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
Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter

Emily is a senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is majoring in writing and minoring in journalism. Her favorite part of writing and journalism is being creative and meeting new people. She is excited to start her first year on Chimes staff as a student life reporter.

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Breakfast will no longer be served at Knollcrest on weekdays.

Weekday breakfast to move back to Commons

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
February 13, 2023

Breakfast service will return to Commons Dining Hall on weekdays starting Feb. 13.  Knollcrest initially began providing morning meals during the week for student convenience, according to Todd Kurtz,...

Peet’s and Johnny’s go cashless

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 29, 2023

Peet’s Coffee and Johnny’s Cafe no longer accept cash payments. Cash payments were rare and eliminating them has made things easier for student workers. Director of Hospitality Operations Estelle...

SPAUD’s move into North Hall will affect students, faculty, SPAUD clients and other departments currently in or moving into the science complex.

SPAUD department to join other health programs in North Hall

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 22, 2023

Former Chief Financial Officer Tim Fennema announced in a Sept. 7 town hall meeting that the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department (SPAUD) will be moving to North Hall. The move will make SPAUD closer...

The Perkins Fellowship and the Grassroots Community both focus on social justice issues; merging gave both communities more resources.

Perkins-Grassroots merger gives students more resources

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 15, 2023

On Jan. 4, 2022, a decision was made by Residence Life and the Center for Intercultural Student Development to merge Perkins Leadership Fellows and the Grassroots Living Learning Community — programs...

Students cheer Calvin’s volleyball team in a show of school spirit.

SAO, coaches hope new sports teams will bring more energy to campus life

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
November 13, 2022

Coaches and the Student Activities Office are supportive of the new sports programs coming to Calvin, and are optimistic about the additions’ possible impact on campus life. The announcement of varsity...

Faculty and students involved in interfaith efforts on campus say they connect those efforts to Calvin’s mission.

The New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers program offers grants for interfaith engagement in the curriculum

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
November 6, 2022

The New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers — a group of faculty committed to incorporating interfaith perspectives into their work at Calvin — are offering five $600 grants, funded by a larger grant from...

Students can apply for federal student loan forgiveness now.

Student loan forgiveness applications are now open for students

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
November 2, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday, Oct. 17 that applications for his administration's student loan forgiveness program are now open. Paula Elenbaas, associate director of financial aid at...

Unmasked moderators are tasked with maintaining the app as a supportive and safe space.

Unmasked moderators create a safe and supportive environment on the app

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
October 24, 2022

Unmasked offers students a space to openly and anonymously share about mental health without fear of judgment. While most student users log on only to scroll, post or respond to comments, a team of peer...

Supply chain issues have delayed the upgrade of Wi-Fi routers on campus, generating a slower internet connection.

Supply chain issues delay Wi-Fi router upgrades

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
October 2, 2022

According to Chief Information Officer Brian Paige, delivery of some of the parts needed to upgrade campus Wi-Fi routers has been delayed significantly due to supply chain issues. Paige told Chimes...

Job-searching students can come to the Career Center for aid.

CISD Scholar’s Program links students with mentors in their fields

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
September 26, 2022

The Center for Intercultural Student Development Scholar’s Program, launched in 2020 by Courtney Banks-Tatum, former director of Calvin’s Career Center, is gaining momentum after a pause due to COVID....

The Rhetoric Center is staffed by students from a variety of majors.

Rhetoric Center reaches across campus with resources for all disciplines

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
September 19, 2022

The Rhetoric Center (RC) is a resource for students of all majors to get help with written, oral and visual assignments from their peers. Center director Kristine Johnson is focused on making sure the...

Rangeela’s signature event will return in spring 2023 after two years interrupted by COVID-19.

Rangeela returns, now as a student organization

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
September 11, 2022

Rangeela, an event celebrating different ethnic groups represented in the Calvin student body through performances showcasing their cultures, is returning this year after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19....

The plan imagines a new outdoor space for student gathering where Knollcrest Dining Hall is currently located.

New Residential Master Plan blocks implementation of planned third-year residency requirement

Abigail Ham and Emily Thomas
September 4, 2022

Vice President for Student Life Sarah Visser and Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen announced July 29 that a policy intended to keep future students living on campus for three years will...

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