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
Abigail Ham

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief

Abigail Ham is a senior from Sheffield, Vermont. She is double-majoring in PPE (politics, philosophy and economics) and writing with a minor in classics. Abbie has been a staff reporter, campus & community editor and managing editor for Chimes in past years and is excited to lead the paper as editor-in-chief. She has interned with School News Network and MiBiz while in school and after graduation will be spending the summer interning for Automotive News in Detroit and then joining Frontier Group in Boston as a policy associate.

Abbie can be reached at [email protected], or follow her on Twitter @AbigailJHam.

 

 

All content by Abigail Ham
The CRC's stance on LGBTQ+ issues is a significant area of contention in Calvin’s political dialogue.

Administrators seek to send message of consistency, clarity to denomination as Synod approaches

Abigail Ham and Katie Rosendale
April 15, 2023

Tired of excuses: A conversation with Shane Claiborne

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2023

Calvin’s future depends upon remaining a place of courageous inquiry

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2023

Details remain murky as excitement for football builds

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2023

Grammar and memorization are the keys that unlock the joy of language

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2023
Calvin’s “Go Beyond” campaign launched last month.

To tell a better story: Calvin’s branding efforts up against negative internal culture

Abigail Ham and Grace Buller
March 12, 2023
Calvin and Hope fans wore MSU colors to the Calvin-Hope rivalry basketball game Feb. 15.

Calvin community responds to shooting at Michigan State University

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2023
Facing the narrative gap: a conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper

Facing the narrative gap: a conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Calvin's student body holds a range of views on how the university should respond to LGBTQ+ issues.

Student Senate survey highlights points of difference and consensus

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023

Stop buying books; use Hekman instead

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023

University parts ways with CFO

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023
Calvin faculty must sign a statement of faith commitment, but policies for staff are less clear.

A question of belief:

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2023
Campus Safety removed the message from the Burton Street sign about an hour after it was written.

TPUSA party plans spur student response

Savannah Shustack and Abigail Ham
December 18, 2022
DeVos signed copies of her most recent book for Calvin community members at the Prince Conference Center on Nov. 17.

“Misperception and misconceptions”: A Q&A with Betsy DeVos

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2022
Students gathered outside the Prince Conference Center, where the Board of Trustees approved retaining all faculty with confessional difficulties last Friday.

Board of trustees retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships

Abigail Ham, Hadassa Ribeiro, Ezra Craker, Katie Rosendale, and Savannah Shustack
November 1, 2022

[Photo] A Calvin tradition graveyard

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
October 30, 2022
Joanna and Wiebe have filed a complaint against Calvin in federal court.

President Boer to officially take the reins this week

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2022

Freshmen: There are better things to focus on than weight

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2022
The data reflect the university’s ongoing efforts to rely on a wider range of student types; more than 14% of the current total student body is made up of nontraditional students.

The changing composition of Calvin’s student body

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022
Through the use of everyday objects, “El Sueño Americano / The American Dream” acts as a haunting commentary of the U.S. immigration process.

[Photo] What you should have seen at ArtPrize, according to Chimes staff

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
October 2, 2022
Yammer is a part of the Microsoft Suite — meaning Calvin could adopt it without any new financial investment in software.

Introduction of new communication platform aims to solve old issues

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Jeanne Anderson is an extroverted former band director who lives in Minneapolis, MN. Two years ago, her graduate studies at Calvin snowballed into an unusual passion: helping faculty build, adapt and manage online programs and courses.

Behind the screens: a graduate student’s journey from band director to online course developer

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022

Photo gallery: School of Business dedication

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2022
Common's Union, now renamed the Learner's Common, is on the docket for construction in the next ten years.

New financial strategy bets on investments in future growth

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2022
Calvin's newly chartered student organizations kicked off the school year at Cokes and Clubs on Sept. 1.

[Photo] Get to know all your new fall 2022 clubs!

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
September 11, 2022

Good things are happening here

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2022
The plan imagines a new outdoor space for student gathering where Knollcrest Dining Hall is currently located.

New Residential Master Plan blocks implementation of planned third-year residency requirement

Abigail Ham and Emily Thomas
September 4, 2022
The variety of types of learners starting at Calvin this fall represent the university's ongoing efforts to grow programs beyond the traditional undergraduate experience.

