BAGP THE IPE
1955 2012
C O E V E E G N A N T C O L L THEThursday, March 29, 2012 - Vol. 58.23 14049 Scenic Highway, LookoutBAGPIPE Mountain, Georgia, 30750 bagpipeonline.com Broad Urban St. Film Younglife
by Bethany Daniels
Festival DeShel Hambrick, sporting a pink Hollister shirt with a zebra by Ellen Davis belt, smiled as she shared color- ful stories about school and her With some grassroots efforts, many extracurricular activities. The including an online Kickstarter, 17-year-old athlete from East Lake Covenant’s Film Club is gaining cheers, plays basketball, and runs ground in preparation for this track for Howard High School. year’s Broad Street Film Festival. Despite her full schedule, Ham- The Film Festival, which will Annie Huntington brick still finds time to manage The run from April 19 to 21, is a Mission Chattanooga’s nursery on three-day event in which stu- Sundays and write for her school’s dents enter their short films and newspaper. She began writing due to are judged based on filmography encouragement from her friend, Cov- and production. enant junior Stephanie Ammons, who The festival originated as a Sprucing Up Contract also happens to be the high school Bryan College event, but when team leader for Urban Young Life at Covenant Alumnus Drew Belz by Lily Davis just time to update and revise occur during breaks. Students in- Brainerd and Howard High School. caught wind of it in 2009, the it,” he said. Drexler was one of volved in such situations may be “Steph has been my best friend two schools collaborated to turn Covenant’s Board of Trustees several faculty members who re- subject to discipline by the col- since I met her at Young Life. She it into a larger project. This year, responded to recent confusion viewed the adjustments that Vice lege and/or to the involvement bought me a journal and told me I Covenant, Bryan, Chattanooga over the Standards of Conduct President for Student Develop- of parents, churches and civil could talk to Jesus and write about State, and Southern Adventist at the mid-March board meeting ment and Dean of Students Brad authorities where appropriate. it,” said Hambrick. University are coming together by approving a rephrasing of the Voyles made to the Standards. This preface contains word- The program Urban Young Life to share the joy of film. Covenant Community Standards According to Voyles, the policy ing that is to-the-point and has been beneficial for Hambrick “I enjoyed the opportunity to of Conduct section that applies revision will be added to the next offers clarity for other situa- since middle school, and both she and show support for student film to college breaks. issue of the Standards of Con- tions involving the contract. the Young Life leaders understand art in Chattanooga and not “I think most people thought duct as a “clarifying preface.” It clarifies that “students are that it is consistent relationships that only at Covenant,” said Senior the statements were outdated As for school breaks, the expected to abide by the Com- have the biggest impact on the lives of Tera Woods, who worked at the and at points were confusing and preface asserts that Covenant munity Standards of Conduct underprivileged urban youth. festival two years ago. “It was fun even a bit contradictory,” said reserves the right to address during the academic year and According to Urban Young Life to interact with Bryan and UTC Jim Drexler, Chair of Covenant’s “significant and dishonorable any May Term or study abroad middle school leader Cara Childers, Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Continued on page 2News Education Department. “It was immoral or illegal actions” that Arts Opinions Feature
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thinks it’s good that the section Film Festival Reed started a Kickstarter to has been added. She believes that Urban Young Life raise the other half, $1200, by Contract Continued from front page Continued from front page Continued from front page because Covenant is a school March 30. that takes its mission seriously, Kickstarter is an online pledge students should be held to a the purpose of the program is “to go students who shared a similar system used to fund creative opportunity.” Abiding by these higher standard. “The school has out and develop relationships with passion with art students at projects by musicians, artists, Standards also means complying a right to add this clarification, lost kids and love them into the Covenant.” filmmakers, and writers. Sev- with Biblical directives and “all even just as a reminder, because kingdom and belief in the gospel.” Thursday evening offers two eral of Covenant’s bands have federal, state, and local laws as we’re supposed to keep Christ Chattanooga’s Urban Young Life showings of the films at the used Kickstarter to raise money well as international laws when pre-eminent in all aspects of our works with the students from Majestic Theatre at 6 p.m. and 9 to record their music, so Reed studying abroad.” lives,” she said. Brainerd, Howard and Central high p.m., and an Oscars-like awards decided to use it as well. In a Student Senate meeting schools and East Lake and East ceremony will conclude the “I’m hoping that students will in late February, Voyles dis- Below is the newly added preface: Ridge middle schools. festival on Saturday evening, contribute,” says Reed. “If every cussed this amendment to the “These kids are desperately in April 21, at the Tivoli Theatre. student just gave a dollar, we’d Standards of Conduct with the Students are expected to abide need of love. It’s a little bit of hope,” Bands from each school will meet the goal.” members of Senate. He stressed by the Community Standards