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Chattanooga Women’s March The Grammys Winter Olympics The Greatest Showman Stewarding the Earth A Review Of the Event An Afterparty Of Critiques and A Recap Of America’s Finest “It’s everything you’ll ever want…” How To Glorify God Through Complaints Moments As We Anticipate What’s Eating Ahead Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 RES PUBLICA LECTURES H8 THE W8 by Anna Smith Inazu’s book first ex- allowing a certain extent of and endurance through BUT LOVE amines the constitutional dissension from the norms listening to others instead This year, the W.I.C. Lec- commitments essential to of that community. of immediately dismissing tures were renamed the making confident pluralism The second half of the them. TO SK8 Res Publica Lectures, but possible. These commit- book introduces “three These aspirations en- by Anna Rogers their mission to challenge ments are part of the First civic aspirations” that make courage speech that does the Covenant community Amendment and include confident pluralism pos- not stigmatize and stop On a cold winter’s night, remains the same. the right of association, sible. Tolerance does not conversation, as well as many Covenant College Dr. John Inazu taught the importance of public mean embracing all beliefs, exercising collective action students showed up to three four-hour-long ses- forums, and fairness in gov- but “a willingness to accent and efforts responsibly to Hamilton Skate Place sions (January 25-27) on ernment funding. Even in genuine difference,” even reach common ground decked out in denim, leath- confident pluralism, the the midst of differences, we when we believe it to be with others who differ from er, neon, and all kinds of idea that “we can and must must have some agreement wrong. Humility is recog- us. Rohl was struck by the ‘80s garb. Groups of friends live together peaceably in about our society, seek- nizing we are limited and book’s example of a Cath- showed up as early as 10 spite of deep and some- ing for “those within our cannot prove even our most olic woman who worked p.m., huddled close togeth- times irresolvable differ- boundaries to be part of the deeply held beliefs. Pa- with the director of an er, waiting for sweet shelter from the cold and for sick ences.” political community,” and tience encourages restraint CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Inazu teaches law and pairs of roller skates. As the religion at Washington line outside grew longer, University in St. Louis, the anticipation grew high- Missouri. er as the time for the doors The one-credit hour to open crept closer. class followed the format The moment the clock of Inazu’s book, Confident struck 11:30, the insanely Pluralism: Surviving and dressed hooligans piled into Thriving Through Deep the rink (but not before Difference. flashing their Scots cards) Confident pluralism, for a rocking good time. according to Inazu, allows Brave students strapped us to maintain without wheels to their feet, ready suppressing or minimizing to roll, while our very own our firmly held convic- D.J. Grant Lowe tore up the tions while coexisting with turntables with some truly others who hold different iconic ‘80s jams. beliefs. Inazu writes not At a glance, Sk80s looks just for Christians, but also like a bunch of carefree for readers who hold other kiddos having a good time, beliefs. but it is a dangerous world Anna Rohl (‘18) said she out there. If you were not enjoyed the book, but also blessed with skating abili- appreciated hearing directly ties, one can only hope you from Inazu, who provided were blessed with balance, a Christian perspective because otherwise, the that was not explicit in the slippery ground of the skat- book. ing rink floor is your only photo by Daniel Fremen friend of the night. People WOMEN, FAITH, AND THE WORKPLACE CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 by Marie Bowen working at Covenant this organization supporting traveling with them and and it may be better to find January, began the event communities in building being told she would not be new employment. She also On Thursday, February by discussing the current entrepreneurial ecosystems able to advance in certain had been encouraged in 1, Rebekah Marr spoke at social climate. She touched through equipping startups companies because she is a her career to document any the women’s event entitled on the new fourth wave of of all kinds with the nec- woman. instances of unequal treat- “Women, Faith, and the feminism spurred by the essary resources and tools. Another question was ment in case she ever need- Workplace, A Dialogue Harvey Weinstein scandal She immediately opened up asked about how Marr bal- ed to reference incidents in on Current Events” which and the recent news on the the floor to any questions ances her career and home the future. Logging these began at 7 p.m. in Hannah U.S.A. Women’s gymnastics regarding her experienc- life. “It is a myth that you moments, Marr explained, Bloomquist’s apartment. coach Larry Nassar’s sexual es as a working woman, can have it all, I believe,” also helped her feel more Around fifty female Cov- abuse case. wondering what the women Marr said. She continued, in control of situations of enant students came and Formenti referenced who attended the event “I never personally felt the differential treatment. enjoyed Niedlov’s cook- Dorothy Sayer’s book Are wanted to know. pressure to choose,” but Towards the end of ies and a special blend of Women Human? promot- Sophomore Jessica Flo- that “it’s hard to do both. the event, Leda Goodman Goodman’s coffee made by ing women as individuals. rey opened up discussion It’s worthwhile for me to joined Formenti and Marr women. The book explains the by asking if Marr truly has do both, but it’s hard.” She on the couch and began The event consisted of a terms “male” and “female” experienced any differing shared she did not want to a panel of sorts contrib- Q&A discussion primarily are merely adjectives de- treatment as a woman in have kids at the beginning uting to the conversation. focused on Marr’s personal scribing humans, and both the workplace. Marr re- of her marriage because, “I All three women offered experiences in the work- should be treated as such. plied, “I definitely have love working and being able wisdom from their work place and the challenges Then, she introduced her said many times over in my to contribute to the world experience, faith, and fam- she has faced from being friend and fellow alumna career that if I were a man, around me,” so she and ily life. Sophomore Natalie a woman. Marr also gave Rebekah Marr to begin the this would be very differ- her husband chose to wait Northcutt commented on advice on how to handle discussion on her per- ent for me.” She discussed until later in life to begin a their input saying, “It was certain situations in the sonal experiences in the how her job experiences family. awesome to hear from a dif- workplace, concentrating workplace in light of these have been influenced by Marr also offered advice ferent generation of women on how to honor both her current events. her sex. Examples include: in regards to her experi- who have learned much male and female colleagues. Marr, who graduated not being allowed to go on ence in unhealthy work and have a lot to teach.” Stephanie Formenti, from Covenant in 2004, is work-related trips since environments, stating that Following the event, the Chapel Associate for a founder of CO.START- many men’s wives were in certain cases, unequal senior Abby Camilli com- Discipleship who began ERS, a Chattanooga-based uncomfortable with her treatment cannot be fought, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 NEWS 02 CHATTANOOGA WOMEN’S MARCH by Sarah Lane Cochran

