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C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THEThursday, October 11, 2012 - Vol. 59.7 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com Grad rates Exploring by Garrison Dale non-fiction The new faces from freshmen orientation week have a way of by Molly Kitts dwindling over the years. “As far as I know, there is Be genuine, pursue truth, do hard only one person that has stayed things. at Covenant from my entire The class contract that Writer- O-team besides myself,” said in-Residence Leslie Leyland Fields Senior Margaret Cross. “Some gave her Creative Writing: Non- left because of money, others Fiction class was this seven-word because of Covenant’s work- challenge. load.” Fields’ Creative Writing: Non- In 2008 and 2009, Covenant’s Fiction class will officially meet rate of freshmen returning for three nights this week and another their second year was slightly three nights in November, supple- lower than the national average Annie Huntington menting the gap between classes for four-year private non-profit with reading, writing assignments, colleges, leaving significant gaps and weekly group essay workshops. in the sophomore, junior, and Students will also give a public read- senior classes. Inauguration success ing of their final essays on Nov. 17. But last year’s student reten- Professor Sarah Huffines, Associ- tion rates were higher than they by Ellen Davis hours planning the week’s fes- not have been done without the ate Professor of English, described have been in four years. In 2011, tivities and the ceremony. She, entire campus being mobi- the writing genre of Creative Non- 81.4 percent of the freshmen Friday was a historic day for along with Rachel Verville and lized.” Fiction as a way of interpreting life class returned to Covenant, Covenant College, as Dr. J. Joan Stanton, began preparing “It was beautiful,” said Ver- experience for both the writer and placing Covenant above the Derek Halvorson was inau- for the event in March when ville, “It was great to see the the reader. national average for four-year gurated as the college’s sixth Dr. Halvorson was first an- whole body of Christ working “There’s something about Non- private schools. president. The event was sur- nounced as president. together. Everyone was so will- Fiction that makes you look at your The goal for this year’s rounded by a week of fes- However, nearly everyone on ing to help.” world in a particular way, with fresh freshman retention rate was tivities, including a “Halvorson campus played a part in prepar- The planning committee eyes. Its appeal is in its ability to al- 82 percent. 2012’s unofficial family favorites” student dinner ing for this event; from hand- made sure every detail was con- low us to see the worlds around us,” projections show an even higher on Tuesday, a Fernando Ortega addressing invitations for 700 sidered, rain or shine. Because she said. retention rate, continuing the concert on Thursday, and guests to setting up a circus the Chapel is not large enough Fields expanded on this descrip- steady rise of Covenant’s num- various receptions for incoming tent on the Chapel lawn. to contain the expected number tion, saying that while “someone ber of returning freshmen. guests. “No contribution was too of guests, the committee had a may have a fascinating life, we “Covenant’s retention rates Inauguration Coordinator small,” said Collier. “Logistical- circus tent set up on the Chapel choose to read about that life, not Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Continued on page 3News Carol Collier spent countless ly it was a challenge, and could Arts Opinions Sports

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Grad Rates Covenant’s retention rates. “If students Continued from front page Hulsey’s chief concern is help- want to go to a 82 ing students who are consider- big state school 81 compare quite favorably to ing leaving because of problems where they can other schools,” said Director with grades, residence life, or tailgate before 80 of Institutional Research Dr. finances. a football game, 79 Karen Nelson. “Admissions gets people in there’s nothing 78 In 2010, Covenant’s freshman the door, retention tries to keep I can do. But if retention was higher than peer them here,” said Hulsey. “It’s students come 77 Retention Rates institutions Dordt College, Ge- a campus wide effort. Classes, wanting to study 76 neva College, Trinity Christian food, social life, all aspects of architecture, I College, and Berry College. campus life are important for will talk to the 75 Improvements in retention keeping students satisfied.” right people 74 rates are partially due to the ef- Hulsey meets with students to make that 73 forts of Student Development’s who are considering leaving. happen,” said Director of Academic Support, “Financial burdens and pressing Hulsey. “If there Berry College Trinity Geneva Dordt College Covenant Christian College College Janet Hulsey. family issues are unavoidable is not a major College “Student retention is a key problems,” said Hulsey. “My offered that way to measure the effective- role is not be a salesman, but to they want to Data from US News & World Report ness of your institution and the encourage them to make wise pursue, we will satisfaction of your students,” decisions.” talk about possible alternatives is an important part of what “Being at college is a new said Hulsey. “It’s like a store. Hulsey has an exit interview in IDS.” the Resident Life staff does,” skill. My freshman year at Wake If students like your stuff, they with each student who decides Residence life also plays a said Resident Director (RD) of Forest, I was unprepared and will continue to come back.” to leave Covenant. The infor- large role in retention rates. Carter Hall Adam Porcella. If I floundered. Students have to In 2006, Student Develop- mation gathered from these “While spiritual growth is a student is struggling, Hulsey learn how to learn in order to ment created the Academic interviews informs the college’s the most important goal for refers the student to the RD for succeed,” said Hulsey. Support position to boost decisions in the future. Student Development, retention additional help.

