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Women In Leadership The MLB Playoffs Race to The Oscars Dificulties In Translation Ghetto’s Bricks I think we can all just agree that The Cubs haven’t won the World Garrett Sisson lays down some Meet Morty’s friend, and Second North. Chrisitana should make most of Series since Theodore Roosevelt gospel wisdom. Buckle up, folks. reconsider what you think about They try their best. the college’s important decisions. was in the White House. Sorry. place-based exhibits. Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 5 Page 7 QUALITY STAFF ENHANCEMENT LAYOFFS PLAN TOPIC by Zach Jones CHOSEN Covenant College elim- by Will Lattner inated eight staff posi- tions this June, three of As Covenant approaches them occupied, in the its re-accreditation date in midst of a $1.25 million 2017, the Southern Associa- budget shortfall partially tion of Colleges and Schools caused by lower admis- Commission on Colleges sion and retention rates. (SACSCOC) mandates that The college fin- every member institution ished Financial Year 2015 submit a Quality Enhance- “in the black” with an those interpreted as ei- and current budget cuts, Halvorson was not person- ment Plan (QEP) that in excess income of approx- ther redundant or no lon- however, Greeson doesn’t ally involved in making the some way improves student imately $200,000, accord- ger needed. foresee the need for fur- decisions on which posi- learning or the environment ing to the President’s Oc- Greeson said that ther layoffs in the near fu- tions to eliminate, but said supporting student learning tober Report to the Board some job duties were out- ture, although that could that he knows the process within the college. of Trustees. Financial Year sourced to increase effi- change. was painstaking. An ad hoc commit- 2016, however, has not got- ciency. Eliminating other President Halvor- He said that admin- tee (containing eight mem- ten off to such a smooth positions called for depart- son said that the college istration made every effort bers) were tasked with so- start. mental restructuring. Col- made every effort to invest to minimize the effects “Missing both our liciting the entire Covenant lege services have changed strategically as it was mak- on those who were laid community for suitable retention and admissions over the years, and some ing cuts. “We brought on off. One college employee, targets has had a signifi- QEP topic ideas, then rec- positions were simply no an additional Admissions who had been employed ommending one of those cant negative impact on longer needed. Counselor, which will ideal- by Covenant for over twen- our FY2016 budget,” said submitted ideas to senior This budget year ly increase our enrollment ty years, was even offered administration. Submission President Derek Hal- will be extremely tight for numbers,” said Halvorson. a job in another depart- vorson. “In the simplest was open to anyone - stu- the college. A 15% reduc- Positions under ment, but decided to retire dents, faculty, and staff, in terms, being down by tion in operational spend- the Work Study program instead. roughly 50 students, at an ing is currently in effect will not be affected by the Halvorson said order to show that everyone average revenue-per-stu- college-wide, despite the budget cuts, since funding that he was thankful that has a voice in improving dent of $25,000, means June layoffs. for those positions comes five of the eight affected Covenant College Poten- that we began the year Departments are largely from the federal positions were vacant. tial topics for the QEP were with about a $1.25 million making every effort to op- government. Rumors had been received by the committee budget deficit.” erate efficiently in light Covenant made ev- circulating that the layoffs from October 2014 through One of the six pri- of the budget cuts, but ery effort to minimize the were an indirect result of March 2015. mary goals in the most eliminating some redun- affect the June layoffs will debt incurred by the Car- About two dozen recent Covenant Col- dant or unnecessary em- have on students. Athletes ter construction project. potential QEPs were sub- lege Strategic Map is to ployment positions was may have noticed that the The construction, how- mitted, and the selection “strengthen organization- an inevitable move on Athletic Department lost ever, is on its own budget committee used a variety al resilience and innova- the part of the college in one of its three Athletic that has been in planning tion.” of criteria to make a final order to maximize struc- Trainers. The mailroom for years. On the other recommendation. Covenant’s HR tural efficiency, Greeson also lost an employee, al- hand, the operational bud- Director, Tonya Greeson, Following several said. though Greeson says that get—a majority of which months of deliberation, the told the Bagpipe that the Covenant College the college can utilize goes to compensate em- administration worked selection committee decid- already budgets 60% of Work Study employees ployees—is largely funded ed to recommend this topic hard to identify non-crit- its spending on personnel. and Mark 10:45 program by student tuition. ical positions, meaning Despite the layoffs in June volunteers to fill the void. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

“I understand the PRANK WARS prank war mentality, but it seemed unnecessary by Molly Hulsey and unwarranted,” said Oliver Beers, Lawren- About two months ago, conian. He claims that Lawrence filed back to the havoc was wreaked its hall after chapel only by a few newcomers on to find glitter and toilet Sutherland. “Tit-for-tat paper strewn across the or expected pranks can carpet, Nicolas Cage’s actually be pretty fun,” mug leering from every he said, but he can see flat surface, and a poster how these newcomers of a naked, pregnant Be- misunderstood. yoncé plastered on one Meanwhile, relics student’s wall. from male halls across Kool-aid and milk campus have been steadi- cascaded from the res- ly disappearing since ervoir in Daniel Hogue’s September. When Cata- in for an interview with Since then, Ingra- these rules have. showerhead, while glue combs attempted to ex- Ingraham, it seemed ap- ham has begun to “reit- According to the was slathered across the act retribution on Suther- parent that the Dean had erate and remind” the manual, students must hall sign. Lawrence—a lands—home of the “already made a decision Residence Staff of the have “closed hall” pranks hall that generally doesn’t suspected thieves— with on hearsay. Someone tells guidelines for pranks in approved by their RD, but participate in pranks— stink bombs, Sutherland- on you and there is not a the Residence Hall Manu- Ingraham encourages stu- was not amused by this ians brought the prank chance to argue the case.” al to make sure that RDs dents to have all pranks unwanted inconvenience, to the attention of the He suggested that Ingra- and RAs are aware of what approved. Similarly, he particularly with the re- Dean of Student Life, ham implied that the case pranks warrant communi- prompts “students to not cent stress caused by the Jonathan Ingraham. had “moral implications … ty service hours. Written keep things longer than 24 40-fall of hallmate, Mat- According to one you yourself are wrecking policies haven’t changed, hours… to help students thew Gidney. anonymous student, community.” but the interpretation of when he was brought CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 NEWS 02 ness in how students prog- She hopes that the out more of the QEP’s de- suring its broad impact on QUALITY ress and learn about writing plan will help students tails, make changes, de- undergraduate students. ENHANCEMENT in their majors,” said Huff- make intentional progres- termine personnel and The QEP is designed to be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ines, and the goal of the sions toward proficiency in budget, and work