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C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L Thursday,THE February 28, 2013 - Vol. 59.20 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com Berke Stewardship fumbles by Lily Davis This past Monday, Covenant cel- ebrated the second annual Day Woodlawn of Stewardship. Day of Stewardship began last by Kendi Anderson spring as part of an effort to set aside time for Covenant students, The slogan “Renew Chattanooga” faculty, staff, and alumni to consider is posted on signs all around their role as stewards of God’s gifts Chattanooga with mayoral and look into ways that they can candidate Andy Berke’s name participate in good stewardship. For written above it. The candidate, Day of Stewardship, the alumni known for his vision of a cleaner office invites someone to speak in Chattanooga, was challenged on chapel and publishes a newsletter his family’s property ownership called “The Overlook,” which dis- of the Woodlawn Apartment Swallowfood.com cusses, “the ways alumni can support Complex this past week. the College’s mission by praying, The Woodlawn Apartments, representing, and giving,” says the located in East Chattanooga, sit Covenant website. in the middle of one of Chat- Alcohol Awareness Week This year’s speaker was alum Mi- tanooga’s largest hot spots for chael Pepper, who graduated from crime and gang activity, the 2012 by G. Dale & G. Humbles that students choose to set aside “Alcohol is a gift, but it’s a Covenant in 2009. Pepper majored gang assessment study shows. the use of alcohol during their gift that worth learning how to in Community Development while The apartments are known Spring break is coming. Many time here,” said Ingraham. “But it use well so that we can accept it at Covenant, and since graduating throughout Chattanooga for Covenant students will enjoy a is still beneficial to be thoughtful with thankfulness,” said senior has worked with Global Generosity drug deals and Crips gang activ- cold beer, a glass of wine, or maybe about what your relationship with English major Peter Bradshaw. Movement in Atlanta. ity, and according to the Ochs something a little stronger on their alcohol will look like on official “The misuse of alcohol is a sign of According to Tim Mahla, As- Center for Metropolitan Studies, week away from campus. But alco- school breaks and the rest of your ingratitude.” sistant Director of Young Alumni, 60 percent of residents in this hol, like many good things, can be life after Covenant.” Last week, Student Develop- Pepper was invited to speak this year area live below the poverty line. destructive if it is abused. Student Life’s stated goals for ment surveyed 100 students. Out because he “has run across a lot of Mayoral candidate Rob- To limit abuse within the Cove- Alcohol Awareness Week are to of those 100 students, 57 percent people from our generation who are ert Chester Heathington, Jr., nant community, Associate Dean of promote a Biblical view of alcohol of the respondents were female working through what it looks like brought the Berke family’s own- Students Jonathan Ingraham and and alcohol use, to educate the students and 43 percent were to be generous.” ership of this property to public Coordinator of Student Leadership campus on issues of alcohol use male students. Students living on “He has challenged me to think attention and challenged his Jessica Anderson are heading up and abuse, and to discuss Cov- campus filled out 76 percent of the differently about how I can be a opponent’s family to make more Alcohol Awareness Week. enant’s unique stance on alcohol accessible surveys. The remain- better steward of the time, talents, of an effort to prevent crime in “Covenant is unique in the sense use for its students. ing 24 percent were filled out by energy, and resources the Lord has Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Continued on page 3News Arts Opinions Sports

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Woodlawn ric and praxis,” said Hannah “will support our police officers Covenant. “There are no political come back to Lookout Mountain Continued from front page Copeland, a junior at Covenant. and make sure they have the constituents in Woodlawn, most because Woodlawn is not our “While he may not own the tools to do their job.” people there do not vote, so why reality.” this area of town. apartments, his association with Juliet Cangelosi, a junior at should our politicians care? If Berke has said in television “I think you should have the them is too close to excuse non- Covenant believes that a good your job is to stay in power then campaign ads that he “wants to decency, or your family should action.” way to care about Chattanooga you don’t care about Woodlawn.” see people feel safe as they walk have the decency, to clean it up,” She questions why the public is to know what is happening in Mollenkof has spent a large down the street,” and Heathing- Heathington said in the press believes he will increase public the city. amount of time with kids from ton, along with many in Chat- conference on Feb. 21. safety as mayor more than he is “Integrity in politics is im- Woodlawn. tanooga, is challenging Berke’s Heathington questions wheth- doing now. portant in our community and “It is a bad environment for ability to accomplish this. er Berke has the credentials to Heathington said in the press we need to know what is going children as a lot of problems are Berke’s father and uncle reduce crime; he acknowledged conference that Berke has not on,” Cangelosi said. “We are getting pooled all together, as it own more than a dozen vacant that Berke had no personal been forthcoming on how crime connected to this city through is housing intended for single properties in run-down neigh- ownership of the apartments, but should be reduced in Chatta- our churches and our profes- moms and there are not many borhoods throughout the city, believes that he should still have nooga and that if he is elected he sors, through the four years we good father figures around,” he including a trash-strewn lot on some responsibility. will “clean this area up...and send spend here. Just because this is said. Glass Street. Guy Satterfield, also running the bill to who owns it.” a transient stage of life does not Mollenkof has been with kids Records show that Berke in this election, believes that “As one can see from examin- mean we can choose to not root in the Woodlawns when a man himself owns his home and a there is discrepancy between ing the property records, Andy ourselves and work to make our walked by and just his presence part of his family’s North Shore Berke’s promise to fight gang ac- Berke has no ownership in the communities better.” scared the kids. This man caused legal practice, though as mayor tivity and his family’s investment Woodlawn Apartment Complex, “It is interesting that the the kids to grab onto Mollen- his actions may directly affect in the Woodlawn Apartments. either through a partnership or only reason Woodlawn is at the kof ’s leg, asking him to protect the value of these various prop- He told the Times Free Press personally,” according to a cam- forefront now is because the them. erties. Specifically, his pledge that Berke’s talk of reducing paign statement. Berke family owns it. Other than “I do not think that is some- to improve Glass Street could gangs and crime contradicts this. Stacy Richardson, Berke’s this political attention people thing you can just walk away provide his family with hundreds “There seems to be a discon- campaign manager, told the do not care about this area,” said from,” he said. “It is too easy of thousands of dollars as their nect between Berke’s rheto- Times Free Press that Berke Andrew Mollenkof, a senior at to go and care a little and then property values increase.

