We in West Michigan are blessed by the presence of two noted institutions of Higher Education: Hope College in Holland, and Calvin University in Grand Rapids. As iron sharpens iron, these two institutions...
Despite its fast-paced moments, the majority of working in journalism can sometimes be a waiting game. At Chimes, we’re always waiting for the next newsworthy story, waiting for email reply, or waiting...
Last time I wrote on bread, I tried to convince you that making bread was good for you. However, my visits to Aldi and Meijer in the following days revealed that Grand Rapids’ supply of flour, yeast...
Last week, I learned that my spring Spanish elective, Hispanic Culture in the U.S., was canceled. Only eight students enrolled, and according to the Spanish department’s email to those eight students,...
Incarceration keeps individuals separated from society, but also at odds with family. Because of this, there are very few opportunities to truly form impactful relationships. Al Woods, a CPI student from...
The Church should reevaluate its expectation that political leaders, particularly the President, share our faith. Such a reevaluation should also prompt us to rethink our politics. The collapse of Christendom...
Last weekend, before the election, I saw a post circulating around Instagram by influencer Cole LaBrant. A somber photo shows LaBrant with his hand on the shoulder of now President-elect Donald Trump,...
We know them as some of the holiest figures in society: pastors, church leaders, Christian authors — “messengers” of the Gospel, who will lead us down the right path to salvation if only we trust...
Amid the Halloween decorations and excitement for parties and trick-or-treating surrounding October 31, one historical event tied to this date often goes unnoticed — even here at Calvin University, which...
I’ll admit that when I started watching my first K-drama, doing so went directly against the dating advice I typically give when asked: “Don’t do anything you wouldn’t independently enjoy just...
In the spring of 2024, a number of faculty signed a letter that was sent to Calvin’s Board of Trustees (BOT) requesting that Calvin divest its financial investments from any organizations benefiting...
On Saturday, October 12, I attended a lecture by Doris Kearns Goodwin at the Ford Museum downtown. Killer way to spend my Saturday night, I know. Goodwin is an internationally acclaimed historian, documentary...
