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Page 1 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 CARTER HALL RENOVATION AND REDEDICATION by Peter Codington ing and thus consoling par- ents during O-week with, Most of us current students “Don’t worry, it’ll cool off in at Covenant College don’t a couple of weeks.” remember Carter Hall not He described how, before being under renovation. We most of the rest of campus don’t remember the rickety was built, nearly everything spiral staircase up the tower took place in Carter Hall, or the Washington Monu- from classes to chapel. Even ment-like dome. However, more hard to believe, stray renovations are finally pets and animals would and officially done, and sometimes find their way late Thursday afternoon, into his office. But concern- October 5, marked a brief ing the changes over the rededication ceremony. years and the renovations Attendees included the more recently, Mr. Brock photo by Debra Patricia: John Dyer Trimble, Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Board of Trustees, staff, explained, “Nothing in this lectured in chapel as part of Covenant’s celebration of the Reformation’s 500th anniversary. faculty, and a handful of world will not be costly to students. A few attendees restore from its fallen state.” like Covenant alumnus Joel Looking at Carter Hall now, COVENANT CELEBRATES THE Belz can remember the days it is easy to conclude, de- of Carter Hall’s renovations spite the costs, restoration in the fall of 1964. Fif- is worthwhile. 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ty-three years later, Mr. Joel Following Frank Brock’s Belz witnessed the new ren- brief history, Dr. Scott REFORMATION ovation and rededication of Finch led the audience in by Chase Waller throughout the academ- the website (next to a blue Carter Hall, in fall 2017. the college hymn “All for ic year along with other highlighted box containing While the audience sat Jesus.” His booming voice It would essentially be im- churches across the nation. Martin Luther’s famous facing Carter Hall, Pres- echoed off the walls of Car- possible to visit Covenant The P.C.A.’s dedication declaration at the Diet of ident J. Derek Halvorson ter as students peered out College without experi- to the Reformed tradition Worms), the school prom- began the ceremony with a from their bedroom win- encing the importance is evident in its mission, ises it will “offer exceptional welcome statement, fol- dows. After a final prayer the college places on the which can be found on its opportunities to examine lowed by a prayer from from President Halvorson, Reformed tradition, perme- website. This statement this historic event.” Chairman of the Board Mr. attendees enjoyed a light re- ating through the school’s says: “The P.C.A. has made The main avenue for Dick Bowser. Next, former ception prepared by Chart- identity and informing the a firm commitment on these educational and President of Covenant Col- wells, which appropriately ideas and opinions of its the doctrinal standards practical considerations of lege, Frank Brock, provided included pastries designed faculty and students alike. which had been significant the Reformation will be a a brief history of Carter with icing impressions of From the stained glass in presbyterianism since series of chapels given by Hall, reminiscing about the Carter Hall. windows in the chapel, to 1645... These doctrinal six influential reformed days before air-condition- the college’s website, to the standards express the dis- theologians throughout the Christian Mind lectures tinctives of the Calvinistic year. This list of speakers every freshman listens to, or Reformed tradition.” includes Reformed Theo- Covenant’s dedication to To celebrate, remember, logical Seminary Professor this lineage is tangible. and consider the event, Michael Allen (who spoke This year marks the Covenant will be hosting Wednesday, October 18), 500th anniversary of the various festivities (in the Third Millennium Min- Reformation. As the official form of lectures) through- istries President Richard college of the P.C.A. (Pres- out the year. The college’s Pratt, Reverend and author byterian Church in Amer- website has even reserved Carl Ellis, Reverend David ica), Covenant College a section of its page, titled Strain, author Timothy will be also be celebrating “Reformation 500,” for the George, and Chattanooga the quincentennial of the explanation and sched- Protestant Reformation uling of these events. On CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 COVENANT AND STARTUPS by Anna Smith Whether Grizzle is right his friend. about Covenant’s effect on “There’s actually a robust On September 20, Sheldon students or not, Covenant theology behind caring for Grizzle (’03), co-founder alumni and students are the earth,” Teague said, and of CO.LAB, a nonprofit starting businesses in and that theology shaped Eden- supporting entrepreneurs around Chattanooga. Thistle. The Teagues seek in the area, published a blog Marshall (’08) and Kath- to sufficiently steward both post titled, “We Come from erine Teague (’06) started their land and animals. the Mountain…and Start EdenThistle Land Steward- Teague majored in Com- Things.” In the post, Grizzle ship Co. after a friend at a munity Development, and includes a long list of busi- dinner party told Marshall although he’d had some ex- nesses and organizations as a Christian, he should perience in the agricultural started and run by Cove- care about what he ate. At world, starting EdenThistle nant students and alumni. first Teague thought there was a learning process. Grizzle argues Covenant were bigger, more import- “I never took a business fosters the desire to be real ant issues to worry about, class in my life, and I didn’t photo by Reed Schick world problem solvers. but he came to agree with CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 NEWS 02 MORE FOOD FOR CONSPIRACY THEORISTS by Chris Cox will be allowing, as Presi- don’t dispute that. They also means is that Oswald, with American history. I’m pret- dent, the long blocked and happen to be quite personal his history of Soviet rela- ty sure there won’t be any President John F. Kennedy’s classified J.F.K. FILES to be as well.” tions and time in Mexico groundbreaking informa- assassination has been the opened.” According to a law The documents will most City, should have been tion released, but these files subject of dozens of con- passed by Congress in 1992, likely not contain any news flagged as a high security will definitely shed more spiracy theories ever since all the files involving JFK’s that will be shocking to the threat and not allowed in light on the event.” he was shot by Lee Harvey assassination should be re- general public, but ac- the vicinity of the presi- One thing is for sure, Oswald in the presidential leased by October 26, 2017 cording to Tom Whalen, a dential motorcade. Names President Trump’s staff will limousine on November 22, unless there are credible Boston University professor of informants to the C.I.A. be relieved to have the spot- 1963. threats to national security and presidential historian, will be included in the light off of Trump’s Twitter In fact, the news website in some documents. Pres- “It might cause some em- documents, which may be war with Bob Corker and FiveThirtyEight conducted ident Trump seems to be barrassments to the intel- damaging to their reputa- accusations of insensitive a