Diversification efforts focus on growing Global Campus programs as undergrad enrollment remains low

Abigail Ham, Editor in Chief
September 4, 2022
Cabinet reorganization introduces new positions and priorities

Cabinet reorganization introduces new positions and priorities

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2022
Calvin faculty are asking for protection for a variety of viewpoints on sexuality as they wait for more information from the university and the denomination.

“The space to remain together”: Faculty seek protection for variety of viewpoints on sexuality

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2022
Nursing professor Adejoke Bolanle Ayoola will be the School of Health's founding dean.

Community-focused nursing professor to guide School of Health as founding dean

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2022

Faculty and staff morale hits new low, sunk by unsustainable workloads and fear

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2022
The CRC's stance on LGBTQ+ issues is a significant area of contention in Calvin’s political dialogue.

Synod is over, but what will its decisions mean for Calvin?

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2022
The CRCNA's Synod 2022 meetings are underway on campus.

What to know as you watch Synod 2022

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
Loyd-Paige and Hubers will be the seventh and eighth cabinet members to retire in the last three years.

Two cabinet members to leave Calvin by end of 2023

Abigail Ham, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022
Protestors gathered in downtown Grand Rapids throughout the week.

‘Another day in America’: Calvin community responds to killing of Patrick Lyoya by GRPD

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
April 21, 2022
Since the announcement of the reasoning for the CSR split, members of the Calvin community have worked together to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

LGBTQ+ students and allies organize advocacy events in wake of controversy

Hadassa Ribeiro and Abigail Ham
April 10, 2022
Wiebe Boer will take over as Calvin's 11th president this summer. (Photo from All-on.com)

Calvin names Shell–All On executive as university’s 11th president

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
March 28, 2022
LGBTQ+ issues are a topic of hot debate at Calvin, where employment policies prohibit same-sex marriages.

[Photo] Campus Involvement and Leadership office removes unauthorized LGBTQ+ pride flag display

Harm Venhuizen, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2022

State of the Student: The Center for Counseling & Wellness

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
March 21, 2022

State of the Student: Residence Life

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
March 14, 2022

State of the Student: Health Services

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
March 14, 2022
The "Prodigal Son" mural misportrays the narrative of the parable.

Library lobby paintings get the prodigal son story wrong

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
February 20, 2022
Calvin's baseball team will play outdoors for the first time this year at a tournament in Florida.

Baseball to launch season in Florida with nine back-to-back games

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
February 12, 2022
Small groups prompt employees to grapple with human sexuality

Small groups prompt employees to grapple with human sexuality

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
February 11, 2022
Viewership has risen thanks to a combination of remote and in person viewers.

January Series smashes total viewing record

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
February 3, 2022
The full email transition is set to take place in 2022.

Domain transition to ease multi-system confusion

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
January 24, 2022
Another winter, another spike: COVID-19 case counts soar as students return from break

Another winter, another spike: COVID-19 case counts soar as students return from break

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
January 15, 2022
Calvin's organists will lead two chapel services in February.

[Photo] Calvin ministry groups plan for new semester

Levi Huizenga, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2022
Live performances of the Messiah returned this year for the Oratorio Society's 102nd season.

Handel’s Messiah returns with live performances for 102nd season

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021
Speakers for the January Series come from all over the country and world to speak.

With no interim this year, January Series continues to adapt

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
December 5, 2021
Students partner with YWAM’s Circuit Riders to return revival event to campus

Students partner with YWAM’s Circuit Riders to return revival event to campus

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
November 14, 2021

Calvin’s Carly Bogdajewicz assembles soundtracks for hundreds of unique vibes

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
November 7, 2021
Fifth Reformed Church sits close to Calvin on Griggs Street. Photo courtesy Fifth Reformed Church.

Many children of faculty continue at Christian schools post requirement changes

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
November 1, 2021

Stay in the Room

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
November 1, 2021
How Calvin's parking stacks up to the competition

How Calvin’s parking stacks up to the competition

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 30, 2021
The PSC released a position profile for the next president on Oct. 15.

Enrollment, Synod 2022 and morale top agenda items in new presidential position profile

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
COVID concerns make recycling difficult.

Recycling to return to campus by early December

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
Rooks-Van Dellen Hall received an occupancy permit on Oct. 12 after multiple delays in renovations.

