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C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THEThursday, September 27, 2012 - Vol. 59.5 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com Campus All sung out Stewardship by Rebekah Taft For the first in 40 years, a lord, a lady, and a boar’s head will Committee fail to make an appearance in the Great Hall around Christmastime, as Covenant’s annual Madrigals continues dinner is to be replaced with a Christmas concert that showcases by Garrison Dale the music department more com- prehensively. In last Thursday’s senate meeting, “With this being a year of tran- Student Senate came to the con- sition in the music department, clusion that the Campus Stew- we thought it a good time to offer ardship Committee (CSC) will a different type of Christmas cel- continue as a committee and the ebration,” said Dr. Jeff Hall, Vice recycling program will continue President for Academic Affairs under student direction. and Chief Financial Officer, in In recent meetings, the Senate Covenant College an email to the student body last had discussed the possibility of week. either suspending the CSC’s Inspired by Christmas dinners recycling program or turning the hosted by lords and ladies in the CSC into a club. 16th century, Covenant’s ver- After Thursday’s meeting, A changing chaplain sion of a madrigal dinner began neither of these plans will be put in 1969, when former head of in place. by Rachel Cohen There has been a buzz around set me free.” the music department Dr. John Co-chair of the CSC Marcos campus, particularly following Junior Emily Kuhn remarked, Hamm created the event to give Campbell impressed the Senate Some shocking news reached the chapel each Monday. Although “When I leave chapel, I feel like the music department some iden- with his plan to reconfigure the student body last Friday in an a few students have not per- it has been life-giving and trans- tity. He decided to hold the tick- committee’s leadership. Moti- email from President Halvorson ceived a difference in Chaplain formational.” eted dinner concert in the Great vated by Genesis 1:28, Campbell announcing Chaplain Messner’s Messner, countless others have Other students commented Hall, making use of its castle-like is taking the call to steward upcoming departure. Many up- noticed a drastic change in that Messner is “now preaching atmosphere, where it has been Covenant’s resources seriously. perclassmen have watched Mess- “Messner Mondays.” more from the heart,” and that located ever since. “Marcos put in a lot of effort, ner grow during the time that Senior Sam Bowman shared his messages “seem more heart- “It was kind of like being based on some documentation he he has been at Covenant, but it that he can tell that Chaplain felt and vulnerable” than ever transported back in time for one had not seen before, to come up is likely that few know the story Messner “truly believes and is before. evening,” said Visiting Profes- with an agenda for the CSC this behind the process--a process resting in the truths that he’s While Messner cannot point sor of Music David Long, who year,” said Student Senate Secre- that seems to be at a peak this preaching. Everything he’s been to any drastic personal changes conducted Madrigals at Covenant Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Continued on page 3News school year. teaching this semester has really Arts Opinions Sports

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All sung out “Over the past few years, atten- enant community- Continued from front page dance at the dinners has declined -the students, and the audience included less faculty, and Look- from 2009-2011 as an adjunct and less students, staff and faculty out Mountain professor. members of the college,” said Hall. residents,” said The night traditionally made use The decrease in attendance in Long, who under- of about a dozen student vocalists tandem with this year’s departure stands that many as part of the Madrigals Choir, 10 of Associate Professor of Music Covenant students student instrumentalists as part Dr. Jeanell Brown, who organized could not afford of the Renaissance Consort, and the Madrigals dinners in years the $50 price tag numerous other students servers, past, are reasons for canceling the for Madrigals. all clad in renaissance garb. A lord evening. Still, though and lady led guests throughout the Instead, the music department, Madrigals is gone night’s festivities. under the direction of Professor from Covenant’s “Hamm was very successful,” Long, will put on a Christmas calendar this said Professor Long. “There was concert. The event will make Christmas, it is a time not too long ago when it use of musicians traditionally not necessarily would sell out. People would be involved in the Madrigals din- gone for good. outside in the cold waiting to get ners, but will also involve the “We have not in.” Covenant Chorale, the Brass ruled out attempt- Naomi Belz In those days, Madrigals would Ensemble, and the portions of ing to celebrate sell out at 320 tickets for all three the Orchestra. the Madrigals in the future, visit the idea of holding the event regards to the future of Madrigals nights, but the event has become “We wanted an event that perhaps on an intermittent basis,” in 2013. may be sent to Dr. Hall and the less popular recently. would welcome the whole Cov- said Hall, who says they will re- Any visioning questions in Academic Office.

