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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

Addy Offutt

Addy Offutt, Campus Reporter

Addy Offutt is a freshman from Wheaton, Illinois, studying History with a minor in Statistics. Outside of school, Addy enjoys theater, being outside (in the snow or the sun), and informing people that what they just said is a song lyric.

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Spreading Awareness of Safety

Addy Offutt, Campus Reporter
April 28, 2025

“We are aware of a Grand Rapids Police incident that occurred off campus on Sunday, April 14. According to information provided to us by the Grand Rapids Police Department, officers were pursuing a suspect...

Students and faculty hold signs. Photo by Seth Hoeksema.

Social work students lead pro-DEI protest on campus

Addy Offutt and Ethan Meyers
April 14, 2025

“Say it once, say it twice, we will not put up with ICE!” students chanted in unison near the Burton St. entrance to campus. The protestors waved signs and cheered as cars honked in support. The protest...

Left: Knollcrest Dining Hall
Right: Commons Dining Hall

Knollcrest closes indefinitely, Commons offers new “all-day dining” experience

Addy Offutt, Campus Reporter
March 24, 2025

Knollcrest Dining Hall, previously the only dining hall offering dinner on campus, has indefinitely closed. To alleviate any drawbacks of this change, Commons Dining Hall, previously only open for breakfast...

A sign showing Johnny's new hours as of March 3. Later, the Friday hours were extended until 6 pm.

Email causes confusion over employment status of 37 student workers

On March 3, more than three dozen Johnny’s student workers received an email from Creative Dining Services informing them that they had been “laid off from [their] position, effective March 3, 2025.” Two...

One of Krampe's bowls on display at the Center Art Gallery. Photo by Gabrielle Eisma.

Calvin faculty and staff display art at Center Art Gallery’s first reception of the year

Addy Offutt, General Assignment Reporter
March 4, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, people gathered in the Center Art Gallery to celebrate the opening reception of two new exhibits: “How Long, O Lord? Reflections on the Psalms of Lament” by Tiffany Krampe and...

Library renovations have caused library staff to move many materials.

Hekman Library to prune physical collection by up to 40,000 books

Addy Offutt, General Assignment Reporter
February 24, 2025

In the next few years, Hekman Library will remove 20,000-40,000 physical books and journals from its collection of over 500,000.  According to Dean of the Library David Malone, the library consulted...

7:9 Project hosts a worship night. Photo courtesy of Evan Hsu.

7:9 Project fosters grassroots for international connections in worship

Addy Offutt, General Assignment Reporter
February 17, 2025

In spring 2023, Professor Nate Glasper Jr., a campus worship associate, had an idea. He brought together five students and encouraged them to form a group for multicultural worship on Calvin’s Campus....

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