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New Campus Cafe Special Election The Rise of Rugby Songbirds at Sunset Billboard Evangelism Two students have started their A US Senate seat is open and As rugby grows more popular The Founders event gave A closer look at all those own business selling coffee from pastor Rev. Warnock across the globe, it also draws performing artists on campus a ominous billboards on the side their dorm room window is one of the many candidates more interest at Covenant chance to share their talents with of the road about Jesus running the community

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COVENANT COFFEE ATLANTA PASTOR HOW LOCAL SCHOOLS ARE CARTEL: THE RUNNING FOR NEW POP-UP GEORGIA SENATE SEAT DEALING WITH THE PANDEMIC CAMPUS CAFE IN SPECIAL ELECTION by Kelli Hansen by Davy Codington Coffee has an amazing abil- On December 31, 2019, Senior ity to bring people together. U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Whether with studying, con- (R-GA) announced resigna- versing or simply enjoying a tion from his third term as good latte, coffee produces senator. Isakson’s resignation community. Edoardo Santi ‘22 initiated a special election to and Evan Zietlow ‘22 hope to take place on November 3, join the Covenant community 2020, featuring six Republican and contribute to it by provid- candidates, eight Democrats, ing quality coffee on campus one Libertarian, one from the through their business, the Green Party and five Inde- Coffee Cartel. pendents. Senators hold of- fice for six-year terms. Senate The Coffee Cartel endeav- elections take place every two or actually began last year years with one-third of seats but coffee was only available up for contest, ensuring rou- through online ordering. tine turnover in the Senate. Now the windows of the Cof- Photo from theatlantic.com fee Cartel are officially open. The election on November With their espresso machine, 3 will likely feature a runoff by Emma Luke Students who have been im- can help prevent the spread of french press, and pour-over between some pair of the of- pacted the most by the long coronavirus and other viruses, equipment, they create almost ficially endorsed candidates. One of the biggest unknowns period out of school are the social distancing and wearing any drink one might find at a The Republican candidates are during the six months of quar- younger ones who are learn- a mask are more beneficial.” typical coffee shop using the Kelly Loeffler and Doug Col- antine and lockdown since ing to read, and those who espresso blend from Good- lins, and the Democratic can- March was whether schools already learn at lower profi- The Times Free Press reported man Coffee Roasters in Chat- didates are Raphael Warnock would open in the fall. Ever ciency rates. Those who had that “this one-year contract— tanooga. Be on the lookout and Matt Lieberman. As of since schools shut down in the lower proficiency in bench- good through May 2021—will for new items on the menu January 6, 2020, Kelly Loeffler spring and the world turned mark testing found that their be paid for by a combination including cortados, named the has officially served as senator upside down, students have scores dropped, and those who of federal coronavirus funding “Halvorson Special” for being in place of Isakson, and will been looking forward to re- had tested proficient main- and savings from the general President Halvorson’s favorite run in the November election turning to school and finding tained their proficiency but operating budget.” drink. However, their true spe- in an attempt to secure the re- some sense of normalcy. Now, didn’t increase at all. cialty item is an affogato: hot mainder of the term. after almost six months of aca- Some private schools in the espresso poured over creamy demic break, students are fac- Teachers are struggling as well, area have implemented many vanilla ice cream. Santi and Zi- The election is a nonpartisan ing a dramatic “summer slide,” as they are stuck between the new procedures to ensure their etlow take pride in this unique blanket primary. This means which refers to the informa- difficulties of teaching online students’ safety. McCallie, a Italian dessert as something that all candidates run against tion students forget over the and the risk of teaching in per- boarding and day school in the that really sets them apart each other concurrently. The summer. son. The majority of people Chattanooga area, found itself from a typical coffee shop. candidate with more than 50% weighing in on this issue agree with a massive influx of enroll- of the votes will take the seat. If Schools in the Chattanoo- that teaching in-person is best ments this year as people fled They’re also set apart by the no candidate wins an absolute ga area have quickly become for students, but it is danger- the underfunded and strug- fact that they serve everything majority, a runoff election will aware of this problem as they ous to do so. gling public school system. out of their dorm room win- be held in January 2021. have seen a rise in students Another private school in the dow on the north end of Mac. struggling with academic In early September, the Ham- area, Baylor, was able to set up While last semester, coffee was On September 15, student rep- readiness. According to the ilton County School District on-site COVID-19 testing. only available through online resentatives from six Georgia Chattanooga Times Free Press, gave the green light to spend- ordering, now customers can universities including Cove- “Tennessee students who were ing $2.1 million to prevent One thing that is certain, how- walk right up to the window. nant College met with the se- already struggling in school the spread of COVID-19 in its ever, is the fact that private Even if the window isn’t open, nior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist are taking a major hit in terms schools. Monique Brand cov- schools are able to handle the coffee is probably still available. Church and U.S. Senate candi- of learning loss this fall with ered this story in the Times pandemic better than public Customers can always send date Reverend Raphael War- a traditional ‘summer slide’ Free Press. schools due to their superior a direct message over Insta- knock to hear the Reverend becoming a much steeper funding and access to better gram (@covenantcoffeecartel) give his stance on issues such ‘COVID’ slide.” Brand writes, “One local doc- resources. tor said while surface cleaning CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 THE PASSING OF JUSTICE GINSBURG AND THE FUTURE OF THE SUPREME COURT by Kyle Kraus and began her law degree at burg served for over 27 years, Harvard, transferring to and listened to hundreds of cases On September 18 Supreme graduating from Columbia and wrote over 200 opinions. Court Justice Ruth Bader Law School. After graduating, Ginsburg passed away at age Ginsburg served for a variety Following Ginsburg’s death, 87, due to pancreatic cancer. of organizations, from Rutgers reactions have been mixed She had been fighting a va- Law School to the American on how to proceed. Senator riety of cancers for over 20 Civil Liberties Union. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) an- years. The public has grieved nounced soon after the Jus- Ginsburg’s passing. Despite In April of 1980, President Jim- tice’s death that “President her occasionally divisive deci- my Carter appointed Ginsburg Trump’s nominee will receive a sions during her time on the to the D.C. Court of Appeals. vote on the floor of the United Supreme Court, people have She served there for 13 years, States Senate.” Several prom- mourned her death on both before President Bill Clinton inent members of the Dem- sides of the aisle. nominated her to the Supreme ocratic Party and from the Court in June of 1993. On Au- media have called McConnell She was born in 1933 to a Jew- gust 10, 1993, Ginsburg joined out on hypocrisy, since he had ish family. Ginsburg gradu- the court as the second woman ated from Cornell University, to sit among its ranks. Gins- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Photo from abc12.com NEWS 02

