A Director Called Cameron Mitchell Has Worked in the Food Acted with the Student Employees.“I Ideas for the Great Hall

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A Director Called Cameron Mitchell has worked in the food acted with the student employees.“I ideas for the Great Hall. One of his our work-study students, and an- by Lindsay Burkholder service program for six years and know what students want,” he said. key plans is to improve communica- nounce special events coming up.” [email protected] has experience in many different Addis Alemayehu, Catering tion between Chartwells and the Most importantly, Mitchell Cameron Mitchell has recently areas: he has filled all the manage- Manager and student employee students, letting them know about wants students to be able to express accepted the position of Director ment positions, handled purchas- coordinator, worked with Agee and food options and some of the little- their concerns and opinions about of Dining Services for Chartwells ing, and even spent some time as Mitchell for three years. Over the known programs that go on behind Covenant’s dining services. “I am here at Covenant College. the executive chef. past eight months, Agee has been the scenes (such as a program which very approachable,” he said. “ If Bob Agee resigned from the Because of these experiences, training Alemayehu, Mitchell, composted over 6,000 pounds of there’s something you didn’t like in position this month after fulfilling a Mitchell has an intimate under- and the other employees for the left-overs last year alone). the line, I want to know about it.” three year commitment to Chart- standing of how things work in change. “Cameron knows the stu- Mitchell wants to be more Mitchell is planning on holding wells. “He was incredible,” Mitchell Covenant’s dining hall. He has dents,” said Alemayehu. “He’s very involved in the student body, to the position long term, and he is en- said, “and a great mentor who will viewed and documented six years of well equipped to take over.” “reach out and support our ath- thusiastic about the upcoming year. be missed.” Bob is now working for student surveys, has talked with stu- Mitchell is ready to use this letic teams more on game nights, the University of Texas in Dallas. dents, read suggestions, and inter- knowledge and has some exciting recognize outstanding service from Higher Demands, Fewer Resources

by Tim VanVliet With the unemployment rate just the “Hemlock Revolution” stirred a dents and other education programs. post-secondary education will decrease [email protected] under ten percent, a slowly growing debate over education funding and According to the Atlanta-Journal by about $300 million, and there will economy, and Tea Party members the right of teachers to have collec- Constitution, the HOPE program also be cuts to Pre-K programs. Education majors at Covenant are that want smaller governments, tive bargaining, or the right to nego- is facing a shortfall of $244 million Leslie Dawson, who has a masters facing difficulty in gaining employ- states are being forced to inflict tiate contracts with their employers. this year alone, with that number to degree in French and has been ment within a field that faces cuts painful cuts on social programs. The In Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal increase next year to $317 million. teaching since 1976, taught at a from the government and a dimin- debate over education funding most is proposing drastic cuts to Georgia’s Governor Deal suggested in his continued on page 3 ished tax base to support it. recently raged in Wisconsin, where HOPE Scholarship for college stu- budget that Georgia’s funding for 2 News Fancy That I he really took it to the next level and to deliver unique, high-quality, wrote the script out, literally to the by Ben Bingham highly creativity projects in such second. There were over a hundred [email protected] a way that we really try to break shots for the 3-minute video. We the mold every time and not built an entire set at an old bar where I recently sat down with senior Isaiah just deliver the easiest thing we the Discotheque [downtown] used to Smallman, co-founder of Fancy Rhi- could do. be, secured about 30 actors, got a big no, to talk about his business venture. crew together and shot it on 16 mm Fancy Rhino is a local video produc- How long did you know this film. It was the culmination of a lot tion company started by Smallman is what you wanted to do? of hard work at Bryan, Covenant and and Drew Belz, a Covenant alum. in Chattanooga. It was pretty organic They have recently submitted their I started doing video stuff in and everyone brought something to business to be considered in the Seed high school, as did Drew. I the table. At the core, it was me and Project. started working for my dad’s Drew, Philip Johnston, the producer, company, which does the same Colton Davie, the cinematographer, Where did you and Drew come exact thing that we do, but six and Tim Colfield, from the Chat- up with the name Fancy Rhino? years down the road, with a tanooga area. couple more employees, and a lot [The video is tentatively scheduled We wanted something that was tame more clients. Pretty much every- to be released in the early sum- enough to be respectable, but not thing I know I’ve learned from them mer.] boring and corporate because that’s or been inspired by them to learn everything that we’re not. We’re okay on my own. Last September, we What are the challenges of with people seeing us as a cool fun started talking and said, “We’re working with your cousin, company. What we’re not okay with both doing high-quality