on mea- measurable so that the col- QEP she helped come up reading and writing within suring its success when lege can ensure that it is tru- as the college’s next QEP: with is to fix that. a given major. the plan begins. They will ly improving student learn- “Improving Undergradu- Initially, the plan The plan will be write an official report on ing. Accordingly, the QEP’s ate Reading and Writing Huffines, Davis, and more of a curriculum-based the QEP to be submitted implementation will take Skills.” This topic was sub- Haddad had in mind was means of teaching reading to SACSCOC in Decem- place over five years, with mitted by Professors Sarah focused solely on writ- and writing skills. The pro- ber 2016. SACSCOC will regular assessments. Huffines, Bill Davis, and ing, but in the end they cess will take place over the evaluate the suitability of Be sure to talk to Daphne Haddad. decided to expand it and next five to six years, and this new QEP in February Professor Huffines, Dr. They were in corre- combine it with a focus on steps will be taken to assess 2017 through a peer re- Davis, or Dr. Haddad to spondence over the sum- reading skills. The plan is and leverage the work that view process that is con- find out more about the mer as they collaborated now dedicated to improv- is being done. Professor ducted on campus. Quality Enhancement on their idea, submitting ing overall literacy among Huffines expects that expert After senior ad- Plan. Though it is possi- the “final” proposal in Sep- undergraduate students. speakers will be brought in ministration accepted the ble that the implications of tember. Senior administra- The QEP is cen- to aid and teach students topic proposal, the selec- the QEP may not affect the tion approved this topic in tered on “using student’s and professors throughout tion committee announced current student body, we late September. paths throughout their dis- the process. its decision in a series of can rest assured knowing Professor Huffinesciplines as points of con- Now that their plan meetings and emails to the that over the coming years explained that this plan will tact to improve writing has been selected, Profes- faculty, Board of Trustees, Covenant College will con- help students become better within their disciplines,” sors Huffines, Davis, and and staff. One of the critical tinue to improve in its ed- at reading in their specific said Professor Huffines. “It Haddad will become part requirements of the QEP is ucational standards and majors, which in turn will will ensure that they learn of a new committee re- the ability for its success to faithfulness in raising up help them improve writing what they need and want to sponsible for carrying it be measured. academically competent skills. “There is an uneven- learn.” out. This new implementa- A core aspect of the students. tion committee will work plan is managing and mea- American, and contempo- PRANK WARS REMOVING rary literature and any lin- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 guistics or English class discern the difference be- THE WRITER’S above a 200 level. tween pranking and theft.” Since each pro- Ingraham said that fessor excels in a specific he doesn’t want to shut BLOCK field of writing, the classes down pranks, but hopes by Mackenzie Jones will be distributed accord- that “things will be done ing to their specialty. Two in a good spirit and out of Carter Hall isn’t the only new writing classes, Intro respect for community.” thing under construction to Professional Writing Tim Stern, the R.A. around Covenant: a new and History of Rheto- of First Belz, said that the writing concentration is ric, will be offered in the subject was brought up in the works, exciting En- spring of 2017. Additional- two weeks ago at a Resi- glish majors who want to ly, an English internship, dence Hall meeting. This pursue something other still in the process of de- was the first time he heard than literature studies. velopment, will be added that the administration to the catalog. was earnestly persuad- Professor Sarah Huffines, director of the The writing con- ing students to have their centration is also avail- pranks approved. Writing Center, offered as much information possi- able as a minor. This op- Those outside of tion only requires sixteen the Residence Staff have ble about the still-develop- ing concentration and it’s to eighteen credit hours, also noticed the shift in and leaves out the liter- policy definition, and some clear that Covenant is con- stantly observing its peer ature classes the major feel that it threatens hall He claims that students “There’s a line, sure currently demands. community and school will find more destruc- … a point where you want institutions to compare its programs and see what Ann Ferris Caston, traditions—particularly tive outlets elsewhere if to be gracious to those a sophomore English ma- within an increasingly ho- the restriction continues. cleaning up,” admitted an more it can deliver. The process for a jor, said, “When I first mogenized and politically “They’ve cut down on anonymous Catacombian. heard Professor Huffines correct world. dances and hall life, and I Boykin, on the other hand, new concentration start- believe this might be the claimed that it is the re- ed two years ago when announce the concentra- Ghetto veteran Jo- tion, I was thrilled! Liter- nah Paul is exasperated last straw.” sponsibility of the pranked Dr. Tate submitted a Numerous stu- or the prankers to swab up proposal to the English ature has always been a that despite Covenant’s passion of mine but there’s rhetoric of communi- dents can recount prank ground zero. department. The depart- stories passed down from Many students ment then began to con- always been something ex- ty and friendship, the tra special about learning gradual shift toward con- parents and grandparents strongly agree that there sider the potential for a that attended Covenant. is an art to pranking. new concentration: what to engage in that literary trolled-pranking deflates conversation yourself.” hall spirit. “Hall life is ac- According to Tim James, Some pranks can go awry it could have, how much a senior Brethrenite, “it’s and emotionally or phys- work it would require, and Caston proceeded tual community,” he said, to express how she is ex- explaining that students worth noting that when ically hurt students, but how it would be staffed. choose their hall based on you talk to alumni, they re- typically this can be avoid- Professor Huffines start- cited to develop her writ- tight-knit cultures and tra- member good pranks over ed if one doesn’t target in- ed teaching Intro to Cre- ing skills for her future ditions—often reliant on the chapel talks.” dividuals or strangers. ative Writing, a course jobs, fueled by her love of pranks. “That’s why peo- James also believes “Pranking halls that could be advanced words. The writing con- ple who come here.” that these pranking tradi- should be out of camara- with subsequent classes centration is also benefi- Cobi Boykin, anoth- tions have a purpose be- derie,” said Stern. He sug- to accommodate a future cial to students interested er Ghetto veteran, is also yond tradition’s own sake. gested that halls that did writing concentration. in journalism. concerned that increased “Catacombs plays an im- not want to be involved During homecom- For Zach Jones, restraint will lead to the portant role as the campus could sign a petition of ing weekend, the curricu- a sophomore English disintegration of distinct gadfly,” he said. “Some- armistice. lum committee approved major, the new concen- hall cultures. “Student de- times they cross a line, but “Pranks can be the proposal, making it tration is a beneficial ad- velopment instills fear in usually it’s because they’re a creative, fun thing. It available this semester. dition. He said, “I want the collective mind of the making a point.” brings spirit to a hall, and Literature classes are to pursue journalism