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Calvin nursing grad among first to receive vaccine

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020

Calvin graduate Gina Kamps was one of the first Spectrum Health workers to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. For herself and others, the inoculation represents not just protection against...

Popular TikToks promote unfounded claim that COVID-19 vaccine could be the mark of the beast

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer • December 3, 2020

Recent COVID-19 vaccine developments have evoked joy, relief and for some, including one popular TikTok user, apocalyptic fear. In October, Taylor Rousseau posted a video depicting a near future where...

Michigan colleges transition to remote learning with varying case counts

Abigail Ham, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2020

Following the statewide epidemic order, all Michigan colleges have transitioned to remote learning. As the in-person semester came to a close, Calvin and comparable schools differed greatly in final case...

Whitmer shuts down in-person collegiate learning as part of new statewide restrictions

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2020

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that all in-person collegiate learning is suspended effective Wednesday, Nov. 18 at a press conference this evening. This suspension is part of a statewide "three...

Thanksgiving brings tough choices for some, no options for others

Abigail Ham, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2020

This unique Thanksgiving season will be marked by smaller-than-usual gatherings, missing far-away family, and the occasional Tofurky sandwich. COVID safety, in-state employment and family political tensions...

Why I love being a COVID-RA

Hannah Riffell, Guest Writer • November 6, 2020

When I applied to be a resident assistant, the world was what we now call “normal.” I had magnificent plans for my floor community. I imagined hosting weekly hot seats in my room, with girls laughing...

Formal social gatherings suspended amid rising cases

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2020

Calvin has halted in-person social gatherings on campus, according to an email sent to the student body on Friday. This includes student organization events and departmental meetings. Students are still...

CPI suspended amid outbreak at Handlon Correctional Facility

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2020

The Handlon campus has suspended all classes, as there are 62 active cases of COVID in the prison. It is unknown how COVID-19 was introduced to the prison. At least six Handlon staff have also contracted...

Kent County Health Dept. launches COVID public information campaign targeted at young people

Katherine Benedict, C&C Co-Editor • October 29, 2020

Steve Kelso, marketing and communications manager for the Kent County Health Department has a message for college students: Please stop gathering in large numbers, mask up, wash your hands, and practice...

After long break, men’s basketball team is eager to play

Ellington Smith, Sports Editor • October 29, 2020

After an approximately 6 month hiatus, the men’s basketball team are excited to have reunited on the basketball floor. Due to COVID-19 many players were only able to get shots up on their own driveways....

Abbott tests to speed up diagnostic testing

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2020

Calvin will soon be able to test students for COVID-19 using the Abbott tests, in addition to the PCR tests, according to Calvin University President Michael Le Roy. These tests take only 15 minutes to...

Students protest cancelation of spring break, Easter holidays. Admin says no reversal possible.

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2020

Following the cancellation of spring break and Easter holidays, students immediately began posting about their frustration with the decision. Calvin Memes for CRC Teens, a popular student meme account,...