video someone that you know is being thought of as a couple of work and it would be a lot really well and know you’re bushy college students. It was the easier to do it together and as working pretty much day-in, product of a lot of emails between my an established company, as op- day-out with him? family members. In the end, it means posed to just free-lancers.” we want the videos to be fancy in the stuff I would say the hardest part is how that they’re high-quality and well- Has anything changed about that pays, different we are, which is also a big produced. “Your message is powerful” yours and Drew’s desires to go the more strength. I’m very pessimistic. I like is something we say a lot. We wanted into working on feature films or corporate stuff, to have fun, but at the same time, to capture the concept of an appealing, even short films. If so, what? as well as the were I’m typically the guy who says, “We powerful message. creative stuff that talking can’t do that.” Drew’s really opti- I can’t speak for Drew, but I definitely doesn’t necessarily with Nate mistic and he’s the one who says, What about your service distin- haven’t given up on that and I would bring in a lot of money, Drexler, “It’ll be fine.” So finding the balance guishes from other businesses still love to work on features eventu- but keeps our wheels their bass between those two things, knowing in your industry? ally. At the same time, I realize that turning and keeps us sharp. player, who when to say no to something and definitely comes at a cost and what shares an office with when to go for it, is hard, but we We specialize in video marketing, I’m more interested in is making a liv- So, tell me a little about us down in St. Elmo. balance each other out. I’ve had a but we’re not so big [so] we can work ing doing what I love. At this point, the Jumbling Towers shoot. We all wanted to do a little more formal experience and with companies that don’t necessarily that means doing stuff on a smaller music video. We didn’t want Drew’s a little more naturally creative have bloated marketing budgets. It’s scale where it’s high-creativity and It’s for their song “The Ramifica- to settle for something medio- than I am. How different we are in more than just a price. We’re creative high production value. My goal, right tions of an Exciting Spouse” [avail- cre, but, instead, really try and do it those ways is definitely a challenge, in ways that a lot of people in our now, is to become established enough able on iTunes]. Basically, back in up and do it really well. I did a lot of but [also] a big positive. industry aren’t. We focus on trying as a company that we can be doing November or December, Drew and the conceptualizing with Drew, but an Invisible Children film screening TONY Wednesday, April 8, on the chapel lawn

Have a faculty quote you’d like to see published? Faculty Quote of the Week Email it to [email protected] “Short story: philosophy is a whore. She just needs to know who’s paying.” -Dr. Davis in Ancient Philosophy News 3 The Verdict Yes... to Student What Class is That For? Appreciation by Luke Granholm coursework it reminds me of my love Day [email protected] for reading. It keeps me sane.” Several students view extracurricular reading No... On sunny spring days, students as a necessary part of their education. to no flock to the lawns with their books. Robbie Brown, a sophomore, said, Are they reading for enjoyment or “There is more knowledge out there Professor just trying to hack away at their than just what our teachers tell us.” Appreciation heavy course load? Freshman Rebekah Taft said she In a survey, 50 students across a relaxes with Wendell Berry and Day few different social circles at Cov- keeps up with the New York Times enant told the Bagpipe about their in order to occasionally “get outside Letters to the extracurricular reading habits. of the Lookout Mountain bubble.” editor are The vast majority of students inter- Sophomore Grady Dickinson viewed engaged in at least one form expressed that he just goes through welcome! of extracurricular reading. Only 10% “spurts” when he wants to follow of students said they didn’t engage certain issues. “I follow big political Send them by email to in any reading on the side. Several issues of the time, mostly because I [email protected], students said that while they start the want to be informed,” said Dickin- with “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line. semester with a book going on the son. “I want to avoid ignorance.” side, the demands of course loads and Freshman Michael Johnson Or send letters to: other activities quickly win out. summed up the view of most that The Bagpipe Freshman Hannah Copeland, who were surveyed, “[Reading] is essen- Box 689, 14049 Scenic Highway Lookout Moun- is augmenting her community devel- tial...for entertainment, education, tain, GA 30750. opment class with a book on genocide and application of what you learn in Cambodia, spends more time from coursework.” Those that were reading than she did last semester. She polled agree with Copeland, who The Bagpipe explained, “I realized that I haven’t finds it difficult to make time to read ANNIE HUNTINGTON Established in 1955 been reading as much as I should be.” but says she “always finds it’s worth it.” Many students are overloaded with DeStigter recognizes the difficulty, Hannah Vanbiber reading, and when given the chance to freshman Keene Johnson. Because of way more fun,” Jon Carter admitted. “You have to make a conscious deci- Editor in Chief take a break, will opt for a movie, hike, the of the weight of class reading, stu- For