of said Ammons, who also serves as play in between awards. After Pledgers receive prizes de- that rephrasing this part of the Conduct during the academic year Urban Youth Director for The Mis- the ceremony, Covenant’s Paul pending on the amount they policy was intended to help clear and any May Term or study abroad sion Chattanooga and is Resident Walters and Joe Dodd will host give: with $5, they get their up some confusion about the opportunity. As a part of these Assistant of the student apartments. an after-party dance. name in the program; with $10, behavior expected of students Standards of Conduct, students are “They’ve been failed so much. They Tickets for these two nights they win a poster of the event; over breaks. to comply with all federal, state, need to see the gospel shown in will be sold to students at a with $25, they win a poster and “This was not a substantive and local laws as well as interna- a consistent way.” Consistency is discount rate. a DVD compilation of all of change to the standards of con- tional laws when studying abroad. shown when leaders pick up their “In order to continue this the films; and with more money duct, but a clarification of policy Students of legal age staying off group of students for Tuesday night event for the next few years,” said comes more prizes. Businesses that has been in place for at least campus during official college club meetings, attend their basket- Film Club President Cara Reed, that contribute will be advertised twenty years,” said Voyles. “The breaks may use alcohol and tobacco, ball and football games, take them “we are trying to raise enough during the event and on the reason for the clarification was but are not to return to campus to church, and visit their homes. to help give a start to next year’s Festival’s website. that it became clear that the cur- exhibiting any discernible signs of “It is more about the relation- funding, which is why we are “If you want to enjoy a unique rent reading was not as plain as alcohol or tobacco use. While these ships being strengthened by meeting selling tickets.” culture and you don’t mind being it should be.” extra-biblical standards are re- together than it is about the actual Each contributing school has surrounded by indie hipsters for Student Body President Jona- laxed during official college breaks events of club,” said Mollenkof. to raise money for the festival, a few hours, then you should than Casselberry reinforced this (spring, Easter, summer, fall, Sophomore and Resident Assis- and because Covenant does not come,” said Tera Woods. “In fact, idea. “The decision to rephrase Thanksgiving and Christmas), the tant of Balcony Emily Kuhn felt led have a Film Department, the you should just come no matter this section of contract was college does not condone the viola- to this ministry when she became Film Club is funding this event. what. It will be the most quality largely motivated by a desire tion of biblical directives or civil aware of the problems in parts of Student Senate provided half fun you’ll have all year.” for clear communication of the laws by students at any time, even her own city. “I’m passionate about of the required contribution, so expectations that contract has when on official college breaks. the injustice that I see there. It’s next for students, particularly regard- The college reserves the right to door. It’s my neighbor. Why would I ing summer and other break address significant and dishonor- wait four years to enter into mission only three men out of the 12 leaders For those who do not feel called conduct. The biggest issue that able immoral and/or illegal actions work when it’s fifteen minutes down in the Brainerd/Howard group. to Urban Young Life’s ministry, administration saw was that that occur during breaks. Students the road?” Kuhn explained. “Covenant students should be Kuhn encourages them to offer student development had a dif- involved in such situations may be All the leaders agreed that there involved because this is the time support by praying for the students ferent practice [regarding disci- subject to discipline by the college is a great need for more Urban you will be most able to relate to and leaders. “Nothing changes pline] than students believed it and/or to the involvement of par- Young Life leaders. They encourage urban youth. The older you get, the unless people are willing to go and did,” he said. ents, churches and civil authorities Covenant students to come visit harder it is to connect to youth of a make that change happen,” said Those involved with adjust- where appropriate. club to see if it is something they different culture,” said Mollenkof. Mollenkof. ing this preface hope that it will would consider doing. Joining Urban Young Life as a make the Standards of Conduct “We want anyone who is willing leader requires strong commitment. Interested in joining? easier for students to understand, to serve in a hard place. Our kids But the leaders stressed that serving Urban Young Life and lead to fewer miscommu- are kids...they’re in high school. Chattanooga is the big picture goal. nications between the student They love different things. They just Whether it is becoming a Young meets at 8 pm body and those in charge of want to be heard,” said Kuhn. Life leader or serving at church, at the Church of enforcing the Standards. Mollenkof stressed the need for they want to see Covenant students Sophomore Joanne Alfred more male leaders, since there are working in the community. the First Born. Faculty Quote of the Week “We get free T-shirts once a year if we pretend to like you.” - Professor Corbett in Global Trends Vol. 58.23 The Bagpipe News: 3 The Verdict
Yes... to S.A.D.
