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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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Photo courtesy Heartside Neighborhood Collaboration Project.

Heartside charity org  founder weighs in on gentrification

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018

As a part of vibrant downtown Grand Rapids, the Heartside neighborhood has been changing recently as new businesses and restaurants move in, bringing new consumers to the area. Some may call this process...

Juan-Andres Hernandez (Carlos’ son), Carlos Hernandez. Photo courtesy AJS Facebook page.

Co-founder of AJS helps eradicate police corruption in Honduras

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the current homicide rate in Honduras. The figure has been corrected below.  On Thursday, April 11, Carlos Hernández came to Calvin...

Photo by Casa Rosada, Wikimedia commons.

Aquinas chaplain and professors reflect on Pope Francis’ first five years

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018

Appointed in March 2013, Pope Francis is the current leader of the Roman Catholic Church, following Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II. Although some have applauded his inviting nature and skills...

Photo courtesy David Noe.

Prof seeks to create church plant

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018

In 2014, classics professor David Noe created a Bible study aimed at planting a confessional, Orthodox Presbyterian church, called Reformation, near Calvin’s campus. This group serves both Calvin students...

Photo from Calvin.edu.

Study: Gen Z twice likely to identify as LGBT+ or atheist

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018

Barna Group, an evangelical research group, published a study that found Generation Z (Gen Z) to be twice as likely to identify as LGBT+ or atheist. Although Millenials have been the focus of much attention,...

Jubilee Fellows program clarifies students’ call to ministry

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017

Just before fall advising break, the Congregational and Ministries Studies (CMS) department selected twelve new Jubilee Fellows for next spring.  Geared toward offering selected juniors Christian leadership...

Members of both Protestant and Catholic traditions attended the service, hosted by LaGrave. Photo courtesy OHS Database.

LaGrave CRC celebrates Reformation

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled Dr. Pearl Shangkuan's last name as 'Shengquan,' and stated that the Grand Rapids Symphony performed instead of the Calvin College Alumni Choir....

Photo courtesy Dégagé Ministries.

Ministry Spotlight: Dégagé

Ben DeMaso, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017

Situated at the corner of Division St. and Cherry St. sits Dégagé, created to “give help and hope” to the homeless of Grand Rapids. Originally started in 1967 by two Calvin graduates to provide coffee...

"This Little Light of Mine" invites refl ection on childlike faith. Photo by Ben DeMaso.

Faith-motivated works shine at ArtPrize

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
October 5, 2017

Art Prize, Grand Rapids’ annual fall art competition, is a place to find not only award-winning art, but work inspired by faith as well. Stretching beyond the “Northern Bible Belt” of Christianity...

The WAs combine their skills to plan campus worship services. Photo by Ruth Vanden Bos.

Worship Apprentices use gifts to lead campus

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
September 28, 2017

A new school year means a new team of Worship Apprentices (WAs) for Campus Ministries and the Calvin community. The WAs are responsible for coordinating and leading the Belong and Friday chapels as well...

Study examines Old Testament characters

Ben DeMaso, Guest Writer
September 22, 2017

  This fall, all Calvin students  have the opportunity to be a part of the Old Testament Characters Bible study. Taking place over the course of 10 weeks, the study will let students dive into...

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