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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

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Andrew Oppong received 56 percent of the vote. Photo courtesy Calvin Senate.

Student presidential race a close call, Oppong wins

Juliana Ludema
May 5, 2017

Andrew Oppong narrowly beat Billy Fredericks in the race for student body president last week, receiving 56 percent of the vote. Around 1,500 students voted this year, reflecting a recent pattern: over...

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Candidates debate in anticipation of student senate elections

Juliana Ludema
April 21, 2017

Students gathered in the Recital Hall on Wednesday for the 86th annual student senate debate. Juniors Andrew Oppong and Billy Fredericks are facing off for president while the four students running for...

The grant lasts five years, so program director Larry Herzberg hopes for a rise in enrollment in the Japanese department. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

NEH grant pays for Japanese adjunct

Juliana Ludema
April 7, 2017

The Japanese program has invited the previously cut adjunct professor Yoshiko Tsuda to return in the fall after the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) allowed an amendment to the Asian Studies...

Photo by Michael Hsu.

Rumors of Rangeela cut unfounded

Juliana Ludema
March 10, 2017

The past year’s frequent cuts and buyouts have left the Calvin rumor mill quick to fear the worst for any program. Rangeela, however, according to Jane Bruin, assistant dean of international students,...

Photo by Juliana Ludema.

Adjunct cut leaves Japanese program understaffed

Juliana Ludema
February 17, 2017

The recent cut of Japanese adjunct professor Yoshiko Tsuda leaves one professor to teach all four levels of Japanese language, a situation the Germanic and Asian Studies department fears may threaten the...

Guests await speaker Matt Walhout; Photo courtesy Just Citizenship Series.

Just Citizenship series builds connections

Juliana Ludema
February 10, 2017

Matt Walhout, the dean for research and scholarship, kicked off the Just Citizenship Forum Monday, framing the series by giving the intergenerational audience a chance to air their political concerns,...

DCM continues to offer unique learning opportunities

Juliana Ludema
February 3, 2017

If you have overheard students discussing the threads of creation, fall, redemption and vocation found in Minecraft, Islam, millennials in the church or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, don’t be amazed, they’re...

An audience waiting to here from writer, lawyer, politician and Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani; photo by Mary Taber

January Series (1/9): Reshma Saujani

Juliana Ludema
January 10, 2017

"Closing the Gender Gap in Technology" After taking the stage for Jan. 9’s session, Reshma Saujani admitted her expertise is in politics and law — not computer science. Her passion, she explained,...

Calvin students enter 36-hour film contest

Juliana Ludema
December 9, 2016

This January, Calvin film students go head-to-head with teams from the six other regional film programs in the 36-Hour Challenge, hosted by the Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF). For the competition, teams...

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KE composting catching on

Juliana Ludema
December 2, 2016

Past efforts to get Calvin students to compost may have decreased, but senior Stephanie Bradshaw, member of the Knollcrest East Sustainability Team, hopes KE’s new composting initiative is here to stay. Calvin...

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Cameroonian pastor questions prosperity gospel

Juliana Ludema
October 28, 2016

Dr. Epiemembong “Louis” Ebong, a pastor from Yaoundé, Cameroon, has been studying at Calvin for two months, developing a Reformed approach to the emerging “what-can-God-do-for-me” churches in...

Photo by Andrew Groenewold

Debugging the gender gap in computer science

Juliana Ludema
October 7, 2016

Every organization — from small nonprofits to multinational companies — could use a computer scientist. But despite the diversity of these jobs, the industry remains dominated by white men. Out of...

ISIS, Terrorism and Refugees: history, medieval studies and middle east club host teach-in

Juliana Ludema
December 13, 2015

With the increase in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, the Calvin history department hosted a teach-in titled “ISIS, Terrorism, and Refugees” last week. Professors overviewed the context and strategy...

Upperclass Taskforce offers seminar on real world finances

Juliana Ludema
November 22, 2015

“It’s the sort of thing that makes me want to curl up in a ball and never adult,” said junior Chloe Keller, echoing the financial fears of most college students. At the Personal Finances: Wisdom...

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Ralph Johnson discusses sexual assault processes in SAPT event

Juliana Ludema
November 13, 2015

In the second event of the Sexual Assault Prevention Team’s (SAPT) “Know More” series, Ralph Johnson, assistant dean for judicial affairs, explained Calvin’s process for supporting students affected...

Second City Improv performs sketch comedy at Calvin

Juliana Ludema
November 11, 2015

Second City Improv of Chicago mixed sketch comedy and improv, addressing both lighthearted and deep topics in a laughter-filled, sold-out show last Saturday. The show included sketches written by stars...

Photo Credit Anna Delph

Faculty Biography: Nancy Van Noord

Juliana Ludema
September 30, 2015

Nancy Van Noord has taught physical education classes, namely Women’s Self Defense, at Calvin since the ‘70s. Though she says she isn’t “a very in-the-spotlight person,” she makes it her goal...

Photo by Michael Hsu

Solo number wins 2015 Calvin’s Got Talent

Juliana Ludema
April 17, 2015

Daniel Michaels’ slowed version of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” connected with audience members at Calvin’s Got Talent, propelling him to the $300 win. “I can’t believe it,” the first-year...

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Geo Department is ‘happiest’ educational department on campus

Juliana Ludema
March 25, 2015

If you walk through the basement of North Hall during chapel break, you’ll hear peals of laughter from the Geology/Geography/Environmental Studies (Geo) department’s communal gathering room. Professors...

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Native American panel discusses students’ experiences

Juliana Ludema
January 22, 2015

Native Americans don’t only live in the past or in teepees, said senior Chantelle Yazzie, contrary to how Hollywood may portray them. “We’re connected to other cultures,” she explained. “We have...

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Infographic illustrates Calvin’s affordability

Juliana Ludema
November 20, 2014

Most Calvin students don’t pay full tuition. As a new infographic geared towards prospective students shows, last year, the average incoming student received a financial aid package of $20,000. People...

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New dorm leadership position in trial period

Juliana Ludema
October 30, 2014

In an attempt to round out existing dorm leadership positions, residence life is instituting a new position -- Academic Help Ambassadors (AHAs) -- to help first-year students make connections to Student...

Master plan website gathers student opinion

Juliana Ludema
October 23, 2014

As Calvin task forces reevaluate the campus’s physical spaces, they seek student input on the campus’s design, classroom technology, sustainability and hospitality, among other things. One way they’ve...

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