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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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

Breaking News: Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen steps down

Breaking News: Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen steps down

Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Editor
November 7, 2025

Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen will be stepping down from her role at Calvin University at the end of 2025. Jensen started in the role on March 1, 2019, after previously holding...

Federal government shutdown the longest in US history: How is Calvin holding up?

Ian Tjoelker and Joe Toly
November 5, 2025

History is made today, Nov. 5, 2025, as the shutdown of the federal government stretches into its 36th day, becoming the longest shutdown in US history. Though the shutdown is the result of decisions made...

On-campus work is hard to come by, students say

Jorie Cho, General Assignment Editor
November 3, 2025

The state of on-campus employment has been changing this year. According to students, fewer jobs are available and benefits have been cut, while remaining positions are increasingly filled based on personal...

150 Psalms for 150 years of Calvin University

Ella Vanden Berg, Religion Reporter
November 3, 2025

Dwelling in the Psalms is the theme for the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW), marking Calvin University’s 150th anniversary with 150 psalms, for 150 years. Aiming to connect Calvin’s Reformed...

The hidden beauty of Calvin’s organs

The hidden beauty of Calvin’s organs

Ella Vanden Berg
October 27, 2025

Most students may walk past the chapel or music department without realizing that Calvin houses seven pipe organs on its campus, each with its own voice, history and unique beauty. From the resonant Dobson...

John Calvin’s use of deception: A look at the French Reformation

McKenna Wilkinson, Specials Editor
October 27, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m., Dr. Jon Balserak of the University of Illinois Chicago gave a lecture titled “Calvin and the Genevans' use of deception in their evangelizing of France,” hosted by...

Students reflect on Public Health and Recreational Therapy cuts as programs phase out amid budget pressures

Students reflect on Public Health and Recreational Therapy cuts as programs phase out amid budget pressures

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
October 27, 2025

Calvin announced the discontinuation of its public health and recreational therapy programs as part of a series of budget cuts aimed at stabilizing the institution’s finances that occurred in May according...

Calvin University is currently in the midst of a strategic planning process that will have major implications going forward.

Calvin’s strategic planning process

Ashley Hamons, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2025

In the midst of a shifting landscape of higher education across the nation, Calvin is undergoing a strategic planning process in response, leading to a restructuring in areas of the university.  Dirk...

Break-in News: Deer in Boer Bennink Kitchen

Break-in News: Deer in Boer Bennink Kitchen

Maya Oeverman, Managing Editor
October 13, 2025

Early on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 4, residents of Boer Bennink (BB) woke up to a deer in the community kitchen (CK).  “I was just starting to get ready for church with my roommate, and then we...

Creation care on Calvin’s campus

Creation care on Calvin’s campus

Maya Oeverman, Managing Editor
October 13, 2025

Calvin University has a long history of creation care, involving decades of research, scholarship and action. Creation care is a phrase that comes out of Christianity, meaning “a commitment to practice...

Breaking new ground: Calvin’s ecosystem preserve adds a rock garden

Breaking new ground: Calvin’s ecosystem preserve adds a rock garden

Ian Tjoelker, General Assignment Editor
October 13, 2025

As the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve celebrates its 40th year, ground has broken on its newest addition; a rock garden will now mark the entrance to the Preserve by the East Beltline. Ground broke on the...

Banned but not forgotten

Banned but not forgotten

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
October 13, 2025

Last week, Calvin University celebrated Banned Books Week. Aimed at raising awareness and starting new conversations, the week included programming in Hekman Library, a featured lecture, and displays.  Amanda...

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