Calvin University Chimes – Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Campus & Community
Email causes confusion over employment status of 37 student workers
March 18, 2025
Ethan Meyers, Grace Buller, Elisabeth Stevens, and Addy Offutt
On March 3, more than three dozen Johnny’s student workers received an email from Creative Dining Services informing them that they had been “laid...

Campus & Community
Cold Knight Plunge makes a splash for 27th year
March 4, 2025
Stella Stachowiak, General Assignment Reporter
On Friday, Feb. 28, students and faculty huddled around Calvin’s chilled seminary pond, eyeing the elusive white and golden towels that lay in wait for...

Campus & Community
Calvin responds to federal challenges of DEI
March 4, 2025
Elisabeth Stevens, General Assignment Reporter
A recent letter from the Department of Education has brought questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion work at educational institutions like Calvin...

Religion
“When Jesus Did Not Return:” A chat with Dr. James Bratt about this week’s History Colloquium
March 4, 2025
Clare Rybicki, Religion Reporter
How do people respond when their higher institutes and organizations make empty promises? Dr. James Bratt, a former Calvin history professor that retired...

Campus & Community
Calvin ends financial assistance for professors who send children to Christian K-12 schools
March 4, 2025
Ethan Meyers and Grace Buller
On Feb. 20, Calvin faculty received an email from Andrew George, vice president of human resources, announcing benefit cuts as Calvin looks for savings...

Campus & Community
A Q&A with Jacqui Elzinga on the adjustment to the presidency
March 4, 2025
Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
The top question people ask Jacqui Elzinga these days is: “When are you planning on moving into the manor house?” she told Chimes. The answer: “We...

Arts & Entertainment
Calvin faculty and staff display art at Center Art Gallery’s first reception of the year
March 4, 2025
Addy Offutt, General Assignment Reporter
On Thursday, Feb. 27, people gathered in the Center Art Gallery to celebrate the opening reception of two new exhibits: “How Long, O Lord? Reflections...