others, reading novels or poetry sion.” Copeland makes the effort or nap before picking up another book. dents often view free time as a chance is a breath of fresh air from textbooks because she believes that it is “neces- Sam Townes Managing Editor “It’s good to read additional reading, to escape, not pursue, further reading. and academic journal articles. sary to do work outside my area of but after already reading a lot, I just “I don’t enjoy reading that much any- Freshman Chris DeStigter study because what I am learning Kathryn Jarrett want to do something else,” expressed way, so when I have free time, Xbox is explains, “When I read outside of affects the way that I see the world.” Layout Editor teaching job this fall. higher student-to-teacher ratios. for the national Parent Teacher Adrienne Belz News Weston noted that many expe- The debate over budget cuts often Association, said “I think that it’s Austin Humbles Arts Teaching rienced teachers are being laid off overshadows how difficult a teacher’s quite the challenge for parents and David Pifer Sports continued from page 1 and are competing against college job is. On one side, the state wants teachers looking at their child’s or Annie Huntington Photo graduates, which makes it hard higher test scores and students pass- student’s education. From the teach- Lianne Visser Copy small private Christian school for for college graduates to find jobs. ing from one grade to the next. On er’s perspective the teachers need to Paul McLain Web fourteen years, but her husband’s Nevertheless, many schools do want the other hand, parents want teachers get them to the same standard before Grace Mullaney Opinion disability necessitated a move to to hire younger individuals because to tailor to their specific child’s need. they get them to the next grade. Davis & Lutz Distribution public education for the benefits. younger teachers understand the But teachers often do not get the That can be a big challenge depend- She now teaches French in a subur- newest methods for technology and credit for the work they do. Jessica ing on where you teach...especially as Cliff Foreman ban high school in Georgia. standards, according to Weston. Weston described it as a balancing act budget cuts effect teachers as well.” Faculty Advisor Dawson made the switch to Even then, she said, “One of between “trying to cater to your class’s She noted that budgets are com-

This is a Covenant College student publication Evans High School to “have a job my fears is being brand new when needs and each student’s needs.” pletely out of the hands of teachers, The views expressed herein do not necessarily that paid more money and had all of these qualified teachers are Schools are changing, according to but the PTA does its best to help reflect those of the College or the student body. good benefits.” She knows that it is unemployed. Interviewed against Dawson. “The standards we have now through fundraisers or advocacy. 14049 Scenic Highway•Lookout difficult for aspiring teachers to find someone who has years of experi- are tremendous. More has fallen on In the end, most Americans agree Wednesday, April 8, on the chapel lawn Mountain, GA 30750 employment because “more teachers ence—if I were the principal I’d the teachers to educate the children,” that cuts should be made to the If you would like the Bagpipe to are keeping their jobs due to the want someone with the experience.” she said. “In schools of education they government, and governments often run a story on something, send recession. You have a glut of teach- It isn’t easy to find jobs in subur- are suggesting that the goal in the turn to education programs to make your suggestion by email to ers and they’re not giving up good ban schools, which most teachers classroom is for all children to attain those decisions. In the coming year, as [email protected] with jobs with benefits and job security. prefer. The children in these schools mastery, which would be a monu- our nation deals with mounting debt, “Story Idea” in the subject line. I think that’s probably true for a lot tend to have higher scores and more mental task to achieve. What about every Education major at Covenant of people, in a lot of industries.” accountability. Finding a teaching the kids who don’t want to learn?” who aspires to be teacher will have to For advertising inquiries, Senior Jessica Weston, who job in the inner city is easier, where The relationship between students deal with the paradox of lower pay contact Hannah Vanbiber [email protected] is majoring in Early Childhood students come from multiple ethnic and teachers is extremely compli- and higher standards from both the Education, is doing interviews for a backgrounds and schools have cated today. Krista Black, who works government and individual parents. 4 Arts The Strokes’ Uneven Angles