Changing chaplain just can’t get across on paper. that I thought I was doing for Covenant was so the Lord could to pastor a church. One church Continued from front page Over the past several years, it’s God.” work on his heart to show him in particular, Westminster been a process of finding out He continually pressured his where his identity truly is. Presbyterian in Atlanta, asked this summer, he sees this semes- how I communicate most effec- wife, Nancy, to make more and “The big question has been, him to enter into a conversation ter as perhaps the culmination of tively,” said Messner. more sacrifices, which resulted ‘Is my identity fundamentally in with them about the possibility a five-year process. Rhetoric aside, God has in a struggle for the survival of what I can do for Jesus? Or is it of becoming their senior pastor. Prior to coming to Covenant, worked in Messner’s life over the their marriage. One friend in fundamentally in what Jesus has Upon his approval, Messner will Messner served on staff at Tenth past five years. While Messner particular saw Messner hold- done for me?’” Messner said. assume responsibilities there in Presbyterian Church in Philadel- and his family were living in ing onto his theological vision The answer to that question, January 2013. phia, which is a very traditional, Philadelphia, they were the only with “clenched fists,” and urged Messner said, leads to what you Messner described Westmin- established congregation. The white family in one of the poor- him to consider what it would desire for students to get from ster Presbyterian as “a small, style of preaching there followed est and most dangerous neigh- look like to hold that vision with your ministry. When identity lies suburban church in an area a more structured approach. borhoods in the city. He hoped open hands instead. For the sake in what we can do for Christ, surrounded by several different Many of the pastors there would to one day plant a church in that of their marriage, the Messners ministry will be spent trying to demographic groups.” write out entire sermons and neighborhood; he has a huge decided to put church-planting get people to do the stuff we’re While it will be extremely simply read them from the heart for the inner city. on the shelf for a while. doing. When identity lies in hard for him and his family to pulpit. Messner genuinely loved the It was around this time that what Christ has done for us, leave Covenant and Lookout Young pastors often adopt the city and thought that it was a Messner heard about the posi- ministry will be spent helping Mountain, they are very excited style of preaching that they have strategic place for ministry, how- tion at Covenant. President people to understand that truth. about this next chapter of their heard used, and it can take some ever he also selfishly loved what Nielson eventually called Mess- Over the past year, Messner lives. After all that God has time to find out how they best the city could do for him. ner, saying that he would love for has been contacted, rather out been teaching him over the past communicate in the pulpit. “I felt like the city made me him to come work at the college of the blue, by several churches five years, he is eager to bring “I think I’m a better oral com- somebody,” Messner reflected. and Messner accepted. and international organizations his fresh passion for the gospel municator than I am a writer. “My identity very subtly got Messner can now see the main asking him to come and serve. to bear in his new ministry in There’s part of my heart that I wrapped up in the radical things reason that God brought him to Messner has long felt the desire Atlanta. Faculty Quote of the Week

“No one in this election has been accused of pimping for Putin yet.” -Dr. Paul Morton in Presidential Politics and Elections Vol. 59.5 The Bagpipe News: 3 The Verdict Yes... to remember- Getting to know Valen Caldwell ing the handiwork of God. by Bethany Daniels I didn’t think my budget would allow me to attend. But the Lord No... to actually The votes are in, and newly-elected provided a way for me to come freshman class president, Valen through various scholarships op- buying rocks. Caldwell, has boldly stepped up portunities. to take on this position of lead- ership. As she makes her debut Why did you apply/campaign to BAGP THE IPE on Student Senate, The Bagpipe be the freshman class president? interviewed Caldwell to publicly I’ll admit it took some prodding introduce her to the student body. from my roommate and other friends before I agreed to run. My Can you start by describing your- family has always emphasized serv- 1955 2012 self like you’re talking to someone ing through leadership and I was with a really short attention span? involved in various leadership posi- I was born and raised Roe, Arkan- tions in high school. I heard about

C sas which I love - it’s very out- the opportunity to run for freshman O E Naomi Belz V E E G N A N T C O L L doorsy. I love studying humanities class president and thought it would and I enjoy school. I also love really be a great way to serve my class. It’s a and I was a representative and then Can you tell me a little about how getting to know people and am tangible way for me to get out of my later vice-president. This summer your faith will affect your role in passionate about ministry, espe- comfort zone. I worked at a summer camp called Student Senate? THE BAGPIPE cially with young people. Worldview Academy, which is an This is a question I have been What prior experience do you intense discipleship experience. pondering since I’ve been here and Grace Humbles So how did you end up at Cov- have in leadership roles? will continue to the rest of my life. Editor in Chief enant? I was involved in a ministry called What are some things you hope to My faith is the reason I ran and I originally wanted to go to TeenPact Leadership Schools. I accomplish this year? the enabler to do what I’ve been University of Arkansas, but my travelled all over the U.S. and taught Something I really want to do is elected to do. Christ’s preeminence Rebekah Taft parents really wanted me to go to classes on the importance of civics. get to know most of the freshman in all things helps me view the Managing Editor a Christian school. So in trying to We used politics as a medium to class. It will take time, but I’m position as not just a position, but honor them, I started looking at teach students about leadership. I working on it because I want to a lifestyle. In the secular world, Christian schools and then I grew worked first as a student, and then know the people I’m representing. leadership roles are viewed as as Grant Thomas to be excited about the quality of I applied to staff and interned with I also want the events we put on thrones, but that doesn’t line up Layout Editor education I would receive. I had them. As a student, you can run to be a reflection of this particular with our biblical model of leader- heard about Covenant, though for offices within the organization freshman class. ship - service. Ellen Davis Copy