survey on assassination willing to release all 3,000 ligence agencies because J. tions and shed unwanted comments to a fallen sol- conspiracy theories, and 61 files of the documents, but Edgar Hoover, who ran the publicity on people who dier’s wife even if it is only percent of respondents said not everyone is excited to F.B.I., in previously released have been under the radar for a few days. they believed Oswald was see them declassified. documents basically admit- since 1963. not the only person in- J.F.K.’s great-nephew, ted the F.B.I. screwed up on Covenant junior and This date will have passed volved in the assassination Congressman Joe Ken- November 22. International Studies major by the publication of this plot even though that was nedy of Massachusetts, Lee Harvey Oswald Trey Wood remarked in article. I encourage you to the conclusion of all official remarked, “It would’ve shouldn’t have been a coun- similar fashion, “I think look up and read the reports government investigations. been nice if there was some try mile of the presidential the release of the J.F.K. on the JFK documents if you Last Saturday, President communication between motorcade. They should assassination files will be have not already Trump added more fuel this administration and the have detained him but the very interesting as scholars to the fire when he tweet- members of our family. I intelligence agencies were and average people can ed, “Subject to the receipt understand the historical not communicating to one get more information on of further information, I value of those documents. I another.” What Whalen an interesting portion of

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grow up farming,” Teague said. The Teagues had to learn everything from accounting to marketing. “Now we have a basepoint, but [learning everything] would take a lifetime.” Even though the Com- munity Development major didn’t teach Teague how to be a farmer, he said, “Community Development shaped my mind around the core reasons why we do what we do.” As a Community De- velopment major, Teague learned about four key grant of $2,500. Pitch competition, and her myself!” that I experienced as a relationships in our lives: “It was really helpful to business, Creekside Flower Covenant alumni ar- Covenant student was the a relationship with God, get feedback and profes- Farms tied with Ms. Mag- en’t the only ones starting lack of involvement I had self, others, and the rest sional advice,” Duncan said. gie’s Gymnastics for second businesses in Chattanoo- in the city of Chattanooga,” of creation. Sin causes “The grant has been really place. ga. In May, Fortune called Sharpe said. “I am still not these relationships to be helpful in growing my busi- Though Sharpe majored Chattanooga “one of Amer- all that involved in the hap- damaged, which results in ness. I’m grateful for what I in psychology and has had ica’s most startup-friendly penings in Chattanooga, brokenness. Holistic recon- learned, and the equipment to learn horticultural and cities,” in part because it but over the past year I’ve ciliation is the restoration I was able to buy.” business knowledge as she was the first city in the U.S. become acquainted with of these relationships. Duncan said Grizzle’s goes, she said her college to offer municipally-owned, the many resources and Now, Teague says, that blog post was encouraging, education helped teach her super-fast 10-giga- business that Chattanooga perspective helps shape and she thinks Covenant how to learn. “I learned bit-per-second fiber inter- has to offer.” his mission at EdenThistle. graduates are making an how to research and find net, drawing tech startups “We’re taking a stab at mak- impact in Chattanooga answers to many of my to the area. ing something better in the through the businesses they questions in college, wheth- Chattanooga is an en- agricultural world.” start because they have a er that was in books or couraging environment for Maggie Duncan (’18) different worldview. online or by asking others,” startups, such as CO.LAB. saw a need for more ac- “‘Christ Preeminent’ Sharpe said. “I don’t think Additionally, Chattanooga’s THE VERDICT tivities for children in the shows through,” Duncan that my psych major has di- annual Startup Week cel- Lookout Mountain area said. “I think that the way rectly helped with my busi- ebrates startups and offers and started Ms. Maggie’s we learn to have commu- ness, though I would say workshops and events for Gymnastics shortly before nity changes the way we being analytical has helped, entrepreneurs. The En- YES, she enrolled as a Covenant interact with people, the and there is a surprising terprise Center promotes to the student. way we treat employers and amount of psychology in Chattanooga’s Innovation After being in busi- customers.” marketing.” District, where entrepre- Reformation 500. ness for about two years, The year after Morgan Sharpe says she has neurs and innovators can Duncan went through Sharpe (‘15) graduated, she enjoyed making connec- collaborate and grow new CO.STARTERS, a nine- lived with the Baldschuns, tions with other Covenant ideas. The INCubator week program supplying who own a wedding ven- entrepreneurs. “Hearing provides entrepreneurs NO, entrepreneurs with tools to ue. Sharpe built a small how people started their with training, services, create a sustainable busi- greenhouse on the prop- business or got to where and workspace, and there to the ness. In November 2016, erty to grow flowers. After they are in life is always in- are still more Chattanooga she competed in Covenant’s Jill Baldschun suggested triguing to me—it’s hardly organizations that share the Daytona 500. sixth annual Seed Project she start a flower farm on ever a straight shot and it’s mission of helping startups Pitch competition and tied the property, Sharpe com- almost never what that per- grow. for second place, winning a peted in the Seed Project son expected—including “One of the struggles NEWS 03 500TH be found at the website: following about the Refor- sing on October 25, when ANNIVERSARY covenant.edu/reforma- mation: “What I got out of the campus community CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion500/). Reformed theology was a came together in the chap- Throughout these en- respect for creation and the el to join in singing the Christian School History deavors, the school and the importance of creation… congregational songs which Department head Gary speakers have already been that our life here should be signify the importance of Lindley. explaining why this matters a celebration of the glory Reformation doctrine and Each of these speakers to the campus community. and the beauty of God.” theology. have published or taught Michael Allen said, “We Dr. Carol Yue, a psychol- Through its guest speak- heavily within the tradition live in a day and an age ogy professor at Covenant, ers at Reformation events, Covenant holds dear. where the past is in many continued the series on Reformation hymn sing, In an article on the ways moved far away out of October 9. In her lecture and new faculty lecture se- relationship between sight….” He continued later she explained how the ries, Covenant College has Covenant and Reformed on, saying: “We hope that Reformed tradition found attempted and will continue theology, Pratt wrote: “We you and I too will be able to links even to psychology. In to attempt to show commu- are to teach the gospel of run the race set