On January 20, 2018, Chattanooga echoed with the chant of, “What do we want? Equality! When do we want it? Now!” Crowds gathered in Coolidge Park on that Saturday beginning at 11 a.m., and marching began at noon. The march stretched 1.99 miles from Coolidge all the way to Broad Street and back. Whether rain or shine, these people planned to march. The voices of women and men rose as one, a testa- ment to the battles already fought and a declaration of determination to fight the battles to come. Every person there marched for a different reason. Their signs acted as a window into their stories, beliefs, and con- victions. Some signs were reactions to the current presidency (“It’s the super-calloused-fragile-rac- ist-sexist-nazi-POTUS!”) and some demanded President Donald Trump be impeached. Some marched for those who were never given a chance: “We March for the Unborn.” Other signs demanded a continual fight by Will Payne for equality for the margin- immigrants are welcome the work of women and day when every wrong will race and background will alized and were a reminder here!” The city marched for men from decades ago be made right and every look in the mirror and see of the strength women the rights of marginalized would not be forgotten. victim is given a voice. that they bear the image of possess: “We are Women; women across the United They marched on behalf of Christianity should lead us a good Creator. Until then, Hear Us Roar in Numbers States: black, white, refu- the women who have never to long for gender and race the women’s march is a call too Big to Ignore!”, “Respect gee, and immigrant alike. had the freedom to march to be seen as marks of a cre- to Christians to pray con- my existence, or expect my A huge banner from the for themselves. And finally, ative, beautiful God. One stantly for broken people resistance!”, and “EQUALI- Democratic Socialists of they marched as a remind- day, a history of systematic and broken systems to be TY for all!” America hung from Walnut er of all that still needs to oppression and harmful ste- redeemed. Above all, the marchers’ Street Bridge, carrying the change. reotypes will no longer trap Information taken from signs made it clear they words, “Demand justice for The Chattanooga wom- women into questioning Chattanooga Women’s have had enough. They will incarcerated, impoverished, en’s march was, above all, a their worth, intellect, and March’s official website; not be silent about what undocumented women call for justice. Regardless potential. One day, women https://www.chattanooga- must change. everywhere.” of one’s political leanings, across the world will be womensmarch.com/ Another chant ringing Chattanooga marched faith in Christ demands free of corrupt laws and a out over Chattanooga was, for the past, present, and standing for justice. It corrupt justice system. And “Say it loud, say it clear: future. They marched so demands praying for the one day, little girls of every

LOVE TO SK8 safe out there on the rink in in the final race, I probably WOMEN,FAITH, enjoyed being a part of a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the future. would have won if I wasn’t greater conversation on Of course, not everyone wearing a skirt.” Rumors WORKPLACE campus,” and is excited risk their lives out on that has this experience. Take say the two are still on good CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to see more events in the floor, and some are not so Grace and Sarah Newsome terms even after the tough future that encourage this lucky as to come out un- for example, a pair of stand- competition. godly support of women. scathed. With tobacco-free out siblings who stunned As the night wound mented as women who will So, what should you smoke and fog spreading the crowd with their cra- down in the wee hours of all probably have to deal expect in the future? For- throughout the room and zy-good skating skills. After the night, exhausted skat- with these current issues menti confirmed she plans an added assortment of winning their separate rac- ers and dancers exited the particularly in the work- on having a women’s event colored flashing lights es, the sisters joined hands floor and drove off to enjoy place, “It’s refreshing to similar to this one every creating limited visibility in with Joel Dahms and Nick a late night bite and maybe hear the honest thoughts of year during the “Calling Be- the room, it is a true mira- Hall — two other impecca- even some sleep. Overall, a mature Christian woman yond Covenant” chapel se- cle that everyone makes it bly good skaters who skated the night was as successful who has dealt with these ries. She hopes that, in the out okay. past their competitors for as it could have been. If issues for many years…. future, the guest speaker Well, almost everyone. victory — respectively to you need proof, just scroll I was stimulated to think for the women’s event will Borderlands resident, Dan determine who would be through Instagram and you more earnestly and more also speak in chapel and Glecier (‘20), was one of crowned best of the best. will surely find a plethora biblically about what our interact with students at a the unlucky ones. Rather Barely nudging out of ‘80s themed captions and responses should be.” chapel luncheon. Formenti than joining the Covenant her younger sister, Grace smiling faces documenting In the future, Camilli is excited to continue these College masses at Cookout Newsome, along with Hall, the great time everyone in hopes to see this same event conversations on women, or Steak ’n Shake, Gleci- crossed the finish line sec- attendance had. Sk80s can with even more thought- faith, and the workplace at er rushed to the hospital onds before Sarah New- be summed up nicely in the ful engagement on these Covenant College. where he discovered he had some and Dahms, claim- words of skating pro, Gar- issues in the workplace. She a broken wrist. ing victory. Even though rett Thompson, “Sk80s is a encouraged a place for “dy- He said, “It was a fun she lost, Sarah Newsome heck of a time because you namic discussion,” offering time to be had there, but admits she loved the fact really get to go back and ideas such as breaking into more so in terms of wreck- she and her sister both won live a night in your parents’ smaller groups to discuss less fun.” Even still, those their separate races. How- shoes. It’s kind of a magical real-life situations involv- of us at the Bagpipe, along ever, Newsome clarifies feeling when you L.A.R.P. ing these potential issues. with Dan, urge you to be although “Grace beat me as ‘80s people.” Likewise, Northcutt “greatly NEWS 03 GRAMMY AWARDS CEREMONY SLAMMED FOR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL NEGLIGENCE by Chase Waller pop star. introspection, vulnerability, Pitchfork, Vox, Forbes, and male artists also conscript- Speaking on the issue, and social awareness, Jay- many other news sourc- ed an open letter calling for The Grammys attract a Chris Deville of Stereogum Z’s album was expected to es accused the Grammy Portnow to resign as Re- large amount of attention said, “[Mars] breathes such win at least an award within committee of hypocrisy for cording Academy president. every year — music lovers abundant life into his retro the rap category. However, the gap between nominal The letter says, “We step make their predictions for exercises that I’d argue he’s long time artist and icon support for the movements, up every single day and winners and anticipate their more creatively vital than Jay-Z received nothing. and active, tangible support have been doing so for a favorite artists faring well most musicians working Other categories fol- for women. long time. The fact that you in the runnings. This year, today. Just not compared to lowed a similar pattern After the ceremony, Va- don’t realize this means it’s however, the Grammys re- Kendrick Lamar, a skewed of dereliction. Many were riety