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Burning at Help: Graduating and the Stage Highland Games. Kilts Galore. Headed into Law

BY KRISITE JAYA BY MARK MAKKAR

Burning at the Stage took place Life after Covenant can either be on Thursday (10/3) night. The exciting or foreboding, but hear- Overlook was crowded with music ing from people who are already performances, friends huddling there always helps in lighting the around straw-bales, and marshmal- path that is to come. During the lows roasting atop fire pits. Alumni Law Career Panel, organized by who happened to be in town for the Center for Calling & Career, Homecoming contributed to the students listened to three Covenant festivities, exchanging squeals and alumni who have pursued work in hugs with familiar faces. The event, the field of law since graduating. according to the Senior Class Dr. Richard R. Follet introduced Cabinet member Sam Moreland, the meeting by stating that “Cov- “has taken different forms over the enant has a list of 60 graduates that years, but tends to have the ele- have gone into some kind of law ments of music, the Overlook, fire after graduating from Covenant.” and s’mores, and relaxed fellowship Three of them were able to make as commonalities.” it to the Panel. Josh Reif, John Many have long associated the Huisman, and Pete Johnson shared event with the Homecoming tradi- stories about when they were at tion, but Burning at the Stage is an BYGARRET SISSON Around 150 people attended was featured as the announcer. Covenant, what they studied when event presented by the Senior Class the Highland Games. The crowd Competitions were similar to they were at Covenant, and where Cabinet to the larger Covenant It was a chilly 43 degrees last consisted mainly of students, previous years, with the addition of they went to law school. Interest- community. “It just happened Saturday as students gathered on and included students’ families, an obstacle course, which included ingly, only Reif had intended to to always fall around the same the intramural field for Covenant’s Covenant alumni, faculty, and staff. giving piggy back rides, building pursue law from the beginning of time,” said Senior Class President 5th annual Highland Games. The games began five years ago, human pyramids, kicking a ball his time at Covenant. Hannah Stevens. There were seven clans, many a according to the Office of Student through obstacles, and throwing Reif graduated from Covenant For this year’s Burning at the combination of residence buildings Development, and are already softballs. Other than the obstacle in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree Stage, the Senior Class Cabinet or halls. McRae, Blackwatch, a highly anticipated element of course, students competed in in History. From there, he went to decided to only allow seniors to Clandreas, Breledon, McSwagger, homecoming weekend. the Braemar Stone Throw, won Law School at Samford University, sign up to perform, contrary to The Highland Belz, and Clan The games began with a cheer by Luke Gleason of Clandreas; Birmingham. Johnson attended previous years when auditions Sutherland competed against each competition and a ceremonial the Hammer Throw, won by Ben Covenant from 1996 to 2000, then were held for the larger community. other from 9:00 a.m. to around parade, led by Oliver Beers play- Chambers of McRae; the Caber went to Mercer Law School and Moreland and Steven Mckerihan, 1:00 p.m. ing the bagpipe. Chaplain Lowe Toss, won by Mason Gregorie of graduated in 2003. He majored in