by John Drexler [email protected] later, the confusing “Metabolism” Leading up to the release of Angles, dives into a metal-influenced melt- The Strokes posted a handful of down. The miserable song-writing, videos documenting their creative The album kicks off with the spiffy the band carries the weight of the song the trite bass/guitar riffs, the half- process. Instead of the fun-loving, but not overproduced “Machu Pic- original while occasionally resem- so that Casablancas is freed to float hearted melody, and the overly beer-guzzling youth that created chu.” Bouncing, bubbly guitars keep bling sounds from a teenage garage over top. In the synth-pop renaissance, dramatic chorus push this song Is This It? and Room on Fire, the the song bounding down a familiar act; and of course Casablancas deliv- The Strokes confidently display their into a painful tastelessness that was videos portrayed tired, uninspired avenue: a steady bass line accompa- ers a flawless vocal performance. aptitude to perform far beyond the previously foreign to the group. adults trying to force a record. nied by precise guitars and drums that Similarly encouraging tracks norm. The bigness of the pop chorus “Two Kinds of Happiness,” After their previous failure, First provide a structure for Casablancas to include “Taken For A Fool,” which shows creativity and self-awareness that “Life is Simple in the Moonlight,” Impressions of Earth, the band went loosely hold onto his flailing melody rests at an interesting crossroad of the latest efforts from Of Montreal and and “You’re So Right” all fit on hiatus due to internal fights with a melancholy, raspy voice. dancy, funky, and rockin’. Here, the others have failed to reach. somewhere in the middle of this and front man Julian Casablancas’ “Under Cover Of Darkness” band hearkens back to the fun style Unfortunately, these few songs are bothersome spectrum of medioc- drinking problem. Casablancas’ quickly confirms that the band’s of their early work. Later, “Gratis- where the quality of the album stops. rity. Certainly none of them are solo effort last year was lackluster at familiar dynamic is still present. faction” moves away from their typ- It appears that The Strokes are trying bad songs, but they all attempt to best, and other side projects from Casablancas’ youthful vocals make ical sound, but thankfully maintains to reinvent themselves at some level. push Strokes motifs into genres band members were even worse. up for the corny introductory guitar their essence. The chorus sounds Where some moderate deviations and moods that have already been Needless to say, the odds were riffs. In the wake of his overly public like a grungier Todd Rundgren, or from their classic sound (eighties exhausted by other bands. against this record. Angles pres- recovery from alcoholism and end- perhaps a less polished Chicago. pop, dancier synth-based tunes) land For Angles, expectations were ents a sober Strokes struggling to less tensions within the band, he Oddly, “Gratisfaction” sounds like a on their feet, other attempts fall flat. reasonably low. But for most remain relevant while staying true writes a love song to the former rock good classic rock song, and while it The melodramatic “Call Me Strokes fans there was an inkling of to their essence: carelessly cool, but and roll lifestyle that he abused, “So fits poorly into the bigger picture of Back” starts out like a hi-fi Walk- hope that this album could actually ultimately self-conscious, angst- long, my friend and adversary.” This Angles, it is a genuinely good song. men gone wrong, then sounds like end up being a home run like their driven rock. A few songs give a instant classic captures the essence of The production and synths in Keane, and finally like a trippy first two records. Listeners are left bit of hope to Strokes fans, but The Strokes’ qualities: the bass and “Games” clearly recycle some remnants ending to a bad psychedelic record. in an odd purgatory: Angles doesn’t ultimately Angles is unsatisfying, drums pop with energy; crunchy of Casablancas’ solo effort. The musi- But worst of all, it sounds absolutely live up to its negative hype or its disjointed, and confusing. guitars manage to sound mature and cal expertise of the other members of nothing like The Strokes. Two songs fantasized greatness. Remembering Elizabeth Taylor by Tim VanVliet eyes accentuated with eyeliner and collected jewels: the 33-carat Krupp end of an era when actresses were human beings! But neither you nor [email protected] mascara, and thick black hair. diamond, the 69-carat Taylor-Burton held accountable not only for their any other barbarian has the right to Taylor starred in box office smashes diamond, the 50-carat La Peregrina beauty but for their talent. While destroy one human thought!” Elizabeth Taylor represented the such as Father of the Bride and Cleopa- pearl, and countless others. She was modern starlets such as Jessica Biel, She was a surreal person, set apart grandeur and appeal of Hollywood. tra and won Oscars for stunning one of the first celebrities to launch Jessica Alba, and Megan Fox can from the rest of us by her beauty She stood alongside the great Holly- performances in Butterfield 8 and a signature perfume line, carrying get away with lack of talent because and talent. And like her character in wood actresses of her age: Katharine Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Her names such as Passion, White Dia- of their sheer sex appeal, Elizabeth Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, she could tell Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Grace love life was a compilation of men monds, and Forever. She helped raise Taylor could sashay angrily and moviegoers, "I'm not living with you. Kelly, and Judy Garland. She held from all walks: hotel heir Conrad Hil- millions for AIDS charities. gracefully to Rex Harrison’s Caesar We occupy the same cage, that's all." her own against Paul Newman, Spen- ton, U.S. Senator John Warner, and Whatever Elizabeth Taylor did, she and scream, “Play conqueror all you cer Tracy, and Montgomery Clift, most famously Richard Burton—and did it with glamour, class, and ravish- want, Mighty Caesar! Rape, murder, paralyzing moviegoers with her violet had four more of them to spare. She ing style. Her passing represents the pillage thousands, even millions of Arts 5 The Dodos