before us by her talk, Dr. Yue called for nity how the school’s motto FACULTY Christ to all nations so that learning of those who have students to remember their bears importance in all as- people may be transformed gone ahead… by imitating bodies and minds are both pects of life. The relevance spiritually, but this spiritual their faith….” made in the image of God. of this five hundred year- QUOTE renewal is for the sake of Covenant also opened Furthermore, various old event, in the eyes of this extending the lordship of a new faculty chapel se- chapels throughout the institution, has tremendous OF THE Christ to every facet of cul- ries this semester titled year outside of both the social, cultural, intellectual ture around the world.” “Reformed for What?” Dr. Reformation 500 series and and practical application Pratt’s words speak to Green eloquently stated at the faculty lecture series to every individual in their WEEK the practical and applicable the introduction of this new will deliver insights on the various contexts. nature of Reformed theol- chapel series: “We at Cov- Reformation. Covenant The next event in the se- ogy, which is regarded as enant love our Reformed College President Dr. Derek ries will be lectures given by “I would make a an imperative of Christian heritage and stand firm Halvorson set the tone for Richard Pratt on October doctrine within the P.C.A. in its historic witness to this on his chapel talk on 30 and 31. terrible Mormon and Christian circles as a Christian Orthodoxy.” He September 4. The talk was The faculty chapel series or Roman Catholic whole. Sentiments such as continued by defining the titled “Out with the Old, in can be live streamed at the the ones expressed here by series as a “consideration of with the New.” Covenant College Stream- because I ask too Pratt are common within the social, intellectual and In his chapel talk, Hal- ing channel on YouTube. many questions.” Covenant’s community. cultural implications of the vorson said, “We ought The Reformation 500 These lectures will take Reformed tradition.” to be willing to consider lectures can also be live -Dr. Finch place throughout both this The series began with resources that come from streamed there. and next semester. Many Dr. Cliff Foreman, an places that are outside of The audio for these of the events will be held at English professor at Cov- our immediate comfort talks will be available on the usual 11 a.m. on Mon- enant, explaining how zone. One thing… about Covenant’s website under Send your faculty quotes to day, Wednesday or Friday; reformed theology gave the Reformers is that they the Chapel Audio section [email protected]. however, some of the events him a helpful framework read widely.” (http://www.covenant.edu/ will occupy a special Tues- from which to view art. In The chapel department students/chapel/audio). day slot (a full schedule can that talk, Foreman said the hosted a Reformation hymn MARK SLAVOVSKY: STUDENT TO PROFESSOR IN SEVENTEEN YEARS by Mallory Harmon twelve years in accounting nearby bushes for a bit. firm. teaching as a future career firms, but also conveyed As he walked across the Professor Slavovsky path. However, he knew a Professor Mark Slavovsky, every individual should graduation stage in 2004, he checked his watch; he need- doctorate was required at stood in front of a class study accounting whether would never have guessed ed to meet his wife after her many institutions in or- full of students, every face they wanted to work in that he would be returning to classes were done in thirty der to become a professor. focused on him. He cleared particular field or not. He teach. However, as the years minutes. Claire Slavovsky Between the completion his throat and started his told them accounting is the progressed, he took on has been a professor at Cov- of his master’s degree and lecture, relating informa- language of business. It is the role of treasurer at St. enant for several years now the time he was hired at tion he had begun studying therefore useful for inves- Elmo Presbyterian Church in the theater department; Covenant College, a good in this very classroom pre- tors, entrepreneurs, non- and rose through the ranks she would be directing “The opportunity never arose to cisely seventeen years ago. profit work, and innumera- of different accounting Man of La Mancha” this return to school once again. The professor began ble other areas of life. firms while simultaneously year. Their children Peter, But then, the perfect teach- walking to Covenant Col- As Professor Slavovsky increasing his interest in 8, and Laurel, 5, were in ing opportunity arose, and lege’s overlook after his class crossed the chapel lawn in the possibility of someday classes at the beginning of it came with the prospect had dispersed. The faces front of Mills, he noticed taking on the position of the day and he needed to of a chance to go back to passing by had, of course, the landscape of his familiar instructor. That possibility coordinate with his wife school again in the future to changed; the student’s style environment. Because he took root when, as a C.P.A., about picking them up after complete a doctorate, after had altered considerably, had worked for the grounds he had the opportunity to school. getting a few semesters of and even the buildings had department for work-study aid his coworkers in their After completing the teaching experience. been modified. However, during his four years at required furthering educa- three-year training process As Professor Slavovsky Covenant College was still Covenant, he felt the in- tion courses. He was also for a master’s degree in tax- drove down Lookout the community he had dis- stinct to pull out a pair of heavily involved in training ation, Professor Slavovsky Mountain, he considered covered all those years ago clippers and manicure the new staff accountants in his began seriously considering the future. He knew the as the wide-eyed, eighteen- hard work of pursuing a year-old freshmen. doctorate would be upcom- The nerves caused by the ing; it had been one of the prospect of teaching a class- conditions discussed during room full of college kids for his job interviews. For now, the first time had vanished however, Professor Sla- as he had introduced the vovsky was looking forward topic of accounting to the to savoring every exciting students’ ready minds. He facet his new career had to strayed from the textbook, offer. choosing instead to com- municate why accounting was a subject worth devot- ing effort to. Professor Slavovsky re- lated a bit of his story to his first pupils. He told them about his work toward becoming a C.P.A. (certified photo by Reed Schick: Professor Slavovsky is second to the right pictured with other public accountant) and his new faculty for the 2017 academic school year. SPORTS 04 COVENANT SPORTS UPDATE by Eliot Kaufmann the West Division of the goals and assists. balanced teams in years, the tober 23, the team finished U.S.A. South, the Scots Both the men’s and cross country teams both 12th in a field that included Covenant Athletics have hope to build some mo- women’s cross country have excellent chances to six teams ranked in the top had an eventful fall season. mentum before the confer- teams have enjoyed success- capture U.S.A. South titles 50 by GolfStat. The team The women’s volleyball ence tournament begins on ful seasons. At the Berry on Saturday, October 28. will conclude its season at team