No... to being sad.
BAGP THE IPE
1955 2012 Meet Your Representatives
C by Rebekah Taft on Student Senate to allocate accessibility for students during O E V E E G N A N T C O L L money and resources wisely and Brian Simons, Senior Class Presi- his term. With last week’s elections com- to make sure the student body is dent Fun fact: Stevens broke his left plete, a new batch of students are heard. Simons has spent his last few years pinky finger in a kickball game ready to step up as Covenant’s Fun fact: Weir is a fan of all things at Covenant building friendships when he accidentally kicked his THE BAGPIPE 2012-2013 Student Senate. The Texas. and getting to know the Covenant own hand. Bagpipe interviewed each of the community, which he believes new members, asking them about Molly Anderson, Student Body are assets in being Senior Class Hannah Copeland, Campus Ac- Adrienne Belz why they deserved to win and Secretary President. tivities Board Director Editor in Chief their plans for Student Senate Anderson cites the work of past Simons’ plan is to create memo- As this past year’s Community next year. student senators as inspiration for rable events during his presidency. Coordinator for CAB, Copeland her to run for secretary. “I hope to “My goal is to involve as many brings plenty of event-planning Grace Mullaney Susanna Griffith, Student Body serve the student body by letting seniors as possible in the decision experience to her job as CAB President them know exactly what goes on process,” he said. director. Managing Editor As this past year’s Junior Class within Student Senate and how Fun fact: Simons has been to 49 of “One thing I’m really hoping to do President, Griffith brings plenty hard we are working,” she said. the 50 states. next year is get the student body of firsthand experience with her Anderson is particularly excited more connected with things going Grant Thomas to Student Senate. She credits the to work on the Senate Newslet- Bryan Zumbach, Junior Class on in the city of Chattanooga. Layout Editor Covenant staff, senate members, ter, which communicates activi- President There’s a ton of activity in the city and fellow students with teaching ties, events, and announcements For the past year, Zumbach has that a lot of students aren’t even her useful lessons for her upcom- to students. “I look forward to served on Student Senate as aware of that I would love to see Annie Huntington Copy ing role as Student Body Presi- playing with its current design and Sophomore Class President, and us get more involved in,” she said. dent. circulation,” she said. he is excited to step into a similar Fun fact: Copeland has a look Rebekah Taft News “My hope is that next year’s senate Fun Fact: Anderson’s dream job role as a junior. alike. Her name is Diana Barry. will accurately represent students is to do marketing for the J. Crew Zumbach looks forward to con- Her best friend is Anne of Green Walter Somerville Arts interests and ideas, support pur- catalogue. tinuing the club leadership initia- Gables. poseful and enriching activities, tive that began this year. “I’m also Prentis & Bestvater Opinions and connect students to opportu- Matt Pappas, Student Body hoping to organize at least one Joey Hausler, Director of Student nities that will add value to their Treasurer service-oriented event each semes- Ministries John Drexler Sports time at Covenant,” she said. With several years of high school ter either on Lookout Mountain Hausler currently serves on Stu- Fun fact: When Griffith was six, student government under his belt, or the great Chattanooga commu- dent Senate as Freshman Class Naomi Belz Photo she sent a letter to Mr. Rogers to Pappas is excited to continue this nity,” he said. President, and he’s excited to serve tell him how much she liked his kind of leadership at Covenant. Fun fact: Zumbach’s ring finger is as Director of Student Ministries Zach Knuth Distribution show. He and Mayor Maggie both Additionally, Pappas’s business longer than his index finger. next year, where he will be charged wrote back. major with concentrations in ac- with planning Day of Prayer. counting and finance make the job Harris Stevens, Sophomore Class Overall, Hausler “would like to Faculty Advisor Alexander Weir, Student Body a good fit. President provide ways for students to get Cliff Foreman Vice President “I plan on keeping the budget bal- Stevens is excited to make his involved in their local church and Weir, who has served as RA of ances and at a sustainable level as debut on Student Senate. “I am different ministries in Chatta- For inquiries or comments, contact Second Central this past year, says well as trying to distribute funds interested in listening to my fellow nooga.” Adrienne Belz at [email protected]. he has “administrative and organi- in an unbiased way,” he said. students and making their goals a This is a Covenant College student publication zational gifts that can be used to Fun fact: Pappas, who is from Mi- reality,” he said. Fun fact: Hausler has flown a The views expressed herein do not necessarily serve the Covenant community.” ami, earned his Florida real estate Stevens particularly wants to plane over the mountains of Haiti. reflect those of the College or the student body. He looks forward using his skills license last summer. discuss ways to improve parking
