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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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Joshua DuBois speaks at Paul B. Henry Lecture

Lauren Hubers
May 1, 2014

On Monday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m., Joshua DuBois — former head of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and spiritual advisor to President Obama — spoke at the 18th annual...

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Sexual assault survivor speaks at chapel

Lauren Hubers
April 10, 2014

Sexual assault survivor Acacia Beelen shared her story in a chapel service lead by the Sexaul Assault Prevention Team (SAPT) on Wednesday, April 9. “April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” said...

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LGBT panel features pastor, parents and Calvin students

Lauren Hubers
March 20, 2014

On Tuesday, members of Sexuality And Gender Awareness (SAGA) held their annual LGBT panel in the Recital Hall of the Covenant Fine Arts Center. According to Julia Smith, project coordinator of Student...

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Siblings weekend a big hit with students

Lauren Hubers
March 5, 2014

From Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2, Calvin College hosted its 14th annual Siblings Weekend on campus. Each year, for one weekend, students invite their siblings, cousins and young school-aged friends...

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Hekman Library hosts tenth annual disc golf tournament

Lauren Hubers
February 19, 2014

If you are a student, faculty or staff member of Calvin College or the Calvin Theological Seminary, then you would be considered eligible for the Hekman Library’s 10th annual Disc Golf Tournament on...

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Campus safety unveils suspect information in sign vandalisms, asks for help

Lauren Hubers
December 8, 2013

You can contact campus safety by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 616-526-6451. You can also contact Silent Observer by telephone at 616-774-2345. After three more Calvin signs were vandalized...

Electronic Cigarettes: Problem Solvers or Problem Starters?

Lauren Hubers
December 3, 2013

Electronic cigarettes — better known as e-cigs or e-cigarettes — have been both helping and hindering students in the last few weeks. Complaints have circulated about students smoking electronic cigarettes...

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Michigan Senators propose Bill 560

Lauren Hubers
November 13, 2013

In recent weeks, state senators have proposed Senate Bill 560, which — if it becomes a law — would put significant pressure on dog breeders, pet shops and animal shelters across the state. It could...

Bill Cosby comes to Tulip Time

Lauren Hubers
October 30, 2013

At a Women’s Literary Club meeting in 1927, a biology teacher suggested that there be a celebration of tulips and Dutch culture. A few years later, the suggestion became a reality. And this coming spring,...

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Student Showcase wows audience of friends and family

Lauren Hubers
October 30, 2013

Two years ago, former student senate president Nana Owusu-Achau opted for an on-campus student event that would display various entertainments shown at Calvin. Last year, students of Calvin College hosted...

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Calvin’s hockey team kicks off season

Lauren Hubers
October 4, 2013

Calvin’s hockey team played its first two games of the season last weekend against the Ferris State Bulldogs. “The atmosphere gets really intense from the beginning,” forward Ryan Betts said. “It’s...

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