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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Vienna Teng’s Comeback Tour at Calvin

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
September 30, 2024

On Sept. 21, a few minutes before the clock struck 8 p.m., a grand piano, an electric keyboard, an acoustic guitar and a drum pad waited patiently on the stage of the CFAC Recital Hall under a circular...

AJR plays with visual effects at Grand Rapids concert.

AJR brings the collective joy of live music to Grand Rapids

Ellie Jones, Guest Writer
September 12, 2021

A Sept. 8 AJR concert at the DeltaPlex Arena attracted a flock of Calvin students. The band of brothers performed their “OK Orchestra” album with a few other fan-favorites interspersed throughout....

The duo played to a crowded CFAC on Tuesday.

Drew and Ellie Holcomb bring legacy of Christian Folk to Calvin

Grace Cole, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020

Drew and Ellie Holcomb have been creating music for more than 15 years. The Nashville-based Christian folk couple has created music together and apart, and has been touring their musical legacy with the...

Dacus ended the night with a cover of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight."

Lucy Dacus headlines epic concert

Grace Cole, Guest Writer
November 7, 2019

Lucy Dacus performed Wednesday evening in the CFAC auditorium, accompanied by two openers: Sun June and Liza Anne. The concert started at 8 and lasted until 11:30—over three hours long. Liza Anne...

Bruce Cockburn returns to Calvin

Anna Jeffries, Guest Writer
September 30, 2019

At the age 74, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn has 34 albums to his name, including his most recent instrumental album that came out earlier this year. As part of his “Bone on...

Innocence and simplicity: Frankie Cosmos

Innocence and simplicity: Frankie Cosmos

Grace Cole, Guest Writer
September 26, 2019

Indie rock group Frankie Cosmos’ fresh performance in the CFAC Auditorium on September 28 was punctuated with the unique sugary-sweet harmonies of guitarist and lead vocalist Greta Kline and keyboardist...

Haley Hendrickx Concert review

Anna Jeffries, Guest Writer
April 11, 2019

On Wednesday evening in the CFAC recital hall, the SAO presented Haley Heynderickx as one of its last shows for the semester. Haley’s opener, Portland musician Lily (band name Sheers), sang with...

Low Lumens draws in audience with soundscapes

Low Lumens draws in audience with soundscapes

Jonathan Boer, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018

Low Lumens provides a live performance unlike anything of its kind. Danny Bracken, the one-man-band behind Low Lumens, uses visual projection and live music to offer audiences a multi-sensory experience. Bracken...

Photos by Andy Calvert

Sir Sly and Joywave bring personal, theatrical energy to CFAC stage

Garrett Strpko, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018

Indie electronic groups Sir Sly and Joywave played the CFAC with opener Flora Cash on Monday. All groups exhibited high energy and a good rapport with the audience. Flora Cash, a husband-wife duo from...

MacMillian comes to Calvin

Mimi Mutesa, A&E Section Editor
September 13, 2018

Whether or not you are new to Calvin College, you will likely attend one of SAO’s many spectacular events this year. SAO, otherwise known as the Student Activities Office, has the responsibility of putting...

Photo courtesy Calvin SAO

Over the Rhine brings Christmas to Calvin

Brandon Schreur, A&E Editor
December 8, 2017

Indie folk band Over the Rhine returned to Calvin College on Saturday, Dec. 2, to perform an acoustic Christmas concert in the chapel sanctuary. Ohio natives Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, a...

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot performed in the CFAC auditorium this past weekend. Photo by Kendra Larson.

‘An Evening with Jon Foreman’ concert review

Ryan Leck, Guest Writer
October 6, 2017

Last Friday night, Jon Foreman, of the band Switchfoot, performed in the CFAC auditorium. The concert started when Foreman took center stage with his accompaniment on either side and talked a bit about...

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