If you have something you wish to read about or would like to write an article for News, please contact News editor Rebekah Taft at [email protected]. Arts: 4 The Bagpipe Vol. 58.23 Hopeful Aida
by Mitch Prentis from the same choreography that Aida had, it’s no wonder that the Last Thursday, at our weekly empire fell. People moved and Bagpipe meeting, we had to jumped about with sometimes decide who would cover Aida. I erratic timing, in a manner that pulled the short straw. And so, lacked direction. At other times, with the spirit of Austin Hum- the entire chorus simply stood in bles hovering over me, I attended a semicircle around the lead while on Saturday night. they sing for an extended period Although Aida, which pre- of time, with clueless, lost looks miered Friday night at Covenant on their faces. College, had parts that dragged One point that continually on for too long, it was a watchable confused me during the show spectacle. was who exactly was supposed to Still, the premise of the play be portraying Nubians on stage. itself left a lot to be desired. The As many cast members had to show is set in ancient Egypt play multiple roles, without much where the Egyptian army has just costume change, I often lost track returned from conquering and of who was on the “good” side and enslaving the Nubian people. The who was supposed to be a “vil- young Egyptian army commander, lain.” It would have just been nice Radames, played by a chiseled to have some sort of visual clue. In Bradon Doctor, returns home actual history, I don’t imagine that with slaves in tow. One of the this was quite as big of a problem. captured women, Aida, played by All that being said, Aida is not Kayla Mitchell, has the gall to talk a completely lost cause. The cast back to him. For some reason, this appeared to at least be enjoying seems to be a major turn on for themselves, and the orchestra was Radames, who then falls in love spot on. with her, despite her slave status. The one real question that Refreshing Port of Tomorrow Drama ensues as Aida is gifted to Aida raises in my mind is why Radames’s wife-to-be, the Egyp- Covenant College would choose by Grant Thomas into the final track, “Port of Mor- album. The last track, which shares tian Princess, Amneris, played by to perform it. Frankly, it’s not row.” Lyrically, James Mercer also the name of the album, has a kind Adrienne Siegenthaler. very well written show, and the The indie rock band The Shins’ focuses on the tightrope connection of psychedelic feel to it, much like Aida’s cast suffered some ir- directing did very little to improve fourth album, Port of Morrow, between beauty and sadness. The Beatles’ song “Mr. Kite,” but in rational swings in acting, from it. A majority of the songs lack is their warmest, most polished Port of Morrow opens with the a more electronic style. The Shins dismal underacting to sheer meaning, little to no character album, and the easiest to listen driving track “The Rifle’s Spiral” have an impeccable track record, over-reaching. Many of the actors development exists, and the story to yet. It’s been five years since and follows with the album’s single, and with Port of Morrow, it doesn’t looked undeniably uncomfort- itself has been told at least half a The Shins’ last album,Wincing “Simple Song.” “The Rifle’s Spiral” seem like they will be slowing able on stage, and seemed to be dozen times in more compelling the Night Away, and the only lets the cat out of the bag early and down anytime soon. portraying caricatures of people ways. While not the case for all constant member of The Shins gives listeners a taste of the more Don’t just enjoy the music. Enjoy acting in Aida rather than the musical shows, for Aida to have has been frontman and vocalist electronic feel Port of Morrow ex- the tangible album as well. The people themselves. The one true been truly fun to watch, it would James Mercer. hibits in comparison to The Shins’ album art was created by Jacob exception was Jamison Shimmel have had to be produced on a less Mercer started up a side project previous albums, Danger Mouse’s Escobedo, who has also done art who, as a Nubian servant, is en- awkwardly shaped stage, and with with Danger Mouse, Broken Bells, influence is obvious right off the for musicians like Gnarls Barkley joyable to watch and whose voice jaw-dropping costumes. which gave significant influence to bat. “Simple Song” builds over and Vampire Weekend. Influenced can hold its own. Covenant College can offer nei- the new album, although it added thirty seconds then comes Mercer by Eastern European and Native The show gave little dialogue, ther of these things, making the to the length of time between The singing, “Well, this is just a simple American New Mexican art styles, creating a long string of songs choice of the show baffling at best. Shins’ albums. Port of Morrow song, to say what you done.” The the cover features a spirit made of and solos throughout the entire And so, in that light, the cast does stands apart from previous albums song is partially about his relation- feathers with a Native American- play. Thankfully, for the most part, about as well as it can do, with as refreshing with a beautiful bal- ship with his wife when they were style mask on top of a mountain. It the leads