Bethany Daniels News CSC continues ship unaddressed. chair. The other four leads will Campbell and the CSC plan to Continued from front page “The CSC had fallen into a do the same. release surveys to the campus to Cummings & Hollback Arts state where it was no longer a If the CSC does not improve raise awareness of the commit- tary Molly Anderson. “He made committee, but simply a recy- the efficiency of the campus’ tee’s cause and to track student Steele & Mayberry Opinions some really great clarifications cling program with occasional stewardship programs, particu- interest. that I think will help the CSC in events,” said Campbell. larly the recycling program, the “The main objective over the Peter Wilkerson Sports the long run.” Campbell’s new plan acknowl- CSC will be turned into a club. next year or two will be raising Campbell and the Student edges the CSC’s failure to explore “This semester is the last trial awareness,” said Campbell. Naomi Belz Photo Senate have decided the CSC a more holistic stewardship of the for the CSC as a committee,” Campbell is unsure whether will be restructured to include campus. The Senate hopes the new said Campbell. “We need to find or not the recycling bins will Greg Steele Distribution five different leadership posi- leadership roles within the CSC motivated and qualified people be placed on the residence halls tions: food conservation, energy will provide the appropriate per- from the student body to fill again this semester, but he in- Garrison Dale Staff Writer conservation, current issues, sonnel to usher the campus into these new positions.” tends for the CSC to offer some campus awareness coordinator, more environmentally friendly, In the past, a huge factor in form of a recycling program. Isaiah Day Web and a recycling chair. God-honoring practices. the CSC’s inefficiency was the “I’m excited about the plans These new positions will ex- After these new positions are constant turnover of leadership. for this semester,” said Student Faculty Advisor pand the CSC into the areas that added, the CSC’s head chairs Campbell hopes to solve that Body President Susanna Griffith. Cliff Foreman the committee was created to will no longer personally oversee problem by raising awareness of “Marcos and the CSC leader- For inquiries or comments, contact Grace Humbles at [email protected]. explore. The inefficient recycling the recycling program. The cho- the CSC’s cause, attracting en- ship team have done a phenom- This is a Covenant College student publication program had become the com- sen lead of the recycling program thusiastic steward leaders com- enal job thinking through the The views expressed herein do not necessarily mittee’s greatest concern, leaving will oversee recycling on campus mitted to the cause of campus challenges facing the CSC and reflect those of the College or the student body. other aspects of campus steward- and answer to the CSC’s head stewardship. coming up with solutions.”

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At the sound of that familiar Traveler. abound. In “Whispers In the cathartic cacophony, hearts swell Still, the lack of innovation is Dark” there is a plea to “spare and Mumford devotees welcome noticeable. my sins for the ark.” In “Be- their beloved sons back with While there is indeed no low My Feet” the name Jesus open arms. drastic newness, there are small is dropped. “So I was still/ I Once the introductions are steps of progress. The progres- was under your spell/ When over, however, we settle down for sion towards a new sound can Jesus told me all was well/ So the meal and find that the fare be heard in the swelling cho- all must be well.” is, well, more of the same. Is this ruses of “,” “Lover Babel will not convert a how it should be? of the Light,” and “Below My new demographic to Mum- The staggering newness of Feet.” The raw kick-drum- ford devotion, but it should Sigh No More meant sky-high -strum climaxes heard satisfy the pre-existing expectations for Babel in terms in Sigh No More are elevated disciples. The trademark of innovation, and when it comes in Babel with the inclusion of howling vocals, passionate down to it, Babel just doesn’t live electric guitar, drums, piano, lyricism, and instrumental up. and horns. This polishing-up ebullience are still present in Those expecting a radical evo- does not detract from the emo- abundance. lution, however, should realize tional intensity; in fact these Babel does not build some- that many of the on this moments are the stand-outs of thing new, but it does prove album were already in existence the album. The lush, robust something important. Mumford’s when Mumford first burst onto quality of these moments could meteoric rise to greatness was no the scene. At least a third of the mark the beginnings of a more unrepeatable fluke. They still do songs in Babel were written just mature sound. what they did before, which is; as everyone was starting to play Lyrically, Babel is over- in essence, make all other music “Little Lion Man” on repeat. whelmingly rich. Though dreadfully insipid for a while. Parts of “Not With Haste” descending sometimes into Mumford and Sons may not Mumford & Sons: Babel appeared earlier this year in a clichés, the overall product is have reinvented themselves with collaboration with British singer one of immense complexity. this sophomore effort, butBabel by Adrienne Siegenthaler Mumford and Sons’ sophomore Birdy. “” was released Gleanings from literature crop does what we really need it to album, Babel, brings Marcus and in collaboration with up, and, as in their previous do: Raise our hands, and paint The first and title track of the boys riding back in triumph. on the Jerry Douglas album album, biblical references our spirits gold.

