Calvin University Chimes

SASA hosts Shaadi, a wedding celebration

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
November 25, 2024

On November 16, more than 100 students experienced the South Asian wedding celebration held by the South Asian Student Association (SASA). Ribbons tied to the walls of the Hekman library basement and the...

What is Dressember?

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Reporter
November 25, 2024

As November draws to an end, posts have popped up on social media advertising for something called “Dressember.” Those who have been at Calvin in December before — or whose high school hosted a similar...

The Emma Cole Project: Creating a Botanical Inventory of Grand Rapids Parks

Grace Langeland, Guest Writer
November 18, 2024

This past summer, a team from Calvin partnered with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to continue the legacy of a local botanist, Emma Jane Cole. Students Erin Taylor, Charlie Baumeister, and Grace Langeland...

From Hard Knocks to Word Docs.

A Story of How God Turned an Urbanite into A Calvinite

Anthony M. Flint, Guest Writer
November 18, 2024

“You come in alive, the only way you leave is dead.” Those were the ominous words that I was told when I entered the dope game. This lifestyle did not just come with prospects of big money; it also...

Why we all need philosophy

Maia Peterson, Guest Writer
November 11, 2024

If you’re studying philosophy, maybe you’ve had to answer the question “What will you do with that?” to those concerned about your job prospects. Sometimes philosophy does ask questions that seem...

Halloween and What Else?

Mike Liang, Guest Writer
November 4, 2024

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...

The board of trustees’ divestment decision puts expediency over ethics

Todd Vanden Berg, Guest Writer
November 4, 2024

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...

BREAKING: Greg Elzinga chosen as Calvin’s next president

Ethan Meyers and Graham Kort
October 21, 2024

Calvin’s Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee (PSC) announced Greg Elzinga as Calvin University’s 13th president on Monday, October 21. Perrin Rynders, chair of the Committee, sent...

Calvin unveils first-ever fully operational cadaver lab

Maya Oeverman, General Assignment Editor
October 14, 2024

For the first time this year, Calvin has started its very own cadaver lab to give a better education to anatomy students. The lab space itself resides on the basement level of Devries Hall, which...

The Mist-ifying Nature of Calvin’s Sprinklers

Naomi DeVries, Guest Writer
October 7, 2024

My awareness of the sprinkler systems at Calvin drastically increased during my junior year, while I lived in Phi-Chi. My housemates and I kept our windows open at night so we could let the cool air circulate,...

Changes to FAFSA, Michigan budget cause financial aid package delays

Grace Buller, Managing Editor
July 16, 2024

Complications related to significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – as well as a new Michigan state budget – are the main factors delaying the rollout of financial...

Synod 2024 and Calvin’s relationship with the CRC: A Q&A with Pastor Mary

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
July 5, 2024

The annual synod of the CRC, Calvin’s parent denomination, took place on campus from June 14-20. Following synod, Chimes asked Pastor Mary Hulst, who has served as Calvin’s university pastor since...