interviewed Recording time for you to step down.” ceived intense negative crit- virtuoso whose work critical of the lack of female Academy president, Neil The Grammy committee icism. Music websites, fans, manages to stir up similar winners at the event. Ac- Portnow. Portnow not only itself quickly responded by and musicians themselves euphoria within me while cording to Pitchfork, only provided excuses for the designating a council to in- all voiced disappointment engaging with weighty seventeen percent of all lack of female winners, he vestigate and address biases with the event for a num- ideas and taking music new 2018 Grammy winners were also placed the responsibil- against women within the ber of reasons. The general places.” women — a statistic which ity on women rather than music industry. consensus: the Grammys This pattern has been seems incredulous given men or the industry for the Portnow also issued a are becoming increasingly a heavily racial issue for the talent of artists such as lack of female winners. response statement shortly irrelevant because of social many years. Lamar lost to SZA, Lorde, Lady Gaga, and Portnow said, “It has to thereafter, saying, “I ap- and political negligence. Daft Punk in 2013, followed Kesha. begin with … women who preciate that the issue of Much of the discontent- by Beck beating Beyonce The only woman to have the creativity in their gender bias needs to be ment with the event dealt in 2014, followed by Tay- receive a major solo award hearts and souls, who want addressed in our industry, directly with the award lor Swift beating Lamar in was best new artist winner, to be musicians, who want and share in the urgency winners. Or, more accu- 2015, followed by Adele Alessia Cara. to be engineers, producers, to attack it head on. We as rately, the award losers. topping Beyonce in 2016. This discrepancy be- and want to be part of the an organization, and I as its Specifically, Bruno Mars’ This year’s overlooking tween female versus male industry on the executive leader, pledge our commit- victory in receiving album of the intelligent commen- recognition at the awards level … [They need] to step ment to doing that.” of the year over Kendrick taries of Damn. seems to ceremony was highlight- up because I think they In response to the event Lamar was a locus of frus- add to the lack of interest in ed by the presence of the would be welcome.” as a whole, musicians have tration for many. Lamar’s important, frequently dis- #MeToo and #TimesUp Responses to the presi- been nothing short of Damn. was widely regarded cussed issues in American movements. Many attend- dent’s comment have been brutal. as a historical album and politics. ees of the Grammys wore extremely negative. At a Acclaimed folk musician a masterpiece of not just The same was seen with white clothing or a white female-only music festival and Grammy nominee, rap but modern music. Yet Jay-Z who was completely rose in support of women in L.A., artist Fiona Apple Father John Misty (Josh for the third time, Lamar’s shut out at the Grammys, who have been sexually adorned a shirt which read Tillman) commented on socially and politically rele- winning no awards for his abused, assaulted, or ha- “Kneel Portnow.” On Friday, the event at a show in Syd- vant album was beaten by a album 4:44. Riddled with rassed. B.B.C., Stereogum, February 2, a number of fe- ney Australia. Faking to receive his award, Father John Misty mocked an acceptance speech, saying, “When I was growing up everyone tld me, you know — whether it’s like Mommy, Daddy, the church, schoolteachers, whoever — you know, ev- erybody was always saying that, like, it’s what’s on the inside that matters, you know, and I think that this is really evidence of the fact that it’s what’s outside that matters.” With viewing rates at an all time low, the Grammys struggle to find relevance. The issuance of the committee to investigate biases against women provides some promise; however, it is unclear how the Gram- mys will be able to recover from such a low year.

RES PUBLICA in honor of that gift. As the looks for Christian speakers provide longer and more ate and civil, and loving to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 agency is no longer known who examine “contempo- intense engagement than our neighbor. That doesn’t as W.I.C., coordinator Dr. rary issues that our stu- a few thirty-five minute mean that I agree with him Jay Green said it made dents, as thoughtful people, chapel periods. about every point, but I’m abortion clinic to increase sense to change the name need to grapple with and “It’s the next best thing supportive of his overall adoptions. and was an opportunity to address as they move into to having someone on the vision.” “Working with people more accurately describe adulthood.” faculty,” Green said. Though the divides in who have different opinions the nature of the lectures. About a year and a half Green appreciates Inazu’s our society are difficult to to change things for good The phrase “res publica” ago, Green and a few other approach to interacting deal with, Rohl was encour- — obviously that’s messy, refers to public affairs or professors read and dis- with society. aged by Inazu’s thoughts. but a really interesting call concerns about the public. cussed “Confident Plural- “Christians need all the “There are sincere, to think about,” Rohl said. The lectures, Green said, ism.” “We learned a lot and help we can get with be- thoughtful believers [like The annual lectures were were meant “to challenge benefited from the discus- ing faithful to God’s Word Inazu] who are working out originally made possible by us to think about how we sion,” Green said. “I knew and understanding our ways of engaging with the a gift from Women In the can become more aware [Inazu] was kind of a rising place. It comes well short world as Christians,” Rohl Church (W.I.C.), an agency of what’s going on in the star and wanted to connect of demanding our way or said. of the Presbyterian Church world and prepared to en- students with him.” forcing people into our in America (P.C.A.), the gage the world faithfully.” Green likes the format mold,” Green said. “Inazu denomination with which The lecture topics are of the lectures because the helps us do it in a way that’s Covenant is affiliated were different every year. Green three four-hour sessions faithful, both compassion- called the W.I.C. Lectures SPORTS 04 WINTER OLYMPICS PREVIEW by Will Siegenthaler managed to secure the gold the movie Cool Runnings. another thing. It’s time for top five in the medal count medal in the next game. Although they did not win, everyone to act like they’re in the last decade. We’re the The Olympics are coming In a legendary moment they became an example of experts at obscure sports undisputed big boys of the up on February 7, which of cheating in the 1968 the Olympic spirit of com- we only watch every four Olympics, and it’s a joyous is a blessing to have ready Grenoble Olympics, three petition and sportsmanship. years — classic weird stuff place to be. Finally, Bob entertainment in these cold women of the East German These and many other like ski jumping, luge, and Costas will not be com- and boring months before Olympic team were caught stories are why the Olym- hockey. Unless you real- mentating at this Olympics spring begins. This year, the with luge sleds that had pics are worth watching. ly know the sport you’re as he has retired from that Olympics are in Pyeongc- been heated before the race The Olympics are two watching, it is unwise to sphere of sports commen- hang, South Korea, and this to make them go faster. The weeks of dramatic mo- attempt to comment on tating. This is a big loss, is the first time the Winter East Germans were well ments, full of intrigue and it. Usually people can tell but the hole Bob left will Olympics have been held