in hall, which encourages a However, for all of crosses a line only if some- still included in the writ- grad school, and the writ- rogue few to go out and do the benefits of pranking, thing is ruined that’s ir- ing concentration, though ing concentration is go- something,” he said. Facilities has paid a hefty replaceable or if a person there are not as many. ing to help big time.” “Pranks and hall price in the aftermath of is emotionally hurt,” says The writing con- Overall, the En- the recent storm of pranks. life could be a bit messy, Calla McGinty. “You only centration contains twen- glish department is en- but it can give students Even seemingly harmless prank people you know.” thused about its latest décor can prove difficult to ty-one credit hours of var- a chance to battle it out Stern also ex- ious literature classes and expansion. The professors under Covenant’s super- clean-up. pressed his bewilder- feel as though they are “Glitter is the most nineteen hours of writing visions instead of going ment that “the severity courses, including courses meeting a need and are elsewhere,” says Noah evil thing in the history of of the punishment for excited to continue grow- evil,” says Facilities work- in creative writing, rhet- Pendergrass, a Covenant pranks is the same for oric, composition, and ing to more fully advance Alumnus and personal er, Lauren Mawhinney. drinking. That is kind of their program. “Even while you’re vacu- crazy to me.” journalism, whereas the trainer, “it gives them literature concentration an avenue for craziness.” uming, glitter will still be taunting you.” contains classes in British, NEWS 03

would be willing to go out Gordon College, and have women in the workplace. 20 ARRESTS and rescue those girls.” WOMEN IN sent out a survey to wom- Currently, there are only Quin said that en faculty and staff asking three female Covenant MADE IN during the investigation, if they felt like they have employees supervising they placed 3 ads in back LEADERSHIP open paths to leadership male faculty and staff . Al- HUMAN pages over two days to available to them. Soon, though this number is not identify potential sus- COMMITTEE they will send out another legislated and has gone up TRAFFICKING pects. Within the fi rst 6 survey including men in and down over the years, hours of the fi rst day, over by Elizabeth Coats order to have a baseline the committee wants to OPERATION 100 men made contact comparison. gather information that and 11 were arrested. The This year, Dr. Kelly Ka- “We would like to may shed light on why this following day, 40 more pic and Christiana Fitz- see women’s gifts and lead- number is so low. by Emmett Gienapp contacts were made lead- patrick are co-chairing a ing to nine more arrests. ership abilities valued, as According to Fitz- new committee formed well as clear pathways to patrick, the committee Tennessee Bureau of Though numerous to evaluate leadership op- Investigation Director investigations into sex leadership opportunities recognizes that not all Mark Gwyn announced a portunities for the female and mentoring into those women want to be in lead- traffi cking have taken faculty and staff at Cove- big win for Chattanooo- place in recent years, espe- roles,” said Fitzpatrick. ership roles and supports ga and victims of human nant and to work towards This committee the women who choose cially since a 2011 report getting more women in trafficking in Chatta- by the bureau shed some is not focused on getting to step away from work nooga on Monday after light on the extent of the leadership roles. women on the Board of to raise children. Howev- completing a two-part problem in Tennessee, By the end of the Trustees for Covenant er, the committee is also operation that led to the offi cials today discussed school year, the committee College, because that is aware of the various stud- arrests of 20 men. how this investigation is a will submit their recom- a bylaw change that PCA ies show that decisions “Operation Some- shift from what has been mendations to the presi- General Assembly must made by heterogeneous one Like Me” is the third done in the past. dent, cabinet, and faculty vote on. There is a sepa- groups, while they take operation of its kind in Chattanooga Po- of Covenant College. rate committee comprised take longer, tend to be bet- Tennessee and it spanned lice Chief of Staff David Every three years of leadership from a con- ter than ones made by ho- four days in September Roddy said that specifi cal- Covenant formulates a glomeration of PCA orga- mogeneous groups. and October. ly the latter part of the in- Strategic Plan designed nizations that is writing The committee By partnering with vestigation was designed to improve the college. a proposal to allow board feels that a good meeting the Chattanooga Police to identify and help vic- Certain aspects of that members that are not el- is not one where there is no Department, End Slavery tims in the industry who Strategic Plan are prior- ders in the PCA. Tennessee and Second disagreement, but where Life Chattanooga, TBI there is insightful push- agents were able to iden- back. Fitzpatrick affi rmed tify numerous off enders that the College recogniz- with the help of 12 women es the need for greater ra- who came forward to re- FACULTY QUOTE OF THE WEEK cial, cultural, and gender ceive rescue services and “If I am in The Bagpipe one more time, someone in diversity to lend diff erent viewpoints that give the assist where possible. this class is going to fail. I don’t care who.” Of those men ar- College a more well round- rested, twelve were from Dr. Cliff Foreman ed culture of leadership. Tennesee, seven were Although Fitzpat- from Georgia, and one rick does not feel that any- from Alabama. A pimp one at Covenant would be was also identified and have been forced or co- itized each year, and get- Covenant College opposed to women using that investigation is still erced into the sex trade. ting more women in lead- and this committee fully their God given gifts as ongoing. He said, ”This was ership roles was one of affi rm the PCA’s position fully as possible, she wants In addition, two an enforcement opera- this year’s priorities. on the roles of men and to make sure there are not of the men reportedly tion, but it was also a res- In addition to Ka- women in the home and invisible, underlying cul- brought guns in their cue operation.” pic and Fitzpatrick, the church, but want to make tural barriers preventing Gwyn also said waistbands and one had committee includes Jeff sure this is not getting this from happening. numerous credit cards that while this is a signif- Sandhoff , vice president of confused with the role of along with a skimmer in icant investigation, it is Advancement; Amy Smith, his car. just the beginning for TBI Manager of Alumni En- TBI Special Agent and its partners. gagement; Evan Marbury, in Charge Margie Quin He said, “These RD of Carter; Dr. Gwen said that the bureau has are the daughters of our neighbors that are be- Macallister, Associate never coordinated such a Professor of English; and victim-centric investiga- ing traffi cked. People we Correction: Grant Schaff er wrote “Sex, Drugs know. Citizens of the state Janet Hulsey, Director of and College Basketball,” not Z Arima. tion as “Operation Some- Academic Support. of Tennessee.” We misprinted Christian-Emilee Vining’s name one Like Me” and that it So far the commit- was titled that because of “We’re trying our as Emily Vining in “Meet Neely Goree.” a comment a victim made. best to eliminate this tee is only in the informa- She reportedly told scourge that is on our tion gathering stage. They investigators that, “You community.” have looked at studies on don’t know what it means women in leadership done to someone like me that by similar institutions, the TBI and the police such as Wheaton and SPORTS 04 away with a big ol’ trophy Kris Bryant shat- season, led by their vet- hitting their stride at just THE