were able to keep the poor source material, insufficient ance between the typical melan- newlyweds and partially about all fits in a paper case with a four- numbers moving along and their props and costumes, and what choly that has pervaded The Shins’ Jesse Sandoval and Marty Crandall page booklet filled with handwrit- voices were beautiful. But it seems seemed to be poor direction. Aida past albums, and a newer, happier leaving the band. It has the one of ten text and more art contiguous that Elton John envisioned Aida will be showing next Thursday, side. catchiest chorus of the album, sung with the rest of the album. The with a lot of big-vocal songs, and Friday and Saturday night, start- Some of the best moments in the in falsetto. The second slow song album currently comes on 180g the plot assuredly plays second ing at 8. For $5, you’ll be enter- album capitalize on this dichotomy of the album, “September,” has the black vinyl, and is sleeve packaged string to what should be a vocal tained one way or another. — from the more footloose and most personable feel of the album, with a single sheet for the lyrics spectacle. With this caveat, the happy slide guitar in background with hand percussion really tying sporting a different but tighter and cast makes the most of a underde- of the opening track “The Rifle’s it together well and separating it better looking layout for the lyrics. veloped script and plot. Spiral” to the eerie falsetto intro just enough from the rest of the If Ancient Egypt suffered Vol. 58.23 The Bagpipe Arts: 5 Jack White Concert in Birmingham by Zach Knuth paced set as White conjured up As She Goes,” “Cut Like A Buf- some electric voodoo. Switching falo,” and “Blue Blood Blues”). The winding entrance hallway of between his primary instru- They reproduced the single “Fly Birmingham, Alabama’s venue, ments of musical deconstruction, Farm Blues,” covers of Leadbelly The Soundstage, opens up into a custom Fender Telecaster and and Hank Williams, in addi- the “Hollywood Room” — a Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, tion to introducing tracks from classy chamber with high ceil- White, the Motor City Mystic, White’s upcoming solo album ings covered with white linen, has come a long way since the Blunderbuss (a muzzleloading decorative light fixtures and three-chord, Kink’s-esque style firearm with a short, large caliber velvet wallpaper, as well as a of early nineties White Stripes. barrel, which is flared at the huge glass chandelier dangling Proving he can hold a candle muzzle and frequently throughout above the stage. A blue sheet was (okay, a really tiny scented candle) the entire bore, used with shot draped behind the stage bear- to his idols: Blind Willie McTell, and other projectiles of relevant ing three thick black stripes, the Son House, and Bo Diddley. quantity and/or caliber). logo of Third Man Records. The The set consisted of clas- Bluesy improvisations, or recording studio’s founder, Jack sic White Stripe songs (“Dead healthy doses of White’s neurotic White, took the stage a little Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” witticism in between songs held Thecampuscompanion.com after 10 o’clock in the p.m. “Hello Operator,” “The Hardest the career-encompassing set list The alt-rocker turned blues and Button to Button,” “Ball & Bis- together. After years of perform- country enthusiast performed a cuit,” and “Seven Nation Army”), ing, White knows how to capti- noble court jester and rock’n’roll pick up the two singles, “Sixteen packed show, backed by a troupe as well as choice cuts from his vate an audience. His onstage an- fools gold. Fans who catch him Saltines” and “Love Interruption,” of first-rate performers. The Texas current projects, The Raconteurs tics and eccentric attitude places on this tour will not be disap- in anticipation of the new album blues band played a hard, fast- and The Dead Weather (“Steady his persona somewhere between a pointed. They’ll also be sure to due to be released April 23rd. Bruce Springsteen Is Still the Boss (He also managed to point out that hardset jaw and furrowed brow absence was that of Clarence “The though they may be based on similar gave way to a radiant smile — he Big Man” Clemons, the band’s ideals, his new album was written be- was obviously having just as good massive saxophonist, who had fore the occupy movement, which he a time as we were. As he roved the been with in the E-Street crew harshly criticized for its often criminal arena he encouraged the audience from the start. Twice during the activity.) I love the workingman ethics to sing along, and he even gave night Bruce stopped the music that have pervaded Bruce’s songs up the microphone to a few fans and called for applause for the two since his first album, and I am glad he on a few occasions. This is what missing members, the response is staying true to that image. How- makes a Springsteen show stand was deafening. He responded by ever, it had much less of an impact out, even among other hit bands. saying that “if you’re here, and when I thought about each ticket to Springsteen’s audience interaction we’re here, then you can be sure the show costing at minimum $100. is like nothing I have ever seen. that they are here.” Clemons’s He didn’t stay on that dour note for Most musicians