Alcohol Awareness tolerance.” binge drink one to two times a said RA of the student apartments a semester. Continued from front page Alcohol Awareness Week seeks semester; 2 percent binge drink Leah Klett. “My biggest concern “The statistics do not surprise to provide students with impor- three to five times a semester; and is that students stay safe and know me,” said Ingraham. “They provide students who live off campus. tant information about the alcohol 4 percent binge drink five or more their limits.” helpful information on the pulse When asked whether they had they may consume over break and times a semester. When asked how When asked how often they of the student body on the issue ever used alcohol, 70 percent of during the rest of their post-Cov- often they use a designated driver drink alcohol on campus during a of drinking. My hope is that these the polled students answered yes, enant lives. when going to a party, 44 percent semester, 94 percent of the polled statistics will be used to help frame but only 22 percent had done so in “It’s easy for people to want to of the polled students answered students answered never. Four per- the conversation about alcohol the past 30 days. Fifty-eight per- overcompensate for being on con- never; 13 percent answered some- cent of students drink on campus here at Covenant.” cent of the polled students drink tract while over a break by making times; 7 percent answered often; one to three times a semester, and A Wednesday evening dis- alcohol while on break. drinking the center of their time and 36 percent answered always. 2 percent of the polled students cussion with President Derek “I know that since I’m not al- off,” said senior history major Although this week highlights drink more than three times a Halvorson, Christiana Fitzpatrick, lowed to drink during the year, Austin Doctor. “But drinking alcohol awareness, the issue is semester on campus. Dr. Jack Beckman, Tim Mahla breaks become a time to take should not be our sole focus dur- something in discussion through- When asked how often they and Janet Hulsey discussed how advantage of drinking. But it’s easy ing breaks. It’s not the full picture out the year, and RAs are a large drink alcohol off campus dur- Christians should approach and to overdo it especially if you come of what resting is all about.” part of providing students the ing the semester, 68 percent of rightfully enjoy alcohol. from a Christian community and The survey defined binge information necessary to make students answered never. Nineteen “I believe discussions about don’t have a lot of experience with drinking as five or more standard positive decisions about alcohol percent of students drink off cam- alcohol help us think through alcohol,” senior Eliza Drew said. drinks for a male, and four or when they are off-contract. pus one to three times a semester. what healthy drinking should look “It’s important that if students more standard drinks for a female. “As an RA, I am happy to Six percent of students drink like,” said Ingraham. “Hopefully decide to drink over breaks, Eighty-three percent of the polled partner with student development off campus three to five times a this week can provide edifying they’re careful and understand the students never binge drink. Of the to inform students about the risks semester. Seven percent drink off conversations on this topic.” importance of staying within their remaining 17 percent, 11 percent of alcohol, especially over break,” campus five or more times during Faculty Quote of the Week

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The Verdict Stewardship sanne Movement and the World whole gospel to the whole world as has many “Generosity Projects” Continued from front page Evangelical Alliance. It works with effective and generous stewards.” It underway. These projects range churches, Christian businessmen, also aims to “[challenge] the whole from things like translating Randy Yes...to Spring given me,” said Mahla. He added Christian professional networks, Church towards whole-life disciple- Alcorn’s The Treasure Principle Formal that he was very excited that Pepper and other Christian organizations ship that includes radical generosity into Arabic so that Christians in was able to come and share some of to encourage generosity and true and wise stewardship [and intends] the Middle East can better under- those challenges with the Covenant stewardship. to result in a dramatic increase in stand biblical generosity, to creat- No...to Melanie community. According to the network’s giving to global mission, especially ing networks that help Christians White going with Jon Global Generosity Movement, website, Global Generosity Move- for ministry in areas and groups with specialized skills find ways to DeVries? the network that Pepper has worked ment: “has a vision of the whole with few if any Christians.” volunteer and share those skills with with, is a joint initiative of the Lau- Church living out and taking the Global Generosity Movement people in need.