material they could draw from. the young Maggie is weak and plays is the strong, confident, This is evident in films such as flimsy, giving the impression young woman that Lloyd’s The Iron Lady Elizabeth (1998), Elizabeth: The of a whiny, bewildered twenty- young Denis falls in love with. Golden Age (2007), and The Young something who is incapable of Still, Lloyd does a stand-up Victoria (2009). However, films commanding any sort of awe or job even if he was dragging such as The King’s Speech (2010) respect whatsoever. I found it Roach’s lagging performance and The Queen (2006) have hit difficult to believe that the girl behind him the entire way. closer to the mark of historical Roach portrays becomes the Though Streep is brilliant accuracy, leaving one hopeful lady made of iron that Streep so as the leading role, it begins for where The Iron Lady might masterfully shows us later in the to feel as though she is car- fall on the scale from History to film. rying the entire film as the Hollywood. Thatcher’s husband, Denis, movie goes on. Lloyd employs Not surprisingly, the highlight is played in his elderly years the use of montages over- of the film is Meryl Streep’s by Jim Broadbent. Broadbent much, using the technique to performance. Every gesture, is the wry and jolly voice of breeze over important politi- intonation, and facial muscle the film, lightening heavy cal highlights of Thatcher’s embodies Margaret Thatcher. moments with his humor. The time as Prime Minister. Streep’s accent and vocal pitch, majority of his time on-screen Thatcher’s entire history is compared to that of the actual is when Denis is actually told in flashbacks from the Margaret Thatcher, is so similar dead, and the confused, elder- point of view of the elderly it is uncanny. Streep also meets ly Margaret sees and speaks to Margaret Thatcher, who is the challenge of playing Thatcher him as if he were still alive. attempting to sort fact from to see Hollywood’s portrayal of through a range of ages, begin- Young Denis is portrayed fiction through her dementia- by Alia Hollback the Iron Lady. ning in middle age, at the prime by Harry Lloyd, who exudes induced haze of memories. Though The Iron Lady, directed Hollywood’s representation of of Thatcher’s power and confi- a steady charm and charisma The result is that the film by Phyllida Lloyd, came out last historical figures is often disap- dence, all the way to an 80-year- in his short time on-screen. feels more like one woman year, I have only recently had the pointing. Writers and directors old suffering from dementia. Though Lloyd’s young Denis reflecting on the meaning of opportunity to see the film. I had consistently choose to follow The portrayal of the young is believable, his chemistry life than a portrayal of the heard wonderful things about the Hollywood formula for a Margaret Thatcher, however, with Roach is not. It simply personal history and politi- Meryl Streep’s performance (no film rather than digging into leaves much to be desired. Al- seemed unbelievable that the cal significance of Margaret surprise there) and was curious the wealth of actual historical exandra Roach’s portrayal of young Margaret that Roach Thatcher. Vol. 59.5 The Bagpipe Arts: 5