Inauguration board members, pastors, and All five former presidents who attended the ceremony Christian scholarship ,” said Continued from front page 34 delegates from Christian were present or represented as on Friday. “One of the girls Dixon. “The lecture was a good institutions across the country, witnesses for the ceremony. on my hall said that she felt reminder that the validity of lawn to hold overflow seating all of whom are part of the “Seeing all of Covenant’s like her heart grew three sizes my faith is proved by the Lord’s for the ceremony. The commit- Council for Christian Colleges past presidents on stage made larger during the inauguration truth and faithfulness, not tee made sure the people in the and Universities. me feel like I was witnessing with joy and pride; I’d have to mine. Therefore, we can study tent felt as recognized as those The ceremony was formal history. And now a Covenant agree.” and research without fear.” in the Chapel. and academic, but also main- alumnus is our sixth president. Four faculty lectures were The week of festivities ad- “We wanted to guarantee a tained the unique flavor of That could be one of us some- given on Friday afternoon to equately displayed the purpose live stream that was flawless,” Covenant. Bagpipes opened day!” said sophomore Essie demonstrate the strengths and behind Covenant, and each part said Collier. “The second thing and closed the ceremony and Horn. the goals of academics at Cov- of the Covenant community we wanted was for the proces- everyone sang the college hymn The ceremony was a vis- enant; the lectures were from was represented as a beautiful sional to go through the tent “All for Jesus.” ible reminder of the purpose the English, Education, His- whole. so that people actually got to Charges to the president were of Covenant College and the tory, and Biology departments. “Everyone rose to the occa- experience something that’s given by Dr. Hans Halvorson, legacy that it maintains. Dixon attended Dr. Jay sion and worked toward the important to our community, ’95 alumnus and brother of the “I was impressed with how Green’s lecture on Christian common goal of making this and then there was the surprise president; Susanna Griffith, the ceremony, while obviously scholarship. a wonderful celebratory day,” of food, so those who were in the student body president; about President Halvorson, was “I am glad I attended (Dr. said Collier. “It was a rare op- the tent would know they were Dr. Cliff Foreman, professor of more pointedly about striving Green’s talk) as it put into one portunity for the campus to all noticed.” English; and Dr. Michael Ross, towards the college’s purpose, cohesive lecture what I have be moving toward the common Distinguished guests includ- moderator of the General As- “In all things...Christ preemi- been hearing throughout my goal, and it was incredible.” ed Halvorson family and guests, sembly of the PCA. nent,” said junior Callie Dixon, time at Covenant about true Faculty Quote of the Week “I’m not about Marriage Mill on the Hill, but I am all about taking the initiative to take a girl on a FREE DATE! I mean, it’s music about Jesus. That’s harmless!” -Chaplain Messner (regarding free Fernando Ortega concert tickets) Vol. 59.7 The Bagpipe News: 3

The Verdict Nonfiction from Cedarville University, M.A.s Continued from front page in English and Journalism from the Yes... to happy birthday, happy University of Oregon, and a M.F.A. halloween, happy feet, happy just to learn about that person, but in Creative Non-Fiction from easter, happy anniversary, happy that capital “L” life. We want to learn Goddard College. She taught at columbus day, happy gilmore, about all of life, not just one life.” the University of Alaska for fifteen She explained to the class that years, at Seattle Pacific Univer- happy thanksgiving, happy hour, good Creative Non-Fiction would sity for six years and even taught and happy hanukkah. reflect both the writer’s personal Creative Writing: Non-Fiction as No... to happy hunting grounds. experience and a greater, universal Covenant’s Writer-in-Residence experience . She compared students’ three years ago. life experiences, the raw material Fields and her husband have BAGP THE IPE of their compositions, to lumps raised their six children in Kodiak of Play-Doh, unshaped but full Island, Alaska, where Fields runs an of artistic potential, waiting to be editing business, The Northern Pen, realized. and writes for Christianity Today. Senior Aaron Fortune said that She also travels extensively to speak- 1955 2012 the class was a great opportunity to ing and teaching engagements. She communicate in a way he was not has published eight books and hopes used to, and thinks that the class will to finish writing her ninth book by