recently completed October 28. Sophomores Invitational on October Finally, the men’s golf the Eagle Invitational which an undefeated run through Josh Brower and Jesse Riggs 14 the men’s team finished team has enjoyed a success- gets underway on October the U.S.A. South season— have had solid offensive third and the women’s ful season. At the Chick- 30. finishing 12-0 in the con- seasons, leading the team in fourth. With their most Fil-A Invitational on Oc- ference by beating Berea in straight sets. Covenant volleyball recently moved into the N.C.A.A. regional rankings for the first time in school history. Team members have collected multiple individual ac- colades throughout the season, with Emily Moore most recently winning U.S.A. South Defensive Player of the Week. The women’s soccer team is set to begin the U.S.A. South Conference Tour- nament. Seeded 3rd in the conference, the team hopes to begin their run towards a conference champion- ship against the number 6 seed, Wesleyan. Sitting at 10-6 overall (5-2 in confer- ence), the Scots have had to overcome multiple injuries to key players. The last time the Scots played Wesleyan they defeated them 4-0. The men’s soccer team sits at 7-11-1 heading into a Senior Day tilt with Berea. Currently ranked third in photo by Reed Schick: Women’s Soccer advance to the USA South quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Wesleyan. PENN STATE’S CONTROVERSIAL RETURN TO PROMINENCE by Nate Plating was arrested on multiple The Big 10 fined the Football history. Much of went on to post two more accounts of sexual abuse of school $13 million. Coach this can be attributed to a seven-win seasons. When I first fell in love with children. In addition to his Joe Paterno and Athletic couple of Pennsylvania law- Then, last year, they won the game of football over a role as a coach, Sandusky Director Tim Curley were makers trying to keep Penn the Big 10 Championship decade ago, my family was was the founder of The Sec- fired. Penn State President State’s $60 million dollar and then lost to U.S.C. living in Columbus, Ohio. ond Mile, a nonprofit aimed Graham Spanier was asked fine in the state. in the Rose Bowl after So, as anyone who had just at helping at-risk youth, to step down. Senior Vice They argued that since an impressive eleven win discovered a sport, I needed which Sandusky used for President Gary Schultz re- the school was publicly season. This year, they are to pick a team to root for. his own deviant purposes. turned to retirement. Aside funded, their fine should riding high behind Junior With it being Columbus, Now, following this new from Paterno, all three of have to stay within the state Heisman hopeful, Saquon all of my friends and their development, I actually had these men were fined and that funds it. The passing Barkley. In case you did not families were die-hard Ohio a reason to hate Penn State. given jail time. Sandusky, of this law resulted in a realize last year, Penn State State fans. I chose this, the No longer did I just have the most notorious of all, lawsuit from the N.C.A.A., football is back, and they easy and convenient choice, the irrational, and often ex- was sentenced to life in which further led to the are making sure everyone and I quickly fell in love. aggerated, hatred of one fan prison. uncovering of many emails knows it. But how did they The electrifying athlet- towards his team’s rival. No, The Penn State football from within the N.C.A.A. bounce back so quickly? ic displays put on by the now I had the sort of hatred program was seemingly These emails showed that Only six years after likes of Ted Ginn Jr., Troy that one feels towards a ruined, and I did not feel the N.C.A.A. implied a initially receiving one of Smith, and A.J. Hawk were group of men who spent bad about it at all. They potential death penalty the harshest punishments enough to hook any kid on years looking the other way deserved this, perhaps even even though a death pen- in the N.C.A.A., they are the sport. Being a Buckeye as one man took advantage far more. They had just re- alty was never on the table. contenders for a national fan, I was naturally inclined of his influence for his own ceived perhaps the harshest In order to avoid this severe title. Is this an example of a to hate Penn State. They perverse gains. sanctions imposed by the of a penalty, Penn State was community coming togeth- were a fellow Big 10 team Following Sandusky’s N.C.A.A. since Southern quick to accept any less- er in the face of tragedy and consistently finished arrest and the subsequent Methodist University re- er sanctions offered. The and rebuilding itself to its around 10 wins, which was media storm, the school ceived the death penalty in offered, and then accepted, former glory, putting that enough to make them a was punished. The football 1987 for repeated recruiting sanctions were shown to which tainted it behind? threat. program, while not receiv- violations. be imposed in order to Or is it instead an example Prior to the 2011 season, ing the death penalty (a Over the next few years, make an example of Penn of the N.C.A.A. overex- the Big 10 was split into ban from competing in a however, the sanctions State. The discovery of this tending itself, to the point two divisions, placing both sport for at least a season), were, at least to me, some- information gave Penn of mistake, and allowing Ohio State and Penn State as many believed it should, what quietly rescinded. State enough leverage to get a program to perhaps get in the “Leaders” division, was hit with, most nota- The team became postsea- the N.C.A.A. to lift many of away with far more than thus increasing my hatred bly: a four year postseason son eligible after only two their sanctions. it deserves? Penn State is toward them. Then, No- ban, the vacating of 112 of years, not four. By 2015, all Now, in their sixth full back, and good for them, vember of that same 2011 Coach Paterno’s wins, a $60 of their scholarships were season since Paterno, Penn but should they be? season, Jerry Sandusky, a million fine, the proceeds restored. And finally, Pa- State is one of the best former Assistant Coach of which would go towards terno’s wins were restored teams in the nation. They and Defensive Coordinator preventing child abuse, and to his original 409, again suffered through two years of the Penn State football the loss of 40 scholarships making him the winningest of ineligibility, an eight and team from 1970 until 1999, from 2013 to 2017. coach in F.B.S. N.C.A.A. a seven-win season. They ARTS 05 I DON’T RECOMMEND IT by Judah Hoobler work of art; however, as I The first half of the this problem of fear, repeat Andy Muschietti is scaring will soon explain, the film’s movie slowly saunters along them tirelessly, and voila! just to scare. He is showing *Spoiler Alert* Director attempt at a theme was and plays with relatively The movie has picked its evil for evil’s sake. Andy Muschietti’s recently pitiful. By itself, this, shall pointless subplots as each central theme: “There is Perhaps I was naive cinematized horror flick It, we say, “themelessness,” kid in the group of friends nothing to be scared of.” to attend a horror movie (based on Stephen King’s leaves most movies simply is visited by the clown Let me first point out expecting some edifying 1986 horror novel), depicts in a “waste of time” catego- individually. This allows for that unless you believe in themes. Instead I should a group of kids