known for their cheating, human interest making you’ve got no idea what be filled by Xavier Rollman there. These Olympics have but blamed this on capital- for great entertainment. you’re saying, and it’s (‘20) and Aaron Melton a chance to add to the leg- ists out to get them. Whether or not you enjoy embarrassing for everyone (‘19) commentating on ev- ends of Olympiads past. Finally, there is the clas- watching sports is irrelevant involved. ery single event in Found- Let’s take a trip down sic underdog story of the because there is something However, the Olympics is ers Third Lobby around the memory lane and remem- Jamaican bobsled team who for everyone to enjoy. also a great time to be an clock. ber some famous Olympic competed in 1988 Olympics The start of the Win- American. America has moments. The scandal of in Calgary, which inspired ter Olympics also means not finished outside of the Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan is fresh on everyone’s minds, with the new movie, I, Tonya. Tonya Harding’s ex-husband famously hired some men to assault Nancy Kerrigan so she wouldn’t be able to skate. This became a huge national event that clearly still has large cultural sig- nificance to this day. Another legend is when the U.S. men’s hockey team beat the U.S.S.R. in the semi-finals, as depicted in the film Miracle. The U.S. team was a bunch of ama- teurs and the Soviet team had won the gold medal in the past five out of six Olympics. Somehow, the U.S. beat the Soviets and THE LEGEND OF STARBURY by Nate Plating He would continue to be Chinese Basketball Associ- (an honor shared by Mi- who gives generously, does productive before request- ation. chael Beasley and Jimmer not back down, and hit “I am Marbury. You are ing a trade following the Marbury, a career Fredette), Marbury has cer- that nasty lay-up followed Marbury. We are all con- lockout shortened 1999 sea- tarnished by a big ol’ ego tainly cemented his status by the picked off inbounds nected.” These words, pro- son. Marbury was traded to behind him, could now as one of the all-time great pass and immediate three claimed by Stephon Mar- the New Jersey Nets, a trade start fresh in the C.B.A. Americans, and players, to pointer against the Toronto bury to sold-out crowds in surrounded by speculation He would be able to put play in the C.B.A. Raptors. He is an artist on his hit Chinese musical I regarding his relationship his supposed fist fight with Marbury’s retirement the court, on the side of Am Marbury, encapsulate with the Timberwolves coach Isiah Thomas behind at the end of his current his head, and on the stage. the very essence of what organization. He would go him, as well as his selec- C.B.A. season will mark Marbury is an N.B.A. icon he, the star of the musical, on to play several seasons tion to the sorriest U.S.A. the loss of a legend. A and should not be quickly stands for: both his ego and with the Nets and then the Men’s Basketball Team deserved Hall of Famer forgotten. the connection between Phoenix Suns, continuing since they let pros play. basketball and everyday to put up solid numbers He would also be able to life found only, he believes, and reaching two All-Star put his fifteen dollar Steve in China. Before making games before moving back & Barry’s clown looking himself into a C.B.A. legend home to the New York basketball shoe behind him. and Chinese celebrity, how- Knicks. Upon his arrival And finally, and perhaps ever, Marbury had quite the in New York, “Starbury,” most importantly, he would impressive N.B.A. career. Marbury’s nickname since be able to put that time he Following a stellar fresh- childhood, truly began ran a twenty-four hour live man year at Georgia Tech, to get comfortable in the stream of himself answer- Marbury was drafted fourth N.B.A. ing questions, crying, and overall by the Milwaukee In his five seasons with eating vaseline behind him. Bucks and then immediate- the Knicks, Marbury played He, however, did not leave ly traded to the Minnesota a major role in the firing of everything when he went Timberwolves. He was en- two coaches, being involved to China, he still had his tering into the late ‘90s/mid in publicized feuds with lefty spin pass into the post, 2000s N.B.A., an entertain- both Larry Brown and Isiah his filthy crossover, and his ing time of basketball filled Thomas. With the introduc- shoe logo head tattoo. with Allen Iversons, Jamal tion of coach Mike D’Anto- Marbury entered the Crawfords, crossovers, big ni, Marbury’s starting spot C.B.A. and immediately shorts, and little guys with became threatened, causing impressed. His first four mid-range games. him to ultimately depart on seasons he averaged rough- Marbury got right to poor terms, being banned ly 25 p.p.g., 7 a.p.g., and 5 work, averaging nearly from Knicks’ practices and r.p.g. as a 6’2” point guard. sixteen p.p.g. (points per games. He then went on He would win three C.B.A. game) and eight a.p.g. to play the worst season of Championships in 2012, (assists per game) in his his career for the Boston 2014, and 2015. A six-time rookie season, making the Celtics before finally mov- C.B.A. All-Star, a Finals All-Rookie Team in 1997. ing onto the C.B.A., the MVP, and a Foreign MVP ARTS 05 THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: THE LATEST MOVIE MUSICAL by Anna Daughtry Million Dreams,” and the number every few minutes, imagination. The legend- plots that were hinted at or anthem “This Is Me.” heT emphasizing the fact that ary Gene Kelly worked slightly developed, and I The story of P. T. Barnum Greatest Showman has un- this is no mere perfor- on many such stages, and would have loved to know was recently brought to life doubtedly produced one of mance; it is a show of the his hits Singin’ in the Rain more if given the opportu- in The Greatest Showman, the best soundtracks of the greatest kind. The colors and An American in Par- nity. Despite this, the story directed by Michael Gracey. year, and it entered 2018 in each scene pop with a is have lived on as some is one of redemption which The movie follows Barnum’s with two Golden Globe vibrancy only seen in musi- of the greatest cinematic many families can enjoy journey from street urchin nominations. This may not cals, with many characters masterpieces of all time. and sing along with togeth- to ringmaster through seem surprising because having their own colors or The Greatest Showman er. original songs, choreogra- any movie showcasing a tones. Barnum and Carlisle follows the same pattern As I generally enjoy mu- phy, and richly portrayed singing Hugh Jackman are often shown in prima- with its homes, theaters, sicals, I had been anticipat- characters. Barnum himself has nowhere to go but up, ry colors, with Barnum’s and the circus itself visu- ing this movie for months is played by Hugh Jack- right? wife and daughters in soft alized to perfection. Near in advance and was not man and is joined by Zac Movie musicals have pinks and blues, and the the beginning of the movie, disappointed when I finally Efron as his partner, Phillip struggled for many years opera singer Jenny Lind in Barnum and his wife are had the chance to view the Carlisle. Throughout the until recently, with the white. While the costumes dancing on the rooftop of film. The music soars, the movie, Barnum struggles to entrance of showstoppers are beautiful, the dresses their apartment building, characters captivate, and build his empire as he faces like La La Land, Beau- worn by Rebecca Ferguson, and the hanging sheets the dancing stirs the view- setbacks from his hearty ty and the Beast, and the who plays Jenny Lind, seem move with them, flowing to er to move likewise. The ambition. He finally realiz- live productions aired by more like the modern styles the motions of the dancers Greatest Showman offers es what is most important N.B.C. Suddenly, musicals you might see