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by Kendi Anderson by Rebekah Taft

The Howard School has been While returning music majors will referred to in Chattanooga as find familiar territory in the depths a “dropout factory.” The high of chapel practice rooms and among school on Market Street has a violins and cellos during orchestra sign outside that reads “Howard practice, two beloved instructors will School: An Improving School,” be missing: Dr. Ken Anderson and a message often discredited by Dr. Jeanell Brown. Both associ- much of Chattanooga. ate professors of music will not be 95% of Howard’s students live returning to Covenant for the 2012- below the poverty line and last 13 school year. year the school test scores were The departure of Anderson, who in the bottom 5% of high schools Annie Huntington conducted the Covenant Chorale in the country. Lurone Jennings, and taught voice during his time at a former principal at the school Covenant, was set in stone months said, “You can throw numbers prior to the end of the 2011-12 away, but you can’t throw away school year; however, the loss of people.” Joining the ranks Brown, who chaired the depart- Fancy Rhino, a Chattanooga ment, taught piano, and organized video production company, Madrigals and the Covenant Arts believed there was an important by Grace Humbles Dr. Robert Erle Barham: As- of authors and texts featured in series, wasn’t confirmed until after story behind the numbers that sistant Professor of English the course. When asked if he the school year ended. needed to be told to Chatta- Last Thursday, Covenant’s stu- A native Louisianian, Dr. Bar- could have written any book “Dr. Brown let us know in early nooga. They asked to teach a film dent body, faculty, and staff gath- ham came to Covenant from in existence, Barham told the summer that she would not be sign- class at Howard which proved ered to participate in Covenant’s the university of North Carolina Bagpipe he would like to have ing her contract for this year. She to Dr. Paul Smith, the executive 58th Convocation exercises. A where he has taught since 2007. written Peter Brown’s Augustine said that she sensed that the Lord principle, their commitment to central portion of the Convoca- Barham’s decision to become a of Hippo: A Biography or C.S. was calling her to something differ- his students. Smith allowed them tion ceremony was dedicated to professor stemmed largely from Lewis’s The Great Divorce. ent,” said Dr. Jeff Hall, vice president into the school and gave them ushering in seven new faculty a desire to spend time thinking of academic affairs. permission to start shooting the members. The Bagpipe spoke to about literary art and a gratifying Dr. Sarah Donaldson: Assistant “While leaving was a complex and documentary Build Me a World. the seven inductees to hear their joy he found in teaching. Barham Professor of Education heart rending decision, I feel that God “The story we ended up telling thoughts on joining the Cov- is excited about teaching the Dr. Donaldson served Covenant has a different direction for me at this was not the story that we went enant faculty. Cultural Heritage of the West College as an adjunct time in my life,” said Brown. Continued on page 2News Continued on page 3News Continued on page 3News this fall because of the richness Arts Opinions Sports

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Fancy Rhino hopes that it will also empower Chattanooga to action. “Any good story is about a specific place and a specific time,” Smallman said. “And this story is about Chat- tanooga right now. Chattanooga is the most important audience to the film, especially from an advocacy standpoint.” Fancy Rhino made this film for a very specific reason. “Our job is to tell the story in a way that sets people up to make a difference,” said Smallman. “We can set people up for change.” Community involvement has already begun to take place. Two days after the sold out premiere at the Tivoli, Fancy Rhino hosted a Pancake Summit at Howard where anyone was invited to come to Howard to develop goals and figure out who can work together. Over 100 people turned out on August 18 to talk. Smallman said, “Fancy Rhino sets challenges for people and we hope that people with skills and passions will come out and say, ‘who is with me?’” Smith said that it takes a community to raise a child and is ready to see what comes from Fancyrhino.com the challenges that Fancy Rhino has brought before Chattanooga. Building a world “If I had known that it would are not just out to get them.” stereotypical elements in the film Smith’s students are going to con- Continued from front page take up my whole life for a year I A majority of Mollenkof ’s will help people deal with their tribute to society and he is work- would have been a lot more hesi- time with