endeavoring ry, but this movie coupled It, the clown, to exercise his Christ, this theme is simply have been prepared for to destroy a shapeshifting themelessness with point- creative talents by tailoring not true. More importantly, pointless gratuity. To be demon clown. The prob- lessly grotesque and grisly his visits (via shapeshifting) the movie has just choked fair, my only experience lem? The film chokes on its images and subjects. Horror to each specific child, and on its own theme. It is a with horror films prior to It own theme. movies by their very nature consequently, exploiting horror movie, and so by was with Get Out, directed Before I go further in demand this vicious display their greatest fears. Once design it is supposed to by Jordan Peele — but that this movie review, I think of evil — but my complaint each kid is thoroughly strike fear into the hearts movie portrays important it is important to mention is not with that. It is with frightened, (about two- of the viewers. This movie themes regarding race rela- that I left the theater short- a pointless display of evil; thirds of the way through is intended to disturb us, tions in America. Watching ly before the movie had evil for evil’s sake. The film’s the film), they realize that yet It tells viewers not to be a movie just for the thrill of ended. When I left early, I combination of pointless- they are not alone: they scared? That is hypocritical it is unwise. It is desensitiz- was not trying to be terribly ness and evil is where I find have all been visited and and ironic. ing, and is really perverse in puritanical or straight-laced fault. scared to death by the same Telling the viewer they a way. Why seek out evil for when it came to viewing The film begins with a demon clown, or one of his should not be scared while fun? What will I gain from gratuity or horror. On scary scene followed by shapes. It is then that the relentlessly trying to scare a purposeless showing of the contrary, my desire to another scary scene — and movie’s weak themes start them can be likened to incest, rape, death, blood, avoid moral pretension in about ten scary scenes later, cobbling together. telling someone to stand racism, bullying, amputa- the whole situation made It concludes with anoth- The kids bravely decide up while you are purposely tion, and murder? (Each of me reluctant to leave. I left er scary scene. No shock to attack the clown directly holding them down. The these was depicted in It.) because the film was had no there. The kids have, as as a group. However, this director is either scaring If we must show evil, we moral to the story. most people do, their own poses many problems for just to scare or teaching should use that sick show- No matter the genre, demons to face — but the our protagonists because a moral. He cannot have ing to warn or wisen. It the themes and morals kids in It additionally face they’re all scared out of it both ways. Because the should not be pointless. portrayed in a film are the an actual apparition of one: their pants. They come up film’s moral flops, viewers critical components of the the clown. with various solutions to are left with one conclusion: TRIP TO THE HIGH: ART STUDENTS TRAVEL TO ATLANTA ART MUSEUM by Anna Daughtry and altered our voices. We Pieces by Edmonia Lewis or and gazing admiringly at Waiting in line to board Founded in 1905, The High examined canvases that compositions that spoke di- the art. Weichbrodt did the bus, students were Museum in Atlanta, Geor- seemed large enough to en- rectly to a conversation on much of the same, unin- pleasantly surprised by a gia has become the most gulf us whole (mentally and racism were some examples tentionally posing as she visit from recent Covenant prominent art museum in physically) and sculptures of the works to be found. contemplated the ocean grad, Victoria Yang. Hear- the Southeast. On Tuesday, that seemed to be made of With the promise of snacks of installations. It was as ing that Covenant friends October 10, Covenant’s art giant toys. upon completing the scav- if they were becoming art were nearby, she made a department took a busload Dr. Weichbrodt gave enger hunt, Weichbrodt’s themselves. point to say hello, bringing of students (of which I was the students in her Race students wandered around At the end of the trip, smiles to all of her friends honored to be a part) on a in American Art class a the museum, promptly The High’s gift shop as she initiated a selfie. field trip to Atlanta to visit scavenger hunt to complete filling in the blanks as they swarmed with Covenant art Back on the bus, the the museum and see ex- as they toured the muse- went. students oohing over the students’ minds were filled amples of the art they were discussing in class. um. They were instructed Professor Morton, com- Frida Kahlo soap and Van with art and inspiration for The museum holds a to find works by specific monly known as Morty, Gogh socks. Who doesn’t their next great work. Until wide variety of art, with artists or pieces that con- strolled through the muse- want a soup can pillow a la next year, High, until next collections spanning from veyed a particular meaning. um, chatting with students Andy Warhol? year. European and contempo- rary art to self-taught and folk art. With four floors, there is a lot of art to take in, but we were given nearly four hours to stroll through the various galleries. Walking up to the main entrance of The High, visitors see large, striped sculptures gracing the courtyard. These are part of an interactive display by Jaime Hayon. The students lounged upon these play- ful installations, spinning on the movable facets, and posing for photos. (Check their Instagrams. If you know anyone who went, you’ll see what I mean.) A ramp spirals through the center of the High, leading visitors up and up in an aesthetically pleasing swirl to another gallery. After reaching the top, stu- dents peered into mirrors that fragmented our bodies ARTS 06 ST. ELMO’S INAUGURAL SAHARA

INCLINE ART CRAWL by Fiona Hubbard by Lydia Berglar booklet full of discounts made furniture and baskets, it knows little from a variety of St. Elmo upcycled work, clothing On October 14 and 15, businesses. designs, and even music it knows no tongue while Covenant students Elizabeth Miller, the cre- and performance art. The only steps and wind enjoyed a well-earned Fall ative visionary behind the artwork combined Appa- it knows no name Break, St. Elmo hosted the Incline Art Crawl, posted lachian culture and urban only steps and wind first ever Incline Art Crawl. an open call to all artists Chattanooga, representing it knows no fear The Art Crawl, free to the via social media encour- St. Elmo’s unique setting. only steps and wind public, is a pop-up art gal- aging them to submit their Rather than having one it knows no hope lery along the lower por- projects, both visual and central theme, the gallery only steps and wind tion of the Incline Railway. performance related, by presented a diverse array of it knows no joy With Lookout Mountain October 1. At least 40 local projects. only steps and wind as a backdrop, the artwork artists responded and par- Miller, a local creator it knows no future is surrounded by beautiful ticipated in the Art Crawl. with a passion for culture only steps and wind October foliage, making the The gallery was juried to and art, envisioned the Art event all the more enjoy- ensure quality work (hence Crawl as a way to