Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes
Ezra Craker

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter

Ezra Craker is a senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan studying English, political science and Spanish. He's been a staff reporter and an arts & entertainment editor for Chimes and is excited to serve as a general assignment reporter for the 2022-2023 school year. With interests in religion, politics and culture, Ezra hopes to pursue journalism, publishing or communications after graduation. Contact him by email () or cell (6162062550).

All content by Ezra Craker

New leadership development program aims to increase retention of under-represented faculty and staff

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
November 13, 2022
Students gathered outside the Prince Conference Center, where the Board of Trustees approved retaining all faculty with confessional difficulties last Friday.

Board of trustees retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships

Abigail Ham, Hadassa Ribeiro, Ezra Craker, Katie Rosendale, and Savannah Shustack
November 1, 2022
A Calvin tradition graveyard

A Calvin tradition graveyard

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
October 30, 2022
As the dollar goes up in value on the foreign exchange market, many national currencies have gone down, a trend that doesnt seem to be easing up any time soon.

Strong U.S. dollar increases costs for international students

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
October 23, 2022

Calvin students should ride the bus

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
October 16, 2022
Calvin admissions has revamped visit days for prospective students considerably, tailoring them to individualized interests and needs.

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Senior Ella Peterman has noticed a significant difference in her students before and after the pandemic.

The pandemic changed education. Now education students are learning to adapt

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
September 26, 2022
Calvin’s Career center has seen an uptick in remote work opportunities for students.

Remote work-heavy job market comes with benefits and drawbacks for students and alumni

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
September 19, 2022
Bleachers lead singer Jack Antonoff performed with the band fun. at Calvin in 2012. Calvin asked fun. not to bring along LGBTQ+ advocacy organization The Ally Coalition — a group that will be present with Bleachers on Sept. 17, according to Antonoffs Twitter.

Bleachers is coming to Calvin for SAO’s first arena concert since 2014

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
September 11, 2022
Many Calvin students graduate with and plan their future according to student debt. Bidens relief plan could change that for many.

Debt relief alters future plans for students and alumni

Ezra Craker, General Assignment Reporter
September 4, 2022
Artist Collaborative students will now have cohort experiences more spread throughout their time in the program.

Artist Collaborative cohort program gets an update

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
November 8, 2021
Behind every SAO concert is a small office pulling the strings necessary to bring artists to campus, including singer-songwriter Matt Costa (pictured above).

The precarious world of booking SAO concerts

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
October 25, 2021
Luminous documentary, directed by professor Sam Smartt and about professor Larry Molnar, finally makes it to the Calvin community after seven years of production.

‘Luminous’ tells the story of a Calvin astronomer’s risky prediction

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
October 17, 2021

Tipping servers generously should be a Christian practice

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
October 12, 2021
After several COVID-related setbacks, CTC performed a Steampunk version of Shakespeare.

Waking up from a nightmare, Calvin Theater Company finally performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
October 3, 2021
Tomberlin kicked off the first in SAOs concert series.

Concerts are back on campus. Proof of vaccination required

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
September 18, 2021
Beauty by Design is on display at the Center Art Gallery.

New art installations offer break from semester-start stress

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
September 13, 2021
Calvins facilities department entered the school year with noticeable understaffing.

[Photo] Understaffed and overworked: Grieving a gutted department, facilities grapples with transition

September 12, 2021
Lordes Solar Power is a refreshing album that doesnt always cohere.

On “Solar Power,” Lorde just wants to relax

Ezra Craker, A&E Editor
September 7, 2021
Derek Vos and Sarah Catlin are a now-graduated Calvin couple who met during their freshman year of college in December 2016.

A “Calvin walk” through dating history

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2021
The skyline of Chicago during a students recent trip.

In lieu of spring break, students make a break for it

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2021
Students, staff and faculty can sign up for vaccine with Calvin, Spectrum Health

Students, staff and faculty can sign up for vaccine with Calvin, Spectrum Health

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2021
Room for All supporters serve communion.

LGBTQ inclusion disagreements threaten Reformed Church in America split

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021

What are the ingredients of a good dorm event?: Schultze-Eldersveld weighs in

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021
Calvin grad continues to make music and is eager to perform live shows.

Calvin alum makes music vividly rooted in time and place

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
The University has decided to cut several majors and minors, including Art History, Theatre, and Japanese.

Zombie majors: students struggle to finish their degrees as the university cuts programs

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021
Johnnys seating area closed as a result of rise in cases.

Morale dips during increased restriction, students hopeful as cases fall

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2021
Students wore all black to stand in solidarity with Breonna Taylor’s family during an outdoor chapel service in September.

Newly formed group of students of color advises administration on racial justice

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2021
GameStop stock rose abruptly in the end of January, but has sunk again since.

Students ride GameStop roller coaster

Ezra Craker, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Several TikTok users are concerned the COVID-19 vaccine will include a microchip.

Popular TikToks promote unfounded claim that COVID-19 vaccine could be the mark of the beast

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer
December 3, 2020
Calvin professor of environmental studies, James Skillen publishes book.

Professor releases book exploring public land, conservative politics

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer
November 13, 2020
COVID-19 cases have been rising in Kent County.

Amidst rising infection rates, Safe Return Team introduces COVID-19 surveillance testing

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer
October 23, 2020
Engineering students showcase recorders designed with a self-built 3D printer

3D printing allows for inventive expression

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer
October 8, 2020
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Community Care Fund continues to accept donations despite suspension of LOFT

September 24, 2020
The new streaming service features bite-size episodes that are each 10 minutes or less.

I tried Quibi so you don’t have to

Ezra Craker, Guest Writer
April 20, 2020
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