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C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L Chic-fil-a THE BAGPIPE Chick-fil-A opens new store on Brainerd Rd Grace Humbles Editor in Chief by Bethany Daniels employed by this Chick-fil-A, tive Director of Campus Pride, NC, and his love for the company made it into the first one hundred. wrote in The Huffington Post inspired his continued involve- Imagine a day where no one is They camped out, played games, about the friendship he and Cathy ment with hospitality and market- Ellen Davis doing any homework or working. and enjoyed the company while have developed, and how they being in the new store. Managing Editor Instead, people are playing games trying to stay warm. gan seeing one another as people “I am a raving fan of Chick- in a parking lot, eating free chick- “I didn’t expect that fellowship- with opposing views instead of fil-a, and would love to talk to en and waffle fries, and eagerly ping with other believers in the people opposed to each other. anyone about how to participate Grant Thomas anticipating an exciting event. On parking lot at Chick-fil-A in a “Mr. Cathy explained to us in a grand opening, or help get Layout Editor Feb. 21, the grand opening of the tiny, freezing tent would be as that for him, it wasn’t about the you plugged into a job at the new Chick-fil-A on Brainerd Road rewarding as it was,” said freshman chicken, but about serving the store,” said Dovan. Annie Huntington Copy delivered such a day to a crowd of Heather Harper. people who eat the chicken. It was The operator of the new- over one hundred. Junior Barrett Schmidt said, “The extremely encouraging to see Mr. est Chick-fil-A, Nick Goebeler, Bethany Daniels News Chick-fil-A enthusiasts camped best part was talking with Dan Cathy so tangibly using where spends a lot of time praying for out overnight, enduring twenty- Cathy and hearing how his per- God has placed him as a mission the community and the restau- Cummings & Hollback Arts eight degree temperatures to be a sonal walk with Christ has been.” field,” said Harper. rant. Goebeler feels that the Lord part of the event. However, they Chick-fil-A president and Chief The mutual display of respect has called him to hospitality. He Greg Steele Opinions were rewarded with free food all Operating Officer Dan Cathy and friendship has enabled Chick- was surprised by the number of day and the first one hundred spoke the night before the grand fil-A and Campus Pride to lower Covenant students who commute Peter Wilkerson Sports received free chicken for one year opening, and then woke the crowd their arms in the battle regarding to be a part of the new restaurant, in the form of fifty-two coupons. on the big day with a trumpet same-sex marriage and LGBT but is also very thankful. Christina Schuman Photo “A Chick-fil-A grand opening reveille at 6 a.m. rights. Campus Pride recently “I consider it a great opportu- is the epitome of a fun college “Dan shared the gospel with decided to suspend their cam- nity for people from all walks of Greg Steele Distribution experience. You camp out with ad- the first one hundred people while paign against the fast-food chain life to get involved, people from venturesome people, get free food wearing Chick-fil-A pajama bot- as a result of the increasing trust all different areas of Chattanooga Dale & Anderson Staff Writers all day, relax in the sun and get to toms. As a Christian businessman, between the two men. coming together to get involved hang out with friends, play Frisbee his message of respect and genuine As for college students involved not only at Chick-fil-A, but in Isaiah Day Web or spike-ball - the whole nine empathy for the people around with Chick-fil-A, Covenant is the community,” said Goebeler. yards in activities and competi- you is inspiring,” said junior Au- well-represented. Over one dozen “My vision [for the restaurant] is Faculty Advisor tions. Not to mention getting free bree Capen. Covenant students and alumni are to have a positive influence and Cliff Foreman chicken for a year!” said junior Ian Despite controversy over employed in various positions at increase the quality of life for For inquiries or comments, contact Grace Humbles at [email protected]. Dovan, who has been to over ten Cathy’s statements about his view the new restaurant, and the num- everyone who comes in the doors, This is a Covenant College student publication Chick-fil-A grand openings. on same-sex marriage, Cathy has ber is growing. whether customers or employees.” The views expressed herein do not necessarily A group of Covenant students, shown his willingness to listen and Dovan worked at the Chick-fil- reflect those of the College or the student body. aside from the many who are now learn. Shane Windmeyer, Execu- A in his hometown, Greensboro,

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by Emmett Gienapp with laughter throughout the “Weekend Update” sketch that course of the show, which is a was performed this week. Face-down. That’s how Jacob testament to the success of the “It was incredibly rewarding,” Davis began his SIP-Comic SIP. Though Jacob had originally said Jacob. “Part of the comedy Relief-on Saturday night. As planned on producing the event world is writing with other people, the audience crowded into the last year, it had fallen through and and that’s what I wanted to do.” chapel lobby and finally spilled has subsequently been reworked That collaboration, guided by into the auditorium, they were into a much larger project this Jacob’s comic mind, was what re- greeted by the sight of Jacob ly- semester. ally gave the show its energy. ing prostrate on an empty stage. After witnessing Matt Trexler “It comes alive best when The show opened with a dream put together Comic Relief shows people can put their touch on it,” sequence video which gave in 2009 and 2010, Jacob wanted Jacob said. everyone a taste of the absurdity to recreate the experience him- According to the director and that awaited them. Through a self. Last year, Jacob gathered a some cast members, some of the series of hallucinations, Jacob’s group of eight writers to work on best moments in the show were dream led the viewer through his a selection of original sketches improv. The cast had