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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 Joseph Kuilema
Grand Rapids police clad in riot gear defend a street entrance during a night of protests and rioting on May 30

Reformed and always reforming… the police?

Why Reformed Christians should listen to calls to defund the police
Joseph Kuilema, Guest Writer
June 24, 2020

The first time one of my graduates called to defund the police, I dismissed the idea immediately. Even as more graduates embraced calls to defund or abolish the police, I continued to dismiss such narratives...

A group of students went to write positive messages on snow on cars following the racist comments that were written. Photo Credit Katelyn Bosch

Putting racism, white supremacy, and white privilege in context

Joseph Kuilema
December 13, 2015

On Sunday, Nov. 22, two members of our community wrote “white power” and drew a swastika in the snow on a car. Many members of our community condemned these actions as hateful and totally incompatible...

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