the students was spent fears and realize the people that ing so that Howard helps them in ready to tell. It was the story tant,” she said. “If I had known without cameras. She sought are behind the stereotypes. contribute in a positive way. that was there and that we un- that I would weep over these their trust saying she “is a human The story told inBuild Me a covered,” said Isaiah Smallman, kids and break my heart I don’t first, before a filmmaker.” She World does not just represent the There will be a screening of a founder of Fancy Rhino and know if I would have done it.” used the documentary to help students that are featured, but it Build Me a World in the Cov- Covenant alumnus. Smallman said there was ten- students tell their stories while represents all the kids at Howard. enant chapel on September 10th The story could not have been told sion between wanting to know cautiously avoiding exploitation. Tavisha McColley, a junior at The and the Covenant Community without the relationships that were the students and be involved in “It’s amazing to me that Howard School, said she wanted is encouraged to view the film created with the students by Drew their lives, and the responsibil- people let their stories be told,” to help with the film because she and get involved in the work of Belz, a founder of Fancy Rhino and ity to be objective. He said, “We Mollenkof said. “People should was tired of all the negativity from continuing the improvement of Covenant alumnus, and Bethany tried to keep our distance from never underestimate how much the outside and wanted people to Howard. Mollenkof, a Western Kentucky changing things, while also being bravery and courage it takes to also see good in her school. photojournalism major who directed close enough to the subjects so tell your story and how many It is this good that empow- the film. Mollenkof was thankful that that we could know them and people it can affect.” ers Howard students and their she went into the project naive. have trust with them so that we Mollenkof hopes that the families to let their stories be told. Faculty Quote of the Week

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The Verdict Join the ranks presenting complex material in in medical school that he began of linguistics and to share the Continued from front page a way that students can under- to apply his faith to academics. field with the Covenant com- stand. “It’s fun seeing the light “I fell in love with God and munity. professor before accepting her come on for students when they theology, irresistibly and irrevo- “Folks here are eager to find Yes... to plaid kilts. current position as assistant pro- grasp something they didn’t have cably,” Madueme said. “I devel- connections between what we do fessor of education. Donaldson before,” said Humphries. oped an insatiable passion to and the glory of God,” she said. No... to plaid sport- is excited to continue preparing Humphries is excited to join understand and teach theology.” “I’m looking forward to more of coats. future teachers while at the same Covenant’s faculty and is look- Not long after Dr. Madueme these conversations.” time teaching math courses. ing forward to participating in became a different sort of doctor. If Stephens ever stops you in Donaldson always knew she Covenant’s mission as well as Prior to his installation as pro- the middle of a conversation wanted to be a teacher. bringing new classes in computer fessor of theological studies at to ask about the way you said “I taught high school math security, cryptography, digital fo- Covenant, Madueme worked as a something, don’t worry. “It’s BAGP THE IPE for 8 years and absolutely loved rensics and others to Covenant’s professor at Trinity International probably because I think it’s it,” said Donaldson. “I realized course offerings. University Graduate School. great,” Stephens said. “Please that my dream job would be to When asked if there was interpret any such interruptions teach both math and education Professor Deborah Kirby: As- anything he would like Covenant as compliments.” courses.” sociate Professor of Theatre students to know, Madueme told 1955 2012 In her role as assistant profes- Professor Kirby taught at the Bagpipe that he has the best Dr. Curtis Stern: Professor of sor of education, Donaldson Covenant College as an adjunct wife any man could wish for. Engineering does just that. When asked if she professor before moving into her “[We] actually started dating Dr. Stern was a professor at Vir-

