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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 Daniel Hickey
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It’s Getting Hot in Here: Zero Waste is the Future

Daniel Hickey, Guest Writer
March 7, 2019

Here’s a tentative conclusion: zero waste is the only future. Might as well put that out there. The idea — the dream, perhaps — of waste-free living has been circling around in my head for the...

Photo by Petr Kratochvil

A note from someone who takes out your trash

Daniel Hickey, Guest Writer
October 29, 2018

Recently, I was sorting through recycling during my trash shift at the Physical Plant, and I came across a banana peel in a recycling bin. A banana peel, for those who do not seem to know, cannot be recycled....

Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Young Oceans brings waves to the Chapel

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018

New York worship band Young Oceans arranged an intimate and intentional night of music last Friday in the Chapel. Performing a swelling post rock-esque sound paired with serene visuals and low lighting,...

Letter to the Editor: Gun control

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018

I would like to respond to respond to an opinion piece published last week, “Response to the Florida Shooting.” Here are some questions and thoughts. Mr. Veenstra, could you please explain your...

Photo courtesy Calvin SAO.

Mowgli’s perform energetic show at Ladies Literary Club

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018

California band The Mowgli’s performed for an audience of ecstatic fans last Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Ladies Literary Club. Although it was the band’s first time at Calvin, a young crowd of students...

Photo courtesy Calvin SAO.

Valerie June dazzles on Valentine’s Day

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
February 19, 2018

Genre-blurring singer-songwriter Valerie June performed for a nearly sold out crowd last Wednesday at the Ladies Literary Club. June, who played with a full electric blues band, brought her unique blend...

Photo by Kendra Kamp.

Up-and-coming artist performs in CFAC

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017

Natalie Mering—the resonant voice and creative mind behind Weyes Blood—creates music that is of two minds, rife with unreconciled sonic and conceptual juxtapositions. Last Thursday’s concert by the...

The Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago came to the CFAC last Saturday night. Photo by Jonathan Paul Henson.

Muntu Theater visits Calvin

Daniel Hickey, Staff Writer
September 22, 2017

Last Saturday night’s CFAC provided a change of pace for the venue as well asa fresh rhythm. Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago gave a rousing performance of traditional African and African-American dance,...

An image from last year’s flag display on Commons Lawn. The Sexual Assault Prevention Team hosted another flag display this year on April 19. Photo courtesy Sexual Assault Prevention Team.

Student org spotlight: SAPT

Daniel Hickey
April 21, 2017

The Sexual Assault Prevention Team is a group that openly recognizes the reality of sexual assault at Calvin and refuses to be silent about it. SAPT opens dialogue focusing on the issue of sexual assault,...

Gallery displays photos from phones

Daniel Hickey
February 17, 2017

A new exhibition of student art has opened in the Lower Gezon Gallery. The gallery is showcasing the work of the 24 students from Professor Jennifer Steensma Hoag’s “Seeing Photographs” interim course. Students...

DJ MA and DJ Maxx perform in the Fish House; Photo by Daniel Hickey.

Fish House dance party a flash from the past

Daniel Hickey
February 10, 2017

Students poured into the Fish House on Friday night to dance with friends to hip-hop, soul and pop classics. The “Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them” dance party gave students a fun way to kick...

Photo by Daniel Hickey

Dialogue showcases vitality of student art

Daniel Hickey
December 9, 2016

In the midst of the furious paper writing and coffee-fueled nights that make up the final weeks of the semester, students packed the Fish House on Monday night to celebrate the release of the newest issue...

Photo by Daniel Hickey

Student org spotlight: Cave Cafe

Daniel Hickey
October 28, 2016

The Cave Cafe is more than just a stage in the corner of the Fish House. The venue provides students with the opportunity to engage with art, as performers and audience members alike. The Cave Cafe...

Professor Lew Klatt, Photo from Calvin.edu

Poetry comes to life at Motionpoems film festival

Daniel Hickey
October 22, 2016

“I think poetry is dead,” said Todd Boss, co-founder of Motionpoems, pausing briefly before he added, “just kidding.” By offering a new context for poetry, last Friday’s Motionpoems Film Festival...

Photo by Michael Lentz

Cave Cafe: story slam

Daniel Hickey
October 7, 2016

Last Thursday night, students gathered for an unusual purpose — sharing stories. The Cave Café, otherwise known as “that stage in the corner of the Fish House,” hosted its first-ever Story Slam....

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