C be “really beneficial.” the end of this month. During the O E V E E G N A N T C O L L Junior Kendi Anderson said that short Alaskan summer, her family she had always enjoyed non-fiction moves to a smaller island where they and that she was eager to learn more run a commercial fishing operation. about “how it functions and what “I am really busy and every day is THE BAGPIPE makes it good.” She said that Fields’ this huge sort of walking the tight- experience and approachability was rope, trying to figure out what is the Grace Humbles going to make the class “an aid “ to most important thing to do, what Editor in Chief her writing. does God want me to do today.” “I am finding myself enjoying the Fields said that she hoped stu- essays and her insights the most out dents would gain much from her Rebekah Taft of our time in class,” Anderson said. class. “I want to give them a set of Managing Editor Fields says that she lived her tools and abilities that will outfit life “intensively,” which fed her as them to leave this class, and to leave a person, “which of course fed my Covenant, with confidence and curi- Blog.pureheartvision.com Grant Thomas writing.” She joked that she was osity to live a full life and to write reading the best writing that has pursuing the deepest truths and the Layout Editor drawn to Creative Non-Fiction from that full life.” ever been written and you can’t pos- greatest beauty that we can find out because of her lack of imagination, Fields was optimistic and encour- sibly imagine yourself there,” Fields in the world. Writing is a way that Ellen Davis Copy but she also said that she never felt aging with the student writers. “I said before the class began. “You is accessible to everyone as a means the need to “dabble in fiction” since don’t know anymore than you do,” have to start with who you are and of chasing down truth and beauty in Bethany Daniels News she found the life around her too she told the class. “I write to find where you are.” this world and within our own lives.” full and satisfying to “fictionalize.” out.” “Writing is not just putting words Cummings & Hollback Arts Fields holds a B.A. in English “[In studying literature] you are on a page,” she added. “It’s about Greg Steele Opinions Thank you from President Halvorson Peter Wilkerson Sports Dear Covenant Community: Naomi Belz Photo Thank you for the flexibility and grace you demonstrated last week in responding to the various inconveniences posed by Greg Steele Distribution the presidential inauguration. I’m aware that you all had to deal with numerous annoyances—remote parking, disrupted schedules, strangers wandering across your campus, etc.—and I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for the manner Garrison Dale Staff Writer in which you accommodated all of our guests. It was a fantastic day for the college—one that should have given us all occasion to delight in God’s faithfulness to the college over its 57-plus years. Thank you for the part you played in that Isaiah Day Web celebration.

Faculty Advisor Cliff Foreman Yours with gratitude, For inquiries or comments, contact Grace Humbles at [email protected]. Derek Halvorson This is a Covenant College student publication The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the College or the student body. p.s. You guys looked great as well!

