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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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New women’s soccer coach hired

Isabella Ebbert, Sports Co-Editor
April 6, 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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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:...

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 13, 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 29, 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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