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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

Liana Hirner

Liana Hirner, Managing Editor

Liana Hirner is a senior from Aurora, Illinois, but always tells people she’s from Chicago so she sounds cooler. She is a writing major and gender studies minor. Liana first served as Op-Ed Editor in the fall 2021 semester, and she became Culture Editor the following semester. She then served as Culture Editor in the fall of 2022 and of 2023. Now, she’s finishing her time at Chimes as spring 2024’s Managing Editor. If Liana had the time and the money, she’d spend every afternoon at a cozy coffee shop, drinking oat milk lattes as she writes for fun. Liana wants to hear any story ideas or questions you have. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Meteorites foster excitement for the Dice Museum.

Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum celebrates expanded meteorite exhibit

Liana Hirner, Managing Editor
April 22, 2024

On April 15, the Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum kicked off its newly updated meteorite exhibit with Meteorite Madness, an event that highlighted the new exhibit; hosted various meteorite collectors and...

The smoke in the CFAC was due to a minor mechanical failure.

Smoke reported in CFAC due to mechanical failure

Ewan Parker and Liana Hirner
April 8, 2024

Fire alarms sounded in the CFAC building around 3:45 p.m., April 8 due to a mechanical issue in one of the building’s HVAC units, prompting an immediate evacuation. First reports suggest that there were...

Title IX's functions may change depending on the outcome of the presidential election of 2024.

Understanding Title IX, at Calvin and beyond

Savannah Shustack and Liana Hirner
March 25, 2024

Title IX — a piece of legislation passed in 1972 and amended numerous times over the last 50 years — prohibits “discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated...

The student meeting was held in the chapel on Thursday.

Calvin administration emphasizes “One Calvin” at student meeting after Boer departure

Calvin’s cabinet held a gathering for students in the chapel to introduce Interim President Gregory Elzinga and reassure the student body of Calvin’s future on Thursday, Feb. 29. La’Leatha Spillers,...

Current student curator Chafer Jolman is shown here working on a display in the Museum, alongside Museum director Kent Ratajeski.

“A hidden gem”: The Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum

Liana Hirner, Managing Editor
February 26, 2024

In the 11 years after opening its doors in North Hall, the Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum has attracted over 25,000 visitors to its constantly cycling mineral displays. Under the direction of Museum director...

January Series speaker offered relatable reflections on neurodivergence

Liana Hirner, Managing Editor
February 19, 2024

“What is wrong with me?” In his lecture on Jan. 30 for Calvin’s January Series 2024, novelist, poet and professor (as referenced on his website) Daniel Bowman Jr. used this phrase to describe...

Student Senate welcomes feedback and project suggestions from the student body.

[Photo] Changes to the Student Senate constitution create a new election structure, aim for clarity

Ethan Meyers, General Assignment Reporter
February 19, 2024

Student Senate welcomes feedback and project suggestions from the student body.

OCD representation on screen should encompass all facets of the mental illness

Liana Hirner, Managing Editor
February 12, 2024

Content warning: descriptions and mentions of violent and sexual thoughts and mentions of self-harm. A film adaptation of John Green’s 2017 novel, and my favorite book, “Turtles All the Way Down,”...

The Kuiper Seminar was named after Kenneth W. Kuiper, a former English professor who served at
Calvin from 1963-1995. Here, his picture is featured on the English Department's wall of past professors.

[Photo] Faculty orientation seminar celebrates 30 year anniversary

Nolan Cowan, Religion Reporter
February 12, 2024

The Kuiper Seminar was named after Kenneth W. Kuiper, a former English professor who served at Calvin from 1963-1995. Here, his picture is featured on the English Department's wall of past professors.

Keep Christmas music special and save it for the holiday season

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
December 4, 2023

Like most, if not all of you, I enjoy the holiday season. I love looking outside to see how beautiful the first snow looks, and I love watching Christmas movies with my family, the fireplace crackling...

Q&A with Calvin’s Career Center

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
December 4, 2023

Whether you are a freshman or a senior at Calvin, many students feel the pressure to figure out what their career plans will be after graduation. Luckily, Calvin’s Career Center is here to help alleviate...