for goodness sake. So when Bob repetitive and overbearing. noying. Dylan’s angst and social Dylan came out with his most While Dylan’s voice hasn’t commentary made songs like : Tempest recent studio album, Tempest, I had gotten any cleaner, he honestly “Desolation Row” and “Like a some fairly high hopes. sounds bored in most of the ” seem not a second Tempest opens with “Duquesne songs on Tempest. We get a over 3 minutes. But Dylan’s lacka- Whistle.” There’s a lot going on brief shining moment in “Pay daisical voice in “Tempest” is bor- in the , but the busy music in Blood,” where Dylan actually ing at best and insulting at worst. starts to feel less like Bob Dylan sounds interested in the song, We get it Bob, you’re a legend, but and more like New Orleans and we hear characteristic Dylan that doesn’t mean I’m interested elevator music. The next track lyrics like “You’ve got the same in hearing your 14-minute take on offers a brighter spot on the eyes that your mother does / if the sinking of the Titanic. album. “” only you could prove who your What made songs like “Deso- was the best song on the album father was.” Now those are lyrics lation Row” and “Like a Rolling for me, with softer music from the 1989 Bob Dylan wouldn’t be Stone” acceptable was Dylan’s Dylan’s band and typical Dylan ashamed of. poignant and prophetic voice love-song lyrics. But it’s hard to “Tin Angel” is a Bob Dylan along with his sharp lyrical wit. ignore how even this highlight ballad full of love, death, and “Tempest’s” recounting of the on the album pales in compari- clever turns of phrase, but the titanic feels utterly irrelevant- son to classics like “Girl from storyline leaves listeners with -we’ve all seen the Titanic, and it the North Country” and “Don’t a shakespearean-tragedy end- happened a long time ago. Think Twice, It’s Alright.” ing and seems out-of-place for Even Dylan’s tribute to John Thankfully, we’re given some Dylan. Lennon--“”--falls more Dylanesque lyrics in the The title track, “Tempest,” is flat with lyrics like “Shine your track “Narrow Way,” including possibly the lowest point of the light.” Really Bob? Are you writ- the refrain, “If I can’t work up to album. Clocking-in at 14 min- ing songs for Switchfoot and Va- you, you’ll surely have to work utes long, Dylan overstays his cation Bible School now? Or are down to me someday.” Dylan’s welcome as America’s modern- you just imitating ? band however, sounded like they day prophet. Not only does Ultimately, Tempest is a disap- were playing in a Jazz coverband. Dylan’s voice suddenly sound pointing album full of too-long, by Grace Mullaney and thinking that the girl on the Repetitive chords worked for like a karaoke version of Louis repetitive songs. This is another Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan album Dylan when it was just him, a Armstrong, he sounds bored too. other side of Bob Dylan, and it I grew up listening to my Dad cover was the coolest girl in the guitar, and a harmonica; on this By the five minute mark, Dylan’s might be time to hang up the sing songs from Saved as lullabies, world. My cousin’s name is Dylan track, the music actually feels 14-minute track starts to get an- harmonica.

acceptance of the award “Most are the currency that make a man. people don’t buy it. G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer Important Figure in American This is the world of trap music- Then things just get weird. For all Pop Music” (an award I just made -the incredibly fun, incredibly the hype, pop, bass, punchlines, and by John Drexler out of due respect. Producers up, sort of like his “I-got-a-lot-of- dumb vision for hip-hop propa- awesome guest appearances from R. sample funk records from the 70s cheese Award” circa 2007). After gated by idiots like 2 Chainz and Kelly and Ghostface Killah in the A sense of self awareness can not simply because they sound five essentially flawless albums, one Gucci Mane. On “Mercy,” Kanye first half of the album, the second really boost the quality of an amazing, but because funk was collaborative album with Jay-Z, dreams of putting suicide doors half is like a music experiment gone pop artist’s work. Think of The the fertilizer that allowed hip-hop and a decade of apparently limitless on his private jet over top of gut- horribly wrong. Kid Cudi raps one Beatles’ intentionally clunky to come into existence in the 80s. success and far reaching influence in rattling 808 bass and the most of the laziest songs imaginable, The- meshing of genres in Sgt. Pepper’s Good hip-hop artists are able the music industry, Kanye now has contagious beat of the summer. Dream sings an experimental r&b Lonely Hearts Club Band and to communicate in a completely an opportunity to turn himself into On “Cold,” he details his utterly song that sounds like a candy coated The White Album. Think of the raw first person voice, devoid of the god he’s always wanted to be. depraved relationship with Kim version of The Weeknd on heroin, goofiness in ’s “Hey Ya.” pretense. They can do this because The problem is that the god he Kardashian over a club crunching there are multiple appearances from Think of Justin Timberlake’s tre- hip-hop is the self aware genre. hoped to create isn’t actually self trap beat. I guess I just don’t buy it. CyHi The Prynce... It’s horrific. mendous R&B vocals juxtaposed This has been Kanye West’s aware or self conscious, he doesn’t What’s interesting is that glimpses of Then there’s the part where Kanye with experimental dance music. strong suit for his long, fertile career. second guess himself, and he the old Kanye surface throughout the tries to rhyme the word “helm” with Even think of Kanye West’s first He simultaneously pushes the enve- doesn’t need to justify anything he album. A refrain repeats on three dif- the sound of a car peeling out. It’s five albums. lope and challenges pop music, bares does. This god is a heartless hero ferent tracks in which he confronts fans’ just plain, old fashioned bad. When a pop artist implies a in mind the history of hip-hop, and of the ghetto. He’s detestable. He’s response to his identity change, “Cars, It’ll be interesting to see if he knowledge of their context, whether tells an incredibly honest and vul- ruthless. At the end of the day, money, girls and the clothes / Ah man, sticks to this new mind-numbing that be musically, culturally, or his- nerable story. Now, with the release looks a whole lot more like Rick you sold your soul / Nah man, mad stylistic change. Kanye West hasn’t torically, the art communicates more of his collaborative album Cruel Ross than he does Kanye West. people was frontin' / Ah man, made lost any of his fun-ness, but he sure fluently with the audience. This is Summer, he tries to be something Within the fiction ofCruel something from nothing.” Even in the has lost a good bit of his earnestness. part of the reason hip-hop is such different, and fails. Well... sort of. Summer, there exists an alternate context of his party rap album, he feels And I’m not convinced that a Kanye an awesomely poignant genre. Kanye West’s reality that Kanye refers to as his the need to justify himself to his audi- West without earnestness or self Rappers quote lines from the G.O.O.D. Music is like his after “Ghetto opera.” Here, Lamborghi- ence, struggling publicly with his newly awareness is an artist that any of us Pantheon of rappers before them party after the after party of his nis, women, and crappy punchlines invented image. He knows that a lot of care about very much.