on the red themselves. This set acted a stunning performance to him, who and what all are making headlines again carpet: beautiful, but a little as a visual for their love and entrancing its audiences of his hard work is for and as classics are revamped too much. hope. around the world, and I thus begins anew. and new performances are Musicals are elaborate The story of The Great- anticipate the movie will The soundtrack, pro- ushered to the stage. What productions, with the sets est Showman could have continue to captivate view- duced by Benj Pasek and does The Greatest Showman playing as large a part as been fleshed out a bit more, ers for many years to come. Justin Paul, has rollicking have to offer to this rapidly the actors themselves. but there is only so much songs such as “The Greatest rising platform? Movie musicals take it even one can do in an hour and Show” and “Come Alive,” A true musical, the farther, with sound-stages forty-five minutes. Many of sweet melodies like “A movie has a song and dance and props that stagger the the characters had sub- PROFESSOR TOM KILPATRICK: ADJUNCT ART PROFESSOR TK: I grew up in a little teaching. When I met her, said, “You’re cancer free, country village in Missis- she was not a believer and there’s nothing here.” Of sippi, and the church was there was no way I was go- course, we were really in sight of my house. There ing to date her. We talked a happy to hear that. When was nothing else to do. I lot, and at Christmas break she saw another doctor in hate to say it like that, but it I said, “Why don’t you read August he said, “We have was just the thing to do. So the book of John over the to do a biopsy today.” They I went to church a lot, and break?” And she did. When did a biopsy, and said, “It’s heard the gospel a lot, and she came back, she had cancerous, and we have to came to know the Lord as a already made a confession do surgery immediately.” young teenager. in her heart. Once we got They took half of her EB: How has knowing that squared away, then it tongue out and all of the Christ shaped your view of was game on. In February, lymph nodes in the right photography? we were engaged. In March, side of her neck. When she TK: I believe the Genesis we were married. came through from the sur- account of creation where We lost our first child gery and the anaesthetics, God says I am created in when she was two years she said, “The song ‘Grace His image. I think that also old. Then we had two sons. Alone’ played through my means that I am created When we lost our daugh- mind the whole time I was with gifts of creativity, and ter, we were at the funeral out.” It was that kind of to reflect the image of God, home, and we were reading grace that God gave her I need to express those gifts the passage where David that really was so wonder- to glorify God. had lost his child, and ful. EB: Tell me about your David said, “The child can’t That was in August, family. come to me, but I can go to in May the next year, she TK: Growing up, I was the child.” We were famil- went home to be with the the oldest of six kids. When iar with that passage, but Lord. Throughout that I was born, my dad was a the very next verse makes whole time, she had an sharecropper in Mississippi, an interesting statement. incredible peace that God so we grew up pretty poor. It says, “And David knew had given her. [She] never by Ellie Brown EB: You’ve said in class I remember one day, say- his wife, and Solomon was complained, never asked that you’ve traveled all over ing to my mom, “We are born.” We knew that night why, was never bitter about I had the pleasure of in- the world. Do you have a so poor,” and she just came God would give us a son. anything. That experience terviewing Professor Tom favorite place you’ve trav- unglued. She said, “Don’t It was the peace you expe- was comfort, just knowing Kilpatrick, an adjunct art eled? Why so? you ever let me hear you rience with God. Well, we that God’s presence was professor who specializes TK: I enjoy primitive say that again. Have you brought him home from with us. in photography. His sto- areas a great deal more ever been hungry?” And the hospital on her birthday The stories of older and ry is saturated with God’s than big cities. I love third I said, “No.” And she said, the next year. We saw God wiser saints and the ways faithfulness, and his view world countries, I love the “Have you ever needed a do some amazing things. in which God has borne of photography and art as culture, I love the people. place to sleep?” And I said, In 1994, my wife had witness to their suffering a whole is steeped in who It’s a whole different kind “No.” And she said, “Then gone to the dentist, and and been faithful to them is God created us to be, image of atmosphere. I thor- you’re not poor. And don’t the dentist said “There’s a something that is absolute- bearers, and as such, cre- oughly enjoy P&G (Papua ever think that way.” I’ve al- place on your tongue, and ly priceless. Let this be an ative beings. New Guinea), and Liberia, ways really appreciated her I don’t like the looks of it, encouragement to ask about EB: Why did you choose Africa and those places like saying that because it gave so we need to do a biopsy.” and listen to the stories of photography out of all the that. me a whole new perspec- So they did a biopsy, and the generations before ours. other art forms? EB: When you went tive, and now when I’m in discovered that she had Thank you for sharing, TK: A couple of reasons. those places, did you go those [third world] coun- cancer of the tongue. They Professor Kilpatrick. It was One, I like photography be- specifically to photograph tries, I have a whole new did surgery, took the cancer a gift and a comfort to me, cause I feel like it is the best things? view of what it’s like to have out, and they thought that and I am sure it will be the of science and art. You have TK: I went there to pho- absolutely nothing. was it. Well, three or four same for all who read it. to know some [science] as tograph for missions. I was I left home when I was years later it came back. well as the aesthetics. And there to document what seventeen to go to college. [She had] surgery again; I like it because it gives me they were doing for their After college, I moved to again it came back. This freedom to [make] a larger presentations and maga- Chicago to go to school, went on over a period of volume of images, using a zines. and I was teaching in public ten years. In ‘04 she had variety of techniques and EB: How did you come schools. I met my wife at a doctor’s appointment in printing processes to know Christ? the school where I was January and the doctor ARTS 06 THE ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTS: A CHATTANOOGA NONPROFIT by Lydia Berglar with art galleries and stu- to go on loan at businesses, is a modern take on W.E.B. the business side of creativ- dios around Chattanooga usually for six months at a Du Bois’ travels to Paris ity, invitations to mixers Chattanooga’s Association to host the Gallery Hop, time. This not only bright- in 1900 to raise awareness intended to help artists for Visual Arts, or AVA for an event where visitors ens dreary office walls, but about conditions for blacks network, the opportunity to short, is a nonprofit based tour many of the creative it also makes a connection in America by displaying be featured on AVA’s Art- in North Shore on Frazier hot spots in Chattanooga. between artists and busi- diagrams, photos, and ist Directory and to have Avenue with the goal of Each spring they host the nesses, possibly leading to charts with artistic colors your work in the Art Loan connecting the communi- 4 Bridges Art Festival, a purchases later on. and visuals. In conjunction program, and information ty to visual art and artists. juried show featuring artists AVA’s two exhibits are with this