The Show Goes On! Almost Bagpipe Staff laborating with other professionals on [email protected] and off campus. Conductor Lok Kim is preparing Covenant’s orchestra to Take A fresh paint smell, an abandoned top play Broadway medleys for both acts hat, and a catchy tune in your head of the show. Adjunct voice profes- hint that a new Covenant produc- sor Dr. Rosella Ewing, is coaching Flight tion is underway. This Thursday and student singers in one-on-one and Friday, the chapel stage will host “The group vocal sessions. Cumberland Broadway Project”—a fully-staged Playhouse, a community theater in like the rest of No Color. It stands out ever released. The song opens with and fully-costumed evening of show Crossville, Tenn. is shipping a large as boring and uninspired, sustain- a blistering, intricate acoustic guitar by Walter Somerville tunes sponsored by Covenant’s Musi- assortment of costumes to Covenant. ing the same monotonous tune riff, which explodes into a melange of [email protected] cal Theater Club, Covenant’s Music Side by side, performers and throughout. The three middle songs, rhythm and vocals. There is an over- Department, and Ballet Tennessee. directors are painting the colorful Acoustic music is often expected to “Don’t Try and Hide It,” “Good,” whelming amount of things going Unlike Covenant’s past musicals, set—an abstract vision of Times sound calm and quiet. If it is more up- and “Hunting Season,” are actu- on in the song, yet somehow it feels the event on March 31 and April 1 Square. Besides a glittering skyline, beat, we expect it to be folksy, bluesy, ally quite good, but they lack that incredibly tight. Everything works is free. Dr. Janelle Brown, chair of five large posters will advertise musi- or even country. We rarely expect special something that keeps listeners together brilliantly, creating a sort of Covenant’s music department and cals currently running on Broadway. acoustic music to exhibit anything interested past the first few listens. entrancing magic that draws listeners director of the project, said that Although the project is designed more than the faintest hint of inten- This is primarily due to a lack of solid in and doesn’t let go until it’s all over. the price of admission was dropped to be sheer entertainment, Brown sity. The Dodos have been actively hooks, as well as an absence of the In the creation of No Color, the because the event was more about said she hopes it will also help the proving this conception wrong ever creative and diverse instrumentation band made the controversial decision community than profit. audience gain an appreciation for the since their self-released debut Beware found on the album’s best tracks. to add an electric guitar to their acous- Brown and choreographer Barry literature of musical theater. Num- the Maniacs. Guitar virtuoso Meric Out of the nine songs on No Color, tic-only repertoire of instruments. VanCura of Ballet Tennessee have bers from Sweeney Todd, Hello Dolly, Long and mustachioed percussionist five stand head and shoulders above “Don’t Stop” is a perfect example of been the primary artistic leadership The Pajama Game, Wicked, A Chorus Logan Kroeber were signed to French the rest. “Black Night,” the album’s why this was a great choice. The elec- for Covenant’s last two musicals, Line, Seven Brides for Seven Broth- Kiss Records in 2007, followed by the opening track, places a strong focus tric guitar provides small background the slapstick Bye Bye Birdie and the ers, Rent, Phantom of the Opera, Les release of their second album, Visiter. on Logan Kroeber’s erratic, machine- harmonics throughout the verses, only tragic West Side Story. This time, Miserables, and Fiddler on the Roof The album was praised for its aggres- gun drumming. However, it is Meric to surge into the foreground during they have decided the drop the were selected because of their variety, sive, unpredictable brand of folk, as Long’s creative melodies that succeed the chorus. The rest of the album pales standard book musical for a variety but also because they were recom- well as its heart and sincerity. in making what should have been a in comparison to this masterpiece. show requiring more initiative, cre- mended or requested by students. The follow up to this record,Time claustrophobic mess so utterly capti- No Color is a riotous return to ativity, and artistic collaboration. Students look forward to performing to Die, however, missed what made vating. The next song, “Going Under,” form for the San Francisco duo. It Although most of the performers in music from these shows, as many of the Dodos so fresh and exciting in builds slowly into an anthemic chorus retains the accessibility of Time to the show are Covenant students, The them could never be performed at the first place. It was heavily pro- and a rip-roaring finale. “Sleep,” on the Die, yet remains as intense and un- Broadway Project features two num- Covenant in their entirety because of duced, eliminating the raw intensity other hand, shifts the focus to Long’s predictable as their first two albums. bers performed solely by members of their content or their overreaching found in their previous albums and melodic guitar and ethereal harmo- It doesn’t quite reach the heights of Ballet Tennessee. In addition, local technical demands. toning down the aggression to a limp nies. The strings that come in halfway Visiter, and though only four songs dancers Jenison Owens and Jonathan When Hello Dolly was cancelled at radio-friendly shtick. Thankfully, through the song will catch you off fall short of the precedent set by McDavid are included in every large the beginning of the semester, some the band’s newest record, No