connect the sand knows little able. the October 1 deadline), tourists to St. Elmo busi- but what is more Strategically set up but overall the event hoped nesses. She wanted the art than steps and wind? along Old Mountain Road, to welcome amateur artists. to provide them with a taste the sand knows much a small road that curves Miller encouraged artists of of St. Elmo culture, while each step by bottom of the Incline all ages and experience to also giving artists exposure. each breeze Railway, the gallery allowed participate. Because there Miller plans to make the begets contrived eternity passengers to view the was no fee to set up an Incline Art Crawl a biannu- work while enjoying their exhibit and 100% of profits al event. Covenant students ride. After they got off the went directly to the artists, can participate in future Art Railway, they could pur- it was the perfect opportu- Crawls, adding their voices chase art and also explore nity to gain exposure. to this celebration of cul- St. Elmo. Visitors to the Art The Art Crawl includ- ture while gaining exposure Crawl were provided with ed not only paintings and and selling artwork. an Art Crawl Passport, a sketches, but also hand- REGARDING WES ANDERSON by Aline Sluis on the director himself and motifs. In the case of Wes reflect on what makes an Anderson, his films mirror After more than two years Anderson film an Anderson one another in all of these without a full-length feature film. respects. from director Wes Ander- Wes Anderson is best Anderson chooses a spe- son, fans of Anderson’s described as a “metteur en cific color palette for each work were delighted to see scène” director. Metteur of his films and sticks to en scène refers to a setter this palette throughout the the recent release of a trail- of scenes. The films of a duration of the film. The er for Anderson’s upcoming metteur en scène director colors function to ground project, Isle of Dogs. This in itself seems normal, (2004) revolves around a are linked through recur- viewers in the setting, but but on closer inspection, man trying to strengthen There is little I can say ring similarities, whether it at the same time work to about Isle of Dogs that isn’t viewers find that she loves his relationship with his be similar visual depictions embellish the world and to paint lightning storms estranged father, who has revealed in the trailer, so of the various cinematic bring out the best elements instead of writing about the in otherwise serene scenes. fallen into what can only be worlds, similar characters, of that particular setting. Perhaps Anderson is speak- described as a midlife crisis. I DON’T KNOW WHAT GRADE MY FATHER WILL animation, the actors, and similar pacing, and/or sim- For example, The Darjeel- the plot, I will focus instead ing to the idea that every And in Fantastic Mr. Fox, ilar overarching themes and ing Limited (2007) is set person has unique quirks Mr. Fox is struggling with a aboard a train traveling that set them apart from pride complex. He too has GIVE YOUR PAPER (SO PLEASE STOP ASKING) through India. Some direc- others. fallen into a midlife crisis tors choose to depict India Anderson’s films are and, instead of settling into as only a hot, arid country character-driven. He his role as a father, chooses filled with sun-scorched tends to focus more on the to risk his family’s security deserts; Anderson, howev- growth of his characters so he can relive what he er, takes a different ap- and the evolving relation- believes were his best days. proach. To enter Anderson’s ships between his charac- In viewing the trailer India is to enter a kaleido- ters rather than the actual for Isle of Dogs, it is fair scope. He presents his India narrative unfolding on to say that Wes Anderson as a wondrous country the screen. This can result will make use of his famil- full of striking, bold colors in what some would refer iar symmetrical shots and and abundantly rich in to as a slow-moving plot. popping color palette. I beauty. Anderson solidifies Anderson’s intention is to encourage viewers to be on this beauty through his immerse his viewers in the the lookout for the other symmetrical shots, which world of his characters and similarities mentioned in he uses in all of his films. have the audience live in an this article as they may Characters and objects will experience other than their make an appearance in this often take up the center of own, if only for an hour film. Isle of Dogs is set to the frame. The symmetry or so. Rather than hitting enter theaters in 2018, al- is so well done that viewers concrete plot points and though there is a possibility are not aware of how strict destinations, Anderson fo- that there will be an earlier the symmetry is until they cuses on the journey of his screening at the Chattanoo- go out of their way to look characters, and how certain ga Film Festival (although for it. events along that journey 2018 CFF films have yet As for the characters that affect them. to be announced). In the fill Anderson’s movies, they Finally, all of Ander- meantime, I will be enjoy- are all very similar in the son’s films include either ing a trip down Anderson fact that each has some- the absence of a father lane as I patiently await his thing unique or strange or are centered around a upcoming film. about their personality. This weak father-figure. Both quirkiness can be found in The Darjeeling Limited all of his characters, even and Moonrise Kingdom those that seem relatively (2012) include characters normal. For instance, in who have lost their re- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), spective fathers. The Life Mrs. Fox likes to paint. Aquatic with Steve Zissou OPINIONS 07

photo by Reed Schick I felt unworthy to be at achieved by anyone. way to go about that is to COVENANT GOT TALENT? Covenant because I had I am willing to bet that watch, listen, encourage, no talent to share. With there are a lot of students and applaud. Sometimes by Hannah O’Donnell with the Covenant com- calm words that only a in our community who the very best thing we munity and feel like I was mother could share, she feel the exact same way I can do is support other Just a few weeks ago, I actually contributing in said, “Hannah, sometimes do. It is okay to feel this people. God calls us not attended both Mountain some meaningful way. just being a listening ear way, but it is important to look at ourselves, but Affair and the play Con- Yet, I have nothing to of- and focusing on other that we do not sit and at those around us. When sumption. I love music and fer. I have no natural tal- people is a talent that feel sorry for ourselves we are willing to support theatre so being able to ents and I often feel like many people do not have.” because we lack clear, other people, our focus attend these events on cam- I pour myself into every- This really opened my stage-worthy talents. My turns from inward to pus was a treat. However, thing I do only to achieve eyes. Maybe I can’t act, call in this article is to outward. When we look I came away with an un- mediocrity. I know I sing, dance, play a sport, encourage everyone else to help others, that is settled feeling that maybe could never perform in or even snap my fingers, at Covenant who has ever how we can truly better some of you relate to. All of a talent show because no but I can listen. I can pray felt the same way I did our campus community. I the actors and performers one would want to see me