MLB at the end of October. tered the Cubs record for eran big boppers Prince the right time. In defeat- First, let’s all take homeruns by a rookie and Fielder and Adrian Beltre, ing the Astros in a great PLAYOFFS part in a moment of silence Rizzo is a potential MVP completely choked in the series of 5 games, I be- for my beloved Yankees. … candidate. However, the bottom of the 7th inning lieve the Royals hit their ARE OCTOBER Thank you. Let’s now fo- Mets rotation has silenced in game 5 after gaining a stride, getting hot at just cus on the New York Mets the great bats many time late game lead in the top the right time (sound fa- by Julien Amorelli (the other team from New this season already. In or- of the inning (It was hard miliar?). I have the Royals, York). The Mets, to my der to win the series, the to watch. Sorry Swithers.) who have jumped out to an Thanksgiving is in Novem- shame, are my frontrun- Cubs are going to have Houston, AKA early lead against the Blue ber, Star Wars Episode VII ners to win it all. They have to find a way to knockout Hustle-Town, containing a Jays in the ALCS, beating is coming out in December, an incredible pitching staff the Mets starters early in core groups of young and the Jays in 5 en route to and in January I’m turning lead by rising superstars the game and get to the scrappy players led by the their second consecutive 21 (Hip! Hip!...), but this is Matt Harvey, Jacob de- bullpen, a weakness of the 5-foot-6-inch AL Batting World Series appearance. October. The smell of beer, Grom, Noah Syndergaard, Mets, then maybe they Champion Jose Altuve and That leaves the To- the mouthwatering taste and Steven Matz. have a chance to rack up the frontrunner for Rook- ronto Blue Jays. The Blue of a good ballpark hot dog This rotation has some runs. ie of the Year in the AL, Jays had a historically and the adrenaline highs combined to have the In the AL, we Carlos Correa, and prob- great second half after ac- of obese, hairy men wear- highest percentage of balls started the playoffs with ably American League quiring big name players ing the baseball jerseys of thrown 95 MPH or more in have a couple of teams Cy Young winner, Dallas at the trade deadline. How- players half their age still all of Major League Base- ever, being down early in has the spotlight. ball. That is to say, they the series against the Roy- Over the past all have cannons for arms. als,they’re going to need a five seasons the baseball This young pitching staff few things to start happen- world has seen a spike in full of aces beat two of the ing. Troy Tulowitzki has young talent waiting to best pitchers in the Na- to start getting on base take the stage in Octo- tional League, Zach Gre- at the top of their lineup ber’s bright lights. This inke and Clayton Kershaw, (Currently batting .182 in year, many of those stars in the NLDS. And with the the Postseason), R.A. finally have their chance late acquisition of Yoenis Dickey has to turn to reach the pinnacle of Cespedes and getting Da- in a 2012-esque perfor- the baseball world. Along vid Wright back from inju- mance and David Price with players like Noah ry, their offense hasn’t had needs to get rid of his post- Syndergaard (23), Kris much of a problem scoring season jitters (2-7 in the Bryant (23), and Eric Hos- runs for them lately. postseason in his career mer (25) comes the rise of The Cubs came with a 5.25 ERA). If all of teams that most of us had into the playoffs as the these things happen, then completely forgotten were lowest seed, beating out maybe they have a chance still in existence. the Pittsburgh Pirates in against the Royals, but I The Kansas City the WIld Card game. But don’t see that happening Royals have made the now, thanks to the mas- this year. Sorry, but I’m postseason two times in terful pitching of eventu- from Texas, a team from Keuchel, lost a great se- not ashamed to say that as many seasons after al Cy Young Award win- Kansas City (which is ries against the reigning I’m still bitter about them not making the playoffs ner, Jake Arrieta, they actually in Missouri) American League champi- beating out the Yankees since 1985, the New York have knocked out the and a team from Canada ons, the Royals. Expect to for the AL East title. Mets have had to wait 9 number one seed Cardi- (homeland of J-Biebs and see a lot more of them in So there you have years, and the last time nals in the NLDS. Dudley Do-Right). October over next 5 years. it. You can agree, disagree, the Cubs won the World Now facing the Both the teams The Royals are a or just talk about it over Series Theodore Roos- Mets in the NLCS, one from Texas find them- team very similar to the some yummy Chartwells evelt was president and step away from a World selves to be out of the Astros in that they have chow for the next few Henry Ford was the big- Series appearance, their playoffs early this year, a tight group of talent- weeks because once No- gest name in engineering. young core of exciting and similarly losing to their ed players at the heart of vember rolls around we’re Sad, I know. So now explosive bats, led by Kris opponents in game 5 of their roster. They have going to have to shift our please allow me to give you Bryant and Anthony Riz- the ALDS. The Rangers perhaps the best chemis- attention back to Donald the rundown on the ways zo, has their hardest chal- despite having an unex- try of any team in recent Trump. Enjoy it while it each team could come lenge of the season yet. pectedly great regular memory, and seem to be lasts. Go Scots. “IT’S TIME FOR ME TO a better team. I was wrong. ben Tejada, with the in- I am a strong pro- I guess we’re all guilty in tention of breaking up the ponent of some good GET OUT OF THE WAY” the preseason of thinking THE SLIDE double play. He succeeded old-fashioned, rough and we’re going to be better by Caleb Bloye in breaking up the double tumble baseball. I have by Zach Dean than we are.” play—as well as the right always been a fan of hard- Spurrier took leg of Tejada. The Mets are nosed players who work Steve Spurrier, the head Playoff baseball has only South Carolina football been going on for a little now without their short- as hard as they can to football coach for the to heights it had never stop and their fans are call- help their team get the South Carolina Game- over a week, but fans and known. He finishes his commentators alike have ing for Utley’s head. win. But what Chase Ut- cocks for the past 11 years, coaching career as the As expected, Dodg- ley did was not only dirty, announced his resignation proclaimed 2015 as one second winningest coach of the most exciting play- er fans are defending Ut- but borderline malicious. from the team on Tuesday, in the SEC behind leg- ley, calling it strictly “a His one goal was to take Oct. 13. offs in years. In lieu of the endary University of Ala- usual sports banter about baseball play.” out the player who was Apparently the 2-4 bama coach Paul William Mets fans and doing his job. start this season, along the spectacular plays, dra- “Bear” Bryant, as well as matic pitching duels, and players saw the play When the stakes with losing eight of their holding the most victories from a very different are this high, plays like past nine conference exhilarating finishes, the at both South Carolina topic of most conversa- perspective. Veteran out- these can’t happen. Chase games was enough to let and Florida. fielder Michael Cuddyer Utley deserves a much the Head Ball Coach know tions has been the slide. The co-offensive In game 2 of the described the play as a steeper punishment than that it was time for him to coordinator and offensive “tackle,” rather than a the measly one game sus- step aside. NLDS, Los Angeles Dodg- line coach Shawn Elliot er second baseman Chase slide. After reviewing the pension, which he turned He commented has been named the in- play a number of times, I down, or the two game at a press conference on Utley slid hard into New terim head