If you have something you wish to read about or would like to write an article for News, please contact News editor Bethany Daniels at [email protected]. Arts: 4 The Bagpipe Vol. 59.7 Macklemore & Lewis by H. Cromartie & B. Zumbach Styrofoam cups.” Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses sings, “We fall so According to the New York Times hard/Now we gotta get back what best selling author, Malcolm Gladwell, we lost,” with his piercing vocals on “the key to success in any field has the chorus. The song tells the story nothing to do with talent. It’s simply of Macklemore’s shame. As fans practice, 10,000 hours of it — 20 approach him, they thank him for hours a week for 10 years.” Hip-Hop making such powerful music about Artist Ben Haggerty, better known substance abuse and recovery, and by his stage name “Macklemore,” is a all he can think is, “I barely got 48 perfect example of this rule. Although hours, treated like I’m some wise his new album, The Heist, is his first monk.” The song is about relapse LP with producer, photographer, and in an honest plea the whole and graphic designer extraordinaire thing is summarized with this line, Ryan Lewis, it is certainly not his first “if I can be an example of getting musical endeavor. Ben Haggerty, 29, sober/then I can be an example of has been making music since he was starting over.” seventeen. The duo remains unsigned, claim- Macklemore describes his ad- ing to “take exposure any day, over diction to substances ranging from dollars” and relying almost entirely alcohol to oxycodone to prescrip- on the power of the Internet to gain tion cough syrup on a 2005 track notoriety. While they are aware of called “Inhale Deep” on his album, the benefits that a major record label Language of My World. By 2008 he could bring to the table, they are had lost all of his promoters and all perfectly content with the freedom of his momentum in the music in- that being independent brings. dustry. He went to rehab and moved “Every piece of our art is literally back home in Seattle where his straight from us, signing with a ma- seemed to leave him as a 20-some- jor, it’s tough to see that remaining,” thing loser living with his parents. Macklemore says. In 2006 Macklemore met In the song “Jimmy Iovine” Ryan Lewis on Myspace, and featuring Ab-Soul, Macklemore in 2009 they put together ‘The attempts to “steal” a record VS EP.’ With his new teammate deal. He gets all the way to the Ryan Lewis, Macklemore was president of the record label’s now able to tell stories not only office and realizes that he doesn’t with words, but also through the Zoe Rain even want the deal. He sees use of beautiful and compelling that all the things he has been music videos. of his earlier material--goofy and a picture of dependency as a thief emore’s white Cadillac DTS with conditioned to feel toward suc- The opening track, “10,000 outrageous. of the night, the battles between a feature from ScHoolBoyQ, and cess, like how he will make it in Hours” recounts Macklemore’s jour- In his song, ‘Same Love’ Mackl- his pride and his shame, and leave “Make The Money” which deals with the industry, and who he wants ney with a chorus, “10,000 hours felt emore makes it clear that he sup- Macklemore seeking refuge in the a man staying true to his principles to align himself with are the like 10,000 hands that carried me” ports same-sex marriage. Mackl- comfort of a barstool: “I read the regardless of radio play or money. exact opposite of what he wants. and lines like, “The greats weren’t emore was raised in the Catholic Bible but I forgot the verses/the Macklemore addresses a wide variety Penetrating the world of under- great because at birth they could Church and influenced heavily by liquor store is open later than the of topics including issues of white ground hip-hop and remaining paint, the greats were great because hip-hop culture, both arenas of church is.” privilege, white guilt, and tensions that independent is what gives the they paint a lot.” society not typically supportive Songs about “searching for God his pursuit of music have put on his album its title: The Heist. The album goes on to address top- of same-sex relations. Having at the neon cathedral” come as no various relationships. Whether you have always ics from consumerism with the track two gay uncles created a dispar- surprise to fans who have long seen However the biggest shock of the been a fan of Macklemore for his “Wings” that describes the hip-hop ity between his home life and the Macklemore’s work as a form of album would be the song “Start- thoughtful lyrics that blend seam- culture’s obsession with shoes, to social community he found himself in. self-reflection. The album includes ing Over.” Macklemore is known lessly with the monster production issues such as homosexuality in “Same The Heist has been in the works anthem-esque songs like “Can’t Hold for his brutal honesty, but the first skills of Ryan Lewis, or you’ve Love.” These songs are not charac- for almost three years now, which Us,” which features the powerful and words out his mouth could almost never heard of Macklemore, you teristic of the entire album. In “Thrift is around the same amount of time pure voice of Ray Dalton, “Gold,” an make your jaw drop. “Those three should order the hard copy of the Shop,” Macklemore displays aspects that Macklemore has been sober. all around feel good song, “White plus years, I was so proud of/and album for at least this reason: the of his personality that are reminiscent The song “Neon Cathedral” paints Walls,” a song dedicated to Mackl- I threw them all away for two case is made of...gator. Vol. 59.7 The Bagpipe Arts: 5 Looper impresses & dissappoints

by Andrew Mollenkof Loopers have simple lives; they rounding selfishness and deeds done get paid to shoot a person just arriv- in the name of love. Both Joes end up What would you do to save the ing from the future that they have at a crossroads of sorts. Joe from the lifestyle you’ve worked so hard never met, and who is gagged and future (Willis) has to come to grips to create? It’s a simple concept bound. The only real complicating with the fact that he must kill children but it’s what the recently released factor is that when loopers becomes in order to be sure he eliminates film Looper is all about. Direc- unimportant in their future they are anyone who might be his wife’s future tor Rian Johnson introduces sent back by the crime syndicate to killer. Joe from the present (Gordon- audiences to a city in the future be killed by themselves, thus “closing Levitt) has to decide what kind of life in which crime and poverty are the loop.” Gordon-Levitt’s character he wants and whether he too is will- rampant. Jeff Daniels plays Abe, Joe is supposed to kill his future self ing to do whatever it takes to make it, a crime boss who has been sent played by Bruce Willis. Future Joe even if that involves evil. The develop- from the future to control the has no wish to die and present Joe ment of these issues is ultimately the crime underworld. Joseph Gor- lets him escape. downfall of the film. don-Levitt plays Joe, a “looper” The film turns into a twisted The moral questions that the or assassin under Abe’s control. chase as Bruce Willis (future film posits are simply not devel- Loopers are assassins that kill Joe) intends to find and kill an oped properly. The first half of the people sent back from the future innocent child he believes will movie ended up feeling different by mobsters of the future. Loop- kill his wife in the future and is from the second half. Reflecting ers live dissolute lives full of a responsible for sending him back on the film has made me feel like drugs, cars, and women. in time to be killed. Joe from the first half, which was more The looper lifestyle is the “live the present must find out who about the setting and cool char- fast die young” cliche’. Despite adult his future self intends to kill so acter intros, promised a different elements being present in the film, that he can keep his life. The film second half than the pseudo moral Rian Johnson chose to use the only quickly becomes about what one drama that it was in actuality. I nudity in the film for useful char- person will do when the things think Johnson should be com- acter development. This speaks to that are important to them are mended for directing a movie that his dedication to the plot; he doesn’t going to be destroyed. had an interesting premise, but in merely use sexual gimmicks to keep The second half of the film slows the end just didn’t live up to the watchers enthralled. down and delves into the issues sur- incredible potential present. Apnatimepass.com Professors on their favorite songs

