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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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SAO being saved through fundraising efforts

Annette Espinoza, Campus Co-Editor
May 3, 2019

Amid confusion and unrest over the fate of the Student Activities Office (SAO), both a short-term as well as a long-term plan have been reached. The short-term plan includes fundraising $150,000 by June...

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Staff departures, declining enrollment force campus-wide departmental reorganizations

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-Editor
May 3, 2019

It’s not just Ken Heffner from the Student Activities Office (SAO): staff positions in other areas of the college will be reduced in the coming school year, as confirmed by Sarah Visser, vice president...

International students during orientation

Dorm life for international students

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-Editor
April 26, 2019

For many international students on Calvin’s campus, stepping into dorm life is like navigating a different world. Chimes spoke with several international students who are currently living in the dorms...

Presentation slide of the report on illicit massage parlors

Prof partners with SEE org for groundbreaking research on illicit massage parlors in Grand Rapids

Annette Espinoza, Campus Co-Editor
April 25, 2019

Sixteen massage businesses were found to run illicit (as in sexually favored) massage businesses in the greater Grand Rapids area. Social work professor Rachel Venema, along with two student research assistants,...

Edgar Aguilar hosts President Le Roy at the Fish House stage.

Le Roy speaks on SAO, sustainability and diversity at town hall

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-editor
April 18, 2019

In the midst of losses due to budget constraints all around the college, President Michael Le Roy shared thoughts on the community’s values of cultural engagement, creation care and diversity at Tuesday’s...

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Amid unspecified budget cuts, Le Roy states strong financial condition

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-editor
April 3, 2019

In response to rumors about budget cuts around the college, President Le Roy stated that Calvin is in a “strong financial condition” despite constrained budgets resulting from declining enrollment....

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Calvin salutes name and seniors goodbye

Annette Espinoza, Campus Co-Editor
March 9, 2019

Calvin, as an institution, bids farewell not only to its name as “Calvin College” but also to the class of 2019 this summer. The class of 2019 will be Calvin’s last class before the school’s switch...

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CCW student advisory board aims to connect to campus

Annette Espinoza, Campus Co-Editor
March 2, 2019

The Center for Counseling and Wellness (CCW) seeks to connect with campus through its student advisory board. The board, which began last fall, is made up of 12 students of various ages, grade levels and...

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Rangeela 2019: “The Story We Tell” shows pride for origins

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-Editor
February 28, 2019

Stories that move you, paired with people onstage who move about in flashes of color and pride: that was Rangeela 2019, themed “The Story We Tell.” The two-night, annually sold-out cultural show, named...

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Bennink basement floods

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-Editor
February 28, 2019

A half-inch of standing water filled the Bennink dorm laundry, storage and trunk rooms through the drains this past Sunday afternoon, leaking into the basement hallway. Campus safety was alerted that afternoon...

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The power of story (and symbol)

Yolanda Chow, Campus Co-editor
February 27, 2019

We all have stories, and our stories are a part of who we are. This past weekend, I joined a sold-out crowd in watching Rangeela, Calvin’s annual cultural showcase largely created by students. The...

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Calvin Prison Initiative student faces deportation

Annette Espinoza, Campus Co-Editor
February 22, 2019

In 1993, 22-year-old Rafael DeJesus was sentenced to 60-100 years in prison for a first-time non-violent drug offense. DeJesus is a student enrolled in the Calvin Prison Initiative program working toward...

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