exhibit, the Landis on frequent artist calls. Why does this nonprofit from across the country their Main Gallery and the Gallery is showing a video The membership is $15 for matter? AVA matters be- and offering monetary Landis Student Gallery, presentation titled, “The students, $50 for artists, cause it provides local art- awards to winning artists. both located on Frazier Divine.” and $75+ for supporters of ists with opportunities for The 2017 4BAF featured lo- Avenue. The larger Main AVA offers a member- AVA. exposure; it also encourages cal food and drink vendors, Gallery features work from ship that is especially help- Organizations like the an appreciation for creativi- crafts for kids, live music, established and emerging ful for local artists. Benefits Association for Visual Arts ty in Chattanooga residents. and over one-hundred and artists, while the Landis of being a member include help boost Chattanooga’s One of AVA’s largest opera- fifty artists. This year’s festi- Gallery is an opportunity free access to AVA’s applied creativity as local artists tell tions is the annual 4 Bridg- val will be just as exciting. for students to display their media studio and equip- the city’s story. Through es Art Festival (4BAF), but AVA owns a photogra- art. Works surrounding a ment, a ten percent dis- events and artist calls, they also organize events phy and videography studio particular theme are cu- count on works displayed AVA provides the perfect with partner galleries, run area, along with camera rated on a monthly basis, in the two galleries, and opportunity for artists to an Art Loan program, rent and lighting equipment that which means AVA often discounts at local art supply send their work out into the an applied media studio, anyone can rent. Addition- sends out artist calls to their stores, the Bluff View Art world. With two free galler- run two exhibit galler- ally, AVA runs an Art Loan members. The Main Gal- District restaurants, and ies showcasing ever-chang- ies, and offer benefits to program that helps artists lery is currently displaying the River Gallery. Benefits ing art, AVA encourages art community members and gain exposure by filling the “Annual Black History also include access to art appreciation in Chattanoo- artists through an AVA local businesses with art- Exhibit: The Modern Day workshops like the current ga. membership. work. Artists with an AVA Paris Exposition” until “Business of Art” workshop Each fall, AVA partners membership can submit art February 23. This curation designed to help artists with

“I feel like I’m teaching a bunch of FACULTY QUOTE OF dirty old men here.” THE WEEK -Dr. Foreman

ART WITH A HEART LUCID DREAM

by Lidia Dunayeva artsy Salvation Army, let me by Lucy Tice reassure you it is far from Located on East Main that. HART wants to put My floor was a map Street in Chattanooga, the existing talent to good and the only light on was the slow burning yellow of my HART Gallery is a cheerful use and simultaneously closet, space with a mission. Much empower their artists. The illuminating the crips outlines of the continents. like any other art gallery, gallery is used as an event I run my finger over the borders, raised like Braille. creative works line the walls space, and the artists selling I dance over the Pacific. I dance over graves. all around. However, HART their work get to choose THE feels especially warm and which charity organization If you pull up the floorboards there are burial mounds and welcoming. Even on the a percentage of their pro- VERDICT the ghosts walk along the catacombs like factory workers, rainiest day, HART radiates ceeds goes toward. By mak- scurrying to lunch. with bright colors and craft ing this a necessary process They tip their hats, their Indian headdresses, their mon- from the inside-out. of selling artwork at HART, arch crowns, and grin. The owners of HART felt it ensures that the artist no They love my beautiful hair, which grows down to the the need to make this a longer feels like they are YES, floor. place uniquely curated only on the receiving end of They tuck it behind my ears, cooing mermaid songs like with the artwork of local charity. fairy-gifts. homeless, special needs, The artwork exhibited and otherwise non-tra- at HART is really quite to movie pass. Replace the floorboard: ditional artists. Featured creative and endearing. here you are in Kennesaw; Naples. works range from paintings The exhibitions never feel There you are in Mersin; Mechanicsburg. and drawings to handmade pretentious, like art gal- (I see you in Quianjiang; in Virginia Beach.) fibers, like baby clothes and leries can sometimes feel. NO, Nail into the floor a pin for each body; wrap red embroi- jewelry. HART’s function is The art displayed here feels dery floss around each port and industrial wasteland, unique because it serves as like a big, happy, loud, every sleepy foreign village; span the continents. the artists’ personal stu- and boisterous family. I’ve to Thor: I hear your heart in Zhytomyr. dios — a safe place for rest always loved Main Street’s (Listen: can you remember the screech of the train, under and creativity. No matter aesthetic, and finding spe- Ragnarok Barcelona?) the artist’s socio-economic cial places like this makes standing, all are welcome me enjoy it even more. I seven times. to use the gallery commu- encourage you to grab a nally as they work on their cup of coffee from Neidlov’s masterpieces. and head next door to the Lest you think I’m painting HART Gallery to see what this gallery as some sort of they’re all about. OPINIONS 07 in the big things, why not time processed flesh gets those at Eden Thistle have the smaller things too? to our table, the amount of God’s love for his creation YOU ARE WHAT YOU Paul reminds us through preservatives, antibiotics, in mind in their mission. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that and fillers that are pumped But how can we apply our bodies are temples of inside will do our own this to ourselves as students EAT, AND YOU ARE the Holy Spirit, bought at a bodies more harm than if with a meal plan? I’m not price. Therefore we ought we abstained from eating saying you have to give to honor God with them. it altogether. Some people up meat altogether, but WHAT YOU STEWARD Jesus often talked about do cut out meat from their at least be aware of where by Lidia Dunayeva how every member of the diets (I am one of those) — it’s coming from and if itself did about steward- body serves a purpose and sometimes for the sake of you can support creation ship, and how we should all things ought to declare the animals and other times stewardship one day. Do Last week in chapel, Mar- put our concern to good shall Teague, founder of his glory. Every part of because of their personal this by looking into local use. Let me try to offer up a creation is integral. The health. Others keep meat meat and dairy farms like Lookout Mountain-based few thoughts and hopefully “Eden Thistle” Land Stew- things we might think of as in their diet but choose an Eden Thistle, who value some educated guesses at insignificant (like creation alternative to the mass-pro- quality over quantity. There ardship LLC, gave a talk a few solutions, ones that about what it means to care stewardship,) are oftentimes duced meat industry. are also ways to support include other ways to care some of the most import- I am an advocate for a creation stewardship. Seek about the things we put in about our bodies as well as our bodies. ant. A friend and I were plant-based diet, but I don’t out vegetarian substitutes how to care for the environ- discussing this the other think the consumption of for meat that are raised I want to write a re- ment. sponse about what it means day, and 1 Corinthians meat (properly raised and without genetic modifica- Marshall Teague’s main 10:31 seemed to sum it up butchered) is