by Alia Hollback Bittan’s crisp rolling keyboard. “Lord, Help Me to Hold Out,” by U2 come back to me. The other/One.” I find lately that I The opening lyrics could be the based on Job 14:14. song speaks of the challenge need the reminder that it is a Music is the universal language. beginning of a Steinbeck novel. Why? Well, I guess the lyrics of unity in close relationships, privilege to love another, and to It speaks across cultures, ages, The song breaks from the answer that: like a marriage, but also maybe be loved, and that most often and history. It can even help traditional stanza-and-chorus in a church or other form of these are acts of will and not bridge the gap between student format, building in intensity Chorus: fellowship. In any of these, we just feelings. So maybe right and professor. In light of this and drawing us inevitably to- Lord, help me to hold out (3X) seek to love, but often mess it now this is my favorite song. fact, the Bagpipe asked a few ward an explosive conclusion, Until my change comes up and need forgiveness. But it professors to share what their both musically and lyrically. is not easy: “Did I disappoint Dr. Wingard, professor of favorite song is and why. It ends with a long coda that Verse 1: you?/ Or leave a bad taste in philosophy: I think probably sustains the intensity as Clem- My way may not easy your mouth?/ You act like you my all-time favorite song is one Dr. Eames, professor of psy- ons’ inimitable saxophone and You did not say that it would never had love/And you want of two hymns: either “O Sacred chology: My favorite is Bruce Bittan’s keyboard take it out. It be me to go without.” This is the Head Now Wounded” or “And Springsteen’s Thunder Road. is a timeless classic. But when it gets dark realistic love that struggles Can It Be that I Should Gain.” It is the perfect mix of noir I can’t see my way with others, as Bono plaintively Both are prayers that reflect and classic rock, showcasing Professor Hallstrom, professor You told me to put my trust in sings “Love is a temple/Love aspects of my own experience the talents of E Street band of theatre: I don’t really have Thee the higher law,” but also, “. . . of embracing the Gospel of members Clarence Clemons favorite things (movies, books, That’s why I’m asking you we hurt each other/Then we grace alone through faith alone and Roy Bittan, as well as colors, etc.) -- I tend to like a do it again.” Still, the refrain in and because of Jesus Christ Springsteen’s lyrics, full of range of things, so I can’t really Dr. Follett, professor of his- contains both promise and alone. I don’t know which, if grit and desperate hope. The answer this question exactly. tory: My favorite song changes command: “We’re One, but either, is really my ultimate song begins with a Dylanesque But one song that comes to from time to time, but lately we’re not the same;/We get to favorite. They both reach very harmonica accompanied by mind is Rev. James Cleveland’s the music and lyrics of “One” carry each other/Carry each deep into my soul.

If you have something you wish to read about or would like to write an article for Arts, please contact Arts editors Calvin Cummings and Alia Hollback at calvin. [email protected] Opinions: 6 The Bagpipe Vol. 59.7 Response to PCA inaugural remarks