noticed that the campus was also interested in working with COFFEE CARTEL lacking in quality coffee and clubs and bringing coffee to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 saw it as a unique business op- their events. portunity. or text the number posted by Be on the lookout for Insta- their window to double-check. However, as they became im- gram giveaways too. After mersed in the coffee world reaching 250 followers, the Santi and Zietlow said that through the tutelage of Heath, Cartel gave away one free cof- their classes worked out per- YouTube, and another baris- fee to five people and five free fectly, so one of them is usually ta friend, Santi and Zietlow coffees to one person. They’ve around and ready to serve cus- formed a new appreciation for built quite the fanbase, even tomers. For just an additional coffee. This endeavor allowed earning the support of Halvor- $0.50 (unless it’s for someone them both to discover the joy son, and they plan to do anoth- in Mac or Fivepoint Gardens), of coffee, and now they run the er giveaway sometime soon. they will also deliver anywhere Cartel because they want to on campus. Rain or shine, share this joy with the people For owners Santi and Zietlow, these guys are serious about on campus. the Coffee Cartel is a fun hob- getting the coffee-lovers of by and way to stay connected Covenant their coffee! They are hoping to expand with the community. While it their impact by hosting events may bring in some extra cash, Neither Santi nor Zietlow and partnering with clubs on both of them agree they do started this business as cof- campus as much as is possible it for the love of coffee. Their fee-lovers. When they first be- while taking COVID-19 reg- hope is that this hobby will al- gan working on this “hobby,” as ulations into consideration. low others to enjoy coffee as they referred to it, there were Santi is excited about poten- much as they do. Members of three of them. David Heath, tially starting “Gaming Satur- the Covenant Community are the third member of their days” where the Coffee Cartel welcome to come by their win- business was the coffee-lover serves affogatos and people dow and taste their creations. while Santi and Zietlow were can come to play games on The Coffee Cartel is excited to Edoardo Santi, Evan Zietlow, and Pres. Halvorson more interested in the busi- Saturday afternoons. They are serve you. ness aspect. The three of them photo from @covenantcoffeecartel

publican counterparts. Sen- mother of seven and previous- ate Minority Leader Chuck ly served as a professor for No- Schumer (D-NY) has stated tre Dame Law until 2017 when that “nothing is off the table for she was appointed by Trump next year” should Republicans for the Seventh Circuit. try to appoint Trump’s nom- inee. Ideas, such as packing According to reports, Republi- the court, stacking the senate cans are eyeing a start date of (likely through adding Wash- October 12 for Barrett’s con- ington D.C. and Puerto Rico firmation, with a vote coming as states) or abolishing the before the November 3 elec- filibuster have begun to float tion. All Republican senators within the Democratic Party. have said they are open for There have even been sugges- the nominee being brought to tions of impeaching Trump (as the floor, with the exception of an impeachment trial would Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) postpone all other Senate ac- and Susan Collins (ME). How- tivities). Democratic Leader- ever, Murkowski has suggested ship had not yet supported any there is a possibility of her vot- of these ideas. ing for Barrett. Presidential candidate Joe It is not yet clear how—or if— Biden has been particularly Ginsburg’s death will affect the quiet on the topic, refusing to 2020 elections. The New York photo from ajc.com announce a list of possible jus- Times reports that they “found tice replacements (a move that no serious evidence that the President Trump performed a Supreme Court vacancy has tionship between the police ucation beyond high school. week prior to Ginsburg’s pass- affected the race for the White GEORGIA SENATE and other communities; and Warnock seeks to promote ing). However, Biden has said House. Nor did the polls find we need to stop trying to po- Pell grants for students, sup- that the nomination would be much reason to think this ELECTION lice mental health issues and ply low-interest loans and an African American woman. would shift the race in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 issues that are better addressed strengthen student loan for- Biden has also dodged the is- weeks ahead.” through social services and a giveness programs to reduce sue of packing the court, say- as social justice, education and whole range of supports that the U.S.’s $1.6 trillion in na- ing, “It’s a legitimate question. Following the first debate, voting rights. would suggest that we are an tional student debt. But let me tell you why I’m not public opinion has changed enlightened society that em- going to answer that question: little. It’s possible that public Warnock is eleventh of twelve braces all of its citizens.” Rev. Warnock will face strong because it will shift all the fo- opinion will change following children and first in his family opposition in his campaign cus.” Biden, when pressed on future debates between Biden to graduate from college. He When asked what police re- for the U.S. Senate seat in a this topic during the Septem- and Trump. Barrett’s confir- grew up in Savannah, Georgia, form could look like at the majority-red state. FiveThir- ber 29 debates, reiterated that mation hearing could also before attending Morehouse local level, Warnock said, tyEight forecasts the reverend’s he will not comment on court rally one of the parties’ bases, College, alma mater to Martin “Community policing works. chance of winning to be just packing. similar to how the chaos sur- Luther King, Jr. After graduat- Policing goes better when the 16% against other candidates. rounding Brett Kavanaugh’s ing from Morehouse in 1991, police have a relationship with Republican Kelly Loeffler is Trump’s reaction to the issue nomination rallied Republi- Warnock pursued multiple the communities that they are projected to win with 50% of was clear when he nominat- cans to hold on to the Senate graduate degrees, including a protecting and serving.” He