the script and Christina Schuman transformation into a gorilla, then and assembled a cast to put it all template for the sketch, but were Kevin McAlvey, and then back together. However, due to schedul- completely free to experiment ing to see because such a wide but ended up giving the Cov- to himself, guided all the while ing issues and wavering interest with lines. representation of the Covenant enant community a whole show by Jared Dodd and Paul Walters, on the part of actors, the show “There were many moments community was involved. to lighten the mid-term pallor. a professor with his doctorate in eventually caved in on itself. when what the actors did with “I was glad that the cast was di- The jokes were quick, the cast was cannibalism. Thankfully, a number of the what I wrote was funnier than I verse enough that everyone in the smart, and the enormous amount From there, Jacob was woken sketch templates survived and intended,” Jacob said. audience was happy to see at least of work that was put into the show up and he further introduced were reconfigured for Comic Re- Though the sketches themselves one friend on stage,” Jacob said. was evident. The project was a the rest of the show. After some lief this year. Jacob refused to give were hysterical, the 30+ member The script was genuinely clever collaborative effort guided by one short stand-up comedy and an up and brought together other cast was the driving force behind and well-timed, but was only im- of the sharpest minds on campus, explanation of what to expect, writers to finish what had been the show. There was never a mo- proved by the contributions of the and if you missed it, be sure to he launched into the first sketch, started a year ago. They ended ment when there was a bored face show’s superb cast. look out for a full video recording “Hobo: The Musical.” up with a number of new pieces, on stage. Every actor was engaged Jacob had originally planned on coming soon. The chapel consistently shook including all the videos and the the entire time, which was excit- writing ten sketches for his SIP, Can we blame media for violence?

by Jacob Hollback can be produced or sold. murder innocent people is obvi- affect of what the news media dren or the underage from seeing Admittedly, movies have ously already deeply disturbed, claims. For normal people I think things they shouldn’t. Sure this It seems as if every time you turn steadily increased in violent and anything could have set him a violent film can actually be a is often loosely enforced, but at on the news a fresh tragedy is content over the years. The days off. I cannot rule out the possibil- healthy outlet for aggression. least it’s there. It is ultimately the blaring out across the airwaves. when Jodie Foster was given ity that a certain movie or scene All of this then raises the parents’ responsibility to control A school shooting, a mother physiological counseling for her could inspire a deranged person larger question. Are filmmakers the content that a young child is murdering her children, someone role in “Taxi Driver” seem laugh- to a certain act, but to hold art, obligated to hold to some type of exposed to. shooting up a mall. Our nation ably quaint now when the average and movies in particular, solely standard when creating their art? Any wrongful death is a is wracked with grief, and in an summer blockbuster has more responsible for this seems absurd. Should they be held responsible tragedy and it’s understandable age of quick fixes, empty prom- scenes of violence than Travis In another age, opera was deemed for any acts of violence that may when people try to make sense of ises and easy three-step guides to Bickle ever meted out. But does to be a corrupting influence. Then occur as a result of their produc- the madness. But we should be solving your problems, the media media have such an effect on the comics were thought to be what tions? The answer seems obvi- careful that we’re not too hasty searches for someone to blame. human mind to actually drive was leading young people astray. ous. While I maintain that the in pointing fingers. It’s a com- They have found a culprit in their someone to violence in the real Each generation tries to nail its ultimate purpose of art is to build plicated issue, and a good deal of favorite whipping boy: arts and world? Has art crossed a line in problems on an easy target, and up and enlighten the individual, discernment and deep thought is entertainment, specifically movies an attempt to shock and awe au- this time around it’s the latest it seems absurd to hold a person required to sort through it prop- and video games. The argument diences in the drive to sell tickets? Tarantino film. Art serves a very or persons behind an artistic pro- erly. Art and entertainment is a is that all the violence in media is The argument that violent important function in our lives. It duction personally responsible for fantasy and an escape. It is far too adversely affecting the population, media is to blame for violence fulfills an innate desire for story, an act far outside of their control. easy to look for a quick scapegoat particularly young adults and in society is unfair in my opin- romance, adventure, and yes, even A common argument is that chil- instead of deeply examining the children. Some have even called ion. Art is so subjective that to violence. For many of us I think dren are too heavily influenced by social ills that plague our modern for increased censorship, limiting blame it for acts of violence is a violent summer blockbuster movies. However there is a rating western culture. the type of entertainment that irrational. Someone who would might even have the opposite system in place to protect chil- Vol. 59.20 The Bagpipe Arts: 5 Getting to know Unknown Mortal Orchestra