coach for the York Mets shortstop, Ru- can’t help but agree with suspension Utley later Tuesday, “My answer has remainder of the season. Cuddyer’s analysis. appealed. always been the same: Some speculations about If it starts going south, who the next head coach starts going bad, then for the Gamecocks will be I need to get out. ... It’s include Kirby Smart, the time for me to get out of Defensive Coordinator for the way and give some- Alabama; Mark Stoops of body else a go at it.” Kentucky; Tom Herman of There had been Houston; and Justin Fuen- rumblings about his pos- te of Memphis. sible retirement after last In their first game season’s 7-6 finish follow- without Spurrier at the ing three straight 11-win helm they defeated Van- seasons. However, Spurri- derbilt 19-10. Elliot re- er felt that this year’s team ceived his first win as a had potential: “I thought head coach with Spurrier, we had a better team. I “out of the way.” thought I could help us be ARTS 05 Over 7,000 members of normally looks nothing the Academy of Motion like Steve Jobs. Biopics RACE Picture Arts and Sciences about people who changed vote for five films in each the world are popular category, as well as ten for during awards season, but Best Picture are nominat- some critics have noted TO THE ed by members working in that this one could be easi- each field. ly overhyped. Since the awards Steven Spielberg’s are decided entirely on Cold War epic, Bridge OSCARS popularity, a film’s critical of Spies, written by the by Garrett Sisson reception, release date, Coen Brothers, has also and relevance to current received positive predic- On Oct. 11, the New York issues will always be im- tions across several cat- Film Festival conclud- portant predictors in its egories. However, Spiel- A win in a technical deemed too sentimental. ed after two weeks of success. In other words, berg is already a revered category often serves as an Some films in the high-profile events, in- timing is everything. Film Hollywood icon with many unconscious compromise conversation have not cluding world premieres festivals and screening awards, and his reputa- for Oscar voters who liked even been seen yet. The of Robert Zemeckis’ The events allow the movie to tion could work against a movie, but want to give final major film festival in Walk, Don Cheadle’s Miles get additional reviews and him as easily as it works their appropriate respect the circuit, the AFI Fest, Ahead, and Steven Spiel- press time. However, too for him. Unfortunately, to films they perceive as is not until November, and berg’s Bridge of Spies, as much time before voting for many voters assess- more prestigious. This also will feature The Big Short, well as U.S. premieres of allows hype to wear down, ment of the movie’s mer- reflects the perceived hier- which has received glow- foreign films The Assassin and too much discussion its may be difficult to sep- archy of awards, with Best ing advanced reviews. It and Arabian Nights. can lead to overemphasiz- arate from their personal Picture and Best Director stars Steve Carell, Ryan This festival fol- ing a movie’s flaws. regard for the director. at the top and Technical, Gosling, Brad Pitt and lows in the heels of the A few names come Spotlight, an en- Animation, and Foreign Christian Bale, and deals recent Telluride, Venice, up consistently in any semble piece which tells Film awards being near with the 2000s housing and Toronto film festivals, search on this year’s Os- the story of the journalis- the bottom. bubble pre-crash. and to some extent the cars. Room tells the dra- tic investigation of a scan- Watching “the Alejandro Iñárri- earlier Sundance, Berlin, matic story of a mother dal in the Catholic church, race” unfold allows one tu’s The Revenant, which Cannes, and London fes- and son’s escape from kid- and Brooklyn, a period to see how films expected stars Leonardo Dicaprio tivals, which collectively napping after five years, piece about an Irish im- to do well end up being actually eating raw bison have been recognized as and has received steady, migrant starring Saoirse lessons in unrealized po- and fighting a bear, and indicators of which films increasing praise after de- Ronan, are also expected tential. In The Walk, Jo- Quentin Tarantino’s The will receive awards atten- buting at Telluride. Nine- to be nominated in numer- seph Gordon Levitt walks Hateful Eight skipped the tion at the Oscars. year-old Jacob Tremblay ous categories. across the Twin Towers on festivals altogether. Though the Oscars has been called the film’s One release that a tightrope in a stunning They are both aren’t until February, the breakout star, but despite shook up the awards cir- 20-minute CGI sequence. Westerns, and are ex- annual awards circuit him narrating the film, is cuit this year was Beasts However, this tech- pected to be nominat- and the developing con- strategically being mar- of No Nation, which is the nical achievement made ed for cinematography versation over the next keted in the Best Support- first feature film released the rest of the film pale in awards when they release few months can be espe- ing Actor category. in mainstream theatres comparison, and a ques- in theatres in December. cially revealing regarding and on Netflix Instant tionably strong French If The Revenant wins, the underlying politics Streaming simultaneous- accent from Levitt under- it will be Dicaprio’s first present in the major film- ly. This move is unprec- mined its power. Oscar, Iñárritu’s second makers’ circle. edented, and has led to Johnny Depp’s in a row, and cinematog- An Oscar win several major theatre transformation into no- rapher Emmanuel Lubez- boosts the careers of ev- companies boycotting the torious South Boston ki’s third in a row. eryone involved in the film based on its perceived gangster Whitey Bulger Many of these film, and leads to more economic impact. The in Black Mass was consid- films, affectionately called films of that type, or with movie, warmly reviewed, ered a “comeback” for the “Oscar-Bait,” will be rel- those stars, in the future. is about the training of a actor when it premiered atively obscure to main- For these reasons, many child soldier and stars Lu- at Venice. However, he stream audiences until the media analysts from maga- ther’s Idris Elba. was hindered by the un- Oscars ceremony, which zines and newspapers like The Martian, star- successful integration of will be hosted this year Vulture, Variety, and The ring Matt Damon, has the rest of the movie’s ele- by Chris Rock on Feb. A.V. Club try to predict performed reasonably ments and is thus unlikely 28. But though it is lad- which films will win. well, but it remains un- to get an Oscar. en with competition and Any film released clear what categories it The Danish Girl, bias, at its best the Oscars between now and Jan. 8, may be nominated for. Sci- a biopic about the first represents a time for film when nominations voting ence fiction and fantasy recipient of transgender artists to experiment and closes, could be “in the Danny Boyle’s films, such as Mad Max: surgery, was expected to push themselves. race” for Academy awards. Steve Jobs also premiered Fury Road and Star Wars: earn return nominations It is an annual invi- But what determines a there, and features both The Force Awakens, often for Eddie Redmayne and tation to create bolder and film’s actual chances is an impressive script writ- win awards like Sound director Tom Hooper, es- more innovative work in a up to increasing debate ten by Aaron Sorkin and Editing, Visual Effects, or pecially given that sexual- Hollywood scene increas- as the medium evolves a much-acclaimed per- Production Design, but ity is a trending topic in to- ingly controlled by the in- and the discussions take formance from its star not Best Actor/Actress or day’s media. However, the dustry of pleasing a crowd new directions each year. Michael Fassbender--who Best Picture. movie was polarizing and and making sales.