by Grace Humbles to marry beautiful and godly as “slim,” “statuesque,” and “good distinction between men and The very idea that any staff young women. to look at” were borderline inap- women in which women were or faculty member at Covenant I have the utmost respect for These statements were un- propriate. In multiple classes, objects. While Dr. Ross may would call the college a “happy the tradition and strength of helpful, and at points (if I can students at Covenant are taught have been kidding, it is clear to hunting ground for men” is Covenant College’s denomina- be so bold) unbiblical. Yes, as about the reality and detrimen- me that the joke was on women. unthinkable. Dr. Ross’s joke was tion—the Presbyterian Church a Christian community we tal effects of “the male gaze” as Additionally, the Christian not in good taste, and was not in America. However, statements affirm that men and women a sociological reality notable in tradition has always celebrated representative of the women (and made by Dr. Michael Ross, were made in the image of God film and everyday life. Students the freedom to remain single. Dr. men) at Covenant College. Moderator of the 40th General and we affirm the difference in are taught that this “looking at Ross’s joke made second-class Dr. Ross may have been Assembly of the Presbyterian men and women. However, the women” leads to a mindset where citizens of any students who underprepared, or he may have Church in America, during the “gender clarity” Dr. Ross argued women are objects rather than have chosen or found themselves intended to communicate exactly sixth inaugural ceremonies at for was based largely on the intellectual and personal equals. on that path. what he said in his challenge Covenant College were jarring Victorian ideal of an “angel in Dr. Ross’s description of women I want to strongly note that to Covenant’s new president. at points and borderline inap- the house,” and far less on the was not an accurate representa- the implications of Dr. Ross’s Whatever was behind his propriate at others. Ultimately, a biblical principles Covenant tion of Covenant College’s treat- joke are in sharp contrast with challenge, the fact is that Dr. number of the statements made College affirms. In fact, students ment of women. my experience at Covenant Col- Ross’s statements were not in by Dr. Ross did not accurately at Covenant are taught to reject When Dr. Ross humorously lege. No one at Covenant—no accordance with the beliefs and represent the values and beliefs the Victorian ideal of women as quipped that Covenant could faculty member, administrator, or practices displayed at Covenant lived out at Covenant College. unbiblical and harmful to both be renamed the “Happy Hunt- fellow student—has ever treated College. Dr. Ross’s challenge to men and women. The Victorian ing Ground” he unknowingly me as an object. Male and female October fifth was celebration President J. Derek Halvorson ideal fails to reflect the Christian created a sharp divide between students are treated with equity at Covenant College. Students, appeared scattered and under- principle that all people—men male and female students at and fairness by professors. Any staff, faculty, and friends of the prepared. Perhaps as a result, Dr. and women—are fallen human Covenant. Further, Dr. Ross’s tendency to objectify and belittle college were delighted to wel- Ross spoke at length about the beings in need of the grace of joke created a scenario where women is not tolerated by the come Dr. Halvorson as Cov- roles of men and women. His God. Christianity does not at men were portrayed as the active administration. The student enant’s sixth president. Dr. Ross’s challenge included references to any point argue that women are agents in the school (the “hunt- body president at Covenant is statements alienated a number of women as “slim,” “statuesque,” more virtuous than men or that ers”) and women were depicted a capable young woman. The women (and men) and was dis- “pillars of virtue,” who are cre- women are the “pillars of virtue” as objects (the “hunted”). I could editors of Covenant’s yearbook rupting to the celebration. While ated to hold up the nobility of in a society. Dr. Ross’s “history not help feeling uncomfortable and newspaper are both young I am grateful to be a member men. Dr. Ross also mentioned lesson” about women as pillars of and distracted as Dr. Ross joked women. Covenant students sit of the Presbyterian Church in that women were “good to look virtue was not an accurate repre- about women being the object of under the tutelage of a number America, it was disappointing to at” and humorously referred to sentation of Covenant College’s a male “hunt.” While I recognize of female faculty members. Cov- hear the PCA spokesman treat Covenant as a “happy hunting view of women. that Dr. Ross was joking, ulti- enant’s administration is full of his position on the public plat- ground” for young men looking Dr. Ross’s references to women mately his words created a binary capable men and women. form so lightly. Christianity provides freedom to rest

by Janessa Chupp of accomplishment and success own sake is illegitimate. Some of they measure themselves by one freeing reality in the life of the aren’t what we are supposed to us wrestle with false guilt in the another and compare themselves Christian, because it means that Every semester, students call care most about. Most of us, area of rest. When a student de- with one another, they are with- we obey God and are fulfilled home or stop by a friend’s room however, do in fact value those cides to lessen work study hours out understanding,” he writes (2 as human beings through rest as for panicked discussions over things quite a bit, and it seems or drop a class, she often has to Corinthians 2:10). well as activity. how to possibly survive all the like there could be worse things convince herself that she will still When Christians undervalue Establishing balanced pat- responsibilities of the months to pursue. Isn’t succeeding kind be “doing enough.” Productivity rest, they deny important aspects terns of rest is difficult in college, ahead. Part of it is only natural- of the point of going to college, is so much a part of our identity of humanity and beautiful and there will be days when -college is hard. Sometimes, anyway? Plus, we are “work- that simply admitting we can’t- elements of the gospel. We are God really does call us to things though, our stress can indicate ing for the Lord, and not men” -or even shouldn’t-- do every- made for rest! We are not gods, that seem to be too much for far more than that. Even as stu- (Colossians 3:23). But a lifestyle thing seems like failure. and we are limited and depen- us. However, living at our limits dents at a Christian school, some that only ever says “do more” is Christians who can’t rest are dent creatures. Those are things should not be our ambition or of our values look remarkably biblically lopsided. also likely comparing themselves that American culture hates to the place our identity is found. like the rest of our culture’s-- Throughout Scripture, rest was with others. There will always be admit, but they are central to We serve God best as peaceful and never more so than when it never just a side note in the lives someone who is doing more or a right understanding of the people whose lives reflect rest comes to our apparent inability of God’s people. It was some- less, and comparison breeds feel- Christian faith. As Dr. Ward in Christ, and such people value to rest. thing that was encouraged and ings of jealousy and pride. Paul said in one of his classes this things that are quite different Intellectually, we are aware carefully planned for, and yet we thought this comparison was semester, “The gospel requires from what American culture that the great American virtues can easily feel that rest for its foolish and irrelevant: “When you to rest.” That should be a claims is most important. Vol. 59.7 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7 Voting third party accompishes nothing