by Walter Somerville is cleaner and more spacious than much darker than those of UMO’s it was on the band’s self titled de- self-titled release. The tone of the Referring to a band “retro-rock,” but. II still remains rough around album is very cynical, and even or calling an album a “throwback” the edges, but the clarity of the lighter tracks, like the fantastic “So to a bygone era tends to prompt mix allows the band’s unique and Good at Being in Trouble,” tack on the raising of more than a few eye- often surprisingly complex com- backhanded retorts like “so bad at brows. Few bands straddle the line positions to stand out. It’s hard to being in love.” The jaunty opening between homage and their own imagine someone hating the band’s of “From the Sun” becomes quite a unique identity without succumb- irresistible style, a combination of bit darker when you listen to Neil- ing to simply riding the coattails many different elements of funk, son despairing that “isolation can of the influences listed in their psychedelia, soul, and even disco, put a gun in your hand.” Though liner-notes. New Zealand/Portland all filtered through the lens of there are many cases of great bands natives, Unknown Mortal Orches- hook-heavy guitar rock. The great who play super-catchy music and tra, manage to not only straddle, instrumentation fits perfectly with write melancholy lyrics (look no but transcend this dichotomy. By Ruban Nielson’s Mccartney-esque further than the legacies of The marrying seventies tinged psyche- vocals and penchant for ear-worm Cure or The Smiths), the lyrics on delic rock with modern production, melodies. UMO’s II go one step further by the band is able to appeal to fans of The first track onII , “From the consistently dealing directly with more contemporary music, as well Sun,” opens with a beautifully hopeless situations of depression as fans of legendary bands like The picked guitar. After a few mea- and suicide. These are hard issues Grateful Dead and The Rolling sures, Nielson finally drifts in and to deal with, as every listener has Stones. With their most recent the track kicks into an uptempo a different threshold for topical release, II, UMO continue to refine 70s groove, driven by syncopated content, but it’s an important detail this dual appeal, making consider- drum and bass swagger. Even to keep in mind. able improvements to the formula when UMO play higher energy With II, Unknown Mortal found on their critically acclaimed rock and roll, the results remain Orchestra have improved upon lyrics are often antithetical to the you off, you will probably love this debut, but as is often the case, not imbued with a hippie-sense of their first album in many ways. feel goods vibes of the rest of the album regardless. For everyone all the additions are for the best. cool. However, even though the music album. That said, if the idea of Paul else, there is a lot to love on II, but Much of UMO’s versatility While the music is still sunny is consistently strong, the som- Mccartney fronting the Grateful be prepared to wade through a comes from the production, which and carefree, the lyrics on II are ber, and occasionally disturbing Dead or the Rolling Stones sets mire of gloom to reach it. Local Natives Hummingbird Review

by Trent Kelly provide a personally and profes- member for the album. Thanks to to go on now / Having thought / Am I loving enough? / Am I?” sionally matured Local Natives. Dessner’s adroit production skills, this was your last year.” “Black “Columbia” leads into the last Local Natives’ sophomore of- Local Natives arrived on the and a more self-realized Local Balloons” and “Wooly Mammoth” track, “Bowery,” a hopeful culmi- fering opens much as the 2010 Los Angeles independent music Natives, Hummingbird more than hint at the looser sound that nation to an otherwise primarily debut album Gorilla Manor did: scene late in 2009 with a zeal meets the mark set by Gorilla listeners are more familiar with, plaintive album. incredibly catchy guitar riffs, unmatched at the time. Gorilla Manor. but a measure of restraint that Introspective lyrics and nu- drummer Matt Frazier’s signa- Manor, named after the house the Some of the more playful tracks was missing on Gorilla Manor is anced instrumentation lend to ture upbeat drums and lead sing- band shared in Orange County, come within the first half of the employed here expertly. lateral growth, the polishing of a er Kelcey Ayer’s crooning vocals. was self-funded, and largely self- album, with “Heavy Feet” provid- The epitome ofHumming - signature sound on Hummingbird. But something is different. Mi- recorded by the band over the ing a taste of the Local Natives we bird is the second to last track, Instead of reinventing themselves, nor chords, downbeat percussion course of a year and a half. Despite are used to lyrically (“Staples in “Columbia.” A reflection on the Local Natives refined a style that and thoughtful lyrics abound as the do-it-yourself cliché of the in- your jeans / Fireworks in the water death of his mother, Ayers opens was already incredibly unique. the album takes a melancholy dependent music milieu, it gained / You were holding / A Styrofoam the track with “A hummingbird Subtlety is key; the album is brim- turn after the opener, “You & I.” immediate success, peaking at #3 cup”) and “Breakers” lending crashed right in front of me / And ming with slight relishes of sound An affecting split with bassist on the Billboard 200 New Artist Gorilla Manor-esque drums and I understood all you did for us / and more complex chord progres- Andy Hamm in 2011, and the Chart. So the band had a daunting high flying oohs on the wordless You gave, and gave, and gave, and sions, making it a much more death of Kelcey Ayer’s mother in task in front of them when as- chorus. “Three Months” is the gave.” Syncopated drums and soft complete work of art. If nothing 2012 color Hummingbird as the sembling the components of their introduction to the forthcoming piano punches are interwoven else, Hummingbird is a beautiful winter after Gorilla Manor’s sum- sophomore effort. The band built melancholia of Hummingbird’s with delicate guitar riffs, provid- treatise on the truth that struggle mer. These hardships, coupled their own studio in California late midsection, with a billowing piano ing the perfect soundscape for brings growth. with an international tour with in 2011, and employed the Na- melody and guitarist/vocalist Tay- such an elegiac commemoration. forerunners and major influence tional’s Aaron Dessner to produce lor Rice singing, “I keep on calling The song ends with the repetition the National in 2011 seem to and act as a temporary fifth band just to get the machine / I’ve got of “Patricia, am I giving enough?

