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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

All content by Janelle Conti

A&E staff share their ‘top 3’

Whether it be movies, music, television or theatre, there’s always plenty of things to get excited about, and the chance to talk about it one final time is something that we look forward to all year. On...

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‘Sense and Sensibility’: A story of love and forgiveness

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018

The Calvin Theatre Company just wrapped up their two-week run of “Sense and Sensibility,” which was adapted by Jessica Swale from Jane Austen’s classic novel. The show is the third and last installment...

Promotional material for "Call Me By Your Name."

Review: ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018

Recently nominated for the Academy Award for best picture, “Call Me By Your Name” is a stunning coming-of-age story about falling in and out of love for the first time. Based on the 2007 novel by...

You’ll Go Loco for Pixar’s ‘Coco’

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017

For over 30 years, Disney Pixar has created animated features that are full of emotion, sentimentality and pure imagination. Their newest feature, “Coco,” shares all those characteristics — but with...

Taylor Swift hits a high note with ‘Reputation’

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017

In one of the first striking lines in “Reputation,” Swift sings “I swear I don’t love the drama, it loves me.” This can only mean one thing: Taylor Swift has got a big reputation, and she’s...

“The Big Sick” good example for rom-coms

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017

“The Big Sick” isn’t your typical boy meets girl story.. This past summer, the indie-comedy crossover took the world by storm as audiences fell for Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon’s real-life...

‘Calendar Girls’ shows the true meaning of friendship at any age

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017

If there’s one thing to learn from “Calendar Girls,” it’s that things do get better with age. The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre opened their 92nd season with this heartwarming comedy, which ran...

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Second year for ArtPrize film category

Janelle Conti, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017

One of the best, hidden secrets of ArtPrize is “ArtPrize on Screen” — the free mini film festival that shows innovative pieces of cinema. For the second year in a row, both Celebration! Cinema and...

‘Sign of the Times’ Proves that British rock never goes out of Style

Janelle Conti
April 20, 2017

It was only a matter of time until Harry Styles released his own material. Since One Direction’s hiatus in December 2015 and the release of his other bandmates’ solo records, fans have been anxiously...

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