by Matt Bristley ticular fault: Voting for a third the stereo is out, but the A/C parable more clearly: Romney options that have pros and cons, party is an exercise in immature still works. On the other hand and Obama are the two offered options that carry risks and con- Over the past few years, I’ve decision-making that wastes you have the ’93 Honda Accord: options in this election. They’re sequences. We weigh the pos- heard more and more of my the high privilege we have of it’s got 125,000 miles, a rumble not perfect by any means; some sibilities and we make a decision; friends throw up their hands participating in our government. in the engine, but the previous would say they’re actually quite we don’t throw up our hands and and say: “The Republicans and “Immature,” you ask, “isn’t that a owner put a good stereo in it. horrid. But considering the try to grasp the ideal. Democrats are both beyond bit strong, Mr. Bristley?” Possibly. You weigh the options carefully, circumstances in which we find Does this mean we should hope; the [enter name of salvific But let me explain. considering the pros and cons. ourselves, they are the options stop fighting for the ideal? No. 3rd Party] is the only way we Picture yourself as a 17-year Your parents wait in hallowed we must weigh. We’re college students, for crying can vote if we want to save the old. You’re a senior in high silence, allowing you to make Choosing a third party instead out loud. We should continue country from a thousand years school; you’re excited to go to this fateful decision. is like choosing a Lamborghini. to work for change. We should of darkness.” They thus deluge Preview Weekend; you’re con- You choose a Lamborghini. Sure, it may be ideal; it may try to influence people’s minds me with tales of how Ron Paul vinced that you’re going to marry Your parents promptly smack satisfy all your ideals and open and begin to shift cultural values is the best economist of our age, your girlfriend/boyfriend of two you in the face and tell you to go you up to a whole new world toward the ideal. To continue or how Gary Johnson is the last months, etc. More importantly clean up your room. on a magic carpet. But it simply my car analogy, we should try to best hope for American freedom. for the purposes of this article, What just happened is called isn’t a plausible option. You can’t earn more money (social capital, I exaggerate, of course, but you however, you’re about to buy immaturity. You were presented afford it. As adults, we are faced if you will) so that the ideal can get the idea. your first car. You sit down with with two options but you ignored with these kinds of decisions become attainable. But until There are numerous problems your parents and you discuss the them and chose something ir- every day. We are almost never then, we must deal pragmatically with this type of thinking, but I options. You have the ’91 Toyota rational and implausible. presented with a perfect option. and wisely with the choices we’re would like to focus on one par- Corolla: it’s got 175,000 miles, Allow me to interpret my What we are presented with are given. In the defense of straight ticket voting

by Phil Dennis voice my opinions about the practice insurance to get the full GOP field during the primary details on this), freedom of reli- This November, when I vote for season, but, regardless of who gion rather than freedom from Mitt Romney, I know who I will wins, I vote for whichever Re- religion, low taxes and reasonable vote for in local and state offices. publican gets through, because regulations, and a whole host of No, I don't know their names, I'm a Republican. If I identified other issues. I do not agree with no I haven't been doing research myself as a Democrat, I'd do the Democrats on any these issues. or keeping up with news from same for Democrats, as most Read the platforms; these parties back home, and no, I don't know people who have some type of are too diametrically opposed for any of the candidates personally. partisan identification do. me to be able to find some sort What I do know is that some of The other defense of straight- of sympathy for the Democrats’ the candidates on my ballot this ticket voting is based on the positions on any of these issues. November will be Republicans, Republicans' and Democrats' That's not to say that I agree and that's all I need to know. party platforms. I am in-step with every single plank in the There are a number of people with the GOP (per its 2012 Republican platform--I don't who will shake their heads or platform) on a range of issues. I know anyone who does. How- cluck their tongues at even the am against abortion and sup- ever, when I consider how much idea of straight-ticket voting, port a human life amendment of the platform I support and much less somebody writing protecting unborn children, and how it contrasts with that of the in support of such a practice. I stridently oppose Obamacare. Democrats, why should I vote Thecommunityword.com However, I feel that there are I support the institution of for Democrats, with whom I legitimate reasons to do this. marriage as between a man and disagree? consider first that they might that closely to a party. One is party identification. a woman, Israel and its right to You can think that straight- have a good reason for it beyond Also, as a bonus, straight-tick- I consider myself conservative, defend itself against foreign and ticket voting is still foolish, and "his parents vote that way" or, et voting makes elections and the yes, but also a Republican. Thus domestic aggression, tort reform that's fine; I'm used to that. even worse, "he's just stupid." time in the voting booth a whole I vote for whatever Republican as a way to help cut medical However, next time you hear that Consider that his political con- lot easier. gets through the primaries. I costs (talk to anybody with mal- somebody straight-ticket votes, victions could indeed match up