Shuttered by supply-chain issues and reduced staffing, RVD now fit for occupancy

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 23, 2021
Chemistry professor Kumar Sinniah encouraged Kharel (second from left) to give Calvin a try.

Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 17, 2021
Calvin students look out toward the border with Slovakia from the roof of the Basilica of Esztergom in northern Hungary.

Hungary semester first off-campus program to return: Spain, Honduras and Great Britain anticipate spring launch

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 2, 2021
The PSC released an updated timeline at their Sept. 22 meeting. OR: The PSC expects to recommend a candidate for appointment by March 1, 2022.

Calvin community sets response record on presidential search survey

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 2, 2021
Calvin ranks well among the top Christian schools on the Regional Universities Midwest list.

Calvin’s U.S. News ranking falls overall, climbs in teaching and engineering

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 26, 2021
COVID was detected in Boer-Bennink wastewater this week.

Wastewater testing warns of COVID in residence halls

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 26, 2021
Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 12, 2021
Michael Le Roy and Ken Erffmeyer (left and right) are among those leaving the university this year. Noah Toly (center) stepped up as provost this summer.

Wave of administration departures continues, new leaders step up

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 9, 2021
Ted Koopmans, Calvin's former head of building services, displayed a code of conduct in his office.

‘Complete betrayal’: Facilities changes met with criticism by staff and community

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
July 21, 2021
Students in Calvin's German program enjoy a trip abroad. The German major was among those cut by university officials.

Facing financial strain, university cuts programs, 2 tenured profs and facilities department

Harm Venhuizen and Abigail Ham
June 10, 2021
Henderson with her summer 2019 research group at a telescope in Rehoboth, NM.

Swimming upstream: Calvin women reflect on experiences in fields dominated by men

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
April 29, 2021
Calvin offered the Abbot BinaxNow rapid antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes.

TnT hosts mass vaccine clinic as last push to vaccinate students

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
April 21, 2021
Concern about Johnson & Johnson safety prompts switch to Moderna vaccine on campus

Concern about Johnson & Johnson safety prompts switch to Moderna vaccine on campus

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-editor
April 13, 2021
Calvin has several famous alumni from over the years.

Six influential people you didn’t know are Calvin alumni

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
April 8, 2021
Pause week events included food trucks around Commons Lawn and in the CFAC parking lot.

Pause week partial success

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
April 8, 2021
More than 100 students gathered on Commons Lawn Wednesday morning to show support for Asian and Asian American students.

Asian student organizations stand together against hate

Abigail Ham, Campus and Community Co-Editor
April 8, 2021
Uptick in Michigan COVID cases not reflected on campus

Uptick in Michigan COVID cases not reflected on campus

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
March 25, 2021
Calvin has experienced steady endowment growth for the past few years.

[Photo] Revenue continues to fall short of operating budget. Endowment has grown

March 20, 2021
Students Izuchi Ebeku, Sean Salamun, and Richard Tuttle formed the senate team that spearheaded the scooter project.

After bike program crash, Spin scoots back to Calvin’s campus

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
March 11, 2021

With expanded vaccine access, hope for fall returns

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
March 11, 2021

Course evals perpetuate racism and sexism in higher ed

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
March 4, 2021
Rendering of plans for the new business school.

Business school construction begins with ground breaking ceremony

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
March 4, 2021
Some two-week restrictions lifted as rising cases slow and close contacts fall

Some two-week restrictions lifted as rising cases slow and close contacts fall

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
February 22, 2021
Students gather for in-person learning prior to the partial shutdown orders issued last week. (Photo from calvin.edu)

Students are getting sicker, ER visits increasing as COVID spike continues

Abigail Ham, Campus and Community Co-Editor
February 18, 2021
What's in store for the future of GOP as Trump leaves office?

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

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-editor
February 11, 2021
A review of Netflix’s “Malcolm & Marie which was released last Friday.

“Malcolm & Marie” smothers itself in pretension

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
February 11, 2021
The new Netflix show Bridgerton has seen significant popularity.

Period dramas in a pandemic, and a few of the many problems with “Bridgerton”

Abigail Ham, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
About 400 Calvin faculty, staff, and students have been able to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

Health students share COVID vaccine experiences

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-Editor
February 4, 2021

Eight movie ideas to kill time with your parents (without squirming)

Abigail Ham, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
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