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by Aaron Thaete of legality there are those who was great hardness and unreachable before, and spark con- nature of decision making when fully endorse or fully reject distrust. I’ve connected versations about the truth of the striving to make real positive The Opinions section has recently the opportunity to drink. For on a level of deep em- gospel while in this illegal context choices. This moral struggle is been a place of commentary on a those in the younger category pathy with those vastly after every other approach had further compounded by the ir- variety of student behavior—first (or, for anyone living under the different than me and been shut down. It certainly ap- rational politics behind the issue targeting the world of relation- Covenant contract), oftentimes witnessed real, posi- pears that this action does and the common abuses of the ships and now of substances. a moral battle rages be- tive growth in myself not interfere with the law that continue to thrive under Attention shifted last week to the tween the desire for and others by way of command to love the current framework. I won’t go subject of drinking, and students the positive benefits of sharing some my neighbor— into the details here, but I would were encouraged by Mr. Bristley to drinking on one hand and weed. I rather, it urge you to do your own thorough partake of “God’s good gift of al- the authority of the civil law was seems to aid research if you are unfamiliar. For cohol” under the right conditions. on the other. This trial applies it. the Christian, an illegal action is I do in fact agree with the position to other substances as well, such Now, wrong because our civil authorities of Mr. Bristley—alcohol should as marijuana. So what does this this are to be followed (Romans 13, be enjoyed when that choice can moral joust entail? As one who is not Titus 3). But this is not always so be made responsibly, hallelujah has experienced the heavy reality intended as simple. As St. Augustine claimed, and to God be the glory—but of mixed convictions surround- a justification “An unjust law is no law at all.” there is more to be said. This piece, ing substance use I I long for the day when I can therefore, is not intended as a would like to explore chill with my brothers and sisters direct response, but rather as an this idea, primarily in in Christ in a legal setting, after addendum. my bittersweet history this senseless prohibition ends. Reasonably I would estimate with the cannabis plant. for any But until then, I will not feel like that the amount of students Let me be straight with you action that I’ve attained good one way or who have never drunk alcohol, here, because this is real life, and able carries positive another. God knows I struggle 44 percent, is roughly simi- I believe my real life does not to side effects— with accepting this behavior as lar to those that are under 21. need to be hidden from each of there would immoral after seeing so much But let’s not kid ourselves into you who have lived real lives of invest hardly be any legitimate good come out of it. I thinking that “the blessed age” your own. I have had friendships into my immoralWikimedia.com- ity left for us would be grateful for responses, is where that division of par- mended and restored through relationship with my to condemn— but rather it is whether sent privately or publicly, ticipation lies. On both sides smoking where previously there brother who seemed a reflection on the complicated to further this pursuit of wisdom. Should Christians play assassins?

by Alan Cheney troubled. Uncomfortable. betrays other assassins or encour- or the other. Through an extended in the game, the chance to be hurt To be clear, I have never partici- ages non-players to do the same discussion, the groups managed is large. For a few weeks now, Covenant’s pated in the game. My observa- for their benefit. Then, when it to come to terms and went their So I ask, “Why Assassins?” Why campus has been host to the yearly tions are purely from the outside. comes time to take the shot, one separate ways, but neither group is this game that encourages lying Mac Council sponsored tradition Despite that, I hope that I can must obey the honor system in was happy with the other. I heard and betrayal played on a Christian called Assassins. We all know it avoid sounding disrespectful while accordance with the rules. Did you accusations of cheating, interfer- campus? Why do we play a game and obviously enough of us love it accurately communicating my hit them? Or did they see you and ence, and lying from everyone. It that fills the classrooms with talk to keep the game going year after misgivings: Assassins, at its core, hit first? After the action is over, was not a good experience. of the latest imaginary murder? year. I have had many friends and is a sadly broken game that can a player who has been encouraged Assassins hurts its players by Why do we so glibly discuss who acquaintances try to explain to me hurt its players with its conflict- by the very nature of the game to damaging relationships. Not has “killed” whom? I do not want the attraction of the game. It is ing goals. Honestly, I wonder why be deceitful is suddenly asked to everyone can be gracious losers or to pass judgment on Assassins. an honored tradition, it’s fun, and we play the game on a Christian be honest. Do they obey? It some winners. In the story I told previ- I choose not to play. That’s good anyone can play. Even Presi- campus at all. cases it is impossible to know. ously, nobody left that encoun- enough for me. But Assassins does dent Halvorson participated this I consider Assassins to be I was present at an attempted ter feeling fulfilled. We are not not seem to me to be “primarily year, which no doubt had many “broken” because it operates on take-down wherein several non- children, I know. We are mature for Christ-like edification and students dying for a chance at a a system in conflict with itself. It players tried to stop a would-be enough to handle a game and I’m social interaction”—a phrase taken presidential assassination. involves both a system of deceit, killer from shooting their friend. sure many players handle their directly from the Student Hand- However, I feel troubled when subterfuge, and betrayal as well Immediately, voices were raised in roles with integrity. But, sadly, book’s guide to conduct. These I see what Assassins does to Cov- as what is commonly known protest, citing rules that did not as sinful people we are prone to issues should prompt us to at least enant students year after year. I am as the honor system. Winning exist and attempting to swing the gloating and pouting and when wonder if Assassins is appropriate not outraged, or even upset. Just is easier if an assassin lies and encounter in favor of one assassin you consider the role betrayal plays for our community. Vol. 59.20 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7 Response to “whispers of a lost generation”