votes. Republican Doug Col- ed Amy Coney Barrett to the in the 2018 midterm elections. Master of Divinity. added, “I’m interested in the lins is predicted to place sec- court on September 26. Barrett There will be little ambiguity demilitarization of our police ond with 31% of votes. A run- currently is a judge for the Sev- on this issue once the dust set- As a candidate for the Dem- departments and more com- off election remains an option enth Circuit Court of Appeals. tles in November. ocratic seat, Warnock wide- munity policing; we need uni- on the table if no candidate The 48-year-old woman is a ly endorses Democrat ideals, form standards for the use of gets a majority. including affordable health forces, and we ought to elim- care and Medicaid expansion, inate qualified immunity.” In support for LGBTQ rights and a final comment on police re- JUSTICE GINSBURG higher minimum wage for form, Warnock said, “Certain- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the working class. Recently, ly we need police bias training Warnock was endorsed by the and racial sensitivity.” Human Rights Campaign, the refused to hold a vote for for- HEY! largest national LGBTQ politi- To combat issues of social jus- mer president Obama’s nomi- cal advocacy group. Addition- tice in Georgia communities, nee Merrick Garland because WANT TO HAVE A PUBLISHED ARTICLE ON YOUR al measures Warnock upholds Warnock holds that part of the it was an election year. RESUME, AND $20 IN YOUR POCKET? are the decriminalization of answer is in the investment of marijuana, bail reform and po- young people. He emphasized However, McConnell’s actual lice reform. the need to “create the pipe- statements are far less cut and line that gets young people, dry. In February of 2016, Mc- EMAIL ONE OF OUR EDITORS WITH In a comment about U.S. pris- regardless of their income, in Connell said that “the Senate on systems, Warnock named the places that they need to be has not filled a vacancy aris- YOUR the country “overly punitive” so that they can pursue higher ing in an election year when in its actions. Regarding bail, ed.” Later he added, “A young (differing parties controlled STORY IDEA! he said, “We need bail reform: person’s outcome should not the Senate and White House) since 1888, almost 130 years people should not be in jail be determined by their parent’s NEWS: HANNAH URBAN simply because they cannot af- income.” This reflects War- ago.” As Republicans now con- ford to pay the bail.” nock’s position that access to trol both the Senate and White SPORTS: NATE CASTILLO quality education should not House, 2016 and 2020 are not On prison reform, Warnock be determined by zip code. perfect parallels. ARTS: ZOE KIRATZIS said, “I do not think that we should defund the police, but Warnock’s efforts to promote Democrats’ reaction to this OPINIONS: HENRI LOWE we do need to reset the rela- education also extend to ed- incident differs from their Re- SPORTS 03

ed States has seen recent the Scots in the spring was anticipate the spring season success with its seven aside the creation of a women’s and the resumption of com- THE RISE OF RUGBY programs internationally. In team. Due to the abridged petitions. the 2018-2019 season, the season, they did not have a U.S. men’s and women’s sev- chance to play any matches, Despite the effects of ABROAD AND AT HOME ens teams both won silver but they got the ball rolling COVID-19, it looks as by Ben Stocksdale any other RWC with a cu- medals in the HSBC Sevens for a successful 2020-2021 though rugby worldwide, mulative attendance rate of World Series—their best season. throughout the U.S. and There is an old saying that 99.3% across the 45 matches ever finishes. The premature at Covenant College has a goes, “football [soccer] is played. Played in Japan, not end to the 2019-2020 season Currently, Scots Rugby is bright future. a gentleman’s game played a historic rugby stronghold, due to COVID-19 saw the using this fall semester as an by hooligans, and rugby is these numbers are especial- men’s team finish seventh offseason to train fitness and The Scots Rugby club pres- a hooligan’s game played ly impressive. The effect of and the women’s finish fifth. teach new members the ba- idents are Danny Kulp and by gentlemen.” This quote the RWC on rugby growth sics of the sport while they Emily Brauer. has somewhat reinforced was felt across Asia, where Following the global trend, the stereotype of rugby as 2.25 million more people Covenant Scots Rugby has a barbaric form of Amer- began playing in 2019. seen a revamp of its pro- ican football played with- gram. The 2019-2020 sea- out pads. Of course, there However, rugby’s growth is son was one of rebuilding may be some truth to this; not limited to Asia. The in- with a mostly new team. however, like many people troduction of Major League However, the Scots were around the world and at Rugby (MLR) in the United able to ride the passion and Covenant have recently no- States in 2017 has contrib- commitment of that team to ticed, there is more to rugby uted to the growth of the a historic season. In the fall, than that. sport’s popularity. For the they beat Sewanee for the first time, American players first time in the history of Last year’s Rugby World now have a realistic path to the club. The spring season Cup (RWC) attracted more a career in rugby. More re- was short-lived but brought fans than ever before with cently, the entrance of the equal success where Cov- about 45 million people Rugby ATL team in Atlanta enant beat Sewanee for a tuning in live to watch to MLR has given players second time as well as Ten- South Africa defeat England from local teams like Nooga nessee Tech and Lee Uni- in the finals and with more Rugby and a versity on their way to a than 850 million people chance to play topflight rug- second-place finish in the watching throughout the by. Nooga Rugby 10s tourna- tournament. Fans also filled ment in January. up stadiums more than in Along with MLR, the Unit- Another exciting first for photo from globalsportsmatters.com

a player with other team- COVID-19’S ENCOMPASSING IMPACT mates. Here at Covenant College, it is hard not to be ON SPORTS able to play some form of a season in all of our respec- by Cale McLarnon play the game. spectrum. It is as a result of tive teams, and support our sports that individuals who peers in their games as well. 2020 On March 11, it was seem- It was as if the curtain was would otherwise have nev- ingly just another normal drawn back and COVID-19, er interacted form a certain We are in a situation where Wednesday night for over a taking center stage, began community. In a time where we have to wait until there is million people who habitu- to show just how powerful there is so much division a safer time to be able return 1955 ally watch NBA games. The it could be. In the weeks to and uncertainty, it is a bless- to competition with other stage was set for the Utah come, the world would see ing to be able to see a certain schools. In the meantime, Jazz to take on the Oklaho- sports slowly dissipate in the level of unity within sport it is important to simply ap- ma City Thunder. The arena wake of the deadly pandem- teams. preciate being able to prac- Sarah Dreher was packed with fans stand- ic, and