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Vol. 53,56, No. 174 TheThe student newspaperBagpipe at Covenant College since 1955 Thursday, October 1, 2009 Inaugurated: Derek Halvorson Familiar Advancement Office face now president of Providence Christian College

By Daniel Tucker dence required Halvorson, his wife, son and daughter to move to Ontario, just outside of Covenant alumnus and former faculty Los Angeles, California. Halvorson recalls member J. Derek Halvorson was inaugu- having to leave Lookout Mountain being rated as president of Providence Christian very difficult for his entire family. College on Saturday, September 19. Halvor- “Being among fellow Reformed Presbyte- son left Covenant to take the position after rians and indulging in fascinating academic serving as Director of Constituent Relations and spiritual conversations – that’s a wonder- and Regional Director of Development at ful community to be a part of,” Halvorson Covenant from 2003-2009. Covenant’s new Mandarin course is taught by Ling-Mei Petcher (above). GARRETT REID Agreeing to serve as President of Provi- see HALVORSON, page 6 Looking to the East Classes in Arabic, Chinese grow in popularity

By Sarah Dollar lunch, and Petcher agreed. “I noticed that a lot of the people com- The foreign language department has ing to the table had really strong abilities gradually broadened the range of language in Mandarin,” Petcher said. The level of courses offered to students. Among the new interest was so high last year that she decided and growing additions are classes in Arabic to approach Vice President Jeff Hall about and Mandarin Chinese. offering an official class. Arabic courses, taught by adjunct profes- When asked why these languages were sor Emil Ayoub and education professor chosen, Sandy Shaw, professor of modern Daphne Haddad, have been available for languages, said it was because of their “stra- the past three years. Chinese, in its first tegic importance in the world, the number of year, is being taught by professor Ling-Mei native speakers of these languages, and their Lim Petcher. Several years ago, assistant possible use in missions in parts of the world modern languages professor Diana Cochran approached Petcher about overseeing a see LANGUAGES, page 2 MAX BELZ Former Covenant President Frank Brock and Dr. J. Derek Halvorson talk Mandarin table in the Great Hall during before Halvorson’s inauguration ceremony on September 19. Y.A.C.H.T Club Anchors in Chattanooga Soup Kitchen

By Lauren Hartzell Chattanooga’s homeless. Sophomore Laurel Brauer likened the interest in the people to dispel any trace of a Brother Ron greeted the students and foreign culture of the shelter to that of a patronizing attitude. On Saturday morning, September 19, showed them around. As the Kitchen’s nursing home. “I’m not homeless. That’s where con- 3 members of Covenant’s Y.A.C.H.T. club Footman, Brother Ron tends the feet of “Their situation is so different from descension might be perceived,” she said. strapped energy bars to their water bottles those in the homeless community, giv- mine,” she said. “Will they be here for “That’s where I was intimidated. But once and took off into the pouring rain. Students ing footbaths, massages, socks and shoes. awhile, or are they passing through? Are you sit down and start talking, you get past crossed the finish line at the Community Students mingled for 2 hours with 50 plus they trying to get work? I don’t know.” that.” Kitchen on 11th Street. Their goal: meet people in the Kitchen’s Day Center. Brauer said she wanted her genuine see YACHT, page 2

Read The Bagpipe online! Visit bagpipeonline.com to comment on articles and read papers dating back to 1999. 2 Thursday, October 1, 2009 NEWS The Bagpipe Arabic, Chinese Y.A.C.H.T. club seeks to mobilize courses growing students to combat homelessness in popularity from YACHT on page 1. but don’t know where to start,” said Snipes. Y.A.C.H.T.’s “organic” approach centers from LANGUAGES on page 1. Y.A.C.H.T.’s acronym stands for Youth on friendships, he said. “It’s not about meet- Against Complacency And Homelessness ing someone, talking to them for 15 minutes where there needs to be more Christian Today. Junior Brandon Snipes and Senior and feeling good. We want students to find witness.” John Stodghill said they modeled Cov- creative ways to love.” David Pickering, currently enrolled in enant’s club after the club in Shane Clai- Opportunities to plug into the Commu- Arabic, agrees with Shaw. Pickering had borne’s book “The Irresistible Revolution.” nity Kitchen’s Day Center include min- previously been taking Arabic through a The book describes Claiborne’s jour- gling, board games and music. “We have computer program, but enjoys the class ney from working with Mother Theresa in to find someone who can play their organ,” much more. Calcutta to working with a mega-church Snipes said. “Professor Ayoub makes a point to in Chicago. Claiborne’s goal was to stir the The club hopes to meet every other teach us Christian vocabulary alongside imaginations of Christians into creative Thursday for discussion and every Saturday the generic words. Things like ‘Bible’ and service. in Mac Circle at 9:30 for service projects in ‘Exodus’, as well as other words which Y.A.C.H.T.’s goal is to mobilize the Chattanooga. Christians frequently use but which prob- student body to combat homelessness using Next semester, said Stodghill, Brandon Snipes KATE HARRISON ably would never make it into an Arabic existing institutions in the Chattanooga Y.A.C.H.T. will have official club status, textbook,” Pickering commented. area, Stodghill said. Current club meetings and students will be able to participate for John, or check out their Facebook group, Though the foreign language depart- brainstorm ideas for outreach, he said. practical service