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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 Blake Staat

A&E staff share their ‘top 3’

Whether it be movies, music, television or theatre, there’s always plenty of things to get excited about, and the chance to talk about it one final time is something that we look forward to all year. On...

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BANFF Mountain Film Festival shows at Calvin

Blake Staat, Staff Writer
April 21, 2018

The 2018 Banff Mountain Film Festival (BANFF) once again chose Calvin College as a tour destination to show off the cream of the crop in outdoor adventure films. “The BANFF Mountain Film Festival...

"Black Panther" is a film that celebrates African culture and has sparked discourse. Photo is promotional material for the movie / Disney.

Review: All the stars align for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’

Blake Staat, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018

With the newest Marvel-blockbuster coming to theaters this past weekend, “Black Panther” elevates the brand to new heights with refreshing characters, plots, costume design, locations, soundtrack and...

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ delivers a breath of fresh air to Marvel movies

Blake Staat, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017

With rapidly approaching finals and current political turmoil causing stress, sometimes a fun movie can provide a healthy mode of escapism; “Thor: Ragnarok” comes at the perfect time to fill the void....

New Wu-Tang album a solid entry to group’s library

Blake Staat, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017

Delving into the genre of rap, artists tend to wear their influences loosely on their sleeves, aptly recognizing and respecting those who helped push the envelope on rhyming or production allowing them...

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ review: Putting ourselves under the mask

Blake Staat, Guest Writer
October 13, 2017

With the power of choice regarding what to do this weekend comes the weight of responsibility. When the clock strikes 8PM on this Friday, the most sensible choice to make next to studying is choosing to...

Album review: Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN.”

Blake Staat
April 28, 2017

With hype building up after two surprise song drops, including an enigmatic concluding message of a potential album release date, Kendrick Lamar chose Good Friday to give his fans a new album entitled...

“Split” and Shyamalan: A case study

Blake Staat
February 3, 2017

As we move past the holiday movie season and into the New Year, there are a couple of movies to look out for early on and into the spring. “Split” is one movie that had critics and audiences talking...

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