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 Kate Parsons
Long road home: Two refugee students’ stories

Long road home: Two refugee students’ stories

Kate Parsons
May 14, 2015
Photo by Matt Lesky.

Editorial: All I learned at Calvin, I learned at Chimes

Kate Parsons
May 13, 2015
Photo by Kendra Kamp

Sufjan Stevens returns to Calvin College for sold-out show

Kate Parsons
April 30, 2015

Imam of Grand Rapids’ oldest mosque seeks interfaith understanding

Kate Parsons
April 29, 2015
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Calvin recognized as a Partner for a Racism-Free Community

Kate Parsons
April 23, 2015

Editorial: A tragically familiar story

Kate Parsons
April 16, 2015

An interview with Bing Goei, Director of the Michigan Office for New Americans

Kate Parsons
April 10, 2015

Opinion: Stop waiting for ‘real life’ to start

Kate Parsons
March 26, 2015
Photo courtesy calvin facebook page

Sarah Visser announced as next vice president of student life

Kate Parsons
March 10, 2015
Photo collage by Anna Delph. Photos courtesy calvin.edu

Student Life approves method to eliminate student orgs

Kate Parsons
March 6, 2015
Photo courtesy The Micah Center

Micah Center hosts panel on racial disparities in infant mortality

Kate Parsons
March 5, 2015
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

On-campus living requirement can be a barrier to students

Kate Parsons
March 5, 2015
The sidewalk by 36th St. has not been cleared all winter. Photo by Kate Parsons.

Opinion: Icy sidewalks are a justice issue

Kate Parsons
February 20, 2015

Grand Rapids resettles first Syrian refugee family

Kate Parsons
February 20, 2015
Photo by Jona Eigege

Low student turnout at core town hall

Kate Parsons
February 20, 2015
29.2 percent of Calvin's faculty were part time as of fall 2016; Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Calvin Rebranding will change logos, wording, signs

Kate Parsons
February 13, 2015

Opinion: Choose contentment over happiness

Kate Parsons
February 13, 2015
Photo by Kayla Vandenbosch

Peace Corps Director opens up on faith, development and changes in the Peace Corps

Kate Parsons
February 12, 2015
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Faculty prepare to vote on new models for core

Kate Parsons
February 12, 2015
Committee members and volunteers prepare for the 2015 conference. Photo by Abby Paternoster.

Faith and International Development Conference celebrates 10 years

Kate Parsons
February 6, 2015
Photo by Moon Jung

Student-planned conference attracts world development experts

Kate Parsons
January 22, 2015
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Students concerned about anonymity in student evaluations

Kate Parsons
January 22, 2015
Photo by Anna Delph.

Kent County Program seeks volunteers to shovel pathways

Kate Parsons
January 15, 2015
Sustainability Coordinator Emily Cole speaks during the Kill-a-Watt kick-off event. Photo by Rick Treur.

Kill-a-Watt encourages students to focus on sustainability

Kate Parsons
January 15, 2015
Photo by Anna Delph

Threatening letter prompts GRPD, FBI involvement

Kate Parsons
January 15, 2015
Photo by Kai Koopman

KE apartments partner with refugee resettlement

Kate Parsons
December 4, 2014
Photo courtesy Kyle Luck

Student event discourages consumerism

Kate Parsons
November 20, 2014
Photo courtesy Calvin College Media Production

Student video series to continue despite complaint

Kate Parsons
November 6, 2014
Opinion: Calvin should define expectations for ‘leaders’

Opinion: Calvin should define expectations for ‘leaders’

Kate Parsons
November 6, 2014
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Four new members join board of trustees at recent meeting

Kate Parsons
October 30, 2014
Practice Silence

Practice Silence

Kate Parsons
October 23, 2014
Photo by Katelyn Bosch

Student life looks to streamline student organizations

Kate Parsons
October 23, 2014
Photo by Connor Schmidt

Calvin students stand in solidarity with Hong Kong protesters

Kate Parsons
September 30, 2014
Opinion: Why I Won’t “Smile, Baby”

Opinion: Why I Won’t “Smile, Baby”