for others. I can strive to last month to open their know that the next time I people did an incredible job on stage, tripping over my do all I can to help those eyes to what they can am at a play or orchestra which I enjoyed watching, own feet and sharing my around me. The best part bless those around them. concert, instead of feel- but they left me feeling un- sarcastic comments. of this: it doesn’t have We are uniquely cre- ing inferior, I am going worthy and untalented. In frustration, I called to be a natural talent, ated by a good God and to sit there and pray for I wanted to have some- my mom. Through tears, but one that if worked made to belong in com- the performers and how thing that I could share I explained to her how on hard enough, can be munity. Often the best they can use their gifts to support the community while I use mine by being I DON’T KNOW WHAT GRADE MY FATHER WILL willing to be there. GIVE YOUR PAPER (SO PLEASE STOP ASKING) by Hannah Tate tuition and stayed because science or theology or edu- their calendars and syllabi she fell in love with the cation professors. They will enough to even know what Covenant is a small school, community around her. For not necessarily be passion- is going on in your class 1955 2017 so let’s be real: there are another, it was a newfound ate about exactly the same (unless I am in it). I talk to plenty of faculty-kid stu- Christianity and a desire to things as their parents. It is my parents about events in dents at Covenant, and we pursue God that drew him considerate and generous my life or whether or not all know who most of them in. I personally came to to offer these students the I will be coming over for are, as well as who their Covenant for strong aca- same freedom to choose Friday night pizza, not how Anne Fuller parents are and what they demics, for a grounding in that other students have, they plan on grading the Editor In Chief do. As a faculty-kid junior Scripture, and for the com- rather than judging them next midterm for such- at Covenant (with not one, munity that I had witnessed based on their parents’ and-such class or what the Grace Newsome but two parents teaching since I was a little girl. I saw pursuits. requirements might be. Layout Editor here), I have come across something special happen- Conversely, don’t assume We are not tell-all wiz- my fair share of students ing and I wanted to be a that a student is only good ards when it comes to our Laura Davis (some of them my best part of it. Most Covenant at something because of parents’ thoughts, so please Managing Editor friends) who misinterpret students do not mindlessly their parents. If a student take your homework to the that status in various ways. follow their parents here, happens to love the same Writing Center (or Math Reed Schick Photo It has been both hilari- and to assume that is to thing their parent teaches, Center, or Language Lab, Grace DeGraaf Copy ous and hurtful at times downplay how important chances are it comes from or Biology tutors) instead. Mackenzie Jones News to experience throughout this school is in most of our personal hard work and They are great resources! my years at Covenant. In lives. study as well as their par- The next time you talk Lydia Berglar Arts the interest of spreading Second, don’t assume ent’s cultivation. Don’t di- to a faculty-kid student, re- Paige Hungar Opinions awareness, I would like to that I’m automatically good minish their contributions member that although they Eliot Kaufmann Sports bring to light a few of the at whatever it is my parents to the subject by assuming are likely proud of their ways that these judgements teaches. My mom runs the they must have learned it professor parent, they also Will Payne Web have affected me and other Math Center at Covenant, from their parent. want to be their own dis- Chsae Waller Staff Writer faculty kids, and offer some and as much respect as I Finally, don’t assume I tinct person here at school. Anna Smith Staff Writer alternate perspectives on have for the discipline, I talk to my parents about Hopefully, this article helps how to love faculty kids probably could not pass you. As the title of this clarify some ways to do Lily Tice Distribution well. Algebra 2 again if I had to. article suggests, I don’t that, and celebrate these Cliff Foreman First, don’t assume I’m Math is not my forté and talk to my parents about unique Covenant students Faculty Advisor For inquiries or comments. please contact here because my parents never has been, no matter your assignments, I don’t in their own right as indi- Anne Fuller at [email protected]. teach here. Every student is how many other ways I talk to them about their viduals trying to figure out This is a Covenant College student publi- cation. The views expressed herein do not different. One faculty-kid may be like my mother. The grading processes, and I their place and passions. necessarily reflect those of the college or the friend of mine came for free same goes for children of probably don’t keep track of student body. OPINIONS 08 PUGH REVIEW: TUPELO HONEY by Anna Pugh it is a good place to go for a and Biscuits as Maple Street bit of a splurge or when the Biscuit Company wins that parents are in town for the category. Anyone who follows me on weekend and want to treat Now for the insider’s tip: social media knows I have you to some real food. you can get a free Blueberry a more-than-slight obses- The meal begins with Champagne Short Stack by sion with poached eggs and complimentary biscuits simply downloading their all things brunch. Most of with their own honey and app in front of your waiter. American culture views homemade blueberry Last year, a flirtatious waiter food as a physical necessi- jam—and a never-ending suggested that I just delete ty, an inconvenience to be stream of coffee. For start- the app and redownload it consumed in front of TVs ers, their fried green toma- every visit. That was indeed or alone in dorm rooms at toes balance sweet and sour excellent advice. If you have the greatest possible speed. with perfectly fried, tart friends like mine who like However, in other cul- green tomatoes, earthy goat to tell the restaurant it is tures, the day and the com- cheese grits, and a roasted your birthday when it most munity centers on food. red pepper coulis that adds definitely is not, the Brown People spend the entire day a brightness to the entire Butter Pecan Pie is intensely MY NAME IS CHASE preparing a large meal, sit dish. rich and draped in a dark down with 20 people, and As for main dishes, there chocolate sauce. A fake AND HERE IS AN OPINION talk for hours. The closest are several good options. birthday and piece of this thing we in the US have to The Eggs Betty is a classic pie are a perfect ending to a that experience is brunch. —well-executed eggs bene- Saturday morning. THAT IS ALSO A FACT Imagine my chagrin upon dict on homemade biscuits While parking is vali- by Chase Waller The real folk music today coming to the deep south 3 with a mild hollandaise. If dated by the restaurant, it isn’t quite the same genre years ago and discovering you want something more can still be difficult to find that it has been in the past. how few of you know the Spoiler alert this isn’t an unique, the Gulf Coast a spot during busy times. opinion. It’s a fact, Jack! It’s taken a new form. If you joys of brunch. Consider Lump Crab Benedict has a Also, be sure to make a think of traditional folk this