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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

All content by Alicia DeJong

Calvin ranked second in number of students studying abroad

Alicia DeJong
December 3, 2015

According to the Institute of International Education (IIE), 10 percent of undergraduate students in the United States will study abroad by time they graduate. According to Tom Van Eck, associate director...

Calvin professor presents at economic symposium

Alicia DeJong
November 22, 2015

Once a year, students and staff from Cornerstone University, Hope College, Aquinas College and Calvin College come together for something unrelated to sports. Last Wednesday, one professor from each...

New Urban Studies minor to be offered

Alicia DeJong
November 6, 2015

Calvin College offers an urban studies minor to students who are interested in studying urban issues within a Christian worldview. Current focuses within the minor include social development, the built...

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Farm and Feast teaches Upperclass Taskforce about sustainable food

Alicia DeJong
October 30, 2015

“From now on, I’ll think twice about complaining about dining hall mashed potatoes,” commented senior Tasha Thong as she pulled potatoes in the Calvin Campus Garden. “There’s something satisfying...

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Students for Compassionate Living sponsored event explores Christianity and animal ethics

Alicia DeJong
October 9, 2015

Last Friday, a selection of panelists gathered with students to discuss an uncommon topic among Evangelical Christians: the importance of animal ethics. According to a survey commissioned by the Every...

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KE Field Day builds community

Alicia DeJong
October 1, 2015

Last Saturday, residents of the KE apartments celebrated the warm fall weather by dedicating an afternoon to activities such as basketball, volleyball, beanbag toss, water balloon games and a slip-n-slide....

Opinion: Skip the plastic

Alicia DeJong
February 13, 2015

It’s a routine you know well: you load your groceries onto the checkout line, pay, grab your purchases, walk away. Done. But look down. What are you carrying your groceries in? Is it one of those white,...

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