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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

Julia McKee

Julia McKee, Campus News Editor

Julia is a co-campus editor for the 2017 spring semester. She is a junior literature major and business minor, hoping to someday go into the book publishing industry. She currently lives in Eastown and digs all the trendy coffee shops. She admires thought provoking literature and films that highlight current social issues. She loves learning, especially about cultures and viewpoints that are different from her own. She’s a proud Chicagoland native, but Grand Rapids now holds a very special place in her heart (probably because of all the coffee shops). She’s a Game of Thrones enthusiast and will discuss fan theories anytime anywhere. When’s she not working at Chimes, nannying, doing homework, or going to class, she’s most definitely think about her cats (shoutout to Snickers, Captain, and Rascals). She is honored to be on the Chimes staff this semester and aspires to represent the voice of the community.

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CCCU commends new birth control exemption

Josh Parks and Julia McKee
October 20, 2017

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) issued a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 6, praising the Trump administration’s expansion of the religious exemption to the Affordable Care Act’s...

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Calvin secures conference win over Albion

Julia McKee, Op-Ed Editor
October 3, 2017

Last Saturday, Sept. 23, the Calvin women’s soccer team took on Albion in a MIAA conference game. The  Knights, coming off a loss against Wheaton College, were determined to win. After an early goal...

Opinion: Why does everyone hate millennials?

Julia McKee, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2017

I was born in the mid 90s, meaning that, for the most part, I grew up without a cellphone. I remember the days when being on the computer meant messing around on Microsoft Paint for a an hour or so before...

What should an op-ed article look like?

Julia McKee, Op-Ed Editor
September 15, 2017

In order to talk about what an opinion and editorial article should look like, we must first discuss why such articles are worth writing in the first place. In the age of Facebook and Twitter, where you...

The commuter-only study space can be found in the corner of Johnny's, with a view of commons lawn; Photo by Julia McKee.

Johnny’s corner set aside for commuters

Julia McKee
May 5, 2017

According to student senate member Laura Harjanto, a first-year senator, commuter students have expressed a need for a designated study space. First- and second-year students are normally involved in...

A snapshot from the lecture series in 2011. 2017 was the 10th anniversary. Photo courtesy Calvin.edu.

Lecture challenges Christians’ meat consumption

Julia McKee
April 7, 2017

The Animals and the Kingdom of God lecture series focused on the relationship between humans and “non-human” animals, a term coined by Dr. David L. Clough, author of and professor at the University...

Women of Calvin participate in walkout for solidarity

Julia McKee
March 10, 2017

The Women’s March on Washington administration team organized another protest this Wednesday: A Day Without a Woman. The organization stated on their website that “on International Women's Day,...

Student org spotlight: Catholics at Calvin

Julia McKee
March 3, 2017

Fat Tuesday signifies the beginning of the season of Lent, and it is also the last day to indulge before the 40-day span of Lent. For some, this means eating one last piece of chocolate, meat or candy,...

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Health services advocates for women’s and mental health

Julia McKee
February 24, 2017

Hoogenboom health services is the very first student health care provider to be classified as a comprehensive primary care office on a college campus in the state of Michigan. Recently rated in the...

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Le Roy speaks on travel ban

Julia McKee
February 3, 2017

At Calvin College, international students make up 11 per cent of the student body. President Michael Le Roy sent an email addressed to the Calvin community regarding Trump’s travel ban. President...

Photo by Joel Zwart

New gallery focuses both on Jesus and Mary

Julia McKee
January 13, 2017

After the Christmas season concludes, the liturgical church calendar slows to somber expectancy. Advent has passed, and Lent has not yet begun. “Ecce Homo: Behold the Man” and “Most Highly Favored:...

Todd Dornbos on the center for student success

Julia McKee
November 4, 2016

Last week, Chimes published an article that addressed the new center for student success. Previously known as academic services, the new center is branching out to cover more areas where students may need...

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Academic services re-launches as center for student success

Julia McKee
October 28, 2016

In the past, academic services at Calvin College has delivered helpful services to the student body such as the tutoring program, which gives students who are struggling with a certain subject one-on-one...

Calvin alumni discuss honesty in media

Julia McKee
September 30, 2016

Last Wednesday, in Commons lecture hall, 2014 alumni Ryan Struyck and John Muyskens participated in a Q&A. Struyck now works at ABC News and Muyskens is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer for the Washington...

Photo by Julia McKee

Jim Wallis speaks on race in America

Julia McKee
September 16, 2016

On Monday, Sept. 12, Rev. Dr. Jim Wallis opened Calvin’s Center for Faith & Writing fall 2016 series with a speech about his new book, “America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the...

Photo by Julia McKee

SAO video game sphere encourages gaming community

Julia McKee
May 7, 2015

Over the past few years, the on-campus gaming culture has expanded. Three years ago, Calvin created a sphere of SAO specifically dedicated to gaming. Last Thursday, the video game sphere of SAO conducted...

Organizations combine to host Sabor Latino culture event

Julia McKee
April 30, 2015

Sabor Latino, a year-end event that celebrated Latin American culture through music, dance and food, took place last Friday in the DeVos lobby This event was a collaboration between three groups: Puentes,...

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SAPT event creates awareness of sexual assault

Julia McKee
April 17, 2015

This month is sexual assault prevention month. In honor of that, last Thursday the Sexual Assault Prevention Team (SAPT) conducted a seminar on the relevance of sexual assault at Calvin and what it means...

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Rangeela Food Fest unites cultures through food and music

Julia McKee
March 5, 2015

Last Saturday, Nite Life hosted a food fest after Rangeela to celebrate culture by exploring foods and music from around the world. This event celebrated the differences between cultures and encouraged...

Photo by Anna Delph

Seminary Pond jump tradition lives on

Julia McKee
February 26, 2015

For the last 17 years, students have willingly jumped into the frozen pond next to Calvin Theological Seminary in what is commonly known as the Sem Pond Jump. The Sem Pond Jump originated in 1997 when...

Khayree Williams is the associate dean for multicultural student development. Photo by John Muyskens.

New mentoring program created to support AHANA students

Julia McKee
January 15, 2015

The Multicultural Student Development Office (MSDO) created a new mentoring program for Asian, Hispanic/Latino, African and Native American (AHANA) students. The mentor and mentee program, otherwise known...

Photo by Kendra Kamp

Students celebrate the release of Dialogue Magazine

Julia McKee
December 4, 2014

Last Tuesday, the student body congregated in the Fish House over free coffee and music to celebrate the release of this fall’s Dialogue magazine. In the wake of budget cuts and uncertainty in recent...

Dorm event celebrates different cultures

Julia McKee
November 20, 2014

Last weekend as part of International Education Week, every dorm on Calvin’s campus participated in an event called International Treasure. For this event, each dorm represented a different country and...

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Senate’s proposals to support commuters on campus

Julia McKee
November 13, 2014

After reading through over 65 student proposals, student senate has chosen to pursue six, including improving campus spaces for commuters and making the dining halls more accessible. These proposals...

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Calvin College implements new sexual assault prevention policies

Julia McKee
October 9, 2014

At least one in four women will be a victim of sexual assault during her academic career. Of the people who are sexual assaulted during college, nine out of 10 people personally knew the perpetrator. Calvin...

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Senate proposal week funds students’ ideas

Julia McKee
October 2, 2014

This week marks the beginning of student senate proposal week, where students have the opportunity to propose their ideas to student senate. Student life gives senate a budget of $10,000 to make some students’...

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