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Student Senate Constitution BY ZACH JONES The Student Senate is ratifying Though other copies exist around document because it works almost activities. entity than I think some people the Constitution of the Student campus, it is unclear who originally as the glue between the different The Student Senate has realize,” Stevens said, noting his Association of Covenant College wrote it or when, or whether it had nodes in SACC,” says Harris Ste- appointed a subcommittee, appreciation for the power of the (SACC), after some non-substantive ever been officially ratified. vens, Student Body President.”We consisting of Harris Stevens, student body to effect change updates to bring it into better Included within the Constitu- actually have a document that’s Evan Weir, Camellia Cornelius, through the Senate and Student accordance with the Senate of tion is a definition of the SACC like a graph of what SACC is.” Katie Tingle, and Sara Kaitlin van Development. “All of the admin- recent years. organization and its members, According to him, Student Senate Puffelen, to write a preamble for istrative oversight of Covenant is It was rediscovered by Molly which is described as containing serves as an “oversight committee” the SACC Constitution, in order very open to talking with students Anderson, the 2013-2014 Student “all full-time students and part- for the different organizations and to assist future Student Senates, about problems they have, or Body President, at the end of the time students paying the student interests of which the student body after which they plan to release the concerns, or things they’re upset last year. The vote for ratification activities fee enrolled in the that the Student Association of entire document for public access. about,” he said. “We’re ready to will be placed on the November traditional, on-campus education Covenant College consists. Stevens and Coats stated that it have conversation.” ballot for CAB Director and program of Covenant College,” all The Constitution also has articles would likely be distributed digi- The Senate office is located in Treasurer, and needs 2/3 of voters’ of whom have voting privileges. about the requirements for a tally, but could also be presented at the mailroom by the calendar, and approval in order to pass. Also listed is the official composi- senator holding office, policies for the upcoming Senate Sundae Social each Senator holds office hours According to Elizabeth Coats, tion and functions of the Student impeaching senators, and instruc- on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The Social is listed on the Senate Bulletin Board. Senate Secretary, the SACC Senate, as well as a definition of tions for amending and ratifying intended to help increase aware- Also posted on this board are Constitution is a “broader, big the Senate’s power, which includes the Constitution. As Article ness about the ways the larger recorded minutes for all Senate picture kind of document,” which accountability to the student body VII clarifies, the Constitution is student body can be involved with meetings, which, with the exception helps to more sharply define the and the Board of Trustees and separate from the Senate’s bylaws, shaping the Covenant community of the yearly budget meeting, are relationship between the student stipulations for transparency. which serve as “an operational and utilize the resources available. all open to the student body. Senate and the student body. “The constitution is a great manual” for the Senate’s day to day “Senate is a more accessible

Law Careers Panel CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE History and minored in Sociology. do well on the LSATs, Law School in many ways. In one case, most remark. “I used to be in JAG in any way possible. Leda Good- Finally, Huisman went to Admission Test, and then worked of the courses that John had taken (Military Defense Attorney), but man, the office coordinator for the Covenant from 1994 to 1998, but diligently during their years in Law had one paper that counted as the when I retired, I chose to become a Center for Calling & Career, stated did not go straight to law school nor School. passing or failing grade. In another mediator, and I love it. It requires that they also aid students in find- anything related to law at first. He Though they disagreed on the case, papers had to be written a very particular personality, but I ing the best-suited graduate school had a double major in English and emphasis of how to study for the almost every day because the job love it.” when the application process draws History, but worked as a painter LSAT, Reif put it best when he required it. As with all graduate education, near. before receiving a job at a social said, “It is very expensive to take Alumni addressed the multiple the student needs to be able to All the alumni agreed that security office. After a short time the LSAT, so why not be diligent careers in law that one could identify the best suited graduate talking with people who have there, he began looking at Law in your studying; whether you take pursue. They addressed the differ- school for him or herself. The graduated from Covenant and gone Schools and took the LSAT. He was a course, or study on your own, be ence between litigation practice, alumni stated that the reputation of on to do their own unique things accepted into the Law School of intentional. If this is what you want which usually involves resolving the graduate school and the amount may influence and guide current Tennessee with some scholarships to do with the rest of your life, work issues in court, and transactional of financial aid that the school students in finding their callings. and graduated in 2004. hard to get it.” practice, which encompassed provides were key in finding the When asked about what Covenant Even though the alumni studied The alumni also highly encour- mainly everything else. suitable law school. could do better to aid its students different things, each was able to aged taking writing courses while at However, it was Pete Hill, a All the alumni agreed that in the next parts of life, Huisman use his major(s) to get into Law Covenant. Most of them agreed that Covenant College alumni who entering, and especially leaving, answered, “Well, I think it’s things School. They used their knowledge during Law School and during their happened to be in the meeting, graduate school with loans was a like these, where you get to meet along with additional studying to times at work, writing was essential that made the most interesting terrible idea that should be avoided people who have already done it.” Faculty Quote of the Week