Betsy DeVos has done more harm than good to America’s public education system

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
November 13, 2023

Calvin University recently announced its two recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Janne Ritskes, a 1980 graduate, received the award for “her lifetime work in serving the people of Cambodia.” The...

“Bottoms” (2023): Come for the queer representation, stay for the satire

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
October 2, 2023

When I first saw the trailer for Emma Seligman’s “Bottoms” (2023), I had two main worries. First, I was worried that this queer-centered teen comedy would be solely focused on queerness. Too often...

On Aug. 31, Cokes and Clubs took place on Commons Lawn, where countless students learned more about Calvin's many student organizations and clubs.

Didn’t get to see all of the tables at Cokes and Clubs? Get to know some of Calvin’s newly chartered clubs!

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
September 12, 2023

As a new school year begins, so does the usual hysteria that comes with new classes, new friends, new schedules and new clubs. It can especially be overwhelming for incoming freshmen, who may not have...

Sharing memories through food: A Q&A with Calvin alum and New York Times Bestselling author Suzy Karadsheh

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
January 22, 2023

What began as both a hobby and a way for Suzy Karadsheh to share recipes with her two daughters has become one of the most popular Mediterranean food blogs in existence, with recipes that have been featured...

Simple ways to manage burnout: A Q&A with the CCW

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
October 2, 2022

As the first wave of tests and papers comes upon Calvin students, it can be difficult to stay motivated. The many stressors of schoolwork and extracurricular activities contribute to student burnout. The...

Through the use of everyday objects, “El Sueño Americano / The American Dream” acts as a haunting commentary of the U.S. immigration process.

What you should have seen at ArtPrize, according to Chimes staff

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
October 2, 2022

As ArtPrize — an annual, open admission, art contest in downtown Grand Rapids — came to a close this past weekend, crowds took advantage of one last chance to see the variety of paintings, photography,...

Calvin's newly chartered student organizations kicked off the school year at Cokes and Clubs on Sept. 1.

Get to know all your new fall 2022 clubs!

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
September 11, 2022

The sea of tables at Cokes and Clubs can be overwhelming. If you love the idea of joining a new club and pursuing a new interest, but have no idea where to start, let Chimes make your life a little easier....

How to study for finals while caring for yourself: Lessons from the Center for Student Success

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
April 10, 2022

As finals loom, many students start to become overwhelmed with last minute assignments and anxiety. It can be hard for students to find time to study for finals or to find the courage to even begin the...

Not only is Chef Hartman executive chef at Prince Conference Center, but he also oversees catering at events held at the center.

Behind the scenes with Calvin’s chefs

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
March 27, 2022

Every day, hundreds of students go to the dining halls to enjoy fried rice from Kimchi or a burrito from the Taqueria line. However, not many students know who’s behind the kitchen doors and hardly any...

What to read this Women’s History Month: Book recommendations by female professors

What to read this Women’s History Month: Book recommendations by female professors

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
March 13, 2022

In honor of Women’s History Month, Chimes reached out to a variety of female Calvin professors for book recommendations centered on women and women’s issues. This list compiles both fiction and nonfiction,...

Looking for love? Don’t bother leaving campus! A conversation with Knights 4 Love

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
February 12, 2022

Run anonymously by a group of Calvin students, Knights 4 Love is a planned dating app exclusively for Calvin students. Though the app is not out yet, its designers have garnered student interest with their...

Your sustainability habits don’t have to end with Kill-a-Watt: they can grow

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
January 23, 2022

When I visited Calvin the first time my senior year of high school, I remember my tour guide excitedly explaining Kill-a-Watt to me: the wide variety in lectures, sustainable food options and, of course,...

New name, same great content! Submit your ideas to Chimes’ new ‘Culture’ page

Liana Hirner, Culture Editor
January 15, 2022

You might notice that we’ve made some changes to our section names this semester. I’d like to be the first to welcome you to Chimes’ first ever Culture page! But don’t worry, you’ll still...

A case for watching children’s cartoons as a college student

Liana Hirner, Op-Ed Editor
October 12, 2021

By the end of April in 2020, I was rapidly losing hope for a normal end to my senior year of high school. When I wasn’t doing homework or watching Marvel movies with my sisters, I was holed up in my...

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