It’s a sight not often seen in prison visiting rooms: students clad in blue and orange mingling with robed college faculty and board members and representatives from the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Good-natured...
“We’re going to start with a quiz,” announced Calvin religion professor Christiana deGroot, “so everyone clear your desks.”
There were some groans, as well as an enthusiastic “Let’s go,”...
Nearly all of fall semester, there was a statistic written on the sidewalk outside the fieldhouse: “One in four college students suffers from a mental disorder.” Chimes sat down with students and staff...
Mental health disorders at Calvin are certainly not a taboo topic, but they are an uncomfortable one.
All too often, struggles with depression and anxiety, psychiatric hospitalizations and discussions...
The image of a swastika and the words “white power,” scrawled late Sunday night in the snow on a car windshield, sent shockwaves through the Calvin community.
In a response that students and staff...
On Tuesday, professor Jennifer Holberg of the English department was recognized as a “YWCA Woman of Achievement” at a YWCA Tribute Awards luncheon.
The luncheon, held at DeVos Place, honored six...
On Tuesday, professor Jennifer Holberg of the English department was recognized as a “YWCA Woman of Achievement” at a YWCA Tribute Awards luncheon.
The luncheon, held at DeVos Place, honored six...
Kjh-Lajhni Sanford leaned forward earnestly in her chair, her voice cutting clearly through the background hum of activity in the Intercultural Student Development Lounge.
“One thing that a lot of...
Advising recess used to induce in me a state of panic matched only by the chaos of waiting in line for Uppercrust’s grilled cheese during rush hour.
It was the time of the semester when I realized,...
Student leaders in Calvin’s Food Recovery Network (FRN) faced an unexpected problem during their event on Friday: they had to keep pulling up chairs to accommodate a crowd much larger than anticipated....
The contrast between the two groups stationed in front of the gray building was stark: one held bright pink signs and waved exuberantly at passing cars, the other huddled in a small circle with heads bowed.
Though...
Last Friday, students were able to enjoy the warmth of crackling campfires without journeying beyond the center of Calvin’s campus.
Campfires on Commons, an event hosted by Calvin Nite Life, featured...
Humans have long pondered the potential for life on other planets in the universe. Up until recently, however, we have not had the technology or research capabilities to deeply investigate beyond our planet...
This past Saturday, Calvin students, professors and community members came together to learn about the environmental challenges facing the Plaster Creek Watershed and to volunteer their time to address...
Though this club may be historically small in numbers, it is rich in community, off-campus expeditions and understanding connections with other disciplines.
The Calvin Architecture Club, though comprised...
Last Wednesday evening, a sold-out audience gathered in the Covenant Fine Arts Center to hear Lord Huron, a folk-rock band known for its broad instrumentation and intriguing lyrics.
The band’s energy...
Last week, the Calvin Energy Recovery Fund (CERF) sponsored a lights-out event, a poster session and a sustainability scavenger hunt on Calvin’s campus.
These events were a celebration of the fact...
Every year, it seems that college tuition increases with the predictability of the changing seasons and the endless Knollcrest vs. Commons debates.
However, Joel DeBruin, Calvin’s director of finance,...
It’s not a stretch to say that nearly every student on Calvin’s campus knows at least one person who has served as a Barnabas.
Though a main role of the Barnabi is to encourage other students to...
Nelly Jordan de Flores is a Custodian in Kalsbeek Huizenga Van Reken, where she ensures that the dorm is clean and managed. Chimes sat down with Nelly to learn more about the work that goes on behind the...
Every so often, rumors circulate about Calvin’s judicial process, sometimes rooted in fact but in other cases, purely fiction.
One such rumor, that Calvin students can get paid $50 for turning in...
Dr. Susan Bruxvoort Lipscomb—Features editor (1994-95), Editor-in-Chief (1995-96)
After graduating from Calvin, Dr. Bruxvoort Lipscomb went on to complete an M.A. in Humanities from the University...
This past weekend, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) released a video showing the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians on a beach in Libya.
The international community quickly condemned the actions...
By now, it comes as no surprise to learn that another faculty member of the Calvin science department has received a grant to conduct research.
Biochemistry professor Brendan Looyenga recently received...
As an accredited college through the Higher Learning Commission, Calvin must undergo a process of re-accreditation every 10 years.
This spring, Calvin will once again go through this process, which...
For a nation striving towards gender equality, the United States still has a surprisingly large gender gap between men and women in tech careers.
Gender disparity in STEM fields (science, technology,...
After a year of transitions in the Multicultural and International Student Development Offices (MSDO), both offices are now fully staffed and better equipped to support the AHANA and international student...
Calvin has begun its search for a new vice president of student life after Shirley Hoogstra left Calvin this fall, having served in the position for the past 15 years.
A committee of 11 members will...
There has long been a debate among Christians surrounding the idea of evolution, the Big Bang and the origins of life in the universe.
This past Monday, Pope Francis weighed in on the controversy, saying...
This past year has seen renovations across campus, including remodeling in Johnny’s and the Spoelhof Fieldhouse as well as the creation of a new intercultural lounge for students.
This lounge, located...
According to data released by the U.S. Department of Education, Calvin students have a low loan default rate compared to students at other institutions of higher learning around the nation.
Many students...
Many floor communities and sports teams at Calvin welcome new students with a community activity, generally called a “welcome tradition” as opposed to “initiation” or “hazing.” The purpose...
Despite recent discussions about opening Calvin’s library on Sunday afternoons, there are no immediate plans to implement Sunday hours, pending further discussion.
This past spring, the Hekman Library...
Calvin has been recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as a top liberal arts college and an institution with top-notch undergraduate research programs.
In this year’s rankings, Calvin is one...
The Calvin Music Department has concerts nearly every week, but few are as unorthodox and entertaining as Cello Cabaret. This Saturday at 3 p.m. in the CFAC Recital Hall, 20 cellists will be performing...
This weekend, Nite Life will be hosting its final event of the year, Calvin’s Got Talent (CGT). For the third year running, it promises to be an evening of entertainment unlike any other on Calvin’s...
Last Saturday afternoon, teams of Calvin students demonstrated their cooking abilities while vying for the honor of winning Iron Chef Africa.
This competition, hosted by the African Students Association,...
