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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

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Flint water crisis estimated to affect 45,000 homes

Leira Lew
October 25, 2015

Governor Rick Snyder has officially announced plans for the city of Flint and Genessee County to reconnect to Detroit’s water system in response to the ongoing Flint water crisis. On October 1, Genessee...

New study suggests 60 percent of large herbivores in danger of extinction

Leira Lew
May 13, 2015

Elephants, hippos, great apes and tapirs — the animals frolicking in our childhood coloring and picture books, may soon be things of the past. According to the Red List of the International Union...

Megadrought predicted for U.S. Southwest and Central Plains

Leira Lew
February 26, 2015

For the past four years, California has experienced a drought that has placed 27 percent of the state in “extreme drought” conditions and—even worse—a staggering 41 percent in “exceptional drought”...

Human genetics and human gut microbiota

Leira Lew
November 19, 2014

Obesity is taking America and many other Westernized countries by storm.  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over one-third of Americans struggle with this disease today. Obesity is a...

Artificial sweeteners–effect on the human gut bacteria

Leira Lew
October 23, 2014

Before you pop the tab off that next diet soda and enjoy its bubbly, sweet sensation, you may want to rethink its effects on your body. A new study published this past September by Suez and colleagues...

Climate change is projected to threaten North American birds

Leira Lew
September 18, 2014

According to a groundbreaking National Audubon Society (NAS) study released earlier this month, data models predict that by the year 2080, more than 50 percent of North American birds studied will lose...

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