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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

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IMF restores relationship with Somalia despite persistent security issues

Julia Gho
April 17, 2013

After a 22-year break, the International Monetary Fund has finally recognized the government of Somalia. The IMF stated, “The International Monetary Fund today recognised the federal government of...

Suicide rates high among South Korean elderly

Julia Gho
April 5, 2013

In South Korea, the traditional concept of filial duty has begun to fade. Many families feel less inclined to take care of their elders, especially when facing a lot of financial pressure themselves. According...

Effects of Japanese tsunami still clear two years later

Julia Gho
March 14, 2013

Two years ago, Japan was devastated by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, which was followed by a tsunami. Now, two years later, Japan prepares for the memorial of the second anniversary of the disaster in which...

Chinese authorities’ first public reference to “cancer villages” raises concern on pollution levels

Julia Gho
February 28, 2013

After a number of implicit claims and rumors, China’s environmental authority has finally acknowledged the existence of “cancer villages.” The cancer villages have a significantly higher cancer rate...

Hindu religious festival Kumbh Mela brings millions to the Ganges

Julia Gho
February 13, 2013

Kumbh Mela, an Indian festival, is the largest gathering of people for a religious purpose. Almost 80 million people are expected to visit the Ganges river during the 55-day festival. Kumbh, a Sanskrit...

Fighting in Mali displaces thousands

Julia Gho
February 1, 2013

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced due to the fighting going on in the northern territories of Mali between government forces and Tuareg rebels. Many of those displaced are fleeing to the...

Awareness grows for women’s rights in India

Julia Gho
January 19, 2013

Recently, there has been increase in sexual assaults against women on public transport in India. Although India goes through crisis after crisis, little seems to change and the anger eventually dies down....

M23 rebels displace thousands of people in eastern DRC

Julia Gho
November 28, 2012

The fierce fighting of the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is the most serious since July. The rebels, who have their stronghold in the northereastern region of Congo, have taken control...

54 percent of Puerto Ricans support change from current status

Julia Gho
November 8, 2012

Puerto Rico is not a U.S. state — it is a Commonwealth. Although the U.S. Congress has local responsibility over Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico has autonomy, and the governor-elect of Puerto Rico holds the...

Campaigns see Latino voters as deciders in three key states

Julia Gho
October 24, 2012

For the current election, campaigns see Latino voters as deciders in three key states: Colorado, Florida and Nevada. In fact, “Mr. Obama and his supporters have outspent Mr. Romney and his backers...

Unemployment rate drops below 8 percent as election nears

Julia Gho
October 10, 2012

In September, the jobless rate reached the lowest level since Barack Obama became president. The unemployment rate improved from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent. At a campaign event in Virginia, Obama said,...

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