see priorities shift tice within our teams, and Editor In Chief ing shoulder to shoulder to much more paramount Furthermore, this unity cre- share the unity experienced with no masks on, cheering problems within society, ated within sports can lead within a team. A team is a Leif Le Mahieu loudly, shaking hands and and rightfully so. Howev- to a new unity in society. very valuable thing to be a Managing Editor high-fiving. er, we now find ourselves This highly valuable aspect part of; and looking back on a time when there were coming out of what seems of sports is perhaps some- Shelby Farrar However, just before tip-off, to be the other end of this thing that has been over- no sports to either watch the news broke that the star completely sport-less span looked before this pandem- or play, it not only became Layout Editor center for the Jazz, Rudy of months. ic, and it is also something more evident that com- Gobert, had tested positive that is seemingly essential in munities are a huge part of Hannah Urban News sports, but also that sports for COVID-19. After a few Fans are once again able to today’s situation. Zoe Kiratzis Arts minutes of what seemed watch their teams play, and are a huge part of commu- to be collective confusion, players are able to return The challenge for us all now nities. Henri Lowe Opinions the players began to return to doing what they love, is to make the most of the Nate Castillo Sports to their respective locker and because of this there platform that we have in rooms while decisions were seems to be an overwhelm- sports, whether that be as a Mary Haynes Copy made. The final decision ing sense of thankfulness on fan in a particular commu- Joshua McDonald Photo would eventually be to not both sides of the political nity with other fans, or as Kyle Kraus Web Emma Luke Staff Writer Sara Rogers Staff Writer Kelli Hansen Staff Writer Davy Codington Staff Writer Addi McAuley Distribution

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Swathes of cotton wrapped luxuriously around me. IT’S JUST RAIN An oversized sweater, the old, by Emily Brauer unfashionably saggy and baggy type. This is my poem, my message to you. Seems like just yesterday we were And shlupping off to the kitchen for From one drop in a million to another. getting soaked to the skin, soccer some tea and whatever was hot. It seems like just yesterday we were balls in a bin, running our fingers over unfurnished roughhousing it to earn that win. I see it like it was yesterday window panes, So caked in mud, despite downpour, and it seems like it was yesterday. rough chips of paint catching our chilled goosebumps rising, grins on But now, it’s today and prints as we go our faces, glistening gems glued to all life has to offer is mere the glass divided into four, like an our eyelashes. fragrances of yesterday. Andy Warhol painting, each raindro pattern slightly different. Seems like just yesterday we’d But sometimes, sometimes I’m lucky. strip off our wet clothes, gingerly Sometimes the aroma, the scent is Seems like just yesterday you step into the shower and feel the strong enough to make me wistfully were calling my name. Gallivanting warmth trickle down our spine. and almost genuinely believe that it through cobbled streets, through Hot water coursing through threads is of today. torrential rain. of our hair like an egg cracked on Tonight, it’s just rain, Flashes of lightning and rumbles of one’s and guess what. I’m content with thunder tried to warn us, but both in skull. that. I’m content it’s just rain. vain.

In the , 6.1 tor in a Limited Series or million viewers watched Movie, “Watchmen” for 72ND EMMY AWARDS PROCEED IN the ceremony, making it Outstanding Limited Se- the least-watched Emmys ries and “Succession” for telecast in history accord- Outstanding Drama Se- UNUSUAL FASHION ing to Variety.com. ries. by Liv Mineo was turning ordinary es- H.E.R. performed the me- “Schitt’s Creek” swept the Kimmel had his fun- sential workers into pre- moriam, which included Comedy Series category, The 72nd Emmy Awards ny moments during the senters. Chadwick Boseman, Ruth winning Best Lead Actor, looked nothing like it has show. There was a mix of Bader Ginsburg, Naya Best Lead Actress, Best in previous years. Jimmy dark quarantine humor, The dress code for the Rivera, and many oth- Supporting Actor, Best Kimmel was the featured requests for kindness and Emmys was “come as you ers who passed away this Supporting Actress, Best host, but there was no au- humanity, jokes about are, but make an effort.” year. Writing, Best Director, dience and no red carpet. lack of representation, Many people thought and Outstanding Comedy The nominees were all pleas to get out and vote that the celebrities would Winners included Ze- Series. sent professional cameras and poignant commen- show up in their finest ndaya for Outstanding and an operator, if need- tary about social justice PJs, but that wasn’t the Leading Actress in a Dra- ed, as a way to be able to and racial reckoning that case. The A-listers showed ma Series, Mark Ruffalo record themselves when really helped to make the up in their evening best as for Outstanding Lead Ac- they won and stream their show better. they didn’t want to miss a reactions live. There were chance to get dolled up. about 140 cameras from Usually, the host appears Some of the best dressed 20 cities around the world in the beginning and then of the evening were Zen- that needed to be jug- shows up a few times daya, Reese Witherspoon, gled,a very daunting task. during the show. But this Kerry Washnigton and year Kimmel was present Regina King. But a few Each of the potential win- from beginning to end. celebrities did decide to ners received a glossy His monologue featured show up in PJs, including black box. Only the win- a laugh track and foot- Rachel Brosnahan and Ja- ner had a trophy in the age from previous award meela Jamil. box; the others were shows. When there was empty. There were some a clip that showed Kim- There were some celebri- awards that were deliv- mel in the audience, he ties who made an in-per- ered to winners via pre- showed the empty arena son appearance. Two of senters in themed hazmat and the cardboard cutouts these were Jennifer Anis- suits made to look like of the nominees. The best ton and Anthony Ander- formal wear. innovation of the show son. photo from variety.com