by Alia Hollback children, then we are all infused pain to grow bitterness and ha- Learning to be happy is perhaps to wager that many, many people with intrinsic worth and dig- tred in their lives, and an atheist the most difficult thing a person on the Whisper network attend The article “Whispers from a nity that no amount of atheistic as well as a Christian can choose has to do. It means being able to church every Sunday. There are lost generation” published in last belief nullifies. Those who do not to allow it to make them a better look at life and honestly evalu- probably professing Christians, week’s issue raised a few impli- profess Christianity still live lives person. ate the horrendous evil and pain youth leaders and children of cations I would like to address. full of purpose, meaningful work The second concerning state- and still finding the ability to say, pastors who have turned to an While I applaud Miss Dove’s and love for family and friends. ment Miss Dove makes is: “… “In spite of all of this, I choose anonymous social network for compassion and concern for One cannot crush the image of there is no happiness, or pre- to have hope of better things.” release because they have been those who do not share her faith, God simply by denying being tense of happiness, in the inner While it may come as a shock to taught from infancy that certain some statements were made that made in the image of God. This thoughts of humans without those who have been surrounded things are evil and should not I found troubling. truth is transcendental—inde- Christ.” I believe this simply is by a Christian environment their be talked about. Churches in Miss Dove says, “My heart pendent of whatever we may be- not so. Many atheists I know whole lives, non-Christians are America have created an atmo- bleeds for those people whose lieve about it. To say that faith in are happier, kinder people than capable of this. sphere that is so uncomfortable minds have been darkened and the Christian religion is all that most Christians I know. Non- Lastly, Miss Dove states that with pain that those who suffer whose life, without Christ, is makes human life valuable is a believers are capable of happi- unbelievers look to other things (and all of us do) are forced un- without purpose.” Again, the very slippery foundation to stand ness and even selfless actions. to fulfill them “instead of find- derground in shame, hating our- compassion in this statement on. But perhaps I have misun- You do not become a monster ing true happiness and constant selves for not being happy, won- makes it clear that Miss Dove derstood Miss Dove’s intended capable of only evil thought and peace in Christ.” Firstly, it is dering what we’ve done wrong has a heart for the lost. This meaning. Perhaps she meant action simply because you do not not only the non-believer that because Christians are supposed kind of compassion is rare and to imply that without belief profess a certain religious faith. looks to other things to fulfill to be happy and have constant is much needed in the church in Jesus, the suffering of non- We all know professing Chris- them. Often professing Chris- peace. Christians suffer. Every- today. However, the statement believers in pointless. This still, tians who are not good or happy tian, hoping for the promised joy one suffers. Christians want the goes on to say that those who I believe, is not true. For pain people. Their professed faith has and peace they were taught will release of talking openly about don’t believe in Jesus have lives and suffering has the potential done nothing for their happiness. come from their faith, find that their pain, but the church is not with no purpose. This is a heavy to breed humility, compassion Happiness is something that an they are in fact just as internally a safe place to do that. So they statement and one that, I think, and strength of character in the individual, regardless of religious empty as everyone else. They resort to social networks where is untrue. If God has created atheist and Christian alike. The affiliation, must fight for her/ then turn to find fulfillment in they may whisper their pain to everyone, then we are all His difference is how the individual himself, not something you wait other things, just as the non- strangers in exchange for the children, regardless of whether chooses to manifest their suffer- to be infused with by a supernat- believer does. Secondly, the hope that maybe, just maybe, or not some of His children ac- ings. A Christian as well as an ural power if you pray the right statement implies that Christians they will get some relief. knowledge Him. If we are all His atheist can choose to allow their prayer or read your Bible enough. do not suffer. I would be willing The semester when I forgot Jesus by Faith Preston with the Father and the Spirit. I became last year. I had never importance of Jesus Christ but, occupied on the Word that He He is the image of God and in fallen so far away from God. It dare I say, those who taught me embodied. Therefore, there is lack A wise woman told me that you Him we see our Abba Father. was the longest spiritual battle I and those who surrounded me of intimacy and joy for our Christ. cannot have the Word without Yes, He lived a perfect life, died had thus far in my life and I gave had forgotten that the Person of If our motto is “In All Things the Spirit, nor the Spirit without on the cross for our sins, and up too easily. For nine months, Jesus Christ is enough. Christ Preeminent,” let us pray the Word--they go