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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

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Sexuality Series event “Should Love Hurt?” discusses domestic abuse

Audrey Enters
November 20, 2014

As part of the Sexuality Series, Tara Aday, director of prevention and education at Safe Haven Ministries, came to Calvin last week to give several talks on domestic violence and abusive relationships....

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Annual cardboard canoe race sets records

Audrey Enters
October 23, 2014

Some were taped together in a few hours, some had been planned for months, and last Saturday night a horde of the rafts, pontoons, dragon-headed long boats, trains, and Krispy Kreme-themed vessels converged...

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WMEAC to host 11th annual Grand River Cleanup

Audrey Enters
September 19, 2014

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) will host its 11th annual Grand River Cleanup this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Sixth Street Park. And after attracting a record 670 volunteers last year,...

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Knollcrest East students start the year with a muddy splash

Audrey Enters
September 10, 2014

Team Kappa-Delta-Gamma emerged victorious from the annual Mudbowl, a competition between the residents of the Knollcrest East apartments. The apartment residents donned old shirts and face paint for the...

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Do what makes you come alive: a senior profile with David Kuenzi

Audrey Enters
May 1, 2014

Those who enjoy the Rent-a-Bike program and many of the sustainability initiatives at Calvin College have David Kuenzi, president of student senate, and the rest of the senate team to thank. Kuenzi’s...

Calvin to offer Interim trip to Disney World

Audrey Enters
April 10, 2014

“What are you doing next Interim?” “I’m going to Disney!” Thanks to Professor Becca McBride’s new Interim class, this will be possible for Calvin’s 2015 Interim. The course “Disney, Culture...

Festival of Faith and Writing attracts readers and writers to Calvin

Audrey Enters
March 20, 2014

On April 10, 2014, over 60 writers and speakers will be flocking to Calvin for the Festival of Faith and Writing. The Festival is one of this college’s biggest events and draws over a thousand people...

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Event combines rock climbing and cooking

Audrey Enters
March 5, 2014

As the smells of butter and garlic began to fill the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex last Tuesday, more and more students wandered by to watch a group of juniors and seniors racing up the rock wall and returning...

Calvin 2013 donations some of the highest in the state

Audrey Enters
February 19, 2014

The Calvin community has shown a significant increase in generosity compared to previous years, raising $23.1 million this year. This seems to be a trend. A survey by the Voluntary Support of Education...

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New course evaluation forms to go into effect next semester

Audrey Enters
January 25, 2014

Faculty senate is currently discussing changes to the faculty and course evaluation forms that every student must fill out for every course. A vital part of any class here at Calvin, these evaluation...

From Every Nation (FEN) symposium turns to theatre

Audrey Enters
February 28, 2013

Calvin’s annual From Every Nation symposium seeks to explore the issue of racial diversity through two autobiographical plays. While the response to the symposium in previous years has been largely...

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Group fitness to offer a late fall session of workouts

Audrey Enters
October 29, 2012

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and with it inevitably comes the prospect of exercise. With that in mind, now is the perfect time to sign up for Group Fitness. Beginning Oct. 29, Calvin’s Group Fitness...

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Calvin community to document day through photos

Audrey Enters
October 11, 2012

Hundreds of Calvin students around the world will document their Friday with their cameras and cell phones. During the event Calvin in 24, students, faculty and staff are urged to photograph their everyday...

Students compete for grand prize at Buck Friday’s game show night

Audrey Enters
October 1, 2012

A sizable group of Calvin students gathered in front of the chapel at 9 p.m. on Friday to compete for a $400 grand prize in the ThinkFast game show, a Buck Friday's event. Some teams huddled in tense circles,...

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