C could have written any book in new role as associate professor of as a result of writing articles for ginia Polytechnic Institute and O E V E E G N A N T C O L L existence, Donaldson replied that theatre. a student publication,” he said. State University before accept- although she wouldn’t want to “I have always enjoyed teach- “So beware the power of the ing the position of professor of be famous, she would have liked ing,” said Kirby. “So when Prof. written word!” engineering at Covenant. Stern to have written C.S. Lewis’s The Hallstrom called I was delighted sees teaching as one of his “little THE BAGPIPE Great Divorce or Screwtape Let- to go from being a theatre prac- Dr. Nola Stephens: Assistant c” callings. But Stern’s journey ters. titioner to a theatre professor Professor of Linguistics to Covenant began with his Grace Humbles and begin a new chapter in my Dr. Stephens was a professor at children. Editor in Chief Dr. Jeff Humphries: Associate life.” Pennsylvania State University “My college-aged children Professor of Computer Science Kirby is most looking forward and is now Covenant’s assistant urged me to pursue this position Before joining the Covenant to helping the theatre depart- professor of linguistics. Stephens at Covenant,” said Stern. “With- Rebekah Taft faculty, Dr. Humphries was ment expand its offerings to says she knew she wanted to be a out their encouragement I would Managing Editor a professor at the Air Force students. professor as soon as she realized not have taken such a big step.” Institute of Technology and just she wasn't going to make much With that in mind, Stern completed 20 years of service as Dr. Hans Madueme: Assistant of a ballerina. urged Covenant students to re- Grant Thomas a “cyberspace officer” in the Air Professor of Theological Studies “I thoroughly enjoyed all op- member that they also can have Layout Editor Force. Before Dr. Madueme was a doc- portunities I had to teach,” said influence in their own parents “I was not a drill sergeant,” tor of theology, he was a doctor Stephens. “These further shaped lives. Ellen Davis Copy Humphries said. “So no worries of medicine. Madueme became and cemented my desire to be- there!” a Christian during his first year come a professor.” Bethany Daniels News Humphries decided to become in college, but it wasn't until his Stephens is looking forward to a professor because he enjoys final year in college and later on introducing students to the field Cummings & Hollback Arts

Steele & Mayberry Opinions Music transitions make sure the department was func- good hands with the arrival of Long definitive timeline in place for when Continued from front page tional for the new school year. and Tahere in addition to the exist- these changes will occur. Peter Wilkerson Sports To fill the duties of Anderson ing skillsets in professors Brandon “We are currently making a plan Despite her resignation, Brown and Brown, Professors David Kreuze, Rosella Ewing, and Lok to adjust the program and person- Naomi Belz Photo was involved in selecting new visit- Long and David Tahere were Kim, the question remains of what nel for the long term. Because of ing professors to teach the courses hired as full-time visiting profes- the future of the department will the quality of the current interim Greg Steele Distribution and lessons that would need to be sors in the music department. look like long-term. program, we believe that we have filled in her absence. Long, who has already conducted “You’re looking at the trajectory a little time to dream about the Garrison Dale Staff Writer “The music department is in good Madrigals, Renaissance Consort, for the department, and two thirds future,” said Hall. hands with a refreshing new future. and Covenant Singers at Cov- of it is gone. That’s two thirds of the Some of this dreaming hap- Isaiah Day Web I was part of the team that recruited enant, is taking on additional influence. It’s not sustainable right pened in August, when Covenant faculty for the 2012-13 year and responsibilities as conductor of now to have one person, myself, assembled a group of music major Faculty Advisor have every confidence that they will Chorale and professor of some in- perpetually, and then a number of alumni to join select faculty and staff Cliff Foreman move it forward,” said Brown. troductory music courses. Tahere, visiting [professors],” said Kreuze, in brainstorming possibilities for the For inquiries or comments, contact Grace Humbles at [email protected]. Professor Paul Morton, dean of who has a masters in voice perfor- who is the only tenured music pro- department. The weekend was full This is a Covenant College student publication academic programs, and Professor mance, is teaching some classes on fessor currently on staff. of “good conversations, recognizing The views expressed herein do not necessarily Bill Tate, dean of arts and letters, performance, history, and theory. Covenant has plans to remedy this is going to be a very transitional reflect those of the College or the student body. also worked hard all summer to While the music department is in this problem, though there is not a time,” said Kreuze.