credit. Y.A.C.H.T. CLUB. ment has not specially promoted these “A lot of students have a heart to serve Want to know more? Email Brandon or classes, they have been more successful than anticipated. There are currently 13 missions.” due to student interest and the faculty’s no immediate plans for further expansion. students studying Arabic and 11 students Covenant has also recently created new desire for foreign language majors, French Their goal now is to strengthen the current studying Chinese. Shaw believes that these majors in its language program. Previ- and Spanish were expanded into majors courses into a strong program. courses are popular because of their “exotic ously, Covenant had only offered minors in two years ago. nature” as well as their “potential use in French, Spanish, and German. However, The foreign language department has With reporting by Zach McElrath When Helping Hurts Corbett and Fikkert’s new book already on third printing by Joanna Mikhail of the Chalmers Center. “Fikkert and Cor- al different radio programs. The Chalmers bett lay out basic principles for involving Center is also producing a Webinar series This past summer, professors Steve the poor in addressing poverty.” which will go through the book chapter by Corbett and Brian Fikkert of the Cove- When Helping Hurts lays out a rational chapter. If you join the Chalmers Center nant’s economics and community develop- framework for reaching beyond the mate- fan page on Facebook you will be able to ment department published a book titled rial symptoms of poverty into its spiritual see all the dates and links for the radio When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty roots. Corbett and Fikkert present a bibli- programs, which run through December. Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourselves. The cal understanding of poverty, drawing This book is a product of the teaching book is rapidly being embraced by the heavily on Christ’s word and deed mission and hard work of the Chalmers Center for American church. After only three months in proclaiming the gospel and declaring more than ten years. Covenant College has on the shelves, Moody Publishers has the coming of the kingdom of God. played a large role in its creation, bringing ordered a third printing. When Helping Hurts is designed to be a together professors Corbett, Fikkert, Mask The first sentence of the first chapter learning tool, and can be studied either and Wescher (and many others) to develop asks this question, “Why did Jesus come individually or in small groups. The this curriculum and a philosophy of ho- to earth?” Jesus described his ministry by Chalmers Center is using this book for listic ministry that is changing the lives of reading from Isaiah 61, “The Lord has their introductory course “Foundations thousands of people around the world. anointed me to preach good news to the and Principles of Holistic Ministry.” The For more information about the book poor.” When Helping Hurts also answers the course can be taken by distance learning visit www.whenhelpinghurts.org. It question “Who are the poor?” You might or through self-study. The book will also is available for purchase now in the Tuck be surprised at the answer. be used this spring in CDV210: Theory of Shoppe, as well as from Amazon and other “We all know that poverty is an issue of Community Development. online booksellers. our time, both domestically and interna- Professors Corbett and Fikkert have tionally,” says Tom LePage, senior director been interviewed about the book on sever-

Have a faculty quote you’d like to see published? Faculty Quote of the Week: Email it to [email protected] “Women are like swords in ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ They’re very cool, you want to have an excellent one, but they’re not people. They’re property and they have many uses.” -Dr. Davis in CHOW I, explaining the role of women in “The Iliad” The Bagpipe OPINION Thursday, October 1, 2009 3 The Verdict A word from Student Senate

Yes... to new manage- D.C. poltical insider Bob Morrison coming to Covenant ment for Mountain Affair. by Ben Scott sored the recent Value Voter Sum- spective on the current Washington No... to the loss of Cove- Mr. Bob Morrison, one of mit, which has become a go-to political climate, and to learn about nant’s all-time favorite scapegoat. Washington D.C.’s greatest advo- event for any conservative aspir- how our nation’s most powerful With Wallace gone, who are we cates for life, liberty and the defense ing to political office. The Council and influential lobbying organi- going to complain about? of marriage, is coming to speak at stands on the front lines, defend- zations and think tanks approach Covenant on Wednesday, October ing human life and God-ordained Christianity. 14 at 7 p.m. in Mills 270/280. marriage in the halls of Congress. Student Senate is thrilled that Morrison is a Senior Fellow For those even remotely in- Mr. Morrison is coming to Cov- for Policy of the Family Research terested in politics, this event is a enant. Take a break from your Letters to Council, widely considered to be definite “must go.” Don’t miss this studies and engage with American the editor are the most powerful and influential chance to converse with and listen politics. Come hear a unique take welcome! Christian lobbying organization to a Christian who has worked hon- on the current political scene and and think tank in the world. The orably in Washington D.C. for key how controversial issues are being Bob Morrison Send them by email to Family Research Council spon- social issues, to get an insider per- debated on Capitol Hill. [email protected], with “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line. Editorial: Or send letters to: The Bagpipe Box 169, 14049 Scenic Highway Some thoughts regarding the Bagpipe Lookout Mountain, GA 30750.