acts of the evening, per- the guitar and their voices everyone had to act out a forming a monologue enti- working in perfect unison. scene involving a peanut. SONGBIRDS AT SUNSET tled, “Person in the Chair” from the Broadway musical The evening’s entertainment Next up was Judah Hoobler by Sara Rogers “The Drowsy Chaperone.” then switched to Laugh ’21, singing two original First up was Parks Robinson The monologue focused on Track, the Covenant Col- songs, “Winter Slumber” With the postponement of ’23, who sang and played her sitting in a chair, ex- lege Improv Group. They and “Your Sister,” while ac- Kilter on everyone’s mind, the guitar wonderfully, sing- plaining the irrationality of played two games for the ea- companying himself on the 14 performers prepared for ing a cover of a song as well sitting in dark theaters and ger audience, the first titled guitar. The second song Songbirds at Sunset on the as an original song. Then it hoping that the show would “Ding.” The crowd provided received quite a bit of re- night of September 26 at the was Jude Michael ’23, play- be over as quickly as possi- a situation that two mem- sponse from the audience, West Pavillion. Founders ing the guitar alongside a ble. bers of the group had to act especially the line where he Hall President Leila Vaughn track that he created, titled out. If at any point the head said, “Your sister is prettier ’22 put her heart into setting “Hollows,” a rather interest- The show quickly jumped of the group (Beebe Stroud than you.” The show jumped the entire night up, from ing title that fit an equally back into singing, with a ’22) decided that she want- into the first musical theater sound checks, to equip- interesting song that fo- song that will touch all for- ed something to change song afterwards, a mashup ment, to donuts and coffee cused on the story of being mer (or current) pop punk she would shout “ding” and of “I Dreamed a Dream” for everyone to have while friends with a sleep paraly- band kids’ hearts, “Young whatever it was had to be and “On My Own” from the the show went on. sis demon. Volcano” by Fall Out Boy, done differently immedi- show “Les Miserables” per- performed by Vauhgn and ately. The second game was formed by roommates Sara She went for the ‘coffee shop Then it was the stylistic tal- Mary Brook called “Armondo,” where Rogers ’24 and Sarah Bus- feel’ and it definitely hit the ents of Emily Cothran ‘22 Diamond ’22. The pair sang the crowd provided a word mark. that broke up the musical the song duet style, with (in this case “peanut”) and CONTINUED ON OF PAGE 5 ARTS 05 SONGBIRDS AT SUNSET as a human cello in accom- The show’s second comedy suit, with her rendition of tar, before he was joined on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 paniment. Then it was Meg act of the night was Banjo Celine Dion’s “It’s All Com- stage by Levi Tucker ’23. The Miller ’20 performing a tap Jones ’22 telling the story ing Back To Me Now.” Her pair of them played guitar, dance number in a Rosie the of himself, a man in orange performance also received a while Levi sang an original sard ’24. Riveter costume to the song and another man in need of standing ovation. song “Where Was I Going “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” a bus ticket. Jones garnered Again?” The astonishing talents of from the Andrews Sisters, quite a few laughs through- The last two acts of the night Ashe Mejeur and Friends which she finished off by out the entire act, as well as actually accompanied each All in all the night was a followed suit, performing a posing in the famous “We a standing ovation from the other. First was Cade Hor- wonderful success and is song by Regina Spektor on Can Do It” pose. audience. The stylistic tal- ton ’22 singing “Poncho and sure to be remembered as the ukulele and piano, with ents of Diamond followed Lefty” while playing the gui- such. Bennett Sunders ’21 acting

MISSING THE MARK: REFLECTIONS ON DISNEY’S “MULAN” by Jem Davenport well-known actor Donnie gion, subjecting them to Yen’s support of the Hong unspeakable horrors like Disney’s most recent Kong law enforcement forced sterilization, sexual live-action endeavour, over pro-democracy pro- abuse, family separation “Mulan,” has been met testers came to light last and brainwashing. with mixed emotions September. since its announcement. To add insult to injury, the A “Mulan” without mu- After the movie was re- credits specifically praised sic or Eddie Murphy was leased, #BoycottMulan and thanked the police se- not a “Mulan” that most started trending again be- curity bureau in Turpan, wanted to see. cause of what was written a city in eastern Xinjiang in the credits: a thank you with a large Uighur pop- “When I heard that it was to the Chinese govern- ulation. This bureau is basically gonna be a spin ment for letting Disney tasked with managing in- on feminism, I was not film in Xinjiang, a west- ternment camps and was excited. Plus the trailer ern province in China. blacklisted last year by the was just weird; it’s just her Although at first this may U.S. Commerce Depart- with a sword the whole not seem problematic, ment. time,” said Hannah Urban Xinjiang is actually the lo- ’22. She also said that she cation of several concen- Steering away from the has not seen the movie tration camps imprison- politics of it all, Disney’s and does not plan to. ing over 2 million Uighur newest film adds noth- Muslims. This practice ing to the story of Mulan. The idea of paying $30 has been going on for the Feeding into the nation- on top of a Disney+ sub- last three years. Parts of alist mythology of Han scription intimidated “Mulan” were filmed in supremacism—the idea people from even consid- Xinjiang only two years that all parts of China ering watching the new ago, and there is no way should be governed and movie. Even internation- Disney did not know dominated by ethnic Han photo from imdb.com ally, the movie was not about what was happen- Chinese—the movie pro- received with excitement, ing there, as this was well motes a messy “fairytale na’s nationalist myths is suming devotion to her as China’s movie indus- after the rest of the world China” in addition to the largely unconscious... It family. This isn’t to say try has droves of movies and media were abuzz Islamophobia presented isn’t that historical inac- that familial devotion is about warrior princess- with news of Beijing’s by having the villains be curacy or deviation from bad, but there is a lack of es set in times long past. plan to indoctrinate the heavily Middle Eastern established wuxia tropes growth especially com- Of course, as more facts Uighurs into their Com- coded. Okay, so we’re not is paramount so much as pared to the animated about the movie came to munist Party ideology. actually steering away that this doesn’t feel like a movie as told in the song light, the estimated gross from politics. knowing subversion or a and movie sequence “I’ll of “Mulan” - $261 million This is not only shock- stylistic choice motivated Make a Man Out of You.” in 12 days according to ing but also disgusting Author Jeannette Ng by a strong artistic vision; There is no transgression Yahoo - became more and to many who have loved writes, “The film was it just feels incompetent.” of gender norms; Mulan more of a pipe dream. Disney. Even before the put together by a team is no longer someone who detention camps were of Western scriptwriters Ng goes on to say that the grapples with her gender Even before the movie’s built, China has been op- who seem to have done different settings with- identity and the expecta- release, #BoycottMulan pressing and torturing the very little homework, re- in the movie like Mulan’s tions of femininity. She’s was trending. Why? Lead Uighur minority, specif- sulting in a jumbled mess childhood home and the just a woman temporarily actress Liu Yifei’s and ically in the Xinjiang re- whose absorption of Chi- imperial city have vastly pretending to be a man. different aesthetics and The film merely defaults appear to be from two en- to a series of clichés the tirely different cultures, screenwriters thought not something that fits would best represent Chi- well into the movie. nese culture: duty, filial piety, magic, and dramat- Even the story of Mulan ic fight scenes. was lost in this unfor- tunate retelling that so As disappointing as it is many were awaiting and disgusting, Disney’s 2020 so many are now disap- “Mulan” seems to arrive pointed in. There are, of at the most depressing course, ways other than and narrow version of the the animated Disney ver- original story possible: sion of “Mulan” to retell “service to the emper- and interpret the poem or will absolve you of all and story of the warrior your deviant faults.” woman, but working through the list of sup- posed wrongs taken from mainland China’s disdain for said animated film is not a good way to go about it. In this new take, Mulan loses all sense of self-dis- photo from variety.com covery to an all-con- ARTS 06