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Christian. Jesus warns about our finding God. That’s a scary, scary pride and self-righteousness, and thing. If you can find yourself a as a prideful and selfish person way to convince yourself you’re I feel pretty hypocritical calling perfect then you’re going to fall myself a Christian. I’m always right into the traps that ruin you drawn to becoming more like the spiritually. sinner beating his chest asking for forgiveness rather than Could you tell us about your trying to walk around calling band’s name? myself something that makes me Yeah, our friend made it up “holy”. This is the same way the before we were even a band. The Pharisees had a very pious image simplicity of it really appealed of themselves and carried on in to us. We felt it could be easily a way that was “holy” even when understood, and easy to come they weren’t really. I’m scared to up with a personal meaning for be that. I don’t want to be that. it as well. We capitalized the “y” I think of being a Christian as to imply God, as I’m sure you someone who should look at that know. We wanted to point that word as more than just a label we are without God in a lot of that is filled in on a question- ways, and wanted to point out naire. “Are you a Christian?” is a that we are imperfect. It’s almost very complex question. If I want like you’re standing before a gap to give it the weight it deserves or distance from God at times. I feel I must point out the way That’s a real place. We’re not it makes me feel to say “yes” or trying to celebrate that by calling “no”. the band “mewithoutYou”, but There’s a car that’s parked in we are trying to acknowledge front of a church across the street that place. How you view that from my parent’s house. The distance will reveal something license plate says “SIN FREE” about yourself to yourself and to on it. I just think to myself that others. If you believe in God you a lot of people get wrapped up in probably have some sort of long- the shame of their sin and they ing to be reconnected with God. realize how human beings are If you don’t believe in God, it’s capable of so much evil and in- just a state that you find yourself flicting so much pain they want in willingly. It’s very easy to see so badly to see themselves as to- yourself separated from some- tally cleansed. In the moment of thing that you don’t even believe asking forgiveness for those sins, exists, but who cares? The name you are. That is essential to what is just another way of saying Annie Huntington Jesus teaches. You don’t have to that we are out of harmony with beat yourself or lash yourself for God. We chose the name not to your sin if you have the clarity make people feel unloved or to to step away from that sin. You celebrate that reality, but just to Rewind to mewithoutYou can receive that grace that is that admit to that it does exist, and forgiveness, but I just feel like it ask, “Well, now what? What are by Calvin Cummings proclaim truth found in and of is an arrogance to see yourself as you going to do? How do you Could you elaborate on the ourselves, but we are trying to sin free because of your Chris- reconnect?” On the bottom floor of Belz themes of your band’s albums? point to the one thing that seems tianity. You’re taking on this I think this is a very valuable Tower, in a hall steeped in tradi- Honestly, I think spirituality to always be true, and that is persona that you’re sin free. That question to ask yourself. I’ll be tion, tomfoolery, and trinkets and God and how we as human God. mentality drives a lot of horrible honest, I’ve been really blessed to of assorted sizes and shapes, beings experience that, feel about judgement from people from have felt that. It’s just wonderful Michael Weiss of mewithoutYou that, think about that, and have Would you all label yourselves as many different religions. A friend to have considered that. Other shared his thoughts with a few beliefs about that have been Christians then? sent me a YouTube video once of than this, the name of the band avid fans. The time he spent on common themes that are at the Yeah, I think we would, but at Islamic people in England pro- is just a cool phrase a buddy of the hall came just before the heart of our music and Aaron’s the same that’s a pretty big thing testing the arrest of an Islamic ours thought of. band mewithoutYou headlined lyrics. In one way or another to claim of yourself. I don’t think woman married to a terrorist Bakertree--Covenant’s well- there seems to be a question, I’m a very good Christian. I who lives in the Middle East. loved outdoor music festival. an exclamation, or a personal definitely feel as if I have a lot to However, they were attacking During his time on the Cata- expression that will be found learn what Jesus teaches. When the British women in their town combs, Weiss spoke briefly about in Aaron’s lyrics that people I study what he said and did I in their protest and condemned his band’s scattered thoughts, sometimes like to argue with. He find being a Christian is being them to hell for the way they themes, and the origin of their would agree, and we would agree, Christ-like. And by that defini- dressed. I just think that they are name. that these ideas are not said to tion, sometimes I’m not being a completely missing the point of Vol. 59.1 The Bagpipe Arts: 5