• Make letters topical and keep them under Online and Thomas Holcombe’s article 200 words. • Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Those of you who have vis- lack of discretion in the manner of Outlook, and Opinion/Editorial sively to healthcare articles for • Letters should be signed with full name, ited the Bagpipe Online in the my inclusion of Mr. Holcombe’s sections. I want to publish articles the next several weeks. More- class standing, and declared major, if past week have probably noticed article in The Bagpipe. When I de- that (1) wrestle with and/or in- over, most of the articles are applicable. the flurry of comments posted on cided to publish his article in the vestigate difficult issues, and (2) responses to specific phrases the article by Thomas Holcombe “Faith” section, I had meant for are well-written, well-researched, or ideas articulated in previous published in last week’s Bagpipe, the title of the page to be “Faith and fair. It is so refreshing to read articles, and so the articles end “Life, Liberty, and Property— / Opinion”, as I viewed the ar- a Faith article that isn’t preachy up leaving an unpleasant ad- The Bagpipe Getting back to the original ide- ticle primarily as a “Letter to and sanctimonious and an Out- hominem flavor in my mouth. als.” In light of the discussion the Editor”-type piece. However, look article that isn’t one-sided, This dialogue definitely needs Established in 1955 that has transpired thus far on I wanted to keep the other two vituperative, or over-simplified. to continue within the Cov- Zach McElrath the website, I thought it would be “Letter to the Editor” pieces pub- Sometimes articles that I feel enant community, but in a dif- Editor in Chief helpful to clarify a few things and lished that week together, as they meet these standards get written, ferent manner. In my opinion, Isaiah Smallman share a few thoughts pertaining were both directly responding to sometimes they don’t. Ultimately, the appropriate venue for this Managing Editor / Layout to my policies as editor and my the same previous article. In my what gets published reflects the sort of back-and-forth discus- KATE HARRISON News expectations for the website. late-night scramblings to figure level of effort and attention that sion of an issue as complex LUKE MOSHER Arts First of all, I am happy to out where to place articles, Mr. students are willing to expend on and multi-faceted as current HANNAH VANBIBER Outlook see that discussion of Mr. Hol- Holcombe’s piece was not prop- writing articles, as well as the ef- healthcare reform proposals is SAM BELZ Sports WILL LUTZ Faith combe’s article on the website erly identified. The designation fort of the Faith and Outlook edi- not the printed edition of The SARAH DOLLAR Features has to an extent sort of self-mod- of Thomas’ piece on the Bagpipe tors to coax quality stories out of Bagpipe, but rather a threaded- GARRETT REID Photo erated itself. When our staff fi- Online is accordingly now “Opin- the woodwork. discussion forum such as the AMY REED Copy ENOCH ELWELL Circulation nally got the commenting feature ion,” as I had intended. Every now and then, though, Wittenberg Door or Bagpipe DAVID INOUYE Web enabled on the Bagpipe Online, I Now, given that I intended for a piece will be published which Online, or better yet, an in- was hoping that comments would his post to go in as a “Letter to the frustrates students so much that person panel discussion. What, Cliff Foreman Faculty Advisor be respectfully worded, thought- Editor,” let me say a few words they suddenly become willing to then, do I expect to see in the fully developed, and construc- about my decision to publish what take action, not just by writing printed paper? Well, articles This is a Covenant College student publication The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect tively offered—and thus in little Mr. Holcombe wrote at all, in light one isolated letter to the editor to that attempt to consider the those of the College or the student body. need of moderation. After read- of the following comment posted address the particular article that whole story and help readers to 14049 Scenic Highway • Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 ing the first few comments made by an alumnus: “I am VERY dis- grieved them, but by writing their frame the discussion; articles on Mr. Holcombe’s article, how- appointed that The Bagpipe printed own articles from time to time, in that give fair treatment of both If you would like the Bagpipe ever, I began to question whether this, even if it is an opinion piece”. order to show their fellow students sides; articles that are well- to run a story on something, I had erred in my judgment. As I In hindsight, I regret that I did not what they feel the paper should researched and investigative. send your suggestion by email watched the discussion progress, ask Mr. Holcombe to clarify the look like, and in their turn hope- Let’s start there. to [email protected] with though, I regained my confi- meaning of some of his more “in- fully to galvanize more students “Story Idea” in the subject line. dence in my initial assumptions. flammatory” sentences. But this to take action and write articles Zach McElrath I appreciate Tim Van Vliet and alumnus’ implicit accusation that of their own. This, among other “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Chris Nystrom’s reconciliatory this article is unfit for publication things, was on my mind when posts immensely. I would encour- in The Bagpipe, even under the cir- I decided to publish Mr. Hol- age anyone who was frustrated cumstance that it was submitted combe’s article. For advertising inquiries, or confused by Mr. Holcombe’s as an “opinion piece,” need to be Finally, my editors and I have contact Zach McElrath: article to read his explanatory addressed. received more articles address- comments on the website. Let me begin by saying that I ing the healthcare debate than ph: (602) 625-0486 At this point the only thing I have high standards and expecta- we could possibly publish even if [email protected] am still unhappy with is my own tions for the content of the Faith, we devoted pages 6 and 7 exclu- 4 Thursday, October 1, 2009 ARTS The Bagpipe An invitation to a by Hannah Cohen dialogue Sept. 23 Oct. 7 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Last Wednesday, art professor