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thing, isn’t it? And often enough, the program’s practical service forward. Why aren’t we mad, and not what maximizes economic Recycling they are important issues that status and making it completely honestly a little ashamed about return. we as a community need to work volunteer-based. If it continues this? Can’t we do better? How Obviously, whether or not through. But there’s one thing at all, it will remain student-run, can we claim to live by the motto Covenant College recycles is a that really needs more protest because our facilities department “In all things Christ preeminent” very small drop in a very large than it’s getting: Covenant doesn’t have the funds available if as an institution our policies bucket when we look at all the College can’t seem to get its to take over. on consumption don’t reflect a ways humanity has failed to act together when it comes to So let’s recap. Covenant Col- Biblical care for the world God steward the earth. But it is at recycling. lege moved to Lookout Moun- has given us? The average Ameri- least something that we can do. If you picked up last week’s tain in 1964. It took 45 years and can produces 4.5 pounds of trash I would like to see the student Naomi Belz Bagpipe, you may have seen Gar- a student organization for us to every day. That means Covenant body really get behind the rison Dale’s article on changes establish any recycling program College is producing somewhere Campus Stewardship Commit- by Sam Bestvater in Covenant’s recycling pro- at all, and ever since then, the in the neighborhood of a thou- tee. Talk to Marcos Campbell or gram. The gist of it was that the CSC has been trying to get the sand tons, or two million pounds April Kent about how you can It’s pretty evident to anyone Campus Stewardship Commit- administration to pick up the re- of trash each year. This gets put get involved. More than that, who spends a lot of time in this tee, which is a student organiza- cycling initiative in an official -ca somewhere, it poisons the envi- though, I want to see the school community that some Covenant tion formed in 2009 to try to pacity, with no luck. The current ronment, and the materials we administration coming alongside students kind of like being establish a recycling program issues with the CSC are part of waste are often things that could the CSC and taking responsibil- pissed off. We have a rich tradi- at Covenant, has had trouble an ongoing history with the fa- have been pretty easily recycled. ity for stewardship at Covenant tion of gleeful protest and argu- keeping up with the work due cilities department, Student Sen- It’s unfortunate that our loca- College. But in order for things ment. It could be about Tartan to limited budget and labor. ate, and Covenant staff. There’s tion on top of a mountain makes to change, people will need to be photos, hammock bans, pranks, Changes, therefore, are in order. been lots of talk about program the cost of getting a regular pushing, talking, writing letters, or the theological implications The two options on the table are sustainability, efficiency, and recycling pick up an obstacle. sitting in on meetings. This is of stained glass windows in the either suspending what limited budgetary limitations, but recy- But as Christians, we need to something we need to care about. Chapel, but it’s usually some- recycling we have, or cutting cling at Covenant is not moving be concerned with what is right, McKerihan rethinks health care