simply play their nephew Jake filled in for his late long though, proclaiming the night music and move on, but Bruce uncle on sax, and despite looking a a chance to get away from the stress seems to fully invest himself into little shaky at the beginning of the Tribmedia.sltrib.com and worries of finance and dance the each show, making it a personal, show, did his predecessor proud. I night away. intimate experience for each guess talent runs in the family. by Walter Somerville power through his now famous three And dance he did. One mo- member of the tens of thousands Bruce Springsteen and the hour sets. His stage presence was as ment Bruce would be on top of of fans in the stands that night. In E-Street Band put on a show that Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen electrifying as ever, and the audience Max Weinberg’s drums, and the one instance, he jumped the fence many swear cannot be topped, and and his legendary E-Street followed his every move, bobbing next he would leap into the arms to sing with a young family of four after witnessing them for myself, Band kicked off their world tour heads in unison and channeling his of the general admission audience who were sitting next to the edge I think I may be inclined to agree. this past Sunday, March 18, at unbridled energy. The second floor on the lower floor, crowd surfing of the stage, and later he danced Simply hearing classics like “Thun- the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, balcony I stood on quaked as the to a platform in the middle of with a young girl during “Danc- der Road” live would have made the Georgia. audience roared in unison, “Tramps the stadium. The audience, which ing in the Dark” after her parents show a success in my book, and they Springsteen has been known for like us / Baby, we were born to run!” consisted mostly of fans who had lifted her onto the stage. definitely delivered on that front, but his amazing showmanship and wild Throughout the night, Bruce took grown up with Bruce in the ‘70s Though the night certainly there was so much more to the show, onstage antics since he first started time between songs to explain his and ‘80s, cheered for each stunt exuded a sense of joy, Bruce made most of which I can’t really put into playing in bars back in the ‘70s, and feelings toward the financial crisis and he pulled, and laughed along with sure to pay homage to the two words. All I can say is that this is the he hasn’t changed much, 40 years the hurt he felt for the many Ameri- him when he fell on his back after members of the E-Street Band show you need to see before you (or later. For a guy pushing 65, the Boss cans who have found themselves surfing back to the stage. Many who have passed away in the he) die(s). It is an experience like still has more than enough energy to without a job in the past few years. times during the night the Boss’s past few years. The most notable none I have ever had.
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Trulyherbs.com Contraception: Diverting Attention
by Thomas Holcombe ment in the language used. providers such as hospitals and pri- Republicans, and specifically, the and in the kitchen, though this might How did this conversation get mary care facilities must offer female Republican presidential hopefuls, as be news to Karen Finney, a Democrat Several weeks ago, Rush Lim- started? Why are we talking about contraception within their coverages. anti-women. The Obama admin- strategist who was dumbfounded, baugh made some inflammatory female contraception when there The problem was that Catholic hos- istration wanted to show that, if shocked, and, in her words, “hurt” that comments toward third year must be far more important topics pitals do not provide contraception elected, Republicans were going to a plurality of women voted for Santo- Georgetown law student Sandra in the political sphere? Let’s think because they feel that it is a violation take away or restrict access to fe- rum in the Alabama and Mississippi Fluke. Ms. Fluke participated of the situation in the broader of their religious beliefs. After about male contraception. Not only is this primaries on March 13. in a press conference called by context of American culture. a week of public outcry over the factually wrong — no Republican Forcing social issues like contra- Rep. Nanci Pelosi to discuss The contraception controversy mandate, the administration relented has advocated for a federal or state ception is the Obama administra- health-insurance policy benefits. began on January 7 in a New and said that the insurance providers restriction on contraception — but tion’s way of deflecting attention Specifically, Ms. Fluke called on Hampshire presidential debate would have to cover it. (The differ- it’s also an explicit partisan attack away from the struggling econom- the federal government to force when moderator George Stepha- ence between the two decisions is on the Republican party from the ic numbers, and more importantly, Georgetown University, a Catho- nopoulos asked Mitt Romney if murky at best, but the media decided mouth of someone who promised Obama’s waning poll numbers. lic institution, to provide con- the states had the right to ban that this was a step back for Obama.) civility and a lack of partisanship. Obama and the