Jeff Jeffrey Morton Cliff Foreman Bill Tate Camille Hallstrom Brandon Kreuze Morton hosted a lecture called “Landscape how to create a place that supports students’ “Landscape “Something Renewal Project: Art, Criticism, and a art. Morton feels that now is the time to “On the subject “How to stand on a “Reconditioning renewal project” about a jar” Community Conversation.” The lecture was reenter the conversation, this time emphasiz- of silence” three legged stool” a soundscape” the fi rst in a series scheduled for Wednesday ing how art is received by the audience. nights throughout the fall semester entitled The question of public art is a tricky one. “Minding the Audience.” Morton hopes that As Morton pointed out, art doesn’t always do Minding the Audience the series will help stimulate a community- what we expect; sometimes it feels invasive, wide conversation on the role of public art inhabiting the space we occupy in daily life. 2009-2010 at Covenant, and his lecture served as the But sometimes we need something unfamil- Covenant College launching point for this discussion. iar to prompt a discussion. Conversations on the Arts Morton discussed the need for us to Morton said that we have a “responsibil- experience art without imposing our voice ity” to create not autonomous art, but art on it. He stressed that public art is inextri- that is connected to the place we are in that Wednesday Evenings cable from the social fabric surrounding it, it speaks to a specifi c community. It is more 8:00-9:00 and can therefore teach us about “place” than just the artist’s personal means of ex- Brock Hall 118, 120, 122 (which he defi nes as “the location where pression; it is a way to stimulate a community God calls me.”) He also talked specifi cally dialogue through art. about the need for public art on Covenant’s However, the responsibility lies not only our campus will show us who we are but among community,” Morton said. campus, and how such art can create a social with the artist but also with the audience. also who we are not, it will stretch us and Though I am not an art major, this cur- dialogue. Art within community has a larger goal. challenge us.” The vision is for the com- rent dialogue on the role of art at Covenant After the talk, Morton shared with me As Morton said, “When we participate in munity to interact in love and humility has caught my attention. I think art has an more of his vision for such a dialogue on culture and experience the social place in through the art. Such conversations are not important role in our lives and that we need Covenant’s campus. Six years ago Covenant our art, not only will we fi nd its history and linear, and they are often messy. But the to explore this role more. I want to engage in began an interdisciplinary discussion that its story, but we will also fi nd ourselves in the goal is to converse. “We are not demand- the dialogue taking place. I would encourage focused on the culture of art-making and on middle of this story…having art in public on ing unity; we are pushing for a discussion you to do the same. Brand New not to be missed

melodically beautiful track. This can be heard God. Although musically unconventional, The Devil and God over again. It is hard to say by Austin Humbles especially in the chorus; the harmony begs to Brand New have proved themselves with where they will go from here. They could ride Daisy, the latest album from the Brooklyn be followed. Although it seems simple in man- Daisy as a growing group of musicians. Do off into the sunset as Lacey sings on the last quartet Brand New, is their make or break ner the melody catches the ear, making the not come to this album expecting to hear track “Noro,” “I’m on my way out.” album. There is no question as to whether or song work. This theme follows suit throughout , , or even not this is true. Everyone waited with baited the album. breath (for 3 years) in anticipation for this The fi fth track, “You Stole”, is the best album. At release number four the band is example of “typical” Brand New. The intro, surely aware of this. Hearing it in full for the a simple guitar riff, captures us—then enter fi rst time some may wonder, “is this Brand Lacey’s subdued vocals. The song slowly New?” In response to this it can be said that: builds layers until the drums and bass enter. yes, this is Brand New. Daisy may be their Rhythmically, the song sways along, leading greatest work thus far. us into the chorus. The bridge reveals again With their last release, The Devil and God the abrasive side of Daisy. are Raging Inside Me, Brand New proved that The most detached track is “Be Gone,” they should not be lumped into the same beginning with an unintelligible vocal arpeg- pile of expendable “” bands like Taking gio, and a lo-fi kick drum beat. A riff enters Back Sunday or . There was played on a detuned resonator guitar. The vo- something more to frontman ’s cals re-enter with the same distorted, chopped lyrical depth, and guitarist Vince Accardi’s quality. This track strays the furthest from the powerful arrangements. The Devil and God was expected Brand New “sound.” It is the most thought to be the pinnacle of Brand New’s experimental, possibly to be heard more on genius. Where were they to go from here? upcoming demos. It was expected they would possibly write a The title track begins with a sample of a similar record. If it wasn’t The Devil and God man’s voice. He asks to turn to “that grand number two it wouldn’t be Brand New. We old message... number 99 ‘Just as I am’”. The were wrong. irony is that this is the darkest track. The fi rst “Vices” starts the album off with a two lines sung by Lacey are, “I’m a mountain sampled hymn called “On Life’s Highway.” that has been moved / I’m a river that is all Its lo-fi quality forces you to turn up the dried up.” With all of Brand New’s success volume. It seems strange and misplaced. The it seems that none of it has brought the band song then takes off with distorted guitars and peace of mind. They are still vapid, empty, Lacey screaming, “We need vices/we need and searching souls. vices”. This is one of Brand New’s most abra- Daisy pummels us with raw abrasive emo- sive songs ever. tions, themes of loss and searching, and in the The third track, “,” is a end is more of a progression of The Devil and Apparently Brand New was really into this demonic-looking fox. The Bagpipe ARTS Thursday, October 1, 2009 5 Movie Review: District 9 uses powerful metaphor to explore the depravity of man