Kate Parsons
September 25, 2014
Opinion: Calvin’s Problem with Dating

Opinion: Calvin’s Problem with Dating

Kate Parsons
September 19, 2014
Photo by Matt Lesky

Student senate appoints four new senators

Kate Parsons
September 18, 2014
Opinion: ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ prompts giving – and that’s a good thing

Opinion: ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ prompts giving – and that’s a good thing

Kate Parsons
September 11, 2014
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Calvin loses intercessor, friend

Kate Parsons
September 11, 2014
Opinion: You Can’t Do it All (but you can do something)

Opinion: You Can’t Do it All (but you can do something)

Kate Parsons
September 9, 2014
debt

Calvin pays down $13 million in debt

Kate Parsons
September 4, 2014
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You can’t do it all (and that’s okay)

Kate Parsons
August 28, 2014

Record-breaking Michigan winter destroys roads but leaves crops mostly unaffected

Kate Parsons
May 8, 2014
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Forum Continues “We Are Calvin [too]” Campaign

Kate Parsons
April 30, 2014
File Photo

Prospective executive teams begin their campaigns

Kate Parsons
April 10, 2014
Photo courtesy student senate

President Le Roy addresses student questions on core, prioritization

Kate Parsons
April 3, 2014
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Opinion: Food is never free

Kate Parsons
March 20, 2014
Photo by Kate Parsons

Bosnian-Americans a fixture of Calvin dining halls

Kate Parsons
March 20, 2014
Photo by Rudi Koornneef

Reflecting on the Justice Studies in Honduras semester

Kate Parsons
March 12, 2014
File Photo

Feature: Meet the Provost

Kate Parsons
March 5, 2014
Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Faith and International Development Conference offers free nonviolence training

Kate Parsons
January 29, 2014

Author and educator Nicole Baker Fulgham to speak on education

Kate Parsons
January 13, 2014

Christian jargon can be a barrier

Kate Parsons
October 17, 2013

Consumer responses can change factory conditions in Honduras

Kate Parsons
October 4, 2013
Photo by Kate Parsons.

MGMT concert shatters stereotypes

Kate Parsons
May 7, 2013
Photo by Ryan Struyk

Student governance representatives honored

Kate Parsons
May 6, 2013
Photo by Anna Delph.

Students plan and perform sold-out Dance Guild show

Kate Parsons
April 27, 2013

Calvin introduces new major and minor in accounting

Kate Parsons
April 10, 2013
Photo by Abby Zwart

Senate responds to objections over new picnic tables

Kate Parsons
April 3, 2013
Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Calvin placed on Presidential Honor Roll for Service-Learning

Kate Parsons
March 27, 2013
Photo courtesy Chantelle Yazzie.

‘Black and Yellow’ wins Airband for second year in a row

Kate Parsons
February 17, 2013
Photo by Moon Jung.

Conference helps students “break out of their bubble”

Kate Parsons
February 3, 2013
A speaker from last year's series addresses a crowd in the CFAC. Photo courtesy Calvin College.

January Series kicks off 26th year

Kate Parsons
January 3, 2013
Photo by Ryan Struyk

Fun. plays Calvin’s biggest concert to date

Kate Parsons
November 15, 2012
Photo by Kate Parsons

Janka Nabay introduces students to an interactive concert

Kate Parsons
November 4, 2012
Joel Altena and Steven Mulder won the fastest boat competition. Photo courtesy Joel Altena.

Eight teams race cardboard canoes in sem pond

Kate Parsons
October 20, 2012
Photo by Kate Parsons

Late Night with Capella showcases Calvin talent

Kate Parsons
October 6, 2012
Photo by Ryan Struyk

Band brings new type of worship to Calvin

Kate Parsons
September 29, 2012
Photo Caption (Left to Right): First-place winners Will Noyes, Manebu Taketani, Baxter, Atticus Getz, and Tom Bouwkamp pose with their display. Photo by Kate Parsons

English department kicks off year with scavenger hunt

Kate Parsons
September 17, 2012
“What will you do with this privilege?” asked Chaplain Mary Hulst, reminding students of a college education. Photo by Rick Truer

Le Roy speaks to begin academic year

Kate Parsons
September 6, 2012
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