creation which he wrote, produced, Comedian Brett Gelman is the and starred in. It flopped after only perfect kind of awkward as the 9 episodes. For his latest attempt creepily hilarious Mr. K. Round- to break back into television, Perry ing out this talented bunch is has teamed up with his old pro- Bill Cobbs, who is hilarious as an ducer/writer from Friends, Scott elderly man with a host of health Silveri, and his old network, NBC, problems. in the new fall comedy, Go On. The Some might criticize the show result does not disappoint. for channeling too much Chan- In Go On, Perry plays Ryan dler in the character of Ryan, but King, a sports talk radio host who the success of the show hinges on is coping with the death of his Perry’s experience as Chandler. wife. Before returning to work, his Culture sees all of the Friends ac- bosses at the radio station require tors, with maybe the exception of him to go through group grief Aniston, as their Friends charac- therapy. The show revolves around ters. Go On provides a character the duality of coping with work that plays to Perry’s strengths in and coping with therapy. Friends without carbon-copying Perry’s character Ryan shares Chandler. Perry can give fans what many traits with Chandler Bing, they love, but at the same time Perry’s role in Friends. Scott Silveri forge his own distinct show and admitted in an interview with character. Deadline.com that he subcon- Go On will by no means be the Cherryontop.com sciously wrote the part specifically next Friends, but with a familiar for Perry. Because of the similari- producer, writer, network, and ties between Ryan and Chandler, character template, Perry stands Perry skilfully walks the line his best chance at a comeback in between witty and earnest. recent years. The show capitalizes The comeback kid Perry is bolstered by specifically on Perry’s wit and warmth which suited writing and a solid sup- first captured fans’ hearts in his by Greg Steele Matt Leblanc and Lisa Kudrow Matthew Perry has been the un- porting cast. John Cho, fresh off portrayal of Chandler. A talented have had success with the cable lucky one of the Friends cast. His his performance in the summer supporting cast helps insure that Every Friends star has made his or network, Showtime, starring in brilliant performance in Aaron blockbuster Total Recall, lends a Go On is a solid new fall sitcom. It her comeback run. Jennifer Anis- Episodes and Web Therapy respec- Sorkin’s Studio 60 on the Sunset confident, suave, and understand- is hard to judge a show by its pilot, ton immediately made the jump tively. Even David Schwimmer has Strip couldn’t save the show from ing tone as Ryan’s boss Steven. but if this pilot is any glimpse of to feature films, while Courtney enjoyed success, however obscure, being canceled after one season in Laura Benati shifts well from her things to come, Matthew Perry Cox made her return to primetime in his directorial and theatrical favor of 30 Rock. His next attempt Broadway hit Gypsy into the role may be looking at his first televi- comedy in ABC’s Cougartown. endeavors. was Mr. Sunshine, Perry’s own of an under-qualified group leader. sion hit since Friends. Music events in Chattanooga Chattanooga is a city burst- Corey Smith Social Distoration Events at The Camp House ing with personality and full September 14 November 13 College Band Night of hot music and entertain- September 1 ment venues. Don’t miss out Railroad Earth Blackberry Smoke on these upcoming events September 18 November 29 Bluegrass night happening just a short drive September 7 by Emily Dickinson down the mountain. Mutemath The Dirty Guv’nahs September 28 October 10 December 1 Except the heaven had come so near, So seemed to choose my door, Events at Track 29 Angel Sisters CD Release The distance would not haunt me so; 20 Years of Arrested Develop- Band of Horses Carolina Chocolate Drops September 15 I had not hoped before. ment October 12 December 9 September 6 Hannah Miller But just to hear the grace depart Eli Young Band September 21 I never thought to see, Afflicts me with a double loss; November 10 ‘Tis lost, and lost to me.

