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A dive into Weston Fields’ world of The Weather Belt
April 28, 2025
Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
On April 8, Calvin senior Weston Fields became a published author for the second time. The Weather Belt is the second novel in a series that Fields plans...

Science & Technology
Calvin’s new native meadow breaks ground on Earth Day
April 28, 2025
Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Reporter
On Tuesday, April 22, Calvin University celebrated Earth Day with the planting of a new native meadow outside of the north entrance to Hiemenga Hall. Calvin...

Sports
Women’s lacrosse falls to Hope in regular season finale, looks ahead to MIAA tournament
April 28, 2025
Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
The stage was set on a summer-like Wednesday evening for the high stakes showdown between the bitter rivals. The Calvin Knights and the Hope Dutchmen were...

Campus & Community
Students unsure of effects of Calvin’s synod report
April 28, 2025
McKenna Wilkinson, Clare Rybicki, and Sarah Sparling
On Friday, March 28, Calvin released their report to synod outlining changes to the university’s policy on faculty and staff alignment with certain denominational...

Science & Technology
Calvin’s “Meet the Turtles” Event Aims to Connect Students with Nature and Community
April 14, 2025
Reuben Kok, Sci-Tech Reporter
As spring settles in on Calvin University’s campus, students have the chance to connect with more than just their books – they’re also meeting the...

Campus & Community
Trump 2.0: Political science department offers panel on current U.S. politics
April 14, 2025
Grace Buller, Managing Editor
On Tuesday, April 8, Calvin’s Department of Politics and Economics hosted a panel discussion on current U.S. federal government affairs. Issues discussed...

Campus & Community
Social work students lead pro-DEI protest on campus
April 14, 2025
Addy Offutt and Ethan Meyers
“Say it once, say it twice, we will not put up with ICE!” students chanted in unison near the Burton St. entrance to campus. The protestors waved signs...