"THE RHETORICAL POWER OF HITLER'S NAME IS TREASURED BY UNDERGRADUATE WRITERS EVERYWHERE."- PROFESSOR HUFFINES Volume VOLUME 60.24 61.5 THETHE BAGPIPE BAGPIPE NEWSNEWS 3 3 The Verdict Highland Games CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Sutherland; the Golf Challenge, Their kilts weren’t the only hanging out, while Yes to Mountain Affair. won by Kyle Benson of Highland thing Clan Sutherland was not detracting from Belz; and the Sheaf Toss, which noticed for during the Highland the seriousness of ended in a three-way tie between Games. If Blackwatch wasn’t the competition No to camping out the night McRae, McSwagger, and Highland already offended after their fox itself. However, before. Belz. McRae was the winning clan was mocked during the Scottish there were some of the 2014 Highland Games, with accent event, they were about to dull moments. Clandreas coming in as a close be: Sutherland stole their prized “There were times second. relic in between competitions. during the games THE BAGPIPE The second event, the Scottish Blackwatch members chased them when nothing was accent contest, proved to be mostly to their hall, where it is rumored happening,” said humorous. Love poems were read, a relic exchange took place. Grace Ann Arnold. Noah Pendergrass rapped in a “Honestly, running in the cold is The social and Scottish accent, and Erik Vitolins not fun,” said Max Conrad, who playful atmosphere of The Highland Belz poked stole the fox. of the event fortu- fun at Blackwatch with a story As a freshman, I expected the nately redeemed about hunting, killing, and eating Highland Games to be highly those moments, and foxes. The fox story was greeted competitive, and I’m happy to say the games overall with loud applause, but after the that I wasn’t disappointed. But it were enjoyable and last contestant, Blackwatch was was also refreshing that most of entertaining. announced as the winner. Chaplain the time I found myself socializing Homecoming Emmett Gienapp Lowe said, “The heart wants to say with my friends. Tim Segrist of weekend in itself the fox meat poem wins, but in the Clandreas said, “The Highland is an exciting time Editor in Chief heart the foxes actually win.” Games were awesome because to look forward to, Contestants wore kilts for almost of the camaraderie of each of the and the Highland Gabby Powell every competition, and during the clans. It was awesome to get to Games add PHOTO: VICTORIA BARR Layout & Web obstacle course teams transferred know the people from my building competition between students that year was definitely a successful a kilt from person to person better—I think the competition of fosters hall and building pride, homecoming event to help kick off between each obstacle. Clan the games brought that out.” The friendship, and school spirit. fall, and it just lends anticipation Adrienne Siegenthaler Sutherland even went shirtless in Highland Games were like one big “I’m already looking forward to the rest of the semester.” Managing Editor the cold, wearing kilts and a large social-event-turned-competition to next year’s games,” says Eli blue S painted on their chests. that created a great atmosphere for Brown. “The Highland Games this Abby Whisler Photo

Liz Simakoff Copy Hannah McCoy News Burning at the Stage CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Jamison Shimmel Arts both members of the cabinet, by the band “The Push-Ups” it as a great success.” This was In particular, she suggested that Jonathan Moore Opinions contacted people who they know (with Sam Wells, Joel Friesen, and affirmed by the students who the event could either be actually for sure could play music or read Stephen Mckerihan). lingered throughout the night tied to the line of Homecoming Nate Frierson Sports poetry and let those people know A significant change to the and the alumni conversing with events, or it should just be moved that they were trying to find people Burning at the Stage setup this friends of old. The ever-beautiful to another, less busy, time. Many Trent Kelly Distribution to sign up. “It’s mostly through year was the s’more line, which night-lights of Chattanooga, the students were going through the word of mouth, and if anyone was placed in front of Brock clear sky, along with the garland of first wave of tests and papers that Garret Sisson Staff Writer wasn’t called up, it’s mostly instead of on the Overlook. The lights that decorated the Overlook week, followed by the much- because we had to make decisions change was due to the congestion made the ambience even more anticipated Homecoming. Carrie Woodward Staff Writer quickly,” Stevens said. of the Overlook when the s’mores memorable. “I definitely liked However, the crowd of people Sam Roach and Savannah Gor- line was placed there. This it a lot better than last year,” that keeps growing as the night man got the night started, followed seemed to provide a more relaxed sophomore Becca Robinson grows late indicated that the “all- Faculty Advisor by Ashley Berry, Matt Morrison, atmosphere around the Overlook, remarked, "I like the relaxed campus study break,” as Stevens Cliff Foreman and Silas Tippens, who read his as people could actually sit or atmosphere where you could carry described it, was a much-enjoyed original collection of poems. Kayla stand around the stage without on a conversation while listening one. For inquiries or comments, contact Emmett Gienapp Mitchell, Austin Haggerty, and having to be pushed around by an to music and eating food.” at [email protected]. Danny Knight came after, and, ever-growing s’mores line. In future years, Hannah Stevens This is a Covenant College student publication after a few technical difficulties, Moreland said that the cabinet hopes that the cabinet will The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the College or the student body. the performances were concluded “enjoyed the evening and counted continue to improve the event.

