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
Afua Brantuo

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor

Afua Brantuo is a sophomore majoring in mathematics with a minor in French, serving as the Features editor this year. She loves reading, watching anime, listening to music and dancing. She hates winter because, for her, the ideal temperature is 80 degrees, and her favorite thing to do is read in bed after a long day of class.

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Navigating college in a pandemic, international freshmen share their experiences

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
March 4, 2021

Starting college overseas may seem daunting to most, even in precedented times, but for international freshmen students, this is their reality mid-pandemic. Misgana Dinberu, Bear de Boo, Stephanie Amalu,...

GOP feature meant to educate, not promote

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
February 25, 2021

Two weeks ago, Chimes published a features article highlighting conservative opinions on what the future of the GOP would be after Trump. In light of the recent backlash to this article, I would like to...

“I cannot understand why anyone would not want to live there,” said Slopsema, an alumnus of the Dutch House.

Meet the Dutch House: the Christian fraternity at the University of Michigan started by Calvin alum

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
February 4, 2021

In 1929, several Calvin graduates entered the University of Michigan and created its first Christian fraternity, Phi Alpha Kappa, otherwise known as the Dutch House. With over 90 years of history, the...

Trump’s COVID scare show that the right’s demand for empathy is only on their terms

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
October 9, 2020

Friday’s news of President Trump’s positive COVID diagnosis caused a massive stir online, particularly on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter. After consistently denouncing and playing down...

According to the CDC statistics, young adults are one of the least likely groups to die from COVID although they largely contribute to its spread.

Students who have had COVID share their experiences

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
October 2, 2020

For most people, COVID-19 is largely a mystery. For Calvin students Heidi Groenboom and Liz Memmelaar, contracting and recovering from the virus granted them a more in-depth understanding of how it works....

A poster supporting the Black Lives Matter movement found on the Grassroots floor.

Black students question effectiveness of Calvin’s summer response to BLM

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
September 17, 2020

Five days after the murder of George Floyd, Calvin University President Michael Le Roy issued a statement condemning the act of police brutality and declaring Calvin’s firm antiracist stance. An hour-long...

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