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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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Gender dysphoria talk discusses sexual identity and faith

Laura Sheppard
February 12, 2015

Last Thursday, the Sexuality Series presented a talk by Mark Yarhouse called “Understanding Gender Dysphoria.” Yarhouse, a Calvin alumnus and director of Regent University’s Institute for the Study...

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In its 28th year, award-winning January Series continues to impress

Laura Sheppard
January 15, 2015

Every winter at Calvin, it starts again. As the temperature outside drops, the posters go up, heralding big names and even bigger ideas. And each weekday in January, in a CFAC auditorium that’s full...

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International worship night celebrates many forms of worship

Laura Sheppard
November 6, 2014

On Friday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m., Calvin will hold an international worship night to celebrate the different ways in which Calvin students from all over the world worship. Thirteen percent of Calvin...

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Drop in usage prompts changes in staff dining

Laura Sheppard
October 16, 2014

For more than 20 years, Calvin Dining Services has provided a separate lunch line for faculty and staff in the staff dining room. However, starting in October, Dining Services will no longer provide food...

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Federal Work Study Program allows students to engage GR community

Laura Sheppard
September 11, 2014

Approximately 1600 Calvin students are eligible for a program that few know exist: the Federal Work Study program, which provides funds to colleges and universities to help students fund their education...

Grand Rapids healthcare program honored nationally

Laura Sheppard
May 1, 2014

Last month, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) named Interconception Care, a Grand Rapids Health Department program, a Model Practice. This title honors Interconception...

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Grand Rapids Film Festival to show film by Calvin students

Laura Sheppard
April 9, 2014

The Grand Rapids Film Festival is taking over downtown Grand Rapids from Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13. One of the short films in the festival, “Moo: A Documentary” was created by five Calvin...

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