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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

Clare Rybicki

Clare Rybicki, Religion Reporter

Clare is a freshman from Washoe Valley, NV studying History, Classics, and Latin. When she isn’t packing her mind full of knowledge, she is often catching up with friends and family or failing miserably in her attempts to finish her to be read list before adding more books. Back home, Clare can be found adventuring on spontaneous hikes into Nevada’s wilderness, searching for weird or quirky foods to try; her most current being pickled herring, or caring for a multitude of creatures near her home, including goats, horses, and the occasional koi fish.

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President Greg Elzinga addresses Synod 2024 in the chapel sanctuary.  
(Banner photo by Steven Herppich)

Calvin sends their final report to Synod before the 2025 meeting

Last week, Calvin’s board of trustees (BOT) made public its report to Synod 2025 – a document detailing Calvin’s plan to deal with faculty dissent on certain key topics, including human sexuality.  The...

“When Jesus Did Not Return:” A chat with Dr. James Bratt about this week’s History Colloquium

“When Jesus Did Not Return:” A chat with Dr. James Bratt about this week’s History Colloquium

Clare Rybicki, Religion Reporter
March 4, 2025

How do people respond when their higher institutes and organizations make empty promises? Dr. James Bratt, a former Calvin history professor that retired in 2016, plans to discuss this question at his...

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