Calvin University Chimes

Faculty, students say dialogue, education about Israel/Hamas war necessary

Savannah Shustack and Ethan Meyers
November 13, 2023

Since an initial attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, conflict in the Gaza Strip has escalated from rocket attacks and bombardment to a ground assault by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza. Thousands...

U.S. government faces possible shutdown

Samuel DeVries, Guest Writer
October 23, 2023

In the last few weeks, the United States government has been facing the possibility of a shutdown. While the immediate impact on Calvin University is minimal, the effects may affect campus if a shutdown...

What comes next? Campus conservatives reflect on GOP’s future relationship with Trump

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-editor
February 11, 2021

Micah Watson, professor of political science and director of the politics, philosophy and economics program, alongside campus TPUSA leader Stephanie Robinson and Calvin Republicans leaders Marian Henderson,...

Rich DeVos, Amway Founder and Calvin donor, dies at 92

The billionaire philanthropist invested in the institutions that both raised and criticized him.

Juliana Knot, Managing Editor
September 8, 2018

Richard DeVos passed away on Thursday morning at age 92. According to his family, he died from an infection while at home in Ada, Michigan. DeVos founded Amway, the largest direct sale company in the world,...

Deadly earthquake in China leaves over 179 dead and thousands injured

Alden Hartopo
April 26, 2013

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck China’s rural southwest Sichuan province left at least 179 dead and more than 6,700 injured, the Huffington Post reports. The earthquake struck shortly before 8...

Khmer Rouge Tribunal finds itself in a race against time

Lauren De Haan
April 24, 2013

Justice still awaits the citizens of Cambodia as the Khmer Rouge trial drags on with no end in sight. Only two leaders of Khmer remain on trial and the clock is ticking as the trial reaches a deficit and...

Lack of media coverage spurs public outrage over Gosnell abortion trial

Rachel Hekman
April 17, 2013

Chances are, if you already know who Dr. Kermit Gosnell is, you found out about him through Facebook or Twitter. Philadelphia doctor Gosnell is currently the focus of an ongoing federal murder trial....

IMF restores relationship with Somalia despite persistent security issues

Julia Gho
April 17, 2013

After a 22-year break, the International Monetary Fund has finally recognized the government of Somalia. The IMF stated, “The International Monetary Fund today recognised the federal government of...

Obama’s budget proposal has long road ahead

Kemal Talen
April 17, 2013

On April 10, 2013, President Obama proposed a new budget that will cut social security benefits, reduce tax loopholes for the wealthy and replace the $1.1 trillion dollar “sequester” cuts with...

The “Iron Lady” passes away at age 87

Lauren De Haan
April 11, 2013

Margaret Thatcher, prime minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990 passed away on Monday in London at the age of 87. According to her spokesman, Tim Bell, Thatcher died of a stroke at the Ritz hotel...

Christian-Muslim violence kills five in Egypt

Alden Hartopo
April 11, 2013

Egyptian security officials reported a clash between Muslims and Christians early Saturday which left five men, four Christians and a Muslim, dead in a suburb of the city of Shubra el-Kheima, north of...

Efforts to introduce legislation lead immigration reform

Kemal Talen
April 5, 2013

Business and labor officials negotiating on an effort to introduce a new immigration reform bill in the U.S. Senate, are very close to reaching an agreement. If consensus is reached, it will be the first...