bad in any tion, consider how you can to me to be a good steward point was Christians ig- of the land and body, in briefly and to the point. It way. This is what Marshall faithfully honor God by ex- nore the crucial aspect of says, “So, whether you eat Teague’s local farming busi- ercising your body, and be practical way. I don’t want “creation stewardship” — this to sound like another or drink, whatever you do, ness is all about. Eden This- generally more conscious placing its importance com- do all to the glory of God.” tle guarantees ethically and of consuming healthier chapel talk. I just want to pletely under and removed explain why I think this Besides environmental locally raised, pastured, and foods. Be aware of environ- from “evangelism,” “justice,” pollution, nature is incred- butchered meat delivered mental hazards you might is so important. To begin, “compassion,” “disciple- I really don’t think Mr. ibly corrupted within the right to your doorstep. You unknowingly be a part of, ship,” and “missions.” If meat industry. Besides the don’t have to wonder about like littering and excessive Teague had enough time man’s chief end is to glorify to fully explore the issue. horrific way animals are its relationship to steward- waste. Glorifying God with God and enjoy him for- mass produced, processed, ship because that is already our bodies needs to start I think people left chapel ever, and we as Christians assured that “stewardship” and treated, meat produc- faithfully taken care of by from within - with a mind- strive to that end, then how tion exponentially exceeds the farmers there. We can’t set of cleaner consuming, was significant, as support- come we easily overlook ed by many quick Bible consumption in the Unit- be passive on the issue. It’s and a concern for the land the step regarding creation? ed States, which leads to our job to care. It’s encour- we abide in. references, but not so much If we want to glorify God as to what the company unnecessary waste. By the aging to know farmers like

percent of white Americans We all know we are com- had slaveholding ances- plicit in the perpetuation REFLECTIONS FROM MONTICELLO tors. Similarly, close to one of casual, insidious injus- hundred percent of black tice. Yet we often refuse to by Will Payne people. Other tour groups mind. Where had all those Americans had ancestors learn or to listen. It took me also passing through the hundreds of other white who were slaves. eighteen years to reach a On a grey, blustery day house were similarly consti- people gone? What part So where did all those recognition of what ra- during late December, my tuted. Yet, when we arrived of this other tour caused white people run away cial injustice looks like in dad and I visited Monticel- at the start of the tour of the it to seem less appealing to? It’s not a very legiti- modern America. Arriving lo. slave quarters, an astonish- to them? And converse- mate excuse to claim one’s at Covenant as a freshman, Thomas Jefferson, ing change in demograph- ly, what caused it to be so ancestors weren’t involved I had little comprehension who resided at Monticello ics had taken place. much more interesting to in the slave trade — if your of the fact inequality still for most of his life, was Every single white the black families who were family does not consist of exists. I was comfortable a walking enigma. In the person on top of Jefferson’s visiting? The answers are, recent immigrants, there with my white bubble then, same lifetime, he paved the little mountain appeared of course, pretty obvious. are very high chances they but I thank God that it has way for civil rights with to have evaporated. We White people don’t often were involved. Yet, for some since disintegrated. Has the Declaration of Inde- were joined, once again, by think slavery is relevant to reason, white people are yours? Or will you live a pendence and the Virginia about twenty people. This their history, while black clearly uncomfortable about Jeffersonian life, preaching LUCID DREAM Statute for Religious Free- time, however, we were people consider it a central the history of slavery and freedom, yet practicing dom and still owned more the only white Americans part of their heritage. But its modern implications. basic oppression? than six hundred slaves. on the tour — indeed, the are these common white This is a conclusion we can It’s difficult to sort through only other caucasian peo- assumptions based on any draw from a thousand other such a legacy, but my dad ple present were an older sort of fact? sources, but for me, stand- and I were eager to learn couple from Israel. The rest Let’s look at some statis- ing atop that cold, contra- about the full breadth of of the group consisted of tics. At the 1860 census, 8 dictory little mountain, the Jefferson’s life. So, while we African American families percent of white American injustice of this dichotomy 1955 2017 were at Monticello, we went who had filtered through households owned slaves seemed a lot more real than on two different tours: the the house over the course (in Virginia, where Monti- it ever had before. main tour of the house and of the last several dozen cello is located, the figure I’d like to challenge you, a separate tour of the slave tour groups; some had been was 26 percent). Thanks fellow white people. To be quarters, entitled “Slavery waiting for the start of this to the six generations that honest with you, I’m also at Monticello.” Something, second tour for more than have passed since 1860, we challenging myself. We all Mackenzie Jones however, was very awry. an hour. can come to a striking con- know, deep down, there are Editor In Chief During our tour of the This turn of circum- clusion: even accounting for unresolved issues in this house, we were joined by stances provoked some white immigration, prob- country’s racial attitudes. Grace Newsome about twenty other white serious questions in my ably more than ninety-five Layout Editor Laura Davis Managing Editor

Reed Schick Photo Grace DeGraaf Copy Katie Smith News Lydia Berglar Arts Paige Hungar Opinions Eliot Kaufmann Sports Will Payne Web Chase Waller Staff Writer Anna Smith Staff Writer Lily Tice Distribution Cliff Foreman Faculty Advisor For inquiries or comments, please contact Mackenzie Jones at [email protected]. This is a Covenant College student publi- cation. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the college or the by Will Payne student body. OPINIONS 08 PUGH REVIEW: THE YELLOW DELI by Anna Pugh chili, jalapeño cornbread, reason, you’re not con- the restaurant’s growing other than that, they will and steaming mate with vinced by the description popularity, they have ex- not shove their faith down Few places spark as much honey. The servers seemed of those sandwiches alone, panded seating both in- your throat. While some controversy and serve as to instinctively know when you can create your own, go doors and outdoors during students won’t go to the delicious a sandwich as the the mug was empty and for their soups, or choose the nicer months. With a Deli, the love of food and Yellow Deli. The religious would refill it without hav- homemade granola topped cozy, welcoming environ- the temptation to people group that started this ing to be asked. As all Yel- with fresh bananas, blue- ment and reasonably priced watch is too strong for this string of delis and markets low Deli newbies are, I was berries, and strawberries. food, the Deli is perfect for Sociology major, so I am around the nation (and the in awe of the unique atmo- Since they grow and late night studying during there frequently long into globe) began in our very sphere comprised of hand- make a lot of their own finals or before a Dr. Vos the hours of the night, pre- own Chattanooga in the carved furniture, hippie food on their commune, exam. tending to be productive. 