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
Ethan Meyers

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief

Ethan Meyers is a senior studying international relations with minors in economics and French. Ethan will be Chimes Editor-in-Chief for the 2024-25 school year. He loves visiting the beach in his hometown of  Holland, Michigan. When not staying up late to meet a writing deadline, his hobbies include biking, playing chess, and learning languages.

 

Have a story idea to pitch? Email Ethan at [email protected]

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Delegates to synod talk in the chapel during a short break at Synod 2024.

Amid uncertainty, administrators and faculty work to clarify the implications of Synod 2024

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2024
Interim President Greg Elzinga addresses Synod 2024 in the chapel sanctuary. (Banner photo by Steven Herppich)

Synod 2024 instructs Calvin to define “confessional difficulties”, further develop gravamen process

Ethan Meyers, Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2024
A senior design exhibit by Mory Ismond on The Bauhaus style, featured at the spring arts festival.

Return of spring arts festival increases student morale

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
April 22, 2024
Professors Doug Koopman, Eric Washington and Micah Watson led a talk regarding the civil charges against former president Donald Trump and presidential accountability.

Presidential accountability: A Q&A with Calvin professors

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
March 18, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” is an impressive film and a satisfying adaptation

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
March 18, 2024
The student meeting was held in the chapel on Thursday.

Calvin administration emphasizes “One Calvin” at student meeting after Boer departure

Ethan Meyers, Liana Hirner, and Ashley Hamons
March 1, 2024
Past issues of campus, local and national news covering moments of tension on Calvin’s campus provide further understandings of historical controversy.

The messy middle

Savannah Shustack and Ethan Meyers
February 26, 2024
Student Senate welcomes feedback and project suggestions from the student body.

Changes to the Student Senate constitution create a new election structure, aim for clarity

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
February 19, 2024
The creation of Perseverance Dune began in the summer of 2020 after COVID-19, which made the future of Calvin research trips uncertain.

Calvin’s homemade dune continues to provide research opportunities

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
February 12, 2024

Housing should be provided for Calvin summer researchers

Isaac Bos and Ethan Meyers
February 12, 2024
Elections for South Koreas legislature, the National Assembly, will be held on April 10.

Elections 2024: How international students follow politics from home while at Calvin

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
February 5, 2024

Math Circle introduces local middle schoolers to mathematical thinking skills

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
January 29, 2024
This group from 2019 was one of the last groups to go on SLC spring break trips before the pandemic. The revival of these trips hopes to reinvigorate student opportunities and offer historic Calvin programs that were paused due to COVID-19.

Calvin’s Service Learning Center provides spring break opportunities to work in disaster relief

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
January 22, 2024
Student analysts from different sectors must pitch purchases to the whole club. Photo courtesy of Lizzie Knot.

KIM gives students real-world experience in investment management

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
December 4, 2023
The Flammarion Engraving (pictured above) shows an example of “firmament theory”, a cosmology found in the Genesis Creation narrative. Students often encounter new perspectives on Creation in their core religion classes. Image from the public domain.

When cherished beliefs are challenged: Calvin students wrestle with hard questions

Nolan Cowan and Ethan Meyers
December 4, 2023
Photo from Calvin News.

Faculty, students say dialogue, education about Israel/Hamas war necessary

Savannah Shustack and Ethan Meyers
November 13, 2023

Beyond the talking stage: Governance review enters implementation phase

Grace Buller and Ethan Meyers
November 13, 2023

I’m grateful for press freedom at Calvin

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
November 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler

“God the Father is not male”: A Q&A with Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
November 7, 2023
The Calvin Music Festival is one of several opportunities for the community to hear music by Calvin students. Photo courtesy of Nate Glasper.

“At the threshold of exciting things”: Calvin’s music department anticipating new hires, tours

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
October 31, 2023
Students can sign up for half semester two credit courses this year.

Students and faculty navigate new schedule after transition to four-two credit system

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
October 23, 2023

Calvin’s Spanish dual enrollment program expands and evolves

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
October 9, 2023

Being at Calvin has helped me understand and accept my disability

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
October 7, 2023
Koinonia can house up to 9 students, as well as the house mentors. Photo courtesy of Paige Wolfe.

Project Neighborhood invests in this year’s small cohort while planning for the future

Savannah Shustack and Ethan Meyers
October 2, 2023
The 2023-2024 first year LCS students joined the program as it transitioned to administration by Calvin. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Smits)

Life and Career Studies now administered by Calvin

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
September 25, 2023
Image courtesy of Kent County Department of Public Works

Calvin students can now keep waste out of the landfill

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
September 18, 2023
The climbing wall in Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex and Calvins other outdoor recreation programs offer students easy access to historically inaccessible exclusive sports, according to Ryan Rooks, campus recreation coordinator.

Calvin’s Outdoor Recreation programs intended to build skills and community

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
September 12, 2023
Leaders from both Calvin University and Handong Global University participated in the MOU signing ceremony in South Korea.

New opportunities for students as Calvin admin renews ties with South Korea

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
September 5, 2023

Language learning via grammar and memorization is joyless, should go

Ethan Meyers, Guest Writer
March 25, 2023
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