but gives hope with the line And I think this album, “I gotta learn to love right with its rousing cries and its ALBUM REVIEW: NEEDTOBREATHE’S where I’m at,” showing a honest laments, can help fill way out of the pattern of us with contentment even discouragement. in the midst of sorrow, re- “OUT OF BODY” minding us to long for our by Sydney Teagarden Shore,” as the focus is our “I want to know it’s safe to The album wraps up with eternal home with our un- future in heaven, with a be a child again.” This leads “Seasons,” which was balm changing Lord, while doing On August 28th, I opened mental image reminiscent them into the title track, to my soul as I readjusted His work down here in His Spotify and a newly released of Reepicheep’s quest. The which gives me Harry Styles’ to a different Covenant that strength. album popped up titled third song is “Hang On”— “Fine Line” instrumentation still felt like home. The sea- “Out of Body.” The cover which should have an ex- vibes. The plea of this song’s sons change, the sand shifts, Plus, the music is pretty art is what hit me first. The clamation point in my per- heart is “Take me out of my and the storms pass. But, if good, too. stacked exposure photos of sonal opinion, because of body / Take me out of my we can come alongside each a man almost coming up for how impassioned that line is mind / I wanna know how other as the body of Christ, air feels like a modern take when sung as a resounding you made me,” and that the family of orphans ad- on the classic impressionist call to battle, to persever- might be the lynchpin of the opted in spite of our pasts, painting style. ance. And, while “Hang On” entire album. “Who Am I” then we can weather these is filled with “love-drunk, follows with the logical and changes together. The artist was NEEDTO- original reasons” to stay the awestruck conclusion “who BREATHE, a contemporary course and keep fighting for am I to be loved by You?” Christian music band that the life you know you were has consistently had songs made for, the next song re- The next two songs are folk/ on Christian radio stations minds you that those little rock comfort food, with like K-Love and TheJoyFM. dreams aren’t enough, be- “Banks” being a healthy They have always had a sol- cause the band gets back to and adorable love song: “I id country/alternative rock their gospel roots with the wanna hold you close but sound, but this album took line in “Survival,” “Jesus, never hold you back / I’ll that even further by step- come quickly, I need you for be the banks for your river.” ping up their lyric game into my survival.” “Riding High” is a proper words of comfort and secu- rebellion song you want to rity based on God’s good- There is also a very inten- cover with some Catacombs ness and faithfulness. It’s tional introspection in their or Brethren guys on a back an album that doesn’t gloss lyrics, matched by wander- porch in Louisiana, belting over the pain and turmoil of ing guitar licks, “I am a man “We might die trying, babe, even the happy times of life. in need of constant revival” we’re gonna go out riding It’s an album of longing and is another lyric from “Sur- high” as loud as you can at of love, and rejoicing in the vival,” while “Child Again” dusk. Then, the deep intro- tension, as Dr. Finch likes to admits right out of the gate spection stabs you through say. “I know too much” and ex- the heart with “Bottom of a plores how that loss of inno- Heartbreak,” which speaks There is a weary excitement cence creates a barrier be- honestly to the often unex- in the first track, “Mercy’s tween him and God, crying pected vulnerability of loss, photo from twitter.com

OPINIONS BILLBOARD EVANGELISM by Kayln Stang Let’s first take it at the most devangelism.com (yes, that’s basic level: signs with Bible a thing) reports 338 aver- Most everyone who has verses, or ones like “Turn to age calls per day by people spent some time in the Unit- Jesus,” or “Jesus is the only who see their billboards and ed States is familiar with way.” Are they really help- want to follow up. Rough- the Christian advertising ful? Some would say yes. ly 15.2 million people, they adorning our roadsides and For one, people who make calculated, see their signs street corners. “Turn to Je- regular commutes often see every day. sus,” one may find at a bend the same billboard over and in the road. “Jesus offers over, so even some who are At the same time, billboard PEACE, HOPE, REST!” says more closed off to hearing “evangelism” sometimes another, and. “After you die, about Jesus will be remind- hurts more than it helps. you will meet God.” Then, ed of Him every time they Signs don’t always give photo from christianaidministries.org there are some of the more pass the sign. enough context, so who’s to or even a Jehovah’s Witness spreading the Gospel in plac- extreme examples: “turn or say that a person who’s not mentality? Moreover, while es where it has never been burn,” “lust drags you down Since it is God who ulti- a Christian, for example, we should never dilute the heard before? Or what if the to hell,” and “every knee will mately works in people’s wouldn’t look at a “turn to Gospel, humility is also im- money was used to distribute bow, even the Democrats.” hearts, not us, who knows Jesus’’ sign and think, not portant, and we are all just free Bibles? Or for standing What should we as Chris- what God might do through of Christianity, but of some- as in need of God’s grace beside people in their imme- tians make of these signs? something as simple as a thing more along the lines of as the next person. The fo- diate needs, like hunger or billboard or sign? Billboar- a health and wealth gospel cus should always be God, medical issues, all the while not us, and signs like “turn building personal relation- or burn’’ or “every knee will ships, sharing the love of bow, even the Democrats/ Jesus and growing together Republicans,” may be miss- as people equally in need of ing the point, to say the God’s grace? least. Maybe billboard evangelism Besides, renting even one could be effective. Maybe medium-sized poster in there are more effective ways Chattanooga would cost to spend our money for the $700-$3,000 a month, ac- glory and honor of Christ. Is cording to billboardsin. there a correct answer? Peo- com, instead of paying that ple tend to have drastical- much for a short phrase that ly different opinions on the may or may not be