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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

Changes to dining hall hours, staffing benefits leave students broadly dissatisfied

Maya Oeverman, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

On Nov. 18, Calvin Dining Services sent out a mass email describing changes to the hours of both dining halls, Peet’s, and Johnny’s that would be effective immediately. The changes included closing...

A page of a medieval manuscript.

Professors and students share their recent research experiences

McKenna Wilkinson, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

Calvin University professors put a lot of time and effort into formulating materials, teaching classes and helping students be as successful as possible. However, even beyond all the work that they put...

Students on the 2018 Interim trip to Belize. The Belize trip is returning in 2025 as a Winter Intensive. Photo from Calvin University Gallery.

January travel options offer hope for a reimagined Winter Intensive

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2024

As many students eagerly await the upcoming four weeks off from school after exam week, some are planning an early return to classes — even if those classes happen outside the classroom.  During...

When wet, the concrete at the entrance to the Hekman Library becomes much more difficult to navigate for persons with disabilities.

“That’s not true inclusion:” For disabled students, full campus accessibility remains elusive

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

The architect who originally designed Calvin’s current Knollcrest campus, William Fyfe, once stated that “one does not see a building, one experiences it.” For some students with disabilities, Calvin’s...

The celebration featured posters, artifacts, and items displaying more recent Jordanian culture. Photo from calvin.edu.

Umm al-Jimal archaeological site added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Grace Buller and Elisabeth Stevens
December 9, 2024

On Nov. 18, Calvin celebrated the addition of the archaeological site in Umm al-Jimal, Jordan to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.  The...

Dr. Amy Kenny speaks at the January Series in 2023. From Calvin public photo gallery.

2025 January Series sees restructure and big names

Graham Kort, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

Most students at Calvin are used to hearing from fifteen speakers every January as part of Calvin’s annual January Series. This coming January, there will be only ten.  This restructuring is for...

Calvin students explore Sullivan Cave. Photo courtesy Zach Kern.

“A whole world below”: Outdoor Rec holds first caving trip

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2024

Calvin’s Outdoor Recreation program ran its first-ever caving trip the weekend of Nov 15-17. Outdoor Recreation at Calvin organizes events regularly throughout the school year, with the goal of expanding...

Posters -- official and hand-drawn -- instruct the residents of Third VanReken on proper recycling procedures.

Recycling at Calvin: Challenges and Student Advocacy

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
November 25, 2024

Recycling on Calvin University's campus has been a challenge for years, and students are speaking up about the lack of accessible bins. Maia Peterson, a freshman environmental science major, expressed...

Survey finds that sexual harassment, other crimes on campus often go unreported

Maya Oeverman, General Assignment Editor
November 25, 2024

On Monday, November 18, Elisha Marr, an associate professor in the sociology and social work department,  presented the findings of a study conducted to assess how students perceived their safety on campus....

Student Senate set to invest $5,000 in Morren Fitness Center weight room

Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Reporter
November 25, 2024

At the Student Senate meeting on Monday 18 November, Student Senate approved $5,000 to be put towards improvements to the Morren Fitness Center weight room. According to Student Senate Advisor and Associate...

Homosexuality in the Bible: A Q&A with scholars who disagree

Elisabeth Stevens, General Assignment Reporte
November 25, 2024

Last week, the Healthy Dialogue Series featured a documentary showing and subsequent conversation about the issues of homosexuality in the Bible. Chimes followed up with Dr. David Lincicum, Associate Professor...

Calvin’s academic departments asked to underspend budgets by 10%

Grace Buller, Managing Editor
November 18, 2024

Calvin has asked its academic departments to underspend their current budgets by 10% in an effort to balance the budget by fiscal year 2026.  Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dirk Pruis presented the...

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