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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

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter

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Decided: How undecided students choose their majors

Lainey Moore, General Assignement Editor
March 19, 2023

Henry Teusink, a sophomore, came to Calvin unsure of what he wanted to study. He had a pretty good idea of what he did not want to do (science and math) but was not sure what would actually interest him. Through...

Biology Students conduct research on Plaster Creek as a part of class curriculum.

What goes up(stream) must come down(stream): Calvin’s work to reduce impact on downstream communities via Plaster Creek

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
February 18, 2023

When rain falls and snow melts Plaster Creek surges in volume, causing a ripple of side effects. What flows into the water from Calvin’s campus has a direct impact on the health of the creek — and...

Dr. Kraegal and the Center for Counseling and Wellness are prepared to meet with students suffering from mental illness and are dedicated to figuring out a personalized plan

Getting through SAD season

Winter darkness contributes to depression, but help is available
Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
February 13, 2023

The weather in Grand Rapids during the winter is known for being cold and dreary. This can lead to a phenomenon referred to as seasonal depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder). While depression...

Three Calvin nursing students perform a simulation with assistance from Joy Adema, a standardized patient actor.

University uses standardized patients to improve education

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
February 6, 2023

Do nursing and theater go together? The Standardized Patient Program (SPP) in the School of Health says“yes.” Thanks to a generous donation to Calvin’s nursing program, the department has been able...

Dining Services recently made its menu more accommodating for Muslim students by adding food considered halal.

Halal food gives students more options in the dining halls

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
January 29, 2023

For Muslim students, the dining halls are a little friendlier this semester thanks to the introduction of halal food options. Dining Services announced the introduction of halal food — food that fits...

Student feedback influenced changes to Core 100.

Core 100 is here to stay and here to change

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
January 22, 2023

The Core 100 class ran for the first time in 2021 as a part of the new required curriculum for first-year and transfer students. Despite the class’ short history, it has undergone several syllabus changes,...

During the Chicago Semester, students get many opportunities to explore the city.

The Chicago Semester: Learning by being and doing

Lainey Moore, General Assignment Reporter
January 15, 2023

Calvin has partnered with the Chicago Semester since it launched 50 years ago. When the project was initiated in 1974, the Chicago Semester had only six colleges participating and little connections within...

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