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by Grace Hooper leadership, and good humor. “Mark is a most gracious head In sports, a win is always wel- coach in that he has allowed me come. Last Saturday night’s to implement new methods into Homecoming victory for the the soccer program, of coaching Lady Scots soccer team against and interaction with the players. Tennessee Temple marked a win He is very supportive and open greatly anticipated. After 90 to ideas from others, and he has minutes of soccer and two goals, allowed me the freedom to coach scored by Junior Mary Buys and alongside him as an equal rather Senior Katelyn Newsome, the than just a subordinate,” said Lady Scots celebrated Coach Ezell. Mark Duble’s 200th Covenant Duble accredits his wife, Lynn career win. Duble, and Coach Ezell for mak- So far in his 19th season of ing him a better man on and off coaching the Lady Scots, Duble the pitch, offering patience, love, has accumulated an impressive and support as he has grown and overall record of 200-115-27. forged together the greatness of This accomplishment speaks the program and the Lord. volumes to the loyalty and de- Duble’s approach to soccer termination Duble has played in and relationships with his players Hannah Wilkerson building the program and keep- couldn’t be stated more perfectly ing accordance with exceptional than in alumnus Caitlin Ezell’s training of athletes, students, and (’11) reflection on her time at Christians. Covenant as a Lady Scot. When asked about the struc- “The team verse for the Lady Covenant wins the ture of the program, Coach Scots is Titus 1:2, ‘A faith and Duble commented, “Building knowledge resting on the hope this program is about getting of eternal life, which God who the right girls here who see cannot lie, promised before the the mission of the school and beginning of time.’ When I first understand the priorities of the began playing I wondered about Highland Cup program. Our priorities have this verse. I thought there are so always been, first, that the girls’ many other verses to choose from relationship with the Lord would that talk about God being our by Noah Wiersma men’s soccer team to repre- honor to my family, team, and be enhanced, matured, and used strength during battle and finish- sent Covenant and avenge last country and put this ball in the to grow others while participating the race, etc. After four years, We are the Scots! This fear- season’s loss by bringing home back of the net,’” said sopho- ing with the women’s soccer I get it. That promise of eternal some war cry resounds through the Highland Cup to Lookout more teammate David Taaffe. program. Second has always been life is the most important clutch our entire campus. But we Mountain. Dale chose to bury his shot the academic progress of our decision that changes our lives. It aren’t the only Scots. As it In true Braveheart fashion, into the top right hand corner players, and finally, soccer.” influences how you love and wit- turns out, not to far away, in the Covenant men’s soc- of the goal. The timing of the victory could ness, not only to your opponent, Maryville, TN, there is a dif- cer team won 2-0 with two This resounding win in not have fallen at a better time but to anyone you encounter in ferent brand of Scots belong- emphatic goals from the junior combination with the Saturday than Homecoming. life,” said Ezell. ing to Maryville College. wing midfielder and Burn- homecoming victory against “It was really nice that we As the program continues to Naturally one may ask, ing at the Stage star Garrison Tennessee Temple brings the could do it all together on grow and adjust as Covenant en- which Scots are better? To Dale. Covenant men’s soccer team to Homecoming. The 200 games is ters NCAA Division III, Duble determine such a question, “On the first goal Joel [Fri- a record of 7-6. more a credit to the women who says the mission of the team the two schools created the esen] played a perfect ball on Drew Courtney, Assistant have come through the program and task before him will remain Highland Cup, a varsity men’s the edge of the six, and I ran Coach to the men’s team com- then to our coaching staff,” said constant. soccer game between the two into it and it went into the mented that it “was a good Duble. “Our desire as a program has Scots teams. goal,” said Dale. win over our conference rivals, His staff consists of long time always been to mentor and train Last Tuesday night, Oct. To secure a win for the [but] we still have a long way assistant and friend, Gene Ezell, godly young women to make 2, marked the second annual Scots, Dale scored his second to go, and that was only one and former varsity Lady Scot, an impact for the kingdom of Highland Cup. The first an- goal just 15 minutes later. win in a long season.” Dana Streufert ’12. Ezell has Christ,” he said. “As long as I am nual cup was won by Maryville “As I looked at Garrison, All in all, the men came out been on staff with Duble for 10 giving the privilege to do just at a game in Scotland Yard. I saw his thought process. ‘I with the victory and with the years, creating a powerful com- that, the vision of the Lady Scot’s This year, it was up to the could cross it, or I could bring Highland Cup to boast of. bination of soccer knowledge, soccer program won’t change.”

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