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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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BANFF Film Fest inspires students

Jeremy Smith
April 9, 2015

“Our mission is inspiring creativity.” The Banff Centre website proudly heralds these words as the foundation for all they showcase. Claiming they are the largest arts and creativity incubator on...

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Student senate leads Gratitude Week at Calvin

Jeremy Smith
March 26, 2015

Leadership is a big deal at Calvin, but many times the term is thrown around without much thought as to what comprises good leadership practices. For Calvin’s student senate, one word has come up among...

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This weekend kicks off biennial Festival of Faith and Music

Jeremy Smith
March 26, 2015

This week is one of the biggest weeks for Calvin’s Student Activities Office (SAO) with the Festival of Faith and Music (FFM) kicking off. The festival is known by folks all around the country and is...

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Festival of Faith and Music 2015: Artist profiles

Jeremy Smith
March 26, 2015

This year, the Festival of Faith and Music (FFM) is bringing in another diverse array of musicians and musical sounds to spice up the weekend. The participating artists, as listed below, are separated...

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Grand Rapids mayor and Calvin dean speak at Q Commons event

Jeremy Smith
March 5, 2015

This past week, Calvin College hosted the Q Commons event for the second time in recent history. Q Commons is a regional version of the national Q Conference started by Gabe and Rebekah Lyons, longtime...

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Calvin seminary attracts people from around the world and close to home

Jeremy Smith
February 12, 2015

In a recent Relevant Magazine article, pastor Kris Beckert authored a provocative article titled “When Risking it All for God Means Staying Where You Are.” In this article, Beckert explores the temptation...

French religious groups rally together in anti-violence gatherings

Jeremy Smith
January 15, 2015

Just days ago, over 3.7 million individuals stood unified in France with numerous signs reading, “Je suis Charlie.” The words — translated as “I am Charlie” — are written in solidarity with...

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Recent alumni in missions reflect on Calvin experience

Jeremy Smith
October 2, 2014

“Whether you're called to be a pastor, an organic farmer, a sociologist, a teacher — or just about anything — you're an essential part of the life and work of God's church.” The statement comes...

Opinion: Try a Little Tinderness

Opinion: Try a Little Tinderness

Jeremy Smith
September 18, 2014

Most Calvin students would agree that dating rituals on our campus are a bit odd. Our strange practices of floor dates, pearling and gaining a ring before spring fail to correlate to practices outside...

Bob Goff speaks on calling and Ephesians 4

Bob Goff speaks on calling and Ephesians 4

Jeremy Smith
January 16, 2014

"Don't do what you're bad at!" said Bob Goff, speaker at last Friday’s January Series lecture. In an interview afterwards, Goff, author of “Love Does,” repeated this exclamation as he discussed...

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