop trying intended to be well-defined or out theological training? Let’s by Ben Scott about the Bible than I do and to cater to us and start trying to firm for all eternity. The place take our women’s leadership currently there is absolutely no seek ways in which you can use women have in our society is gifts seriously. Let’s look at our It is hard to be a woman at future for them to publicly use your gifts more effectively for the not the same as that of ancient talent pool and see if we can Covenant College. It’s especial- these gifts in the PCA. Sure, Kingdom. Rome. And God has given build up the Kingdom of God, ly hard to be a smart, capable, you can teach women’s bible Let us, as biblically sound and each of us gifts. And we will be perhaps even change the world godly woman with a major in studies or help with the nursery, theologically committed Chris- judged on the Last Day on if we by letting the most gifted biblical and theological studies. but I’m not a women and — tians, wake up to the twenty- stewarded them well. Lack of members of any academic field Now, this article is broader than perhaps surprisingly to some first century. I’m not advocating faith and the running away from be judged not by their specific merely advocating for women’s of us — I’m also not in the a seeker-sensitive church or for complex issues might not be the gender but by their skill and rights in the church. What I’m nursery anymore. So directly, as us to be swayed by our present best excuse to give to God. their ability to perform.

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by Nate Drexler his older brother in indisputable things considered), no “wardrobe weren’t funny, they lacked creativ- tion. It’s Super Bowl Sunday! We ways, and that’s just where it starts. malfunctions,” and a choir singing ity, and it shocks me that with all watch football on Sundays! But You’ve heard the phrase before — Consider Peyton’s career working along with the queen of pop as she the money and think tanks that who wants to have a Super Bowl “everybody is thinking it but no with Pro Bowl receivers, dominant crooned “Like A Prayer.” And thank these corporations have, they can’t party, clean up, and then have be one wants to say it.” How about defenses, and star-studded back- goodness Cee Lo Green was fully come up with something better up at 7:00 the next morning for you try this phrase on for size: “No fields. He’s been stacked for the clothed as well. This could have been than a dog losing weight to get school or work? No one. Moving one is thinking it and I’ll to be the better half of this past decade, and far worse. Imagine if Madonna was out of the doggy door. the big game to Saturday would one to say it.” yet Eli has found even more success in “Like A Virgin” mode, letting work wonders for the American Eli Manning is better than with less talented teams. Nikki Minaj wear whatever she Bring Joe Buck Back? public that wants to cut loose and Peyton Manning. Not just cur- You can’t help but wonder if it wanted, and had a surprise guest list go hard during the Super Bowl. rently, and not just because of his gets Peyton’s goat to think about including Ke$ha and Katy Perry? NBC running the Super Bowl is Super Bowl win last Sunday. All the reality. “Man, my little brother And if M.I.A.’s middle finger set a drag. FOX has to get the rights Puppy Bowl? things considered, Eli Manning’s is so much more clutch than I am. you off, you should go read Sasha back. I need Joe Buck to call the overall career is better than Peyton In situations where I throw inter- Frere-Jones’ OpEd piece in The big game. He calls the World Dumb. Stop doing it. Manning’s career. ceptions and lose games, he throws New Yorker which begs the ques- Series. He calls every playoff game The proof is in the pudding, frozen ropes and wins games.” It tion: how is this any more offensive that matters until the Super Bowl. Outdoor Games? guys. Eli has now beaten Tom reminds me of my relationship than the misogyny and materialism Why can’t he call the Super Bowl? Brady twice in the Super Bowl. with my little brother. that surround the Super Bowl at Plus, making jokes about the I know there are only a handful When you knock off the best Here are some other observa- large? I say they did it right. Now, if subtle homo-eroticism between of domes that can host the Super quarterback in the game, it means tions: we could just get these performers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman is Bowl, but how sweet would it be you are the champ. When you do to stop lip-syncing, we might have a super fun. to have it be a required outdoor it twice, it makes you untouchable. One of the classiest halftime shows great show on our hands. game? Then you could have a When you do it twice after trailing of our generation? Super Bowl Saturday? pre-game flyby with some sweet in the big game with less than a Terrible commercials? jets, weather would be a factor minute left on the clock — well, I heard some chatter about the Consider this: We get home from (as it is for the other games in that makes you liquid. halftime show being racy, and it I must have no sense whatsoever church, take naps, get our home- the playoffs), and it brings in all Eli has now doubled up on his perplexed me. You’ve got Ma- about what type of marketing work done, fire up the grill, and kinds of options for the halftime brother in terms of Super Bowl donna, Nikki Minaj, and M.I.A. out reaches the American people. gather around to watch a game on show. Yeah, the Super Bowl should rings, and his big moments trump there with a ton of clothes on (all Those ads were terrible. They a Sunday night. I get the tradi- definitely be played outside.

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