California and is a long- is important to remember DIFFICULTIES IN time friend of Jeff Morton, that art so often falls in head of the Art Depart- “the grey.” Instead of ask- TRANSLATION ment faculty. This show is ing what we are supposed the result of years of con- to get from a piece, some- by Heather Harper versation and thinking, times it is more important culminating in ideas put to simply experience it The most recent show to to physicality on the day of and let the art tell us what come to Covenant, on dis- the show. After visiting the it will. There is no set for- play in the library’s art Venice Biennale this sum- mula for understanding gallery upstairs, is “Diffi- mer, Moss started playing art, particularly work such culties in Translation,” by with ideas around the top- as Moss’. Brian C. Moss. Viewers en- ic of religion, specifically “Difficulties in ter a space transformed by Judaism. Morton asked translation” is unique in a range of materials. Black Moss to come and prepare nature, especially consid- paper is nailed to the wall. a site-specific show, which ering the pieces in the Rocks are piled in a corner. is not typical for Cove- show have never been There are diptychs nant’s gallery. displayed together in this made from iPhones and a Instead of trying manner. I encourage you hanging transparent sheet to explain each aspect of to engage with Moss’ work: with an image of the tow- the show and its exact to view and sit and read. er of Babel printed on it. meaning, Moss focuses You might be surprised by Together, they prompt the on creating an experience what you find. question: What do all these that he’s not even sure he things mean and why are understands. Though it they here in our gallery? may be tempting to debate Moss hails from how this show is “art,” it ARTS 06 and Autumn Eternal, the soaring synths and riffs THE MOON AUTUMN ETERNAL conclusion to the trilogy, simply reinforces the vast REVIEW was consequently one of beauty of the wilderness THE VERDICT EMBRACING THE the most anticipated black Lunn has lost himself in. SUN by Tim James metal albums of the year. Lunn’s drumming remains Yes, we got our Star Autumn Eter- a highlight of the band— Wars tickets. nal begins in much the refreshingly varied in a by Autumn King Black metal has an identi- Yes, we will burn ty crisis. same way that Kentucky genre usually obsessed The Moon Embracing the Every black metal did: “Tamarack’s Gold with speed and repetition. down the theatre if we Sun, a historical Korean band worth talking about Returns” is a haunting For fans of Lunn’s see Jar Jar Binks. drama based on a book of is pushing the bounds of a folk piece that perfectly previous works, Autumn the same name, is filled genre formerly known for sets the album’s sorrow- Eternal, like autumn it- with ancient spirits, des- its militancy and purism, ful tone. Yet beyond the self, is a bittersweet affair. tiny, torture, sword fight- from Myrkur’s mix of Dan- opening track, acoustic Lunn’s decision to distance ing, political intrigue, ish hymns and Norwegian instrumentation is sur- himself from the black- GLOWING romance, love triangles, hatred, to Liturgy’s brash prisingly sparse. grass sound he invented innocence, and a prince hodge-podge of noise rock, The fiddle riffs so on Kentucky and perfect- by Teresa Harwood in disguise. prominent in Roads to ed in Roads to the North It has something black metal and trap, to blackgaze stalwarts Deaf- the North are all but com- almost certainly doesn’t A little man for everyone, and with pletely absent in Autumn spell the end of fiddles and Small and round twenty episodes averaging heaven, whose recent fol- lowup to the highly polar- Eternal, with the excep- mandolins in black metal, Hairy feet padding the an hour each, you won’t tion of the string arrange- but Lunn’s perfect balance ground. have to deal with series izing Sunbather wowed critics once again. ments on “Sleep to the of Norwegian bleakness A puff of smoke withdrawal any time soon. Rising high The main plot of Panopticon’s Au- Sound of Waves Crashing.” and the spirit of the Amer- tumn Eternal, black metal The album also dispenses ican backwoods will proba- From wooden pipe with a the story is all about fate, sigh. and no matter how people innovator Austin Lunn’s with the folk interludes bly never be recaptured by try to change your fate, answer to provocative al- that appear on nearly ev- anyone else. Content at home whether it be through bums like Liturgy’s The ery track of Roads to the On the other hand, He sits pleased, black magic, usurpers, Ark Work and Deafheav- North—perhaps the most Autumn Eternal is a bril- Hobbit at home and at or just plain trying to kill en’s Sunbather, could disappointing change. liant, modern black metal ease. you, they cannot change Not yet knowing your destiny. What will show, That being said, Knocking upon the round purpose is a driving force door, in the show. While some Crashing into characters see the beau- The kitchen, ty of destiny determining Voices rumbling, boots your life, others see it as a kicking. force to be manipulated. Tumbling inside; It all begins with the plot- With full beards ting of the murder of the Cascading like mountains first crown prince, and feared. the royal shaman (rough- And the old man, ly the Taoist equivalent of Wizened, tall, a nun) who witnesses this Coming to Bilbo’s apall. event pays for it with her Then there’ll be life--but not before mak- The dark cave; ing a vow to protect the Shivering, blinded, but life of the unborn Yeon- brave, woo, whose destiny she sees will be the lynchpin He’ll speak loudly to the nation’s stability. To one who As Yeon-woo grows Dwells in dark. Eyes will up and falls in love with undo crown prince Lee Hwon, His nerve, glowing it is clear that her destiny Like saucers will be threatening to the shape the next decade of Stealing all Bilbo’s cour- usurpers in the palace, American atmospheric The influence of album: emotional, inven- age. and to prevent her from black metal. post-black metal and tive, and a triumphant And there’ll be ruining their plans of con- A little history: blackgaze groups like conclusion of Lunn’s The huge trolls tinuing to hold power, they Panopticon first wonDeafheaven and Ghost three-album romance Fiercely unconquerable. plot her death. widespread acclaim in the Bath on the album is with the solitude of the His knees will knock This attempted black metal world with undeniable. The soar- Kentucky wilderness and Each other. murder is assumed to be Kentucky, a tribute to ing, synth-infused atmo- rural life. Supposedly the burglar, successful, through the spheres of tracks like As an answer to the He should be brave, effect of a Romeo and Ju- the wilderness of Lunn’s home state indebted just “Into the North Woods” many experiments in the Quick and sly, liet-like potion, and her and “Autumn Eternal” black metal scene in recent But all along he’ll feel shy, grieving family proceeds as much to the Dillards as to Darkthrone. While are a new direction for years, Autumn Eternal is Incompetent, to bury her body. Panopticon, albeit one clear: innovation is all well Clumsy as an elephant, The second half of folk metal is no novelty in the North American black still grounded in the lone- and good, but the isolation Small as a child. the series is devoted to the But inside, eight years after her pre- metal scene, most bands liness of the Appalachian and mourning at the heart take after the viking and backwoods. of black metal ever since He is bigger than his hide. sumed death, as her fam- He knows not yet: ily and fiance struggle to medieval metal of their Songs like “The Burzum’s Filosofem and cope with her death. Then European cousins. Wind’s Farewell” revolve Ulver’s Bergtatt are beau- The light wins, she begins to remember Lunn’s incorpora- around slow, haunting tiful and worth preserving. The cave trolls turn to her own special past, after tion of fiddles, mandolins melodies played with Autumn Eternal indeed. stone men, eight years of not knowing and banjos alongside blast- little distortion, adding And the light will her identity. With fast- beats and death growls in welcome variety to Pan- One day come paced storytelling and Kentucky and its excel- opticon’s usually aggres- To one hidden in the characters that you will lent followup Roads to the sive style. gloom. quickly grow attached to, North took black metal in Yet the core of you’ll be hooked. an exciting new