If you have something you wish to read about or would like to write an article for News, please contact News editor Emmett Gienapp at [email protected]. ARTS 4 THE BAGPIPE Volume 60.24 ARTS 4 THE BAGPIPE VOLUME 61.5 Midsummer Night's Dream Review BY ADRIENNE SIEGENTHALER

Kirby explained the intent massive puffed sleeves and leather the show are the chemistry of the behind the show’s aesthetics, say- wedge boots. One particularly two couples (due to both talent and ing “I was interested in bringing clever costume decision was to great casting by Kirby), and the a blackbox feel to the show, and dress the two main couples in comedy of the village actors. The letting the acting and costumes matching colors--Hermia and area where Kirby really captured provide the color.” The set, indeed, Lysander in red and Helena and the essence of the play is in the is fairly minimal. A moon hangs Demetrius in blue. This both gives blocking. Midsummer is overflow- in the background, vine-covered a nod to the play’s conclusion ing with humor, and Kirby has the ladders accent each side of the and helps the audience keep the actors flopping all over the stage, stage, and other than a large, couples straight throughout the sliding down ramps, charging up ramped platform, the stage is bare. action. rickety ladders, prancing about, The lighting tends toward blues, Acting Shakespeare is no and chasing each other. purples, and greens with rippling small task, and Professor Kirby Covenant’s production of A effects. It’s all, well, pretty dreamy. explained that most of the cast Midsummer Night’s Dream is a If love triangles and fairy with shows at 8:00pm on Thursday, This dreamy aesthetic continues in is either new to Shakespeare, or fresh and funny take on the play. spells interest you, or if you just Friday, and Saturday, as well as a the costumes. In the fairy scenes, new to acting altogether. With this Put it on your schedule to see this want one more summer night matinee performance at 2:30pm actors wear candy-colored wigs, in mind, the ensemble truly does weekend. before fall gets here, Covenant’s on Saturday. I got the chance to body paint, and iridescent capes. an admirable job of bringing life Theatre department has the show sit in on a dress rehearsal to get a In the human scenes, the costumes to Shakespeare’s lines, as well as for you. A Midsummer Night’s feel for the show and ask Director have jewel-tones, exaggerated adding clever action, humor, and Dream is showing this weekend, Professor Kirby a few questions. accents, and modern twists such as emotion. The acting highlights of