Democrats may traception in the form of birth contraception for women. This So what does contraception have The larger picture, here, is that think women will fall for his po- control pills as part of its health question came out of nowhere. to do with the current political Obama and the Democrats think litical tricks, but voters are smarter insurance. The controversy cen- No candidate was talking about climate? More to the heart of the — or probably more accurately, want than they think. In the words of tered around the remarks made women’s contraception at the time, issue is why the Obama admin- voters to think — that contracep- Rush Limbaugh, “I hope he fails” by Mr. Limbaugh. He called Ms. and no Republican candidate istration brought up the question tion matters more to women than in turning the conversation away Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute” or state was discussing banning of contraception in the first place. the economy, jobs, and government from the economy, because that’s among other things. It should be women’s contraception on either The answer is that the president’s mandated healthcare, all three of what this election should really be noted that he was trying to be the state or the federal level. approval ratings with women which are losing issues in November about — jobs, the economy, and extreme and comical, though he Flash forward to February. The have been steadily falling over for Obama. Republicans do not hate healthcare — not drummed-up has since apologized and admit- Obama administration passed a the past year, and this political women. Rick Santorum does not partisan attacks. ted that he had a lapse in judg- directive mandating that health care ploy was their attempt to depict want women to be barefoot, pregnant, Vol. 58.23 The Bagpipe Opinions: 7 Professor Responds to Student Editor, Bagpipe stand how integrated our world is now, and America needs to I want to express my view on get a better handle on its energy the opinion piece written by Mr. future. Holcombe (“Drill, Baby, Drill”) As for expanded drilling in in your March 22, 2012 issue. America, let us all understand I fully appreciate the concern that there is NO energy source Mr. Holcombe has with the cur- that is without consequences. As Biblestudymagazine.com rent price of gas and his desire to a Louisiana native, I still remem- Justin Holcomb spoke on sexual assault in chapel a few weeks ago. find a solution for it. But I find ber the British Petroleum Mo- the analysis flawed on several cando oil disaster just two years points. ago. We must seriously consider Mr. Holcombe attempts to lay ALL the consequence of what- some of the blame of high gas ever energy policy we embrace. I prices on energy policies of the would, however, simply point out Sexual Assault Obama administration. While that oil requires refineries, but in many who support the expanded the US no new ones have been by Carre Coy tory chapel talk. So what message was Justin role of fossil fuels in our energy built in nearly 40 years. The On the last day of his series, trying to send to all of those budget have been very concerned refineries are already running at Students expecting Covenant’s Justin said that during the first students who have not been with Obama’s policies (like the maximum capacity (as seen when Marriage, Family, and Commu- 24 hours he spent at Covenant, victims of sexual assault person- Keystone decision), we must Hurricane Ike hit the gulf coast nity Conference to be directly he heard more than 15 stories of ally? Listen. Believe. Love. Jesus. understand that any opening of in 2005). Even if we are flooded about marriage, family, and com- abuse, some of those being the It’s really that simple. Listen to drilling/pipeline for petroleum with oil, the ability to turn it in munity were in for a big surprise worst he had ever heard. It’s so someone if they open up to you products will not bring ANY of to usable fuel will continue to a few weeks ago. Dr. Justin easy just to tune out and simply about past abuse (in whatever those items to market for many lag. Yes, we can blame the lack Holcomb, pastor at Mars Hill believe that the one-in-four odds form). Believe what they are say- years. Oil prices are typically of refineries on regulation, but Church, spoke in four different for women and one-in-five odds ing and don’t question whether driven by current concerns. What again, being from Louisiana, chapels about sexual assault and for men are not something that it is true or not. Love them and Mr. Holcombe failed to consider there are consequences to having grace. Justin and his wife Lind- is a reality within the “Covenant tell them you’re sorry because it in his piece are the present geo- those plants in your community. sey have spent vast amounts of bubble,” but that is very far from wasn’t their fault. Comfort them political realities. With reduc- As I have said in my classes, we time working with victims. They the truth. and finally point them to Jesus. tions in oil production in Libya, must appreciate that NIMBY also wrote “Rid of My Disgrace” Students who come forward Slowly and lovingly show Iraq, and Nigeria (all due to (Not in my backyard!) is domi- as a result of Lindsey’s experi- with stories of abuse tend to be them that their identity is not internal