effective, subject, and a decent case what if that same amount could be made for both sides. of money was used to sup- The question is: what do you port overseas missionaries think? photo from christianaidministries.org who dedicate their lives to OPINIONS 07 the violent acts commit- ficial federal actions that ted in the name of so- should have been imple- COMBATING RACISM IN AMERICA cial justice. Many protest mented to promote jus- peacefully, but the unity tice and safety for minori- by Ethan Brown olence—such a move- News outlets sought to try seen in the 1960 protests ties have not been passed. ment would give many to cover up the violence in is gone and hope of recov- In 1960, the anti-racism an excuse to smear the order to hopefully allow ering it is faint. Dr. King had a vision for protests had a clear vision. movement as a problem the issue to be discussed the social justice move- They demanded that the and ignore the problems and dealt with, but efforts To this date the only na- ment to not combat vi- racist policies of segre- the protesters wanted to to conceal the violence tional action taken to stop olence with violence. In gation be eradicated, and solve. He knew that meet- have failed. For example, police brutality is to ban the midst of racial ten- that voting rights were ing violence with violence CNN had a live report- the use of chokeholds by sion, protests can be used protected for minorities. would not solve the prob- er discussing peaceful police. Congress failed to bring about needed A system of boycotts and lem. The Civil Rights pro- protests while standing to pass any legislation on change, however defend- peaceful demonstrations testers of the 1960s used in front of burning cars. the subject, and President ing violence and vandal- effectively brought about boycotts of businesses to These attempts ultimately Trump signed an execu- ism fails to promote the the abolition of segre- show the economic im- have created more divi- tive order to ban choke- cause of social justice. Vi- gation and the prohibi- pact black consumers sion as people increasing- holds. That’s it. Some olence will not solve the tion of withholding voter had on markets where ly distrust the media for states have passed legis- problem of violence, it rights based on ethnicity. they were discriminat- trying to hide the truth. lation in response to the will only create more pain These actions, supported ed against. Violent acts protests, but racism is a and cause more division. by leaders like Martin Lu- were committed by racist Nobody benefits fromnational issue and bene- ther King Jr., were effec- police, not the protesters the violence. As a result tive because of their tac- who stood up for justice of the protests, crime in tics of peace. in the face of persecution. major cities has skyrock- eted. The statistics are King said, “If we as Ne- The fight for equal rights grim: shootings in New groes succumb to the for racial minorities did York have spiked 130%, temptation of using vi- not start or end with the topping 1,000 shootings olence in our struggle, abolition of segregation. this year. Homicide in unborn generations will Racism has polluted many Los Angeles rose 250%. be the recipients of a long systems in America and in- and bitter night of—a that needs to change. To- creased by 525%. Right long and desolate night of day the fight for justice is wing counter-movements bitterness. And our only still occurring; tragically, have joined in the ‘fight legacy to the future will be however, the protests are violence with violence’ an endless reign of mean- under new management. mentality, creating more ingless chaos.” instability, damage and Today the legacy of Dr. death. Many Americans King had a vision to bring King, and his call for now wonder if the vio- about a better future for peace to end violence, has lence will come to an end. photo from gettyimages.com his people in Ameri- been trampled over. In- ca, and his tactics were stead of boycotts to bring In 1963, racists burned a quickly successful. Seg- about change, we have church in Birmingham, regation ended in 1964, the daily looting of stores. Alabama, that was regu- followed by the Voting Protests are being used larly attended by a Black Rights Act in 1965. The to hide criminal actions. congregation. In 2020 an- images of police brutality Police violence has been ti-racism rioters set fire and angry white racists returned with violence to St. John’s Church in attacking peaceful dem- against police. GraffitiDC, which many recent onstrators who did not covers the sides of build- presidents, including for- respond to violence with ings. At night rioters light mer president Obama, at- violence cut to the soul fires and destroy cars. tended regularly while in of the American people. office. It seems like some Congress acted swiftly in What King feared would protesters have adopted response, and segregation happen has happened due the methods used by the was ended. to the violence. Instead racists to promote their of building a better fu- anti-racism message. King saw that the way ture, violent protests have to fix America was not stopped beneficial re- Not all protesters support to attack it and incite vi- forms from taking place. photo from episcopalnewsservice.org

vocation at 11 a.m., and I ing I didn’t even realize I an email with a “caution- COMING BACK sat down on a bench with missed. It’s normal and ary tale” about a college nothing else to do at 10:09 beautiful and nostalgic, that had to close after one by Abi Sorrow not taking many classes, I a.m. and I almost cried as I got week of classes. When have all my work prereq- out of my car to step into I turned in my negative My first impression of uisites finished, I had my Going back to something my last semester. COVID test, I received college during COVID-19 lunch ready and I even like normal is not a bad masks in return. Walking was not a good one—I knew what I was wearing. thing—I don’t think any- There are some things that up that steep hill wearing suffer from “sweat-stach- So why was I so nervous? one will argue with that. are abnormally normal, if my cotton mask, I lost es,” and masks don’t re- The only things that stood Walking up the hill from you know what I mean. any face makeup I had on ally make that problem between me and the last the commuter lot felt nor- A lot of my friends in my that morning when I left go away—but as I scaled semester of my senior mal (unfortunately, I’m in department were seniors, my house. I was breath- Lookout Mountain to re- year were a blue wrist- worse shape this semester so it feels weird not seeing ing hard, like normal, but turn to campus on the band that says I’m neg- than last, so it was pretty them walking around. It it was all going back into first day of classes, I was ative for COVID and a unpleasant, but that’s nor- feels weird that campus is my own mouth for the home.