Color, guard and carry you to euphoric singles such as “Fools” and “Fables,” group number. VanCura believes that feared musical theater at Covenant returns to the wonderful chaos of heights. “Companions” is driving, yet that is four songs out of nine. On including strong dancers can encour- might be taking a year off. Instead, Visiter while retaining the accessibil- subtle. Long forms the basis of the such a short album to begin with, age beginners and increase perfor- it is charging ahead with a glitzy cel- ity of Time to Die. song with several layers of arpeggiated it may be a better decision resist a mance level expectations. Out of the ebration of itself--a small taste of what The album is tiered when it comes guitar, while Kroeber balances intensity physical purchase and purchase indi- 17 principle dancers in the show, six New York City’s Great White Way to the quality of the songs. “When and minimalism to great effect. vidual tracks via iTunes or Amazon. have had significant training. has offered over the past century. Will You Go,” the only bad song on The closing track, “Don’t Stop,” is Brown and VanCura are also col- the album, simply never to takes off simply the best work The Dodos have 6 Opinion ANNIE HUNTINGTON

Fully God & Fully Man when neglect Jesus’ humanity. up. Jesus was far too dignified to easy to forget the way He wept But Jesus is not normal. He breaks by Laura Childers Ask yourself this hypothetical be humorous or vulnerable. when Lazarus died, the way He into our lives -- our whole lives. [email protected] question: If you had approached Many of us like Jesus to remain touched the the unclean and sickly, When we feel God is silent, is Many of us have scars from years Jesus during the time of his ministry, sufficiently other in our minds. or the way He feared the wrath of there any chance that we could of Sunday school and children’s how would He have treated you? I Because we know He was perfect, God so much that He sweat blood be the distant ones? Do we keep church. With our animal crackers have a hunch that most of us imagine we feel uncomfortable when we in the garden of Gethsemane. away from a loving God be- and goldfish in plastic cups, we that Jesus would act like an austere imagine Him in undignified situ- We also sacrifice intimacy with cause we are too ashamed or too were fed Bible stories stripped of authoritarian. First, He would silent- ations. “Sure, Jesus was tempted.” Jesus when we minimize His hu- prideful to offer up our whole humanity. Of course now we rec- ly read all of our dirty thoughts and we say. “But not like the nasty way manity. If we find Jesus so austere, selves? It’s really hard to come to ognize the nonsense of the cartoons make us feel super exposed. Then, He I’m tempted. A perfect man would how are we supposed to want to a perfect man just as we are, but from our coloring book pages. might either outright rebuke us, or not struggle like me.” Check again. talk to Him, much less obey His that is what He longs for. Delilah certainly wasn’t just a pretty smile tolerantly while quoting a short Hebrews 4:15 says He sympathizes commands? If a boss is aloof and Let’s drop the qualifiers and ex- ancient hairdresser or Solomon a proverb of great wisdom. with us because He was tempted in threatening, it’s really hard to work planations and fearful confessions. contemplative king who built a Let me ask you this: Can you every way, but did not sin. for Him with a good attitude. But Let’s stop timidly tapping Jesus on temple. After taking Old Testament imagine Jesus playing a joke on one Isn’t this the miracle of the if a boss loves you and understands the sleeve every now and then for a class, we understand that we have of His disciples? What about break- incarnation: that Jesus demysti- you, you want to please Him. nugget of advice or an antidote to done the patriarchs an injustice ing down in sobs in a public setting? fied himself? That He, the God of However, Jesus is far more than a our problems once we’ve decided for the sake of giving mom a break We know that Jesus went fishing, the universe, no longer estranged nice boss. He is a boss that lovingly they might be important enough. during the 9:30 service. rode on donkeys, and looked after himself from the most minute did our neglected work while we Let’s allow Him be involved in Although these caricatures are His mother. However, we don’t and disgusting parts of the human mocked and ignored Him. Despite our minuscule dirt so that He can disappointing, I think the worst think of Him grinning or putting experience? Jesus’ humility in our rejection of Him, He initiated a gently cleanse away our shame. caricatures are of Jesus. Don’t His arms around His friends. He “stooping to conquer” is absurd. relationship with us in order to calls Let’s run into the welcoming misunderstand, I’m not pointing definitely didn’t refill the wine at But that’s why He is amazing. us brothers and sisters. Of course arms of someone who’s been fingers at Godspell, Ben Hur, weddings or get down on his hands We do Jesus a disservice when Jesus has every right to act like he there, done that. Let’s laugh, cry- the Jesus film, or Miss Fish from and knees to play with kids. He we trivialize the sufferings he is above our problems with Spring -truly celebrate--with a Bride- your 2nd grade Sunday school didn’t have inside jokes, infections, endured daily--such as embarrass- Formal or Mountain Air. Normal groom who understands all of class. I’m saying that we fail to or acne. And it would be blasphe- ment, hunger, or loneliness—to leaders draw lines between them- the trivial parts of our lives. And