by Stephen McKerihan But why is this such a hot topic question for yourself. On the institution loses its competi- tempting to sway votes over to for today’s policy makers? whole, Democrats believe that tion, what do you have? A the Republican side for the next The phrase “stuck your foot In today’s health care system, it is your right as a human company that no longer cares election. Many Republicans have in your mouth” has been roll- there are two kinds of provid- to have access to health care, about efficiency, technique, or supported universal health care ing around my head these past ers: private insurance compa- regardless of whether you can quality. in the past, including Repub- few weeks. As some of you may nies and the US Government. afford it or not. Republicans, Universal health care is lican candidate, Mitt Romney. know, I made an inflammatory The U.S. Government provides on the other hand, believe that not new; most other coun- In the 90s, many Republican remark regarding Medicare in health care services such as you are not owed anything by tries around the world use politicians suggested a national my article, The Right Choice. Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, the government and that if you it now, including Italy, mandate for individuals to own The comment was unfounded C.H.I.P. , and veterans health aren’t contributing to the sys- Ireland, Germany, France, insurance, which is a key part of and I profoundly apologize for administration to people who tem by paying, then you should Canada, and many others. Obamacare. any hard feelings I may have qualify for them, while private not be able to use publicly But in many of these coun- There are many other at- caused on campus. I believe insurance is generally distrib- funded programs. tries, the quality of health tributes of the now looming my thought process was indeed uted through companies to Democrats believe that they care has deteriorated (with a health care bill which many muddled. What I was attempt- their employees. have the solution--universal few exceptions) and left the people strongly oppose. Many ing to express was my dis- The cost of health care health care. This system provider constantly strained see portions of the bill as agreement with current health has increased dramatically in would provide health care to for cash, slow to serve, and unconstitutional, such as the care policies. There is a severe recent decades, making insur- everyone and make insurance overflowing with patients. individual mandate to own problem with America’s health ance costs go up as well. This companies more accountable This is because there is a insurance. Others argue that this care system, and this issue needs means that almost 49 million by using the government itself lack of competition and should be constitutional if most a long term solution other than people in America cannot as competition against private therefore, lack of innovation. state governments are capable Obamacare. afford to be insured (accord- companies. The idea is that it This occurs even in countries of requiring you to own vehicle I’m sure most of you have ing to the 2010 census), nor would bring down health care like Britain. The LA Times re- insurance. heard of the Obamacare bill, can they afford to pay for the and health insurance costs. ported, “Britain’s Department of I would agree that there are which the White House calls cost of an expensive hospi- But would a private company Health reported in 2006 that at some serious issues with our The Patient Protection and tal visit on their own. This really have the resources to any given time, nearly 900,000 current health care system. Affordable Care Act. This topic leaves 49 million Americans compete against the United Britons are waiting for admis- However, the Patient Protection has become one of the main at- with no choice but to remain States government? The sion to National Health Service and Affordable Care Act does tractions for presidential candi- uninsured. When you address logical conclusion would be hospitals, and shortages force not solve our problems. It will dates in the 2012 election. That this number, you must ques- no. This would amount to a the cancellation of more than increase the amount of people is because on March 18, 2010, tion whether or not there is a system where your only op- 50,000 operations each year.” with insurance, but at the cost of the Democrats passed the bill, natural right to health care. tion is to choose governmen- I don’t want people to assume, quality health care. An alterna- which will take effect in 2014. You will have to answer this tal health care. But when an however, that I am merely at- tive solution must be found. Vol. 59.5 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7

Lehighvalleylive.com Mitt Romney and the 47 percent

by John Drexler aspect of this election is trying fundraising dinners caught him federal government. They are conservatives can continue to to figure out the intentions and telling an small wealthy audience your neighbors. They might be endorse this man who so clearly In case you missed the last six the motivations of the men and what he really thinks about the your family. They are the elderly. does not understand the plight months of political jibber jabber, women who will be doing the 47 percent of Americans who They are farmers. They are the of the average American, who here’s the crux of what I perceive cutting. Enter Mitt Romney and receive some form of government families of 9/11 victims. They are accosts the middle class, and to be the most important issue Paul Ryan. entitlements: students with subsidized loans. slanders the working poor be- in the presidential election: A Republican candidate Mitt "All right, there are 47 percent They are the working poor. They hind closed doors. leading cause of our economic Romney has come under great who are with [Obama], who are are war veterans. They are low I couldn’t be happier about instability is the fact that many scrutiny for his millionaire status, dependent upon government, income middle class families. the prospect of fresh leadership forms of entitlement spending his connection to bigwig Wall who believe that they are victims, There’s a pretty good chance that marching in to cut spending (promises for future payments Street firms, and his perceived who believe the government has he’s also referring to you. and put us on a path to prosper- from the government to citizens lack of sympathy for the shrink- a responsibility to care for them, Romney just insultingly ity. But don’t we want the man like welfare, medicare, govern- ing middle class. The looming who believe that they are entitled generalized half of America into who approves the cutting of ment subsidies for students question directed at Romney’s to health care, to food, to hous- a fictional subculture of greedy government benefits to protect or farmers, etc.) have been campaign has been, “Do you get ing, to you-name-it -- that's an bums. What’s more is that the the weakest among us, to show badly designed, and govern- it? Can you actually help the entitlement... [M]y job is not 47 percent he generalized is the empathy or at least sympathy ment spending is running wild poor? Do you really care?” And to worry about those people. I'll 47 percent that needs a great for the hard working Americans partially because of failures of thus far, the Republican answer never convince them they should leader now more than ever. And who have had a rough go in the Obama and partially because of has been, “Come on, he seems take personal responsibility and he just threw all of us under the last four years? My vote is still various failures of both parties like a nice guy! Didn’t you see care for their lives." bus in one demeaning, tasteless in limbo. But as a low-income over the last 60 years. that video at the Republican You may rightfully wonder, attack. Why? Because we legally student anticipating rough entry We’re in dire need of some National Convention where his “just who are these money- accept benefits offered up by our into the job market, a proud re- major changes, and in the mean- wife talked about how much she sucking, entitled villains of the government. cipient of the benefits of a sturdy time, people are suffering. Some- likes him?” Touche. American political system who It’s despicable. government, and a hard working thing’s gotta give. The question Now, in case you missed the refuse to take responsibility over Certainly, my criticism of American ready to contribute to remains how we can cut entitle- political talking points of the their own lives and believe that Romney shouldn’t be understood the economy, the statement, “My ments efficiently while minimiz- couple weeks, that defense has they government should ‘care as an endorsement of Obama. job is not to worry about those ing damage to a population that collapsed in the ugliest way pos- for them?’” Answer: anyone I’m an undecided voter with people,” scares the living day- has adapted to large government sible. A hidden camera at one of who legally accepts any sort of conservative leanings. But I can’t lights out of me. spending. A hugely important Romney’s private $50,000 plate money or tax break from the understand how can thinking

