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THE BAGPIPE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 14049 SCENIC HIGHWAY, LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA 30750 VOLUME 65.9 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 su- per-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.