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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Live performances of the Messiah returned this year for the Oratorio Society's 102nd season.

Handel’s Messiah returns with live performances for 102nd season

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021

For over 100 years, the Calvin Oratorio Society has heralded the arrival of the Christmas season with performances of Handel’s Messiah. In 2020, a group of Calvin faculty, staff and students joined Calvin...

CPI students will be tasked with caring for Calvin's community garden if the move to the Garden House is approved.

Calvin brings CPI housing plan to concerned neighborhood

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, C&C Editor
December 5, 2021

Todd Cioffi never imagined that he would be able to help returning citizens reintegrate into society when he started working with the Calvin Prison Initiative. Now, he’s working to provide housing for...

The Knightletin compound displays different levels of fluorescence at different Ph levels. (Photo courtesy Mark Muyskens)

In a stroke of ‘serendipity’, Calvin lab creates novel fluorescent compound ‘Knightletin’

Timothy Lin, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2021

In a stroke of what chemistry professor Mark Muyskens described as “serendipity” this summer, he and his summer research group synthesized a brand-new, unique molecule of coumarin, an organic compound...

In the photo in question, President Le Roy attended the Taco Bell formal hosted by BHT earlier this fall. He told Chimes he removed his mask only to eat.

Letter to the Editor

Paul Dick, Guest Writer
December 5, 2021

In its Nov. 8 edition, Chimes ran a picture of President Le Roy and a group of students at the Taco Bell formal. Although tightly packed in a relatively small area, the students were unmasked and the President...

Calvin's women's team has a 4-3 record after seven games, three of them against top 10 opponents. (Photo courtesy calvinknights.com)

Tough early-season schedules have women’s, men’s basketball teams making strides

Jamison Van Andel, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021

Although it’s fairly early in the season, both Calvin’s basketball teams have already faced a number of highly-touted opponents. Both teams have steered their way to winning records in the non-conference...

Speakers for the January Series come from all over the country and world to speak.

With no interim this year, January Series continues to adapt

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
December 5, 2021

“My whole adult life has been at Calvin,” January Series Director Kristi Potter, who has been in her current role for 15 years, told Chimes. “It will be bittersweet to be done.” This year’s...

The WSW team: from left to right, Professor Molewyk-Doornbos, nursing student Camilla Bjelland and Jenna Woodrow and Professor Zandee. Photo courtesy Gail Zandee.

Calvin nursing department empowers women to take agency over their mental health

Hadassa Ribeiro, Features Editor
December 5, 2021

Datasha Merritt was working as a human resource manager when her life turned around: she was diagnosed with a sudden brain disease that required two brain surgeries. Unable to work due to the repercussions...

Student organizations gather to advertise at Cokes and Clubs, fall 2021.

Veteran student orgs return, Student Senate proposes solution to CIL budget cuts

Grace Toma, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2021

Budget cuts meant that rechartering was not guaranteed for student organizations this semester, but after three clubs dropped from the list of 52, the Campus Involvement and Leadership office filled their...

According to the most recent 2019 STARS Report, Calvin has made progress on carbon neutrality. It’s unclear if efforts have continued.

Calvin’s progress on carbon neutrality, sustainability murky during pandemic

Sarah Gibes, Sci-Tech Editor
December 5, 2021

Five years after committing to carbon neutrality, Calvin still lacks a centralized movement to move towards its goal, and it’s unclear whether the university has met its carbon reduction commitments. According...

Common's Union, now renamed the Learner's Common, is on the docket for construction in the next ten years.

Commons Union project still needs $45.5 million in donations to get off the ground

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón and Hadassa Ribeiro
December 5, 2021

Commons Union, which will replace both dining halls and Commons Annex to act as Calvin's hub for dining, retail and community life, was first proposed in Calvin's Campus Master Plan in 2015 as an immediate...

Handel’s Messiah Christmas performance with the Oratorio Society and Calvin’s orchestra.

Advent: lament and repentance in the holiday season

Michaela Giovannelli, Religion Editor
December 5, 2021

The holiday season is filled with songs, celebration and significant others. What often is done but not too heartily talked about, however, is Advent. According to professor and Director of the Calvin...

An audit isn’t enough for inclusion; that requires change and resources

Dr. Kevin Timpe, Department of Philosophy, Guest Writer
December 3, 2021

As someone who regularly teaches about disability and writes on ways our culture is not inclusive of disabled bodies, I was asked my thoughts about the recent Chimes article, “The journey to accessibility:...

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