The Circle Project BY HEATHER HARPER

In History and Theory of box camera, marketed with the were circular, partially in order the circle as a composition. Such close second. To further challenge Photography with Dr. Weichbrodt, slogan, “You press the button, we to hide distortion that appeared a shape hasn’t been prevalent the way we think as artists, Lynae Lynae Rockwell and I have been do the rest!” The box camera came at the edges of the images, and in photographs since the 1880s, and I started @thecircleproject. learning about early photographic loaded with 100 negatives, and partially because a circle was the which caused us to wonder how it Our goal is to revive the circle as processes and the types of cameras once consumers had finished the most practical composition for would function today, especially a composition, and to be pushed used when photography was still a roll, they sent them off to Kodak to the technology at that time. As in a platform such as Instagram, outside of our comfort zone with new medium. One of the first mass- be processed. The negatives that photographers, Lynae and I were where the square is the leading our photography. produced cameras was the Kodak Kodak mailed back to the customer intrigued by the unfamiliarity of composition, and the rectangle is a Volume 60.24 THE BAGPIPE ARTS 5 VOLUME 61.5 THE BAGPIPE ARTS 5 Aphex Review BY MATT SCHMINKE Hailing from the southernmost was interested in computers and by ented bass grooves and chaotic live certainly one of the most “lyrical” rest of the album and offers only part of the United Kingdom, the time he was 12 he had already drum samples, a deviation from the albums from Aphex Twin’s discog- the melancholy song of a single electronic-music mastermind begun his musical career by DJing usual soundscape of machine-like raphy, matched only with 1996’s piano and the muffled sound of Richard D. James has come out at local inns and along the beaches beats and melodies. It is the mix of Richard D. James Album. The birds singing in the distance. In of hiding to release Syro, his first of Cornwall. Since then, James has James’ definitive sound of the early intro track “minipops 67 [120.2]” contrast to the chaotic melodies Aphex Twin record in nearly 13 released over 50 albums under at 1990’s and this new aesthetic that is a warm, slightly mischievous and rhythms on Syro, “aisatsana years. Last month, fans spotted least 17 different monikers. Aphex makes the album so complex and tune full of shuffling, glitched [102]" comes as a surprise to a large green blimp emblazoned Twin is his most successful and his enjoyable to listen to. beats and slurred choral melodies, the listener and acts as a stark with the infamous Aphex Twin most popular of these pseudonyms It is important to note that reminiscent of 1999’s Window- reminder of the beauty that exists insignia hovering over the city of with 5 previous studio albums, 9 the revival of jazz and funk in licker EP. Landing halfway through in simplicity. London. The same day, reports of EPs, and a handful of music videos electronic music is not a new the album, the brief vignette "fz "I still find it strange to be graffiti tags displaying the same that date back to the early 90s. trend and is not an Aphex original. pseudotimestretch+e+3 [138.85]" a musician, it feels so abstract. enigmatic symbol on the streets of Following 2001’s double LP These themes were also noticeable also showcases James’ skill in If I was a cabinet maker, I could New York City began popping up Drukqs, Syro represents a new face in Daft Punk’s monumental release audio manipulation with warped grasp what I do much easier. As on social media sites. This was just of Richard D. James and offers a Random Access Memories last samples starting abruptly then a craftsman you see progress. the beginning of the long awaited sound that can only be attributed summer, which utilized the slower fading out and eventually ending in But what I do feels like nothing. return of perhaps the single most to the 13 years he’s spent away tempos and sensual groovy rhythms a short-lived melody. Several other Sometimes I feel as if I get better influential person in modern from the public eye. Much like of the 70’s disco craze. Still, James tracks, including"CIRCLONT6A at doing nothing." electronic music. Artists such as James’ earlier releases, Syro approaches this movement in a way [141.98]", "CIRCLONT14 -Richard D. James Radiohead, Daft Punk, Red Hot contains a majority of incredibly that maintains the fundamental [152.97]", and "s950tx16wasr10 Chili Peppers and Skrillex have all intricate and upbeat tracks that “Aphex Twin sound,” mainly with [163.97]", make use of these credited Aphex Twin as a source feature warm, often detuned, the use of homemade instruments distorted vocals but in a much of inspiration and admiration. analog synthesizer leads and and self-programmed digital-audio more subtle way, adding to the The reclusive producer was even abrasive, fast paced percussion sequences which allow him to ambience instead of begging introduced into the world of breaks that point to James’ origin create incredibly unique composi- the attention of the listener. modern hip hop when Kanye West in the acid house and drum-and- tions. Syro offers more emotional used Aphex Twin’s “Avril 14th” bass scenes that were started two Along with the addition of awareness than any of James’ on his track “Blame Game” on the decades earlier. However, despite natural-sounding percussion and previous releases, something 2010 album My Beautiful Dark James’ loyalty to his signature funky bass lines, James makes that is especially evident in the Twisted Fantasy. sound, tracks like “produk 29 prominent use of vocal samples closing track "aisatsana [102]" Richard D. James was born [101]”,”XMAS_EVET10 [120]” on Syro. Though the snippets of (James’ wife’s name spelled on August 18th, 1971 and grew up and "syro u473t8+e [141.98]" are unintelligible speech (recordings of backwards). This tragic piece in the Cornwall region of Southern prime examples of James’ evolution James, his wife, and children) can’t is stripped of all the electronic England. From a young age James in style with their vaguely jazz-ori- quite be considered lyrics, Syro is components that make up the

