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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

Ethan Stafford

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor

Ethan Stafford will serve as one of the campus and community editors. He is a senior from Pinckney, Michigan, a small town north of Ann Arbor most famous for being the neighbor of Hell, Michigan. He moved to Austria where he lived for three years and then spent two more years in Italy before returning to Pinckney at age nine. Ethan is double-majoring in writing and economics and plans to pursue a career in editing.

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Students rise to the occasion amidst online courses

Students rise to the occasion amidst online courses

Ethan Stafford, Campus and Community Editor
May 1, 2020

Professors sing nothing but praise for their students as online courses continue for the 2020 spring semester.  With the campus shutdown and the transition to online courses, Calvin students and professors...

Our last semester in a pandemic

Our last semester in a pandemic

Ethan Stafford, Campus and Community Editor
April 27, 2020

It’s been a long, but fun, four years at Calvin University. From intro courses to senior seminars and everything in between, the final semester is wrapping up for the class of 2020, in one of the most...

With an initial goal of 1000 signatures, the petition has garnered over 1400.

Students start petition to move spring semester grades to pass/fail

Ethan Stafford, Campus and Community Editor
April 6, 2020

Amidst the COVID–19 outbreak, a petition has been filed with the Calvin administration to allow students the option to choose between a letter grade and pass/fail. The petition started after the switch...

Students of varying cultures come together in community to enjoy each some pizza.

MSDO looks to restructure after staff departures

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
March 13, 2020

The Multicultural Student Development Office (MSDO) plans to roll out a restructured model of the office that will best allow them to serve their commitment to students and the programs they support. The...

Open house policies vary widely across Christian schools.

Calvin locks, but what do Wheaton and Hope do?

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
March 5, 2020

Open house policies at colleges and universities across America, specifically Christian colleges, have been long standing traditions. Although some schools have abandoned the restrictions, there are many...

LHU will host Calvin’s Semester in Britain beginning in spring 2021

Changes being made to study abroad programs

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
February 28, 2020

The Honduras Justice Semester and Semester in Britain study abroad programs are undergoing serious changes. Calvin’s declining enrollment is forcing the Honduras Justice Semester to be offered every...

The Center for Counseling and Wellness can direct students to the care that meets their needs.

[Photo] Looking for mental health resources on campus? Here’s where to start.

Abby Poirier, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020

The Center for Counseling and Wellness can direct students to the care that meets their needs.

The City of Grand Rapids has plans for a 24 story tower.

Grand Rapids reaches for the sky

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
February 13, 2020

The city of Grand Rapids has accepted a proposal for the development of a new skyscraper. The city sent out a request for proposal for the skyscraper late last fall. The location for the development is...

New CSSSP is excited to invest in students.

New CSSSP looks to address student concerns

Ethan Stafford, Campus and Community Editor
February 7, 2020

Kelsey Colburn began her new position as Coordinator of Student Success and Sexuality Programming (CSSSP) on Dec. 2. This spring will be her first full semester in the position. As reported in November...

Caption: The new CSSSP will help with SAGA.

New coordinator of success and sexuality programming hired

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
November 20, 2019

This story has been updated to include comment from Vice President of Student Life Sarah Visser. Starting December 2, Calvin University will welcome Kelsey Colburn as the new Coordinator of Student...

The second floor of Max's is decorated to resemble a cargo ship.

Tiki bar offers escape from Michigan snow

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
November 8, 2019

With winter fast approaching, Grand Rapids now offers an escape to its own corner of a tropical island. Max’s South Seas Hideaway gives customers their own tropical getaway with their tiki-themed bar...

Von Maur is one of several new retailers.

Woodland Mall offers new retailers and restaurants as part of redevelopment project

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
November 1, 2019

Woodland Mall is currently in the middle of their redevelopment plan, which has a budget of $100 million that includes a variety of new retail stores, restaurants, and renovations. The new stores include...

Many students depend on scholarships to help pay for tuition

Students in scholarship limbo following Michigan Tuition Grant Veto

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
October 24, 2019

On October 8, 2019, Michigan Representative Scot VanSingel introduced House Bill 5076. The bill is meant to reinstate the Michigan Tuition Grant that was recently vetoed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. As...

Exercise science lab gets facelift

Exercise science lab gets facelift

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
October 16, 2019

  Calvin’s department of kinesiology held the grand re-opening of the exercise science laboratory last Friday, Oct. 11. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Kerrie Berends hosted the opening and...

This is a photo of a computer user.

Fight the New Drug presents at Calvin

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
October 4, 2019

Porn was the subject of Fight the New Drug’s presentation Tuesday, October 1. Fight the New Drug is a non-profit organization that aims to educate the public on the danger and harm pornography poses...

Presidential fellows bridge gap between executives, students at Calvin

Presidential fellows bridge gap between executives, students at Calvin

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
September 20, 2019

The new Presidential Fellows internship at Calvin looks to provide an outside the classroom learning experience to students interested in leadership. The Associate Dean of Campus Involvement and Leadership,...

Calvin receives new name and campus upgrades

Ethan Stafford, Campus & Community Editor
September 12, 2019

As another academic year kicks off, Calvin is filled with new faces bustling around and soaking in all they can. But faces aren’t the only new things on campus. On July 10, 2019, Calvin College officially...

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