1970s. They began connect- murals, and mystic music the restaurant serves mainly The Deli has long been a If you want excellent, ed to Christianity, but when that plays on repeat. It feels organic fresh food made favorite spot for Covenant quality food, I recommend churches started canceling as though you are entering from scratch. If you’re not students, but has also been the Deli. I do not, however, their Sunday night services another world, right in the that hungry, they have a the source of much dis- recommend reading a text- and Bible studies to watch midst of the busy city. Green Drink that is filled agreement about whether book entitled “Questioning the Super Bowl, this group Chili and mate are just with all kinds of healthy it should be frequented, Gender” in the restaurant broke off and formed their the start to the good, hom- rabbit foods and will make since it is run by a repres- unless you want to get into own more devoted religion, ey food. The Deli Pesto is you feel like a kale-eating sive, cult-esque group. The an intense conversation the Twelve Tribes. Think my go-to sandwich, warm millennial. delis and markets are their with the waiters and feel of it as a commune that’s a and filled with turkey, One of the other distinc- main source of spreading shamed and “of the world” mixture of the Old Testa- melted cheese, sprouts, tive elements of the Yellow their religion, as seen even in the end. You haven’t been ment and hippie love and and creamy pesto, all on a Deli is that it is open 24/5, in their choice to locate to Chattanooga until you’ve drug culture. And man, is house-made bun. The Deli making it ideal for students. the restaurant right in the been to this spot, so check their food good. Rose is also a winner by They are closed for their heart of the UTC campus. If it out this week. The Yellow I remember my first trip balancing roast beef and religious practices Friday you ask the servers ques- Deli is striving to achieve to the Deli as a wee fresh- cheese in a sweet sauce with afternoon through Sunday tions about their religion, harmony and world peace, man. It was a 1 a.m. trip a bit of spicy pepper jack at noon, but other than that they will invite you to their one Deli Pesto at a time. that involved warm, earthy cheese. If, for some odd they are always open. With religious gatherings, but THE CRIME OF SK80’S by Hannah O’Donnell that I have been through Huey Lewis communicates Heart of Rock and Roll” card to ride this train/It’s two of these events, I be- stories through his music, communicate how rock and strong and it’s sudden and Back to the Future. Bill and lieve a major problem needs such as in “If This Is It,” roll music binds Americans it’s cruel sometimes/But it Ted’s Excellent Adventure. to be addressed. where Huey is trying to together from all across the might just save your life/ Billy Joel. Bon Jovi. Ron- The music was amazing, guess where his relationship country. “Do You Believe That’s the power of love/ ald Reagan. What do all of but for the crime of Sk80s: is once the woman he pines in Love” and “Stuck With That’s the power of love.” these things have in com- no Huey Lewis and the after starts ignoring him. You” explain what it means Huey Lewis is a classic of mon? They all belong in the News was played. Huey With the sweet music of to be in love. And of course, the 1980s. The fact he was 1980s. I have always loved Lewis is a classic of the the saxophone playing in “The Power of Love” has excluded from the playlist the ‘80s. The movies, the 1980s. His music has been the background, the listen- the timeless lyrics I am sure of Sk80s is cruel and unusu- music, the look — all of it. most famously featured in er is captivated by Huey’s you all know: “You don’t al punishment. His music I grew up with parents who movies such as Back to the smooth, deep voice. need money, don’t take is timeless and should be were my age in the ‘80s, so Future — a timeless film. Other songs such as “The fame/Don’t need no credit enjoyed by the Covenant that culture was a part of community. His lyrics are my childhood. The music easy to sing along to and of the 1980s in particular will be stuck in your head bound my family together, all day. His music binds so when I heard about ‘80s people together. If you have Skate Night, or Sk80s, I never heard of Huey Lewis was hooked. My freshman and the News, search them year, I waited impatiently on YouTube. I promise you for February. That winter won’t be disappointed by break, I went to Goodwill this ageless master. Sk80s is with my mom and she still my favorite Covenant helped me pick out the per- event, but it would become fect outfit. I was ready. a much better event if we Flashforward a month had the jazzy rock and and a half, and it was the roll of Huey Lewis and the big night. Being able to News to skate to. skate and jam to ‘80s music was amazing, and I can honestly say it is my favorite event of the year. But now photo by Daniel Fremen SHUT IT DOWN? THE DANGERS OF INCREASINGLY POLARIZED PARTIES by Margaret Duncan where no matter who wins merely mistaken as to the different ways of making feel tempted to engage in a given national election, best direction for the coun- it happen, they genuinely a vitriolic debate with a It seems we have reached nearly half of the country is try to take, they are now want what is best for the person of different polit- a new low in American willing and eager to ques- fully engaged in undermin- country. ical views, do the nation politics. Partisan rancor tion the validity of the vote. ing the very foundations of Having recognized that, a favor and focus on the is growing as candidates Our nation has come our democracy. it is much easier for politi- issues you agree upon and office holders seek to a long way from the days It is no understatement cians to work alongside and rather than browbeating demonize their opponents, of Ronald Reagan having to argue this attitude rep- compromise with members each other over positions both fellow politicians and drinks with then-Demo- resents a more significant of the other party. While neither of you is willing to members of the media. Our crat Speaker of the House, threat to our democracy disagreements over large change. Only by working faith in our institutions of Tip O’Neill. Rather than than voter fraud and Rus- issues, such as immigra- together, rather than in government has been re- encourage the population sian meddling combined. tion or entitlement spend- opposition, can both major duced to the point that even with images of bipartisan- Sure, claiming your oppo- ing, will remain, there are parties reach the type of fair the democratic elections ship, one can imagine such nent is hell-bent on turning ample opportunities for and logical compromises forming the heart of our an arrangement between our nation into a fascist dic- bipartisanship once you get that will truly advance the nation are in question. Both Trump and Pelosi would tatorship makes for a more beyond the idea the other interests of the America we major parties are at fault, only result in lower poll exciting fundraising pitch, party is the embodiment know and love. with Democrats blaming numbers for the both of but it also gets away from of evil itself. For example, Russian tampering for them. We have come to a the truth of the situation. In members of both parties Republican victories, and point where it is consid- the vast majority of cases, can come together to work Republicans turning to ac- ered easier to demonize the members of the opposite on issues such as prison re- cusations of voter fraud to opposition than engage in party are not actively plot- form and rural broadband explain their own defeats. a civil discussion of ideas; ting the destruction of our expansion. We have reached a time the other party is no longer nation. Even if they have Thus, the next time you