hand-in- rose again conquering sin and I did not want God. I did not We have forgotten that Jesus that we live it. Let us pray that we hand and are the drive to our death. Those that are in Him will care to know Him. I did not care Christ is the sustaining power of are saturated in the words of Jesus. growth in the knowledge of God. see Him again. These truths are for His love, His Word, or His our lives, from beginning to the But praise be to our faithful God I venture further to say that I incomprehensible and our small calling on my heart. I mocked end. He is and should always be for awakening me from sleep so that wish I was told this a couple minds will never fully under- the church and I mocked His the precious center. We discuss all I might behold the glory of Christ! I months earlier because I admit stand but we have the privilege servants when they tried to re- sorts of doctrines. We memorize speak to myself with these words as that I have forgotten that truth, to enter into a relationship with mind me of His Words. I walked the Westminster standards. We I speak to you. Do not forget Jesus. which has in turn caused me to Jesus whose love is deep, wide, away from Christianity in span repeat the language of the Presby- He never forgot us. In His prayer forget Jesus who is intimately and covering of all our imperfec- of nine months that I lived on terian denomination. We cling to before His death He prayed for connected with both. tions! this Christian campus. theological terminology that takes us. How amazing is that! May we The Lord Jesus Christ is the With this in mind, I want to As a Biblical & Theologi- away from the purity and simplici- value what God values. He values Cornerstone, the Anchor, the be brutally honest with this com- cal Studies/Missions major, I ty of the Words of God. While we His Son. He values the community most essential Person of not only munity of believers. I beg that wanted nothing to with the do all of these things, there is little He founded within the Trinity and our faith but of this world. With you do not forget these truths loving God who brought me life. room for Jesus Christ because our the Church’s relationship to Him. Him, and through Him alone, do because I do not want you to You may ask why. It’s because minds are occupied on scripts that Nothing else matters. we gain our intimate relationship become the spiritual corpse that not only had I forgotten the sole mention Him. Our minds are not

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Covenant Playing JV & glorifying God

by John Holland a skilled adult without hearing begins. Some players will choose to and it is the crunch time of the The driving pressure to be success- someone ask, “Did he play in col- quit at this point and try again at semester. Freshmen who tried out ful by the world’s standards falls The Junior Varsity Basketball lege?” That status of having once another school or spend their time for Varsity have not been home for away when the player recognizes Team comes under the scrutiny played in college and especially in doing something else. Those players months. Life is tough. that he is, from an eternal perspec- of Scots sports fans at least once the NCAA makes you, in many decide that it’s not worth going The JV player has two choices: tive, accomplishing something a year. Students make comments people’s eyes, an authority on your through the work and commitment he can quit, or he can change the more glorious by praising God that range from condescending to sport. The idea that this activity only to have the status of “JV Col- reason he plays the game. through the act of playing the contemptuous. Here is a sampling brings pride, respect, and a sense lege Athlete.” Which is fine, but At least in my experience, the game. The JV player is reminded of just a few from previous years: of identity and self-worth is vital they are missing out. humility that comes with this situ- of where his identity is truly and for understanding why JV basket- Fast-forward to the middle of ation is a gift from God. After the eternally found: in Christ. “I’m sure y’all had higher SAT ball is important to the redemp- the season. All the games up to player accepts the “shame” from scores than them!” tive mission of Covenant College. this point have been lost, some of his culture in not being among Christ is preeminent in all “Their school is just a lot bigger…” Bearing this in mind, let’s briefly them by as few as five or six and the top 20 players at a school with things, even basketball. “Why are you guys so bad?” explore what a typical season has others by as much as 50. There only about 1,000 people, there is “Y’all lost by HOW MUCH!?” looked like for the JV player over have been glimmers of good bas- a glorious opportunity for God’s Disclaimer: This article is writ- “I bet an Intramural team could the past three years. ketball. But as a whole, no one is grace to transform the heart and ten with the intent to highlight beat you guys.” The JV season always begins with pleased with how he has played. It mind of JV player. some of the ways in which God tryouts. Those trying out for Varsity isn’t what any of the players imag- When the player recognizes has been faithful and active in In the USA, it is hard not to miss spend their fall break on campus ined their college careers would be. that God cares about basketball the Covenant College men’s the high regard most people have with two-a-day practices. After At this point, the JV player is because of the enjoyment and basketball program over the past for college athletes. Theirs is a po- tryouts are over and the Varsity at rock bottom. The sport that he glory he receives by delighting in few years. It is NOT an indica- sition respected by peers and with roster is set, those remaining play- based his identity and self-worth His good creation, the player can tion of current or future seasons’ accolades that seem to last for a ers are told to start reporting to JV on isn’t panning out like he had participate in the sport to that end, prospects and attitudes, but lifetime. I have never played with practice. This is where the divide hoped, Covenant classes are hard, rather than focusing on himself. merely a reflection of the past.

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