Why Do We Keep Having This Conversation? BY LIZ SIMAKOFF multilayered colorful wax, the work to mean actual smile is a major in the form of an actual conversa- took hours of time and labor- concern of semiotic study, and the tion, as their meanings eventually intensive materials. The end result semiotic game gained popularity become muddled in their repetitive plays with the word relationship in art during the early 1900s with nature and clean lines. The between the letters carved and the artists like Pablo Picasso and René question we are left with takes on ranging meaning they signify. The Magritte. cynical tone, as we wonder where bright object does this in child-like What the words on the wall ideal design has gotten us in a coloration, while the question it represent varies from viewer to world of material gain, organic poses wears on viewers as they viewer and eventually breaks down loss, and a lot of credit card debt. experience the effects of “good” in a struggle to find meaning in The effect is complete and Buzzwords like “belonging” line between design and fine art design. the de-contextualized, aesthetic visitors to the gallery are left with and “ideal” surround viewers as in their collaborative exhibit we The semiotic play of the billboard within the gallery. The more questions and demands on they enter UTC’s Cress Gallery, keep having this conversation. The exhibit clearly presented the most works are unconnected in the contemporary design than they all in today’s best shades of gray, exhibit focuses on the professional interesting juxtaposition. Semiotics sense that they present overlapping may have ever deemed possible. orange, tan, yellow and pink, perfectionism within contemporary is the study of how signs and and conflicting signals, while they Dixon and Keller’s works will be using vinyl panels separated graphic design and asks the ques- symbols come to mean something. are clearly related to one another on view through October 21st. You by metal zippers. Professional tion, “AND YET”, consequently For example, when I write the word in color, font, and size. While these can find out more about the Cress graphic designers Keetra Dean the name of the shows flagship “smile” or : ) , compared with actu- things matter deeply to attention Gallery at cressgallery.org. Dixon and JK Keller blur the piece completed in 2011. Using ally smiling to you. How : ) comes grabbing design they get us little

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Look Off the Mountain BY JESS GROENENDYK

The view from the top of Lookout world. We are now its builders and but when balanced against the lives speak louder than words, but you that post annoying polemics on Mountain is fantastic, isn’t it? shapers. of thousands of beleaguered broth- don’t have to be a part of a protest Facebook in order to start comment Whether or not you can actually A great many of the world’s ers and sisters in Iraq whose only to speak on the pressing issues wars. I’m saying that you should see seven states is of course a mat- great political movements have defenders are Kurdish militias who of today. It’s so rare for a young per- know enough about the world to be ter of debate, but to see the world been engendered and sustained not too long ago were considered son to care about the world these able to differentiate truth from bias spread out like a patchwork carpet by students our age and younger. terrorists, the outcome of a game of days that when you do speak up, when you read an article online, of green trees and twinkling lights Right now in Hong Kong, hundreds golf doesn’t seem that important. people listen. People care what you and read enough to see all sides is always an inspiring sight. Most of students are facing the pos- I’m not advocating or espousing think, especially if you know what of an issue. Be informed about the of the time, however, our perspec- sibility of death and serious injury any specific opinion on these you’re talking about. A definitive state of the world around you. We tive doesn’t seem to go much every day to protest because they events in the world that God gave statement, collective or individual, are told to go out into the world to further than the view from Carter care so much about how the future us to steward. I’m simply urging grabs peoples’ attention. To quote be a light to the nations, but we to the library in the fog. It’s easy of their city is shaped. Here at you as a Covenant campus to V for Vendetta, “words offer the can’t do that if we have no idea to become so wrapped up in the Covenant, the most important have an opinion on what happens means to meaning, and for those what they’re doing. happenings of the Mountain that political issue is whether or not we beyond the bubble of the Mountain. who will listen, the enunciation of we forget the beautiful and hostile should be allowed to play sports If you don’t think the opinion you truth.” world that surrounds us. We are no on Sundays. That’s an important have matters to the world at large, What I don’t mean is that you longer simply the inheritors of this discussion that needs to be had, think again. Actions definitely should become one of those people