\ parking decal that I hadn’t mal). Walking into Carter so silent right now while most part (sorry, that’s yet stuck on my wind- Hall felt normal. Hear- people are in class. But gross, but it’s true—we’ve The night before class- shield. That shouldn’ting the buzz of the Great those are normal things all experienced it). Hav- es started, I felt all kinds make me nervous. Those Hall felt normal. Seeing to feel. ing to pull my mask up of nerves. Why? I didn’t things are incredibly easy President Halvorson as when passing people in- know. I wished I could be to accomplish—I should I left the building even There’s something differ- stead of smiling at them completely excited about know, since I got to cam- felt normal. Sitting on a ent, though, about this seemed wrong. I haven’t the new semester. This is pus at 10 a.m. to get my shady bench, alone under joyous discomfort. As yet mastered the art of the my seventh and final se- COVID details worked the Brock archway with I’m sure you all remem- mester at Covenant, I’m out so I could attend Con- this cool breeze is a feel- ber, Dean Voyles sent us CONTINUED ON OF PAGE 8 OPINIONS 08 COMING BACK But isn’t that the way it’s pandemic in our coun- tion circulating. and death. There will be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 supposed to feel? try. There wasn’t a loom- salvation. Think back to the begin- ing election (it was still Even though it doesn’t This is a reminder that ning. I’m reading Gen- close, but now November sound like it, let this be this world is not our final “smize.” esis right now after just is right around the cor- an encouragement to you home. The stark contrast finishing Revelation, and ner). In fact, it’s hard to as you start a new semes- between the world now Part of me feels like if I this thought came to me remember when things ter, students. Yes, it feels and the new heavens and could just see people’s full while sitting on this nice, weren’t so abnormal. so weird to eat lunch far new earth serves as an en- faces, things would feel cool bench: all of this is away from other tables of couragement that, even more normal despite the abnormal, but this isn’t But things haven’t been students, to wear a mask though things are bad pall that’s been cast over how things are supposed truly “normal” since the everywhere you go, to be now, things won’t be bad campus by current events. to be anyway. Things are Fall. As soon as sin entered restricted from having forever for those who be- This isn’t a political piece supposed to be the way into the world, all the per- visitors in your room, to lieve. In fact, we have the about masks—I won’t they are in Genesis 1: per- fection God created was be placed six feet apart unique ability to find joy even state my opinion on fect, harmonious. Things lost. We can’t achieve it, from your friends in your in the discomfort we feel. whether requiring them are supposed to be the no matter how hard we classes. But this is just a Please hold on while the is good or bad. This isn’t way they are at the end of try. There are bees that reminder that this is still world does its thing and even a statement about Revelation: the new heav- sting us and poison ivy not how things are sup- gets more and more weird. the coronavirus itself. I’m ens and the new earth. that gives us rashes and posed to be. One day, More change is coming, just saying that coming Yeah, things up to maybe limbs that slap us in the whenever the Lord has but that change will be back to some kind of nor- February felt normal in face while we’re running. planned his return, there absolutely beautiful. malcy doesn’t really feel the United States. There Now, there’s a pandemic, will be renewal. There will normal. wasn’t as much racial vi- an astonishing amount of be redemption. There will olence. There wasn’t a unrest and false informa- be a stunning lack of sin

desk they use in class. Un- “do you mind if I touch derstand if your friends your phone?” “are you LOVING THY NEIGHBOR WHEN don’t want other people giving hugs these days?” touching their belong- and “would you prefer ings. Don’t second guess to wear masks while we EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED them if they decide to at- talk?” can go a long way tend church virtually even toward affirming that per- after their church begins son’s boundaries and your by Miller Green holiness (e.g., “Is it not Paul writes, in his instruc- meeting again. Our call respect for their choices. those inside the church tions about eating meat to “count others more sig- There’s something about whom you are to judge?” that had been sacrificed nificant than [ourselves]” In a time that is fright- monumental moments 1 Corinthians 5:13, ESV). to idols, “Let us not pass (Philippians 2:3) includes ening, frustrating and that reveals us. When our Right now, it is valuable judgment on one another honoring one another’s divisive, when our social whole lives are thrown to the community if we any longer, but rather de- cautions. norms no longer guide us off kilter, the pressure encourage one another to cide never to put a stum- through our daily interac- exposes what really lies do the right thing by so- bling block or hindrance We can begin honoring tions, “let us pursue what under the customs and cial distancing, wearing in the way of a brother each other by respecting makes for peace and for conventions that guide masks, and limiting our . . . for if your brother is our friends’ choices and mutual upbuilding” (Ro- us through our daily rou- exposure. grieved by what you eat, by resisting the tempta- mans 14:19). Let’s take tines. I’ve learned a lot you are not walking in tion to assume we know this opportunity and the about myself during this While one type of judg- love . . . we who are strong what their comfort level is. clean slate that has been pandemic. Perhaps more ment is loving and healthy, have an obligation to bear We can respect that some given to us to practice the than anything, it has re- there is another kind that with the failings of the people may thoughtful- habit of honoring others vealed how quickly I pass puffs up the one passing weak and not to please ly choose to have fami- as more important than judgment on other people. judgment while dividing ourselves. Let each of us ly members, significant ourselves. I judge people for being the community. If you please his neighbor for his others, friends, or people too careful or not careful think you know more good, to build him up.” from their churches in enough, for avoiding any about the virus, or how (Romans 14:13, 15; 15:1- their circle of close con- contact with the world or to handle it than some- 2) tacts. We can respect that for gathering in groups, one else in your life, that other people may choose for constantly monitoring doesn’t give you the right What does this mean for to wear a mask and main- case counts or for ignor- to look down on them or us during COVID-19? It tain six feet of distance ing dramatic spikes. beat them over the head means that if someone’s even on their hall. with your information. In conscience is bound to be In some contexts, Chris- fact, it’s actually the op- cautious in a way yours is As we establish new cul- tians are called to pass posite; it means you have not, your job is to hon- tural norms around so- judgment on one anoth- even more responsibility or that. Don’t tease peo- cial distancing, we can er’s actions so that we can to honor their comfort ple for avoiding crowded also ask what people are encourage each other in levels. spaces or sanitizing the comfortable with. Saying,

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