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$10,000 Covenant offers students is a plicants to have worked in one or earning an above C average in substantial boost to a college student’s two internships during college. your major-specific classes. dorm-room business venture. Here’s Skills and experience flag appli- Internships and in-field summer the problem: many students don’t care. cants as mature candidates ready jobs provide opportunities to gain Reasons range from mere not-caring for the workplace and serious valuable skills and experience, to thinking college “isn’t the time” for about their career. In a country employer recommendations, and work. Whatever the reason, students full of high-unemployment, ev- demonstrate aptitude and compe- seem to have fallen for the outdated ery bit of edge in the application tence in the chosen field. assumption that college is the time process deserves attention. Education for education’s sake to let loose, have fun, and not worry In a recent job interview, after is on the one hand noble, and on about “real world problems” like em- asking where I was going to the other hand pointless. There ployment. They’re wrong. college, an employer spent thirty is endless criticism for romantic In past generations, a B.A. in fill minutes asking specific task- poets with unbridled passion for in the blank was a remarkable asset related questions. Have you ever “communion with the world” to a 23 year old’s resume. Today, written for “x” kind of publica- at the expense of families and a college degree is as standard as tion? Are you familiar with “y” livelihood. The smartest, wisest, Grasshopper.com the applicant’s bolded name on a program? Have you participated funniest, most gregarious person resume header. USA Today reported in “z” kinds of events? The inter- in the world still needs to put that last year, 53.6 percent of college view questions centered around food on the table. For all the talk graduates under 25-years-old were the skills and experience required of doing away with physical and Money matters unemployed or underemployed. for the job. The employer did not spiritual dichotomies, Covenant Standing out among potential em- care that I was still in school, College students still seem wary by Grace Humbles on a smaller scale, the entrepreneur- ployees evidently requires more than and might not “have time” to of viewing education as a means ship initiatives in larger universities a four-year degree. gain the experience necessary for to physical well-being. Mak- Covenant College annually offers including Harvard Business School’s A recent study from Millennial his job opening. Preparing to be ing a living is part of living, and students a chance to win $10,000 in Business Plan Competition and Branding and Experience reveals a well-qualified job candidate, making a living requires having seed capital for a start-up business. MIT’s 100K Entrepreneurship that 90 percent of employees and eventually a well qualified more on a resume than an annual Covenant’s “Seed Project” mimics, Competition. It’s no 100k, but the expect just-out-of-college ap- worker, is just as important as summer job at Chick-fil-a.

than ever before. While other feels this way. If you don’t miss dents in the Covenant com- students who are going through it, I think you should. Or, if munity. Though I do think the same things can be a won- you never thought much about it is vital to form relation- derful support system, they usu- friendships outside of your peer ships outside of our Covenant ally do not offer a lot in the way group, you should start doing circles, I don’t want to make of perspective and experience. so now. light of what we have right Many of us knew a much Friendships with non- here. We all know faculty wider variety of people when students will not only make and staff at Covenant that we we were living at home. There you wiser, they will keep you respect. Pursue those relation- were our friends from school and humble. It’s easy to become ships. Have lunch with your youth group, but also our sib- extremely self-centered in a professors and chat with your lings’ friends, both younger and college community because you work study supervisor about older; the adults at church who are spending most of your time something other than the looked out for us; the college thinking about yourself, your state of the BEST closet. students who came home for the assignments, your relationships. Honestly, most of my time Sourcewire.com summer; our elderly neighbors; Non-peer friendships might this year is still going to be and maybe relatives living nearby. keep you from taking yourself spent right here at college. I We had meaningful relationships so seriously when a conflict realize that and I treasure it. Stop talking to students that spanned generations. These arises in a friendship, or from I’ll also probably spend just people we served and who served developing an arrhythmia when about as much time as usual by Janessa Chupp plan camping trips with me. us constituted a variety of voices exam time rolls around, because talking to my college friends. At the same time, I have also speaking into and shaping our those friends will remind you But I hope that as I live in this Making resolutions may seem been struck by how odd it is to lives. that your small college