A scene from Covenant’s production of Rope, directed by student Amy Knutson. Hallstrom helps students find hope for the troubled world of acting By Luisa DiBernardo opera “La Boheme” last February, and stage managed Hamlet this September. Honeyed words were spoken by professor “Theatre exposes you to lots of differ- Camille Hallstrom on Friday in chapel as ent people, but through Hallstrom’s help I she defended the participation of Christians learned how to work hard,” Austin said. in theatre. As she called students to consider Not only does Hallstrom prepare her the ultimate purpose behind acting, her students for the intense work of theatre, but words carried over to other vocations as well. she also aids them in developing a love for District 9’s metaphor exposes injustice and human depravity. Whatever God-given gifts we pursue, we the dramatic arts—a Christ-like love willing must constantly seek to glorify God by lov- to penetrate dark, dark places. by Chris Thornton my knees and had to look away from this ing Him and loving our neighbor—the two Alumnus Steph White (’08), who now vivid depiction of the darkest moments of great commandments. Hallstrom also urges works for a theatre company in Norfolk, Vir- Metaphor is a powerful tool. It allows human history. Christians not to follow the lead of early ginia, commented, “Classes such as Dramat- the story teller to go beyond conventional But at the same time District 9 has plenty church fathers like Tertullian, who looked at ic Arts and Christian Thought helped me to limits, to take the listener out of the con- to say about current world issues like life in the depraved world of Roman “acting” and wrestle through the moral dilemmas that I cepts and realities that they are comfort- a slum, drug addiction, and, surprisingly, concluded that all acting must be evil. We now face every day in the workplace.” She able with and into realms that they are not abortion. must always remember the truth of Colos- considers herself to be a light in the darkness. normally aware of or even willing to accept. However, when District 9 makes its point, sians 1:20—God is the creator of all things, Hallstrom has invested her life and faith I cannot think of a recent film that does this it’s still not finished with you. The whole and as a result of the fall is now reconciling in her discipline so that her students will better that Neill Blomkamp’s District 9. second half of this film is an unbelievable understand how to show the love of Christ in This film shows you so many terrible high-tension thriller that never lets up and a fallen world and how to pursue excellence things that under ordinary circumstances, keeps you unsure of who will emerge victo- in their work. would make most people walk out in dis- rious to the very end. For decades, Christians have frowned gust. But because of the veil we are kept in The film’s executive producer is Peter on fellow believers who act because of a our seats, unable to look away. Throughout Jackson. Visually, it follows in the rich tradi- pervasive perception that acting is a sin. this movie we are faced with humans doing tion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King But if we see acting as performing a story, unspeakably evil things to aliens that have Kong; if you want a film to look spectacular, then how can we say it is wrong? If we ban taken up residence in South Africa (the Peter Jackson is your guy. Everything about theatre, we should also ban literature, for it significance of which cannot be overempha- the film seems so raw and yet under control. is story-telling as well. If that is the case, we sized). The injustices the humans commit The mixture of documentary-style shooting should probably ban parts of the Bible. In are surprisingly familiar, or at least should (which seems to still be very much in vogue), his Classical Literature class, Dr. Tate asks be. wide montage spectacles, and extraterrestri- his students why we should study literature There is nothing done to aliens in this al weaponry alone makes this film worthy at all when it is basically full of stories about film that humans have not already done of your consideration. pagans. He cites Romans 1:18-25, particu- to other humans and that is what makes it At the end of the film, you are left Camille Hallstrom larly verse 20, where Paul says that while so shocking. We can watch it and take it in exhausted and hopefully contemplative. I God’s invisible attributes are perceived in his only because humans are not the subjects. am afraid that this film is not for those with all things to himself—while simultaneously creation, men have given up honoring God Indeed, the film suggests, real-life human weak stomachs but if you can stomach it constantly striving to reform ourselves. and they have therefore become fools with oppressors would be incapable of com- through you should, because at the heart Covenant’s theatre department lives out futile thoughts. Because of these invisible mitting such depraved acts against fellow of this film is the issue that allows injustice these wise words. Students work hard under attributes, common grace insights infiltrate humans without first dehumanizing them. to exist in our world today. Until we learn Camille Hallstrom, not only on stage but the works of both Christians and non-Chris- District 9 challenges us to consider how our to see those who are different from us as also in the classroom. Through her intense, tians. dehumanization of people that we do not people, we won’t see their problems as our well thought-out, and theologically sound Thanks to the work Camille Hallstrom understand affects how we respond when problems. curriculum she exposes her students to the has invested into Covenant’s theatre pro- we learn that they are in trouble. Want to write for Arts? dark world of theatre. gram, we are able to enjoy good acting and a This movie should deeply disturb you. Alumnus Amy Sue Austin (’09) has been good story while also being challenged in our There were several points when I hugged able to find quite a few jobs in theatre. She faith by the insights and questions put forth Email your articles to Luke Mosher worked as an assistant stage manager for the by many skilled playwrights. 