A Fundamental Lack of Integrity BY AUBRIANNA PENNINGTON Whose words carry weight in lack of integrity,” referring to my motivations, I came to the taken seriously, and treated with Bear in mind that Christ is your life? As college students, we my character and work ethic. I conclusion that this assertion was grace, it cannot be taken to heart. our standard, and attempting are often evaluated on a number was told this by someone who I untrue of me. It is important to be open to to conform to the criticism of of different levels. Professors cri- placed in a position of authority It is tempting to totally critique, even though it may be another should be subsequent to tique our academic work, church in my life, and as such, I took embrace or totally dismiss hard to hear, because Christians the guidance of Christ. Everyone families appraise our personal this assertion seriously. Loyalty criticism. The way we function are called to offer sanctify- has their own idea of what it lives, and in a dorm environment, and discipline are qualities that in society often centers around ing guidance to one another. means to live a good Christian we often criticize one another’s I associate with integrity, and what others have to say about Ultimately, accepting or rejecting life, but as culture-steeped lifestyles. Criticism can be a are also qualities that I value us, not just in how we dress or the criticism of others is about beings, that often includes many good tool for improvement, but I in myself and others. Could it speak, but by our identifying seeking the truth of who we are standards apart from Scripture. It think it’s important to distinguish be that I truly lacked integrity? characteristics. The people as individuals in Christ. is valid to reject criticism, if that between criticism that is helpful After discussing my dilemma whose opinions we value, even “But in fact God has placed criticism looks to mold you to and that which is misguided. with a select few friends and those who know us well, can still the parts in the body, every one some person’s expectations and Back in August I was told family members, and making give critique that is misguided. of them, just as he wanted them not to the standard of Christ. that I possessed a “fundamental an honest effort to analyze While this criticism should be to be (1 Corinthians 12:18).” Volume 60.24 THE BAGPIPE OPINIONS 7 VOLUME 61.5 THE BAGPIPE OPINIONS 7 How Long To Sing This Song? BY CHARLIE ALLEN During our 50 year celebration, created us, and sent His son to millennia and yet we are too con- Why not take the necessary time beautiful voices), and yet we ask the apex of our celebrating God’s die for us, but as we trace the list: tent with mediocrity to implement to coordinate what the worship them to commit time and energy in blessings on our college, we academics, athletics, etc. how has these advancements effectively? team is going to sing, in what order, singing on stage, silent but visible. allowed a slide mishap and poor our corporate worship in our chapel Why not take the time to create an and write the slides accordingly? Investing in better microphones worship planning to offer up a been allowed to appear as though it excellent worship service? Then, our congregation can focus might be an expensive but impor- blemished sacrifice to our perfect is at the bottom? Why, in a genera- This issue is not exclusive to entirely on our worship of God, tant investment if sound mixing and excellent God. The subsequent tion of Christians who are content Covenant, it runs rampant in most rather than distracting ourselves does not work cohesively. stumbling of the congregation with mediocre worship preparation churches and Christian colleges, with what should be the distraction Let us make our founders, our tainted what should have been a and execution, have we, Covenant and yet few have stepped up to the of only one or two people prior to alumni, our denomination, and timeless proclamation of the truth College, allowed conformity? plate to use these tools in a manner the service. most importantly our Savior proud! that a perfect God commands Why do we ignore and misuse a that mirrors the excellence our Can we not balance the sound It does require effort to set us apart excellent sacrifice, in all facets of technology like the projector and perfect God commands. It is not system prior and assign extra from this generation of mediocre life. In an ironic twist, it was our microphones? These technological a goal born from works righteous- work/study to balance sound so and self-serving worship “experi- habitual failure to properly execute advancements have been crudely ness, it is not a goal born out of a we can hear what the worship ences”, but I think we can agree slides and coordinate worship replicated in past centuries, the perfectionist’s obsessive compul- leaders are singing, and follow? that we should take the opportunity “All for Jesus” that caused this brainchildren of early Christian sions, this is a goal to better round Often vocalists wander from the to invest the time, money and per- embarrassment to Covenant today, yearning, because previous our priorities off as a campus. We microphone while singing and the sonnel in breaking free to pursue Covenant of the past 50 years, and generations saw the importance bow our heads in prayer to prevent congregation wanders into multiple excellence in the way we prepare most importantly the God to whom of executing worship to the best distraction, not to look somber. factions singing the same thing and execute worship. Let us live we offered imperfect sacrifices. of their abilities. Now we sing Why have we not taken similar with phase changes that ultimately our motto “In all things Christ Why have we as a student body, Gospel music recreationally rather measure to prevent distraction in cause people to stammer and lose Preeminent” and sing our hymn, the faculty, and the staff allowed than out of necessity. Now we worship, when we seek the same place. This occasional problem, the right one this time, the old one, excellence to drift from the one shake up hymns, and integrate new connection with God as in prayer? combined with inadequate sound and revel in the congruency our activity, worship, that we should songs with old, because we have a We should seek excellence in all mixing could cause the uninformed voices find with those singing here do explicitly with excellence for technology that removes the need forms of worship, seeking to glorify outsider to ask why we have anyone 50 years ago. the glory of God? We recognize, to reprint huge volumes of hymnals God in every avenue we can, not on stage. Often we cannot hear in the cultivation of our faith, the so we can jump around. We have just the ones that serve ourselves, more than one of the three to six necessity to perform tasks with ingredients for worship that people like resumes, transcripts, and job worship leaders standing, (disap- excellence to glorify the God who have avidly sought after for two performance. pointing because I know they have

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