life on a school year, graduate, and face better fitted for January 1st, but have a steady friendship diet I have stronger friendships mountain is not all there is. all the decisions that will arise I’ve made one for the beginning of people who are mostly the with my peers now than I have I’m going to seek these friend- in the next few months, there of the school year: stop talking same age and in the same place ever had before, and for that ships in three ways this year: will be some other voices in the to college students so much. Of in life as I am. Relying on those I am grateful. At the same mix as well. course, some of my best friends friendships alone makes for a time, I feel deeply the lack of 1. Be involved in church in are college students, and I like wildly unbalanced perspective as many relationships outside some meaningful way. them well enough. Over the on life. the student sphere. I miss the past three years I’ve enjoyed During our critical time in interactions with people who 2. Stay connected to people being surrounded by people my college, many of us have less are not enduring the same little from home. own age who will go to Sweet input of wisdom and perspective four-year slice of life, and I’m CeCe’s on the weekend and from others in these decisions probably not the only one who 3. Get to know non-stu- Vol. 59.1 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7

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by Stephen McKerihan his political policies. This can only necessary visits thereby saving young, energetic, and genuine this election. In 2008, McCain help Romney reach much of the money and alleviating health- attitude. His vocal fluidity and debatably made the most damag- The stage is set, the lights are republican base who don’t identify care costs. This would not disrupt straightforwardness on the top- ing decision of his campaign dimming, and Paul Ryan steps with his Mormonism. the plans of those in or near ics that Americans care about when he chose Sarah Palin as up as Mitt Romney’s running Another issue that may have retirement currently, but would makes him appealing not only to his running mate. She had no mate in this momentous election. a large impact on the election make the whole system dramati- Republicans but Libertarians as traction with unaffiliated voters About two weeks ago Romney an- are the proposals and statements cally more cost-effective in the well. Ron Paul lost traction earlier and was easy to demean and turn nounced his running mate in front made by Ryan in his time as a long-run. this year, and although he has not into a joke. Ryan does not seem of a cheering crowd of enthusias- senator. The Senator is known Regardless of the plan’s logic, dropped out of the race yet, he to have either of these problems. tic Republicans aboard the USS mostly for his “Path to Prosper- Democrats will attempt to use has no hope of success in Novem- This election is the culmina- Wisconsin, and the decision has ity” budget plan, which he intro- the “Path to Prosperity” proposal ber. Yet, his base of discontent, tion of several years of bitter kept the talking heads busy ever duced in March of 2012, and this to destroy Ryan’s, and conse- frustrated followers (around of 5% political warfare from both sides. since. The Wisconsin senator holds plan could be the most impor- quently Romney’s, credibility by of voters) have been looking for The conservatives have an uphill firmly to the opinions of the far tant point of focus for the next claiming that it will take away a good reason to choose Romney battle ahead of them, but Obama right, and his presence on the bal- three months. The plan itself health care from seniors and over Obama. Now they have it. has a weakness that cannot lot will hopefully help secure votes curbs current spending by five leave them to fend for them- Ryan fits the persona of an honest be covered up - the economy. for Romney in November. trillion dollars… Yes, five trillion. selves. What people do not and realistic politician who is actu- Because of Paul Ryan’s “go get When choosing a Vice Presi- That rather drastic change could realize is that a large portion of ally concerned about the country’s ‘em” attitude and his strength in dential candidate for an election, only be implemented if there was senior citizens abuse the current welfare. debating, there is the potential presidential hopefuls look at the reform to entitlement programs system and cause health care The moderate vote is vital in for success in staining the knight attributes of potential running such as Medicare, which just costs to skyrocket. The delay in presidential elections. Republi- in shining armor aura that the mates and determine if he or she so happens to be one of the implementation to 2022 would cans and Democrats will usually media tends to give President will be appealing to voters. Often, plan’s hardest punches. The plan also benefit the plan because it have their 45% no matter what, Obama. If the country is ready to the objective is to fill in for the suggests a voucher system that would give all those approaching but the undecided vote always make actual constructive change, traits that the presidential candi- would take effect in 2022. It is a or in retirement time to plan and has to be a significant focus for then there is hope for Republi- date lacks, such as Religion. Ryan program that would increase the prepare for the switch. contenders. Paul Ryan definitely cans. Only time will tell if this is is a practicing Catholic who in- efficiency of Medicare greatly Another factor that is appealing adds likability to the Republican the case. corporates his beliefs into much of by limiting the frequency of un- to voters in November is Ryan’s ballot that could swing voters in