6 Thursday, October 1, 2009 NEWS / FAITH The Bagpipe The World Next Door By Meghan Katzenberger Local market does its part to promote fair-trade “Fair-Trade” is a buzzword floating around Covenant a lot these days and regions of the world. The store is relatively between the store and IJM, managers is often heard within conversations on small, but well stocked with a variety of Nathan and Jency Shirai are Justice Ad- missions, community development and brightly colored products including cloth- vocates with IJM, and so feel comfortable justice. The World Next Door Market, ing, bags, coffee, chocolate, and toys. displaying information for the organi- located in downtown Chattanooga, seeks Upon entering the World Next Door zation. “Our form of justice is treating to advance this movement by offering Market, one encounters a table by the people fairly,” says Jency, who explains fair-trade, handmade products from de- front door displaying pamphlets for the that if people in the developing world are The World Next Door Market, located veloping countries around the world. International Justice Mission, along with given fair wages for their work, they are in downtown Chattanooga According to their website, fair-trade information explaining the fair-trade less likely to be caught up in economic is “an alternative business practice that industry. Covenant folks are already fairly slavery. On October 17, head down to Pasha to hinges on guaranteeing fair wages and familiar with IJM, as Covenant has an October is fair-trade month, and many learn about fair-trade coffee. On Octo- dignified working conditions for produc- active student chapter of IJM on cam- organizations, including World Next Door, ber 31, World Next Door will be raising ers in marginalized economic systems.” pus. Also, IJM’s Senior Vice President of will be using this as an opportunity to awareness about fair wages and safe work- Their suppliers range from Ten Thou- Education and Dean Larry Martin spoke raise awareness for the movement. Come ing conditions. World Next Door is located sand Villages, a widely known distributor in chapel at Covenant last spring and met to the World Next Door store on October downtown at 100 Market Street, just in of fair-trade products, to their own per- with members of the campus chapter. 3 to make your own paper beads and learn front of the Market Street Bridge. sonal connections working in developing While there is no official connection about the fight against AIDS in Uganda. Halvorson inaugurated as president of recently- formed Providence Christian College in Los Angeles from HALVORSON on page 1. last 18 years through our days as roommates Although he hopes to see the number “Derek’s educational and professional ex- on the Ghetto, teammates on the soccer of the school’s students increase, Halvorson perience has prepared him well for his role, said. “In the end, we had to make sense of team, and coworkers in the Advancement enjoys the benefits that the small school’s but this continual shifting of roles, or at least the wonderful opportunity God had given Office.” environment provides. the varying levels of emphasis on any given us.” Halvorson now sees his other experiences Halvorson spends a lot of time out of his day and in any given meeting, can be very Halvorson earned a B.A. in history from as gifts from God that helped prepare him office, which has allowed him to get to know challenging,” Neilson said. “At the same Covenant and an M.A. in history from the for his role as college president. many of his students and engage in the “aca- time, for those equipped and called to it, this University of Arizona. He received his Ph.D. “I’m encouraged in my faith by the demic and spiritual conversations” that he state of continual transition can be a source from Loyola University Chicago, where marvelous and mysterious ways in which left behind at Lookout Mountain. However, of great delight.” he taught classes on the history of western God uses seemingly random experiences to not all his time is spent on campus. Although Halvorson has come a long way civilization. He also spent time in Chicago prepare us for the work He would have us “As president, I spend a lot of time articu- since his time at Covenant, he still cites the trading foreign currencies. do,” Halvorson said. lating the college’s mission and vision to a college as a vital part of helping him to reach While Halvorson felt these experiences Providence Christian College cur- wide variety of folks,” Halvorson said. “Neil where he is today and hopes that his time at weren’t the best qualifications for a college rently has a total of 60 students, and its first Neilson put it best when he told me that the Providence will honor Covenant College. president, his close friends felt that he was the graduating class walked the stage last May. president’s job is to translate what the college “I am incredibly grateful for the way that perfect man for the job. Halvorson’s main goal as president is to see is about to different groups of people with Covenant inspired and shaped me toward “Derek has the intellectual stature and the college increase in both size and impact. different concerns.” higher education,” Halvorson said. “I really strength of character to fill the calling of “The college’s close proximity to Los An- President Neilson himself acknowledged hope what we do here at Providence will President of Providence Christian College,” geles affords us some great resources that we that being a president of a college encom- pay tribute to Covenant’s legacy of higher said Vice President of Advancement Troy can pursue,” Halvorson said. “I really look passes many responsibilities, but he believes education.” Duble. “I had the unique opportunity to forward to finding sweet spots where we can Halvorson is well-equipped to balance all of watch his mind and character grow over the really add value to the kingdom project.” them. A glimpse at eternity: worshiping together as a corporate community