direction, the Panopticon sound remains: frantic, cacoph- onous drumming, tremo- lo-picked riffs and death metal chugging, Lunn’s guttural shouts, and the feeling that the listener is walking in an Appalachian forest on a cold winter night, completely alone. Tracks like “Oaks Ablaze” and “Pale Ghosts” per- fectly capture the feeling of isolation Lunn has, in an ironic twist, decided to share with the listener. The addition of OPINIONS 07 good repute, if there is any things, when other modes of derstanding into the ways us to confi ne ourselves to WHATEVER IS excellence and if anything entertainment off er more? of non-Christians and make exclusively Christian enter- worthy of praise, dwell on Why watch “The Walking you a wiser person. If you tainment, but He does want these things.” Dead” when “Peter Pan” is must watch such movies us to avoid what is evil. GOOD Here at Covenant also available? Shouldn’t and listen to such songs, Watching loads College, we focus on these we—as Christians—desire fi nd all the needles you can of zombies and listening by Elena Foreman qualities. We’re always to dwell on the thing that in the haystack! But always to crude, sexist popular looking for common grace is more cheerful, more de- try to pick the haystack songs is going to have its We’re young here at Cov- insights. No matter how sirable, more pleasant and with the most needles and eff ect on us. The common enant College, and enter- awful the song is, no matter praiseworthy? Shouldn’t reduce the number of hay- grace is doubtless there, tainment is a popular top- how dreadful the movie, we we feed our minds with hap- stacks you search as much but the quantity is great- ic. We’re always discussing can always point to some py things, lovely things? No as possible. ly outweighed by the evil, the latest songs and mov- hint of meaning that indi- doubt a bright, shiny needle Common grace and and needles don’t redeem ies with each other -- so cates good to a mind dis- of excellence lies in “The redemptive qualities are all a common, dirty haystack. much so, that we term a posed to look for it. We look Walking Dead” and other very well. But let’s not get Though we are called to fi nd certain selection of these carefully for excellence and such shows, and no doubt it carried away! God wants the little good even in such “pop culture.” truth and loveliness. This can be found. But one nee- us to dwell on what is good a thing, we would surely be Writing to the Phi- is praiseworthy. dle does not “redeem” the and holy (even in the midst better occupied in contem- lippians, Paul says, “Final- However, I think we entire, fi lthy haystack! of such sad books as Josh- plating the good in enter- ly, brethren, whatever is fi nd the needle in the hay- There may be rea- ua, Judges, and Leviticus), tainment that was meant true, whatever is honor- stack when we approach sons for watching and lis- so it stands to reason we to be good and wholesome. able, whatever is right, popular culture this way. tening to things that dis- should look for as many of whatever is pure, whatev- Does God really want us regard Christian values. the good and holy things as er is lovely, whatever is of to search so hard for these Perhaps it will give you un- possible. He does not ask

ify by stating that my in- tent is not to shame any- GET REAL one whose life is not put together. I would not be by Anne Fuller writing this article in the car driving home from This article is meant Fall Break, four days past to address the topic of its original due date, if I authenticity because I had my life together. You don’t remember the last are welcome to live a per- time Covenant tackled fectly disorganized life this issue (it was proba- but I caution against two bly last week). things: both devaluing Emmett Gienapp I think it is time to integrity and making an Editor In Chief identify the popular trend idol of your depravity. James Kelly of fl aunting what I call the The problem with Layout Editor “messy lifestyle.” Seeming- treating messy lives as ly, it is now acceptable to authentic is that it can Hannah McCoy be proud of the moments lead to the glorifi cation Managing Editor when you are hunched of unhealthy habits. Few Micahel Fuller Photo over a cup of Great Hall things are more real or munity and the history of coff ee (or Starbucks for broken than gasping for Stephanie Taylor Copy the brotherhood on our those with money), with breath at Erlanger Hos- Melanie White News GHETTO’S hall. They are an exam- three hours of sleep, mak- pital because you didn’t Garrett Sisson Arts ple of the unique charac- ing fun of the fact that you recognize the signs of a ter and identity that halls “literally don’t know any- panic attack, yet that is Eliot Kaufmann Opinions BRICKS thing” for your midterm in at Covenant pride them- not a place I ever want to Z Arima Sports selves on. fi ve minutes. I assume we return to or dwell in. by Second North Boys Megan Walter We b This culture of hall have all reached that point Dan Barber, Head tradition and community sometime in our college Chef of the highly in- Molly Hulsey Staff Writer The changes to Carter Hall career—except maybe have instituted a number is a major selling point for novative farm-to-table Zach Jones Staff Writer many who have decided to those truly pious students restaurant Blue Hill, said, of shifts for the Covenant in Mac; good on you. Phil Moore Distribution community. Relocations of come to Covenant and live “Failure is important; it here for four years. Many Why are we, or at introduces you to an idea Cliff Foreman offi ces and students have least I, so attracted to the caused students to read- fear that this is a further that you never want to Faculty Advisor step towards suppressing idea of authenticity being return to.” So yes, it is just on diff erent levels. For inquiries or comments. please contact and marginalizing hall equivalent to a raw and okay to fail and live bro- Emmett Gienapp at emmett.gienapp@cove- We, the gentlemen nant.edu. identity that is not just disorganized life? There ken lives, but your failure of Ghetto, have felt this Th is is a Covenant College student publi- unique to our hall, but have been times when I should motivate you to fur- cation. Th e views expressed herein do not wave of change more than necessarily refl ect those of the college or the something that is cher- actually revel in the fact ther integrity and to leave student body. most: the cottages, the de- that I don’t have my life to- behind stale life patterns. velopment of our frontiers- ished campus-wide. Thus, a debate has unfolded gether and, “that’s okay” I believe that God man skills, and, most re- because I am being “real.” wants us to do all things cently, the removal of the that concerns the recent change and we hope to I am writing this article with excellence in mind, sibilities and talents so bricks from the hall. because I fi nd this to be a like in Matthew 25:14- that we may care for them The issue has been continue discussions with the administration. problematic attitude to- 30: we are servants that and most importantly, see present in the past, as wards life. have been given respon- them multiply. various other halls have First, let me clar- I end this diatribe brought attention to the with a fi nal reminder that fact that the Ghetto is the authenticity occurs when only painted hall on cam- we pursue Christ likeness pus. Covenant has a strict and not when we dwell on rule that no hall can paint our sin. And sometimes, their walls. when we are in places Though we the cur- when it would be much rent students did not paint easier to be proud of our the hall, the fact that it is messes than to become painted still violates said more like Christ, it is nec- rule. The hall was fi rst essary to fake it. There is painted in the 1980’s and value in putting on a good various times between face until you reach the then and its most recent point when that is no lon- coat of red and white in ger necessary. 