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by Peter Wilkerson

Over the summer, Covenant College made big moves both in their Na- tional Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility and conference alignment. The Scots moved into year four of their provisional membership with the NCAA and switched to the USA South conference. “I am grateful that we are in year four and that we have also found a conference home,” said Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kyle Taylor. So far, Covenant has seen a seam- less transition from National As- sociation of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) to the NCAA. Covenant is on pace to become eligible in the minimum time slot of four years. This should be the final year of Covenant’s provisional membership and the goal is for Covenant to be a full-fledged Courtesy of Garrison Dale NCAA Division 3 member by the start of the 2013-2014 academic year. As a full-fledged NCAA member, Covenant’s sports teams will be allowed to compete for all awards, both individual and team oriented. These include national titles and player of the year awards. Off the mainland Not only did Covenant make prog- by Garrison Dale the Scots. The team’s long road to The last two games of the trip were opportunity to share the Gospel. ress in their NCAA eligibility, but match-level fitness began with blaz- against the George Town Soccer Each day, the guys would separate they also switched conferences from Why is Barrett Schmidt tan- ing hot two-a-day practices in the Club. After a previously winless trip, into small groups and go out into the Great South Athletic Conference ner than Usain Bolt? Why does mornings and evenings. Before and the Scots came hungry for victory. town looking to strike up conversa- (GSAC) to the USA South. This was Chris Pifer’s flowing hair look after each training session, the team Covenant dominated possession tions about their faith with shop- a good move for Covenant, for their like a middle school girl gave him would cram into a van and sing throughout the first game, creating keepers and tourists. previous conference, the GSAC, was highlights? Both are questions one along to timeless Akon hits or belt goal-scoring opportunities sorely lack- Also, a team of local youth not that competitive. Covenant will might ask after a good look at the out the “Star Spangled Banner.” ing from last year’s attack. players joined the Scots on also now be allowed to keep many of Covenant men’s soccer team. The Scots also played four Joel Friesen scored the first Saturday mornings for practice. its regional opponents, as Piedmont, The answer: The Scots spent friendly games against local goal of the trip. After a well- “I had the opportunity to give LaGrange and Maryville also moved twelve incredible days at the be- teams. The first two games of the timed near post run, he slipped my testimony to a group of the to the USA South. ginning of August in the Cayman trip were against the U-23 Cay- the ball past the George Town young players. It was cool to use A major disadvantage of the Islands playing soccer and sharing man national team, a collection keeper. David Huertas and Tyler soccer as a tool to share more GSAC was that there was no auto- the Gospel in preparation for their of talented players from around Morrison each added goals to about what Covenant is all about matic qualifier for national tourna- upcoming fall season. the Island. the tally, giving the Scots their -- the Gospel,” said Sophomore ments. As a result, conference cham- The team stayed in George These two games exposed Cov- first win -- 3-1 the final score. Gordon Carpenter. pions were not guaranteed spots in Town, the capital city of the enant’s poor fitness and lack of attack- The guys ended their stay in Cayman Now the Scots are back on the their respective national tournaments. Cayman Islands, 100 yards from ing creativity. The games ended in a with an exhausted performance against mountain, the freshman play- However, with the move to the white sanded beaches and clear pair of well deserved 2-0 losses. But the same George Town side which ers have joined the program, USA South and upcoming eligibil- water teeming with Matt “The in each game there were glimmers of ended in a 2-2 draw. Captain Chris preseason is over, and the regular ity in NCAA Division 3, the Scots Castaway” Hudnut’s favorite prey hope. A few shots off the post and Pifer netted both of Covenant’s goals. season is about to begin. The will gain the ability to prove their -- assorted medium sized fish. stents of quality possession showed Besides hanging out on the beach Scots travel to Messiah this worth in conference regionally and It was not all beach time for potential in the attacking third. and playing soccer, the team had the weekend for their opening game. nationally.

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