By Dave Connis corporately as a complete body. Think of into a lobby on a Friday or Saturday night However, when we hide ourselves from I want to talk about worship in the a band-aid. Unless you are into hello kitty at Covenant and you will be hit with the community, in this case corporate wor- context of community in light of the claim I or power rangers, you will normally get the culture of a relationship, good or bad. Now ship, we hide ourselves from declaring the made in my last article, which is “If Chris- skin colored ones. Why? Because it will be is where you ask, “How are you going to tie truth with other believers. When we sing tians spent less time hiding our sin, hiding less noticeable and you won’t have to deal lobby couples into Jesus?” together we are singing about God’s glory our flaws, hiding our nature we would with the embarrassment of having a hot Since the beginning of creation we relating to our lives and this can be related accomplish a lot more for the kingdom of pink band-aid on your forehead. When were made to be in relationships. Genesis to all aspects of corporate worship. Also, God.” Let’s go out on the limb of logic and Christians hide themselves under a fine 2:20 says “there was not found a helper fit we are catching a glimpse of eternity when say that if we were made to be together, and colored band-aid they miss out on aspects for him (Adam).” The message states that we join together in worship. We are seeing we were made to worship, than that must of corporate worship described in Acts 2. “God says, it’s not good for man to be alone; what heaven is like—a multicultural and mean we are also made to worship together. These are teaching, prayer and song. I’ll make him a helper, a companion.” It multi-person, eternal, living worship dance 1 Cor 12:12 says that we are one body Ever notice in movies such as The can be assumed that Adam was alone and party with Jesus. If we hide ourselves we are made up of many parts and when Chris- Goonies, Gladiator, Mean Girls, Hot Fuzz, The God wanted different. We are made to be missing what eternity will be. tians hide themselves we are hiding our Notebook, and Joe Dirt (just kidding, but together. With this we are also made to hearts by making every one think we are seriously) that there is always an aspect of worship. fine. We miss out on being a real (in this relationship, e.g. being in communion with Individual worship is necessary. I am sense I mean the opposite of fake) part of another person or persons? Relationships not discrediting it at all, and it has its that body and we miss out on worshiping and community are everywhere! Just walk place just as much as corporate worship. The Bagpipe OUTLOOK Thursday, October 1, 2009 7 Hope for HIV? New vaccine decreases risk of contraction by 31 percent by Amy Huntzinger to combine the two ineffective vaccines, which had been developed for two separate There might be an end for HIV/AIDS strands of HIV prominent in the Thai area. in sight, as tests of a newly developed vac- The vaccine seems to only be effective in cine in Thailand came back on the 24th of preventing the onset of the infection, and September with unexpected results. unlike most flu vaccines will not lower the The vaccine was administered to over viral load in the blood stream once the 8,000 volunteers via two shots back in virus has been administered. This is one of 2006, and a dummy shot was administered the many mysteries which scientists hope to to a control group of the same number. explore while attempting to figure out why These volunteers were young adults of dif- and how the vaccine worked. ferent convictions, professions, and likeli- RV 144 and its testing was developed hoods to contract HIV. Every six months and backed by the Thai Ministry of Public for the past three years since receiving the Health, the United States Army, and the shots, the volunteers have been tested for Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases, HIV, and the results were encouraging. along with several private companies and 74 of those who had received the “dummy the patent-holders of the original parts of shot” have contracted HIV, whereas only the vaccine. They do not believe that the 51 of those who were vaccinated contracted same vaccine will be effective in other coun- HIV. Though this may seem a small differ- tries due to the variations of HIV strands, ence, it is statistically significant, showing a but they remain optimistic that analyzing A new vaccine significantly decreases the risk of HIV contraction. HEALTHMAD.COM 31.2 percent decrease in risk of contracting the interaction of the vaccine and the virus HIV for those who have been vaccinated. will help them develop or modify vac- October 19th-22nd. months. Over 22 million people have died The vaccine, named RV 144, is a cines for other strands. Vaccines will only HIV/AIDS infects over 33 million of AIDS since 1987 when it was officially combination of two failed vaccines which become available for public use when they people worldwide, and will infect 2.7 declared an epidemic. While life-prolonging were developed to combat HIV. The first, have reached and maintained a 70-80% million people of all ages, genders, and measures have been developed, this is the AIDSVAX, was developed and tested in decrease in contraction of the virus. Plans locations each year. It is one of the lead- only vaccine test which has ever shown any 2003, and proven ineffective. The second, for further action and a further disclosure ing causes of death in the world, with the decrease in risk developed to date. ALVAC, was failed from testing in 2007. of the Thai study will be released at the lifespan post-transition into AIDS from No cure is yet available. It was a mere hunch which led scientists 2009 AIDS Vaccine Conference in Paris on HIV being somewhere between 20 and 69 Dictator soapboxing cuts time for Open mic at the UN constructive dialogue by David Pickering may take the microphone and address the thing unrelated to the topic or to ramble on crowd. In theory, I love the idea of allowing until the audience is asleep. have come to expect that when a controver- Have you ever attended an event where folks a chance to voice their opinions. Invari- In many ways, the UN General As- sial individual visits the UN, a disruptive and the coordinators set aside time for an open ably, however, someone decides to use the sembly is like a big open mic session. While equally controversial speech will follow. Take mic session? In these, anyone who wants to mic as an opportunity to talk about some- it could be a great opportunity for world for example Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose leaders to come together and address serious conspiracy theories and rote denials of Iran’s issues, more often than not it descends