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
Isabella Ebbert

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor

Bella is the new co-editor for the sports section of Chimes. She’s a sophomore from Lake Orion, Mich. and a political science major with a journalism minor. She’s conveniently interested in a career in sports journalism, and is excited to get some editing experience under her belt, as she has already been a staff writer for Chimes since the beginning of this school year.

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Selvi Bunce (left) and Edgar Aguilar (right) are campaigning for student body president as Andrew Oppong's (center) term comes to a close. Photo courtesy Selvi Bunce.

Candidates share platforms at student senate debate

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

Student candidates are campaigning for the 2018-2019 senatorial,  vice presidential and presidential positions. Student voting for senatorial and presidential candidates opened today on April 25 and closes...

Women’s rugby season ending, but team relationships last

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018

Though the season is wrapping up, that doesn’t stop Calvin's women's rugby team from continuing their intensity until the very end. Sophomore Wangeci Macharia, the team's social coordinator, who...

Photo courtesy Calvin Sports Information.

New women’s soccer coach hired

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
April 5, 2018

It's a season of change as Calvin hires a new head coach for the women's soccer team. Calvin alumna Emily Ottenhoff ’10 will be taking over as head coach starting this coming fall. Ottenhoff has been...

Photo courtesy Calvin Sports Information.

Senior athletes reflect on careers

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
March 3, 2018

"All good things must come to an end" is the anthem of every college athlete in their last semester. Many of the student athletes at Calvin have been involved in sports since their childhood. The end of...

Grand Rapids is not the ideal city for the relocation of Amazon's headquarters. Logo from Amazon.com.

Grand Rapids bid for Amazon headquarters fails

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
February 21, 2018

Updated: 2/21/18, 10:06 p.m. Cities across the nation are eagerly awaiting the reveal of the location for Amazon’s new headquarters. Grand Rapids applied with a bid of 108 pages. However, to the locals'...

Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons user Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil

Staff, students speak on Nassar scandal

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
February 9, 2018

In response to the sexual assault of hundreds of gymnasts by Larry Nassar, several Calvin students and staff members commented on the scandal and expressed confidence in Calvin’s protections for its...

Local socialist group discusses implications of MeToo

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
February 6, 2018

You don't have to attend the Women's March to have a passion for women's rights. On Jan. 28, the Socialist Alternative chapter of Grand Rapids hosted an open discussion on women’s rights exactly one...

Photo courtesy Brandyn Louwsma.

Knights of Calvin: Brandyn Louwsma

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017

Chimes: Introduce Yourself:   Louwsma Hi, my name is Brandyn Louwsma. I'm a sophomore nursing major. Chimes: What do you love about lacrosse? Louwsma: The reason I love lacrosse is because...

Art department to have new theme for 2018-2019

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017

Calvin has announced an overarching theme for the arts departments in the 2018–19 season: “Reconciling all things.” This is the first time this has been done. The theme will shape the Calvin...

Knights of Calvin: Brett Avery

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017

Chimes: Introduce Yourself Avery: Hey, I’m Brett Avery. I’m a junior transfer student and a business finance major with a philosophy minor.   Chimes: What do you love about hockey? Avery:...

Along with fellow Calvin alumnus Zach Zwart, Lance VanTine (above) started PEACE of Mind, a medical advocate service for senior citizens. Photo courtesy Lance VanTine.

Calvin alum starts business supporting senior citizens

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017

Recent Calvin alum, Lance VanTine, is now the founder of the up-and-coming business known as PEACE of Mind. PEACE of Mind is a Medical Advocate Service for senior citizens, picking them up from their house...

Mikael Pelz, Matt Seafield, Kennedy Genzink and Kevin den Dulk participated in the second debate in the Constitution Series. Photo by Isabella Ebbert.

Constitution series debates political polarization

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017

In the second debate between Calvin Republicans and Democrats, the largely controversial topic addresses whether the Constitution is to blame for today’s drastic political polarization. Debating for...

Las Vegas shootings has close repercussions

Isabella Ebbert, Guest Writer
October 23, 2017

During a Jason Aldean concert on Oct. 1, 58 people were murdered in the largest mass shooting to date in U.S. history. Along with the number of deaths, 500 other people were injured and are still recovering....

Farmer banned from market

Isabella Ebbert, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017

Steve Tennes, a former army veteran, who is now a Catholic farmer, has been banned from selling his produce at the East Lansing farmer's market after denying a same-sex couple to hold a wedding ceremony...

Protesters hold up signs protesting Betsy DeVos at GRRC. Photo by Isabella Ebbert.

Protesters react to DeVos speaking at GRRC

Isabella Ebbert, Guest Writer
September 28, 2017

There was a peaceful protest against Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos held Wednesday, Sept. 20,  on Monroe Ave. in downtown Grand Rapids. The protest took place outside of the MSU Grand Rapids Research...

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