your great awakening: generous amount of rich, reservation as it fills up It’s fall. That means a lot music (what folk music is start your new brunching spiced crab meat. If you quickly. Be aware that the meant to be) the closest lifestyle at Tupelo Honey. of things but one big time go for the sweet foods, the inside can be somewhat thing it means is ACOUS- thing that comes to it in Although the verdict Shoo Mercy Sweet Potato claustrophobic, so sitting content and intent is rap. on the best brunch spot in TIC MUSIC. I’m not judg- Pancakes are an interesting outside or in a booth might ing... I listen to it too. I love Particularly, Jay-Z’s 4:44, Chattanooga is still out, rendition on a classic with a be a good option. Tupe- Kendrick Lamar’s Damn, Tupelo definitely makes the Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez generous portion. The Shoo lo Honey always offers a and all that bizznass. But SZA’s Ctrl and Tyler the list and is a great introduc- Mercy Omelet takes every- consistent, good-quality Creator’s Flower Boy all tion to this glorious meal. a lot of time I hear people thing traditionally southern eating experience that is the saying that they love “folk capture the spirit of folk Located in historic Ware- (fried green tomatoes, pi- perfectly balanced brunch better than other genres. house Row, the restaurant music” and that “folk” is mento cheese, local bacon) to welcome in the weekend. their fall jam. The songs on these albums boasts a circa 1904 build- and puts it into an omelet If you have not been, Tu- are personal, raw and ing, exposed brick, tall ceil- Let’s get something and somehow pulls it off pelo Honey should be next straight… Folk music does vulnerable. But more than ings, and both indoor and deliciously. If you want to on your list of Chattanooga that, they are trying to tell a outdoor seating. The cui- not mean acoustic music. live more on the lunch side classics. That is an association that collective story. sine itself can be described of brunch, the Pimento & Caveat here: I’m white. as traditional southern arose because of homies like Fried Pickle Burger is a sol- Dave van Ronk and Bobby I’m not saying that I un- with a twist. Though a little id choice. I would, however, derstand the struggles and outside of a college budget, D and Joan Didion and oth- avoid the Fried Chicken ers. But folk music existed experiences voiced on these before them. In fact, folk albums. I don’t. But I am music has existed literally saying that when I listen to VANITY, VANITY,ALL IS VANITY ever since music has exist- them, I hear a story about ed. That’s because folk isn’t an individual, and I hear a a genre. story about a community… Folk just means storytell- a culture. And that is what (CARTER RENOVATIONS) ing. It’s passed down from folk is all about, friends. by Matt Leo but why are there such lize my Covenant College generation to generation Sorry if I crapped on a great financial resources education and talk about and it tells personal stories, band you like. That wasn’t What first comes to your being poured into the vanity and how it relates or legends or whatever. the intention. BUT I hope Why are we here? Why are aesthetics of the college to our beautiful campus. But the point is that they that you will consider the we, as a student body, here and comparatively so In Proverbs 31, it talks all tell a collective story—a nature of folk. Also a lot of at Covenant? much less being spent about the virtuous woman story that encompasses a folk music IS acoustic (at I believe that we, as on the betterment of the and all the characteris- whole culture. This was the least in America). So I’m a student body, are here students outside of the tics that a godly woman case in Greenwich Village not saying that isn’t folk. because of the quality ed- academic curriculum? should have, but the focus in the 1960s with all those There are a lot of other dy- ucation we are receiving Covenant recently spent of those verses is on her American folk peeps lay- namics there which I think and the care, time, and $19.4 million on Carter strength, work ethic, and ing down some straight are important to consider. effort that is poured into Hall renovations, at the character. delectable tunes with some So maybe instead of saying us as individuals. I be- same time slashing fund- It commends her for gentle finger picking. Songs that you like “folk” music lieve we are here because ing for Covenant clubs. such things. But it con- like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and then just surfing a there is something about We just recently spent trasts at the very end by and “Green, Green Rocky wave of acoustic-rock songs Covenant that sparked thousands of dollars re- saying that beauty is vain. Road…” Thus there are about running away from an interest in us. We saw placing all the sod outside If we relate our college to things like folk-rock (rock home and just going where the love that the students on Carter Lawn, but yet the Proverbs 31 woman, being the genre, folk being no one knows your name have for each other and hall budgets for student it is not the aesthetics the mode of storytelling). and stuff, that you might for God and were in- activities rarely exceed that attract, but it is the So when we look at want to check out other trigued by that. I believe $150. Extracurricular character of the college, modern music, what do we very legitimate sources of that we are here because activities, hall life, and the incredible job they normally think of as folk? storytelling and folk and of the many intangible clubs outside of studies do in equipping us, and Lumineers… Mumford… genres that tell stories like benefits that shape us and are extremely important the care for the students Stuff like that. Whether or that. make us into godly men in entertaining and main- that attracts us. Outward not you like that music, I’ll So drink up those PSL’s and women. I believe we taining students. They appearances on Carter go ahead and say those acts and button up those flan- are here because Cove- are supposed to encour- and the campus overall aren’t really folk… They’re nels cause it’s fall folks. And nant is able to equip us age community bonding will not attract students. alternative, acoustic, rock… if you have a record player accordingly in both Spirit and spiritual betterment It is the education and They have some of the like a good hipster, then and truth. I believe that of the student and yet effort that is put into the elements of folk for sure. crank that baby up and lay we are here because Cove- they receive very meager students that will contin- They tell some dope stories down some dope vinyls on nant is preparing us for funding. ue to bring them here for (I think the folksiest songs that bad boy. But maybe the future. I am not dismissing the generations. Don’t forget by those groups are probs check something that you However, in the midst fact that our campus is about us. songs like “Charlie Boy” or haven’t listened to before. of such godliness and beautiful and attractive to “Timshel”), however most Good stories are dope. Col- focus, there seems to be prospective students, but of the songs are adhering lege rulez. I’m gonna live some hypocrisy. Cov- what about the care of the to a vogue or an aesthetic forever. Pilot G-2 05’s are enant cares for us im- current students? more than the integrity of the best pens in existence. mensely, we can see that, I am now going to uti- folk.