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Women’s Cross Country Record: One 1st place finish during the Scots Opener, a 3rd place finish in the Carson-New- man Invitational, and a 5th place finish at the UTC Powerade Invitational. Beth Burgess received GSAC Player of the Week.

Volleyball Record: 10-3 Category Leaders include Chel- sea Van Dyke (GSAC Player of the Week) with 178 Kills, Stephanie Kirkpatrick (GSAC Player of the Week) with 419 Assists, and Estes Carlson with 197 digs. Congratulations to Coach Naomi Belz Heather Taylor for winning her 100th game on Saturday!

Women’s Soccer The Studnut strikes again Record: 6-1-1 Category Leaders include Kate- by Peter Wilkerson volleyball had also just finished Matt Hudnut is one of those and Hudnut sent the ball into lyn Newsome with 5 goals and defeating their latest opponents, rare players who happens to the back of the net, bringing Hannah Bales with 34 saves. Some people just seem to excel these achievements were in the match his great skill set with an victory to the Scots. Studnut had under extremely tense situations. back of Scots fans’ minds back almost movie-scripted flair for done it again. In the sports world, in order to be home at Scotland Yard. Their the dramatic. The previous night, This article could discuss how Men’s Cross Country considered truly great, one must attention, instead, was riveted on Matt Hudnut scored the Golden the Men’s Soccer team needs to Record: One 1st place finish at have this skill. Those with this the situation that was transpiring Goal against Greenville Col- find a way to score more goals. the Scots Opener, a 6th place ability include legends such as Mi- right in front of them. The men lege to bring the Scots victory It could talk of how they bravely finish at the Carson-Newman chael Jordan, Tom Brady, Mariano were tied 1-1 and headed into and the fans rushing onto the rallied to defeat a formidable Invitational, and a 5th place Rivera and Didier Drogba. While overtime. field. And lets not forget that opponent in Greenville College finish at UTC Powerade Invita- Covenant does not have any such Prior to the game, rumor had thrilling Homecoming game last on Friday night. However this tional. legends of that caliber, it does pos- it that LaGrange was not sup- year when Hudnut once again article is not about either one sess a legend in his own right: the posed to be that tough of an op- claimed victory with a spectacu- of those. This article is about bearded mad-man, Matt Hudnut, ponent and a resounding victory lar goal. Matt Hudnut (who is no doubt Men’s Golf AKA Studnut. was expected, but by overtime, It was almost peculiar on seriously embarrassed by this Record: Two 2nd place finishes Hudnut’s abilities showed that’s not how the game had Saturday night because even article and has probably stopped and One 3rd place finish. themselves on Saturday night gone and the frustration showed though no one said it, everyone reading by now). It’s about a man during the men’s home soccer not only the Scots players but knew how it was going to end. who knows how to rise to the game against LaGrange College. also in the fans. Sure enough, they weren’t disap- occasion and seal the deal. Men’s Soccer Even as the women’s soccer However, overtime was just pointed. Finally, capitalizing on Take time to enjoy him Scots Record: 4-5 team was on its way back to the around the corner and that only the final of LaGrange’s many fans. Players like him don’t come Category Leaders include Matt mountain after throttling Geor- meant one thing to all present: mistakes the Scots intercepted around often, but when they do Hudnut with 3 goals and Shuler gia Wesleyan 7-0 and women’s Hudnut time. the ball in the opponents half they will be remembered. Polk with 48 Saves.

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