2005. Erik Thoennes, Because of its his- Professor of Biblical and tory, this removal has been Theological Studies at Bio- felt heavily by the Ghetto la University, says, “To live community, both past and in conformity with what present. Many alumni I believe, in spite of what have expressed concern, I feel, isn’t hypocrisy; it’s off ering to donate money integrity.” That being said, to repaint. my opinion is that some- For many, the times you just have to fake bricks are a symbol of com- it till you make it. OPINIONS 08 complicated. We rarely draw to mind Machiavel- THE DUAL see selflessness wholly, lian principles of effective due to humanity’s fallen and ferocious leadership, and thus selfish nature. which could be used to VIRTUES OF We glimpse selflessness argue against my two pre- in the setting aside of sented virtues. However, LEADERSHIP typical human evils such Machiavelli’s advice is as gratuitous self-glori- meant to preserve a lead- by Michael Donoghue fication, rash judgments er’s power, not effectively made in pleasure or rage, guide his people. The goal of this article and arrogance in our lim- These two ideas is the presentation and ited capabilities. We are operate under the same explanation of the two all guilty of these actions concept of leadership, but virtues that I believe to to some level. are vastly different. With be essential in ideal lead- Selflessness in its this distinction drawn, ership: selflessness and conviction teaches us these objections would a love for others. In my to negate these things. have nothing to do with previous article, Virtue in Therefore, its value is effective leadership. Rath- Leadership, I explained primarily held in being a er, effective leadership my rationale behind my countermeasure towards of a people group may be desire to see a virtuous selfishness. If a leader’s found in serving them, leader as President of the mindset consists of self- not vice versa. U.S. This prompted me lessness rather than self- An ideal leader to consider what virtues ishness, this will assist seeking to guide his peo- THE LAND OF MILK a spiritual experience that an ideal leader would pos- the leader in the casting ple out of love for them will shake you to your core. sess in any job. aside of irrational, biased will encourage them, em- AND HONEY The key is pulled Setting aside the thinking and decisions. body their best interests, out of the ignition and you discussion of capabilities When a leader’s rationale desire their happiness by Gustave Coolwhip close your eyes as you open in leadership, which is in- is not anchored to his per- completely, and ultimate- the door. Your diet is being deed incredibly important sonal varying partiality, ly in love see them as Forget about shrimp scam- thrown to the wind, and to consider, I wanted to selflessness frees those greater than him. For the pi. Forget about St. John’s, for this blessing, that’s know what virtues alone being led from many pos- follower of Christ, we wit- Alleia, and whatever oth- perfectly okay. would motivate an ideal sible dangers. ness the fruition of this er fine dining options this There’s a white leader, and why. Now that we un- idea of perfect love solely city has to offer. SUV with spinning rims My idea of quint- derstand the instrumen- in the mortal and immor- Forget about your that is blasting 94.3 as essential leadership was tal nature of a leader’s tal life of our King Jesus. perfectly savory 5 course you walk to the door, and formerly a rather unde- selflessness in protecting In conclusion, I meals crafted in some to you, it sounds like a veloped compilation of his people, we may better have found that an ideal prestigious kitchen by heavenly choir, just pro- revered leaders through- view the ‘greater’ virtue leader seeks to lead ulti- gastronomically-blessed viding the soundtrack out time. In my mental from which I believe self- mately out of love for his wizards hellbent on mak- for your fast-approaching revision of this idea, I lessness derives its exis- people, and consequently ing your mind explode and union with an 1800 calorie selected several leaders tence. with selflessness. For his your heart melt with the Aphrodite. as ‘representatives’ of my The virtue I hold people to flourish is there- first taste of their ambro- You pull open the idea, and examined them to be essential in an ideal fore his greatest goal. sia-infused delicacies. door, and there it is, just as to why they held value leader is the love of oth- Clearly, no human being Leave it all at the between the man buying in my notions of healthy ers. If we desire to effec- other than Jesus Himself door and open your mind a pack of cigarettes and leadership. tively cast off our selfish has ever perfectly embod- to the possibility that a stand full pork rinds. Chattanooga’s greatest There’s a glass case con- culinary legends simply taining a half dozen vats don’t receive the accolades of golden-brown fried they deserve because they chicken, potato wedges, also happen to sell gas, lot- and mac and cheese. And to tickets, and tall boys by it’s yours. the dozen. It’s soul food and But no more. The it has redefined seduc- true tale of their glorious tion. It’s an invitation to ascendance into culinary become a child again, one nirvana shall be hidden being reintroduced to all not a day longer. that is good and lovely in I am the prophet of life, an experience that Mapco fried chicken and strips away everything my message is simple: this save your most funda- gas station chain is a na- mental understanding of tional treasure. joy on earth. Yeah, it’s a gas As you’re handed station that sells food an extra barbecue sauce of a quality that’s quite over the counter, you find possibly even more abys- yourself asking, “What mal than Taco Bell. And sleeping insanity must I yeah, you buy your take- have fallen into to imag- out box full of gold at the ine such a paradise among same counter where you mortal men. What arro- Upon undertaking love, love for something ied these characteristics. pay to fill your tank or gance to even conceive of this mission, selflessness else must in turn guide Of what use then is this get a gallon of milk. And this modern tower of Ba- and a love for others are us. We see through the newfound discernment? yeah, the bathrooms are bel which reaches into the the only two supreme vir- past and present that As stated earlier, perpetually filthy. dining halls of angels, al- tues I think to be worth humanity is bound to these virtues are present But you know lowing my humble and un- noting. Both are already complete every action in everyone to some ex- what? True love doesn’t worthy palate to partake.” generally esteemed by through being driven by tent, and are often view- care about warts. It But it’s real, and the public. Nonetheless, a love for something. able through an individu- embraces exterior de- you can have it all for understanding their sov- If a leader specif- al’s actions and dialogue. fects because beauty is five bucks and a couple ereignty (or lack thereof) ically were to cultivate We must then weigh what about what’s in the ar- quarters you had rattling in a leader’s mind is cru- a love for his people, practical capabilities a tery-clogged heart. And around in your cupholder. cial for those being led. self-love would have to significant possessor of Mapco is truly a thing of Heed the call and As love appears to be the fade. Love for his people these virtues has to offer. beauty, all day, every day. treat yourself to the most cause of selflessness, I would usher in selfless- I hope for these consider- It calls like a siren, misunderstood blessing will present my thoughts ness. Thus, a direct cor- ations to be helpful for my its neon-green sign beck- we have in this city, allow- on the secondary virtue, relation between love for readers in any situation, oning you forward, saying, ing it to show you how to selflessness, stemmingothers and selflessness is and especially in consid- “Come, my love, and feast.” love again as you shuffle off from the greater, the love inevitable. For a leader ering voting in the 2016 Resistance was your mortal coil and break of others. to seek to effectively lead presidential election. Re- never really a question the chains of table service Considering selfless- his people, he must desire gardless even of that out- on your drive back home and candlelit dinners. ness in abstraction it may to see his people flourish. come, for those in Christ, somewhere around 11 pm, Get some Mapco seem somewhat simple: How could anyone desire may you take pleasure and as you crawl into a chicken and stuff your caring less for oneself. to see their people flour- that we are under an ideal parking spot you realize face. Understanding the ram- ish without first loving ruler for all of eternity. that you’re on the verge of ifications of selflessness, them? Some readers may however, is much more