issues), the current con- nant in American politics now, ence in her ministry for abused branded with a “victim” stereo- in the dirty image they see of flict with Iran and its concurrent rightly or wrongly. and broken women. type. Those listening can be themselves, but instead it’s in threats on the Hormuz Strait, oil It is my hope that we will not During the week, Covenant overwhelmed with not knowing Christ. Our identity in Christ is futures are rising partly due to seek simplistic answers for what College had counselors and what to say or stating the most perfect and blameless because it concerns on present oil deliver- are deep and difficulty issues -to professors ready after chapel to inappropriate things, like, “It’s has nothing to do with ourselves. ies. In addition, as the world day. All of us must come to grips pray for and love students who in God’s plan for you. He works Healing takes time, patience, and economy has begun to slowly with our energy situation and be needed an ear to listen. Students all bad things for good.” Or often a good counselor to help turn around, China’s demand the stewards that God has called who have been victims or are even worse — some say, “Were process things. Don’t just brush for oil has begun to increase. us to be. close with peers who were vic- you drinking?” as if it would aside sexual assault if it’s some- Even if Obama had approved the timized listened closely, enrap- ever be the alcohol’s fault that thing you haven’t experienced Keystone on the first day of his Phillip Brousard tured by Justin’s message, while anyone was sexually assaulted. in your own life. There are some administration and opened every Professor of Physics many students who really haven’t Instead of feeling free to express struggling people both inside oil field in the USA, none of it experienced abuse or known it in pain and brokenness, sexual as- and outside of Covenant who would be bringing any oil to the their lifetime tuned out, assum- sault victims are more likely to need to be loved by you in the market now. We must all under- ing it was just another manda- hide it down inside. midst of their brokenness.
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Athletics.covenant.edu Scots Baseball Pushes Forward by Garrison Dale be one of the best we would this freshman year at the plate, Scott Rollins, giving the Scots a 3-0 and we had strong outings from year. They play great defense also.” Gillespie hit a double driving in lead at the end of the first. a few of our pitchers,” said James The Covenant Scots baseball team Sophomore David Lockwood Simmons and Rollins which gave The Scots kept up the offensive Rollins. brought their record to an even and James Rollins did not seem to the Scots a one run lead. firepower throughout the game. He added, “All year, our pitch- 10-10 on the year after splitting be affected by the Lion’s high cali- But the Scots fell apart late. Chris Rollins had five RBIs and ing and defense have been un- Saturday’s double header with ber pitching. Each went 4-for-5 The Lions tied it in the sixth and went 3-for-5 at the plate. Cle- derachieving, which has resulted the Piedmont Lions in Demor- with one RBI apiece in game one. blew the game wide open in the land was 4-for-5 with one RBI in loses in games we had the est, GA. Rainy weather on Friday Lockwood scored for the Scots in seventh and eighth. The Scots and James Rollins added three ability to win.” The defensive col- kept the teams off the field, the first inning with a solo shot, gave up 11 runs combined in hits. Starter Eddie Jamerson got lapse in game one alluded to this postponing the conclusion of the his second homerun of the season. the seventh and eighth innings, the win on the day improving trend, but the Scots’ defense and series to a breezy, sunny Saturday After a scoreless first inning, the putting the game out of reach. to 2-0 on the year. Damarius pitching picked up in game two. afternoon. Piedmont, 18-6 on the Lions responded in the second Starter Andre Glover was hand- Johnson relieved Jamerson in the “I’d love to see our pitching year and currently ranked fifth in with three runs and kept a two ed his second loss of the year. sixth and Alec Mitchell’s pitched and defense continue to improve. the nation, won the first game of run lead until the fifth. Covenant grabbed an early a scoreless ninth to close game We have a great team with a ton the double header 15-6. But the Will Cleland led off the fifth lead in game two. Gillespie came two. of potential but eventually that Scots bounced back in game two with a single and K.C. Simmons up big again in the first with “To come out in Saturday’s potential needs to emerge. We with a 13-8 win. reached on an error. Rollins a sacrifice fly, bringing in both second game and get a good win are close to putting it all togeth- The team’s captain, senior drove Cleland home advanc- Simmons and Lockwood. James against a good team showed a er, and when we do we are going James Rollins said, “We knew ing Simmons to scoring posi- Rollins slid home on a fielder’s lot of heart. Our defense played to win a lot of ball game.” Piedmont’s pitching was going to tion. Continuing his impressive choice hit by his brother, Chris much better for the most part,
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