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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...