see the incarnation as miraculous mous to suggest that He ever threw enter into our experience. It’s too selves and those underneath them. when I say all, I mean all. Opinion 7 Reflections on Student Senate by Mitch Prentis and choose a new group of student As a result, senators seem to make in making our opinions and feelings they expect to glean student input [email protected] leaders, I think it’s necessary that we decisions based upon their own best heard. If we really care about the and sentiment, and so it is time for reconsider the purpose of student intuitions, rather than the will of the future path of Covenant College, we us all to realize that Senate is more Student Senate is arguably one of the senate, and what we ought to expect people they are representing. The need to shake ourselves out of our than a party planning committee. most exclusive clubs on campus, an senators to do. The purpose of Senate purpose of Senate is not to think apathy and take some real interest in The solution to this is twofold. Firstly, excellent addition to a resume, and a has been elevated to a new height, as for Covenant students, but rather to the doings of Senate by expressing senators need to make a conscious stepping stone to supposed influence it seems that the primary burden of represent what the majority of people our opinions and holding our sena- effort to represent their class, rather in the Covenant College community. communication between student body desire, even if these desires conflict tors accountable. Personally, I know than making decisions solely on what Every year, students make speeches and administration rests squarely on with the senators’ own personal feel- that I have too often ignored the they think is best. This is difficult, about a desire to lead through service, Senate’s shoulders. Senate purports ings. If Student Senate is going to be doings of Student Senate, seeing it and I know our senators try their and I would be remiss if I were to be- to represent the student body to the Student Development’s barometer as ineffective posturing rather than a best, but it still seems that there is a smirch these noble intentions. How- Covenant College administration, but of student opinion, then we need viable conduit for change. However, disconnect that needs to be bridged. ever, it seems that more often than more often than not it seems Senate is senators who will accurately represent if Student Senate is ever going to be And secondly, the student body needs not, Student Senate’s lack of vision too out of touch with the student body their class’ interest both to Student a meaningful arena where issues are to rise up and hold their senators ac- and intentionality causes it to simply to represent its constituents fairly. Senate and Student Development. discussed and change is realized, we countable, making their voices heard. toe the traditional line and keep the While I do not doubt the good While I think the burden of need to form an active symbiosis of Only then will the Covenant College status quo. Senate seems unwilling to intentions of Student Senate, too communicating with constituents students and their representatives. community be able to have a balanced put forth new and radical ideas. often it seems that senators are not rests largely upon student senators, Student Development has made and fair representative discourse. As we enter a new election cycle connected to their constituents. as students we must also be active it clear that it is through Senate that Better to Give Than Receive by Brenda Nelson alumni gift; this is not a new concept. administration or the alumni staff, the departments. The administration senior gift is intangible. That is simply [email protected] The money for senior gifts always rather it is given through the avenue does not decide how to spend the untrue. Senior Nate Foxton is work- flows through the annual fund. The created by the alumni association. money you give. A final word on this ing on a beautiful painting in honor A great deal of controversy and neg- senior class president always has Second, this money is going to the point to the underclassmen: If the of the faculty that will be placed in ativity has surrounded the current se- to work with the alumni associa- departments that gave seniors their money is going to departments, then Brock. Also, when you give to the nior class gift. In past years, senior gifts tion. This year is no different from education. Why are seniors feeling co- it is going to the students in the com- department of your choice, you can have run into contribution problems. past years. Furthermore, there is no erced into giving back to their favorite ing years. Therefore underclassmen, write a note to a professor thanking This year, rather than simply contribu- problem with this being an alumni professors? Though the money flows this gift benefits you. them for their work in your life. You tion issues, seniors’ complaints have gift. This money is not given to the through the annual fund, it goes to Some have complained that this can even give to more than one de- been vocal. Even underclassmen and partment. You do not need an excess professors have voiced opinions. I of funds to give. If you have five extra believe that many of these complaints dollars, give five dollars. At the very are due to a misunderstanding of the least, you have the opportunity to gift’s focus and can be remedied if write letters to multiple professors in students are better informed. different departments thanking them There have been a few common for their service. The senior gift is as themes in students’ hesitations about tangible as you make it. this particular gift. Some say the Finally, if you do have concerns money should go to a more tangible about the administration and student gift, like classes before have done development, please separate that issue (the class of 2010 gave us the bench in your mind from the issue of this between Brock and the Chapel). year’s gift. This gift is for the professors; Others have said they do not like the it has nothing to do with the rest of way the gift has been presented as the Covenant College administration. their first alumni gift. Some students This gift, unlike gifts before, is in feel they are being coerced into honor of others instead of being a alumni giving. Students are worried monument to our class’s contribu- about being asked to give as alumni tion to the school. Already, this se- while still being enrolled as student nior class has raised the most money who pays tuition. Another issue yet, which is encouraging. mentioned by several seniors has The senior gift is a gesture to the been their distrust of the administra- professors who have challenged us, tion and student development. taught us to think, and graciously While I understand these concerns, put up with us. How cool would it I find a number of problems with the be to be able to say that 100 percent reasoning behind these complaints. of the seniors gave in honor of their First, the senior class gift has always professors? This is an opportunity to ANNIE HUNTINGTON been classified as a student’s first show our gratitude, not to complain. 8 Sports ALL PHOTOS BY GARRETT REID

Around the Horn with Covenant’s Spring Sports by David Pifer Softball Baseball [email protected] Women's Tennis Golf The Lowdown: At the time this The Lowdown: As of Monday, The Lowdown: The women's ten- The Lowdown: Newly-appointed article was written, the Lady Scots the Scots were 15-6 on the year and Men's Tennis nis team got a big boost from its 9-0 head coach Trevor Potts will lead the softball team sat upon an evenly-bal- in pole position to have their best The Lowdown: So far this season victory over Piedmont last week, but members of the golf team into the anced 7-7 record for the year. After season in school history. After seeing the men's tennis team has found itself needs to be more consistent across Reeder Cup next week, as the squad flying out of the gates with an im- their 4-0 start dwindle down to a 9-6 struggling for results, but senior num- the board. Like the men, the ladies looks to improve upon its 12 of 15 fin- pressive 4-0 start, the ladies lost some record, the Scots have rebounded ber one Josh Jeremiah has been stellar have won just two games this season ish in Rome, GA some two weeks ago. steam and dropped six straight before with 6 straight wins, including the on the individual level. Jeremiah is – against Maryville and Piedmont Freshman Cameron Lewis was the top returning to winning ways last week. school's first ever over Berry Col- 8-1 in singles matches this year, and Colleges – and are hoping to add performer in that competition, posting The ladies split a series with Cumber- lege last Tuesday. They also added a has been recognized by the NCCAA some wins to their 2-8 record in the a team best two-round score of 152. land University last Wednesday, and sweep of Huntingdon College to their as player of the week two times thus upcoming weeks. Junior Stephanie Sophomore Jon Spencer was second then proceeded to sweep Centre Col- resume last week, as junior outfielder far. His doubles partner, junior John Sizemore and freshman Lauren on the team with a score of 156, but lege by 3-2 and 10-5 two days later. Harrison Fisher turned in a player of Hirte, has also been impressive, post- Redberg hold the two best individual both his and Lewis' scores were only Junior Chelsea Krafft was dominant the week performance with 6 stolen ing a 5-4 record both with Jeremiah records on the year at 4-6 apiece, good enough for 51st and 31st place from the mound over the four game bases, 6 hits, 5 runs, and 3 RBIs. in doubles, and as the team's number while sophomore Anne Marie Rowe finishes respectively. In the fall, Lewis span, pitching 3 complete games, Fisher is part of a star-studded batting two in singles matches. As a whole, is an impressive 3-1 in limited and fellow freshman Alex Mosteller striking out 19 batters, and claiming rotation that includes other key con- the team sits at 2-7 on the year, with action. Sizemore has also been the were the team's top two performers, 3 wins. At bat, Courtney Wagoner tributors in juniors Taylor Oldham, its two victories coming over Berry most effective doubles player, team- but seniors Dave Wilkinson and David and Morgan Booker – who are both Jonathan Carter, James Rollins, and and Piedmont Colleges. ing up with Rowe and sophomore Spencer will be hoping to finish strong tied for the team lead in home runs – senior Luke Furuto. On the mound, Kelsey Whitted for 4 wins. and lead the team down the stretch were excellent as usual, while juniors junior pitchers Tyler Smith, Andre this spring season. Next week's Reeder Beth Harris and Christine Core also Glover, and Demarius Johnson have Cup, which is hosted by Covenant at chipped in with key hits and crucial been solid; Smith leads the NCCAA Lookout Mountain Golf Club, should defensive contributions. with an unblemished 7-0 record. give them a chance to do just that.

Baseball @ Berry (10-4 W) Softball vs. Cumberland University (10-5 W; 3-8 L) Men’s Tennis @ Piedmont (6-3 W) Scores Baseball vs. Huntingdon (2-1 and 11-2 W) Softball vs. Centre College (3-2 and 10-5 W) Women’s Tennis @ Piedmont (9-0 W)