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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

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Student senate develops new church directory for students

Carissa VanHaitsma
December 6, 2013

Calvin College does not offer a school-run church service on Sunday mornings. Many students wish to attend a church service on Sunday mornings, but are unsure of what their options are. Many students...

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Grand Rapids .1k race raises money for muscular dystrophy

Carissa VanHaitsma
November 22, 2013

Many high school boys play golf and some may even play in a golf scramble. Not many high school boys start a golf scramble for charity. Kyle Smith and Mike Friar were two high school boys at East Kentwood...

Right to Life Michigan Files Lawsuit in Protest of Obamacare

Carissa VanHaitsma
November 8, 2013

The Affordable Care Act, most commonly known as “Obamacare,” is a controversial topic in politics and also for many people of faith. Right to Life Michigan recently filed a federal lawsuit against...

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G92 holds ‘Become the Stranger’ event at Calvin

Carissa VanHaitsma
October 30, 2013

It may not seem like it, but there is a movement happening in the United States right now: a movement lobbying for immigration reform. On Oct. 24, G92, an immigration organization, held an event in the...

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Grand Rapids Public Schools holds 21st annual ‘Turkey Trot’

Carissa VanHaitsma
October 30, 2013

Many people plan to overeat, nap and watch football on Thanksgiving Day. However, more than 2,000 people in Grand Rapids will run a 5K that day. On Nov. 28, 2013, the 21st annual “Turkey Trot” 5K...

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Buck Fridays takes students to Post Family Farms

Carissa VanHaitsma
October 17, 2013

Most Calvin students would not expect to spend their Friday night with goats, but that’s just what many students did at this past week’s Buck Fridays event. On Oct. 15, Buck Fridays held an event...

‘Internet Cat Video Festival’ draws thousands downtown

Carissa VanHaitsma
October 4, 2013

On Sept. 27, thousands of Art Prize attendees gathered in Rosa Parks Circle to watch videos of cats. The “Internet Cat Video Festival,” started by Walker Art Center as a part of the Minnesota State...

Encounter church moves into former fitness center

Encounter church moves into former fitness center

Carissa VanHaitsma
September 20, 2013

This past Sunday, Encounter Church held the grand opening service for its new building, located at the intersection of 44th and Kalamazoo. Dirk VanEyk, lead pastor at Encounter, planted the church in...

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