into nuclear program frequently run overtime by disruptive arguments and becomes a soap- wide margins. Venezuelan President Hugo box for minor dictators. Nowhere was this Chavez denounced George Bush as “the better exemplified than this past Wednesday devil” during his stint at the podium. Never when Libyan ruler Muammar al-Gaddafi, has a UN official or a delegate ever made scheduled for a 15 minute speech, instead any effort to limit speakers to their time spent 90 minutes berating the UN, suggest- limits, even out of simple respect for other ing the Security Council be renamed the delegates and how valuable their time is. “Terror Council.” Then, citing jet lag, he Personally, I think this is extremely unfor- remarked that the UN should be moved tunate. Whatever you may think of the UN, somewhere more “comfortable.” This was the point remains that their time would be not a jab at America, he insisted, but rather better spent addressing the serious issues on a favor, as it gave terrorists one less thing the agenda than serving as a catch-all for to launch missiles at. Perhaps out of fear of absurd declarations. offending the dozens of competing interests The UN in its current form will have within the Assembly, no one moved to stop great difficulty in eliminating this problem. him. Instead, they simply let him speak, forc- Too many competing interests exist to com- ing other world leaders, such as British Prime pletely prevent rants. However, by making Minister Gordon Brown, to cancel their delegates stick to their time allotments, the afternoon plans. UN might have time to address the high FOREIGNPOLICY.COM Has al-Gaddafi’s recent United Nations rant exposed an Sadly, this is not a freak occurrence or goals they set themselves. It might not work, all-too-common pitfall of UN assemblies? even a break from the norm. Rather, people but it’s worth a try. 8 Thursday, October 1, 2009 SPORTS The Bagpipe Lady Scots persevere through heavy torrents and floods

by Greg Steele On Saturday afternoon, the Lady Scots braved the wind and the rain to play their On Wednesday night, the Lady Scots first home game. Neither the Wednesday were supposed to have their home opener night loss to Lee nor the swampy condi- against Lee University, but because of tions on the field prevented the girls from weather conditions, the game was moved recording a 4-0 win against the George- to Lee’s campus. The Lady Scots didn’t town Tigers. fare so well against the defending NAIA Casey Craft scored the opening goal national champions. thirty minutes into the first half on a slid- Lee University’s Jamie Achten put in a ing shot that sailed into the back of the net. goal in the first five minutes of the game. Lauren Probst assisted Aubrey Brown on Achten scored again, along with Chris- another goal before scoring one herself. tiane Christensen, to put the Flames up Probst was assisted by Jenny Carter. Leigh 3-0 at halftime. The Scots’ Jenny Carter Graham, who was assisted by Persie Bray, brought her team within two goals with scored the last goal of the match. The her opening second half score, but the Lady Scots defense played brilliantly, al- —Freshman Andrew Carey of Elizabethtown, GARRETT REID SCOTS DEFEAT BRYAN Flames pulled even farther away with lowing goalie Bethany Holman to record Tennessee, carries the ball against Bryan College in a home game on Thursday, September 24. The Scots won the game 1-0 thanks to a header by sopho- goals by Savannah Neely and once again her third shutout of the season. The team more Johnny Frame. The JV boys are now 3-0-3. Come cheer on the Scots TODAY as Christiane Christensen. The game ended advanced to 2-2-2 for the year. they face Oglethorpe University at home. The game begins at 7 p.m. with Lee winning 5-1. Scots win two of three in first Ultimate scrimmage of the year by Mitch Prentis versity for their first scrimmage. Team the Scots came back to win the next two Covenant, down at Shadowlands. Be captain David Inouye felt that the by scores of 11-9, and 12-10 respectively. sure to keep your eyes and ears open for CLEVELAND, TN - On September club showed great potential and set an The club will be in tournament action more Ultimate news. 12th the Covenant College Ultimate auspicious tone for the coming season. again sometime in mid-October, when Frisbee Club traveled up to Lee Uni- After narrowly losing the first game, they hope to host a tournament here at Mercer pitfalls unable to trip up runners by Thomas Prettyman

A lack of focus would be understand- able if traffic accidents and false starts had delayed both races by an hour. If so, someone forgot to tell the Covenant cross country teams. The Scots and Lady Scots both managed to shrug off traffic delays and restarts to finish 6th of 16 teams and 9th of 20 teams respectively at the Mercer RunFit Invitational this past Saturday. Both races saw restarts after run- ners got tripped up by potholes in the first 50 yards. The delay from restarts compounded an already late start due to traffic backups on Interstate-75. “All said, it’s incredible they didn’t lose focus,” said head coach Debby Vannoy. “We really raced well. For the guys we got Jonathan Preg close that gap between fourth and fifth, which really helped.” Covenant’s men were led by Enoch Elwell, who finished 9th place overall with a time of 27:15, putting him ahead of all other NAIA or D-III finishers. HEATHER PRICE Taking second place for the Scots was Top female runner Hannah Matthews (pictured), a junior transfer from Castle Rock, Colorado, finished 14th overall Zach McElrath in 50th place at 29:26, in the Mercer RunFit Invitational on Saturday. On Saturday morning, both teams will compete in the Maryville College just in front of Daniel Pick at 29:32 Invitational, girls at 9:15 and guys at 10:15. (52nd). The scoring finished with Luke Irwin at 29:44 (59th) and Jonathan Preg overall with a time of 20:09. Finishing in Lady Scots at 21:54 (66th) followed by the home turf of the Scots’ future D-III at 29:46 (63rd). 30th place was Tera Woods at 20:57, just Stephanie Ammons at 24:29. conference rival Maryville College. The In front for the ladies was junior Han- 7 seconds ahead of Kelly Gillikin at 21:04 Next up, both teams travel to Maryville Invitational starts at 9:15 a.m. nah Matthews, who nabbed 14th place (32nd). Jamie Beckwith was next for the Maryville, Tennessee to compete on this Saturday.