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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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Shell-ter from the storm: Take a break with the Bunker Center turtles

Shell-ter from the storm: Take a break with the Bunker Center turtles

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2022

Across the Beltline is a chance to get away from the bustle and craziness of college while enjoying the quiet, pleasant environment of nature. Calvin’s ecosystem preserve is home to over 100 species...

Pauls' Mom's Cookies was originally started by two moms. Now it is a branch of Dégagé Ministries that directly helps to fund their women's center.

Baking for a cause: Cookies that taste like home

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2022

Walking into the basement of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the room and strengthens the sense of community among the workers. Pauls’ Moms’...

Men's golf on the sunny golf course of Palm Desert.

Teams come out of spring break trips ready to face the season

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2022

While most people who went to Florida for spring break were relaxing on the beach, teams such as softball, tennis, and baseball were there to work. Many of Calvin’s spring sports teams spent their spring...

The Center for Social Research recently announced its intentions to split from the university.

Center for Social Research announces split from Calvin

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2022

The Center for Social Research plans to break away from Calvin's leadership and form its own independent organization, according to a Feb. 8 statement. For reasons such as distancing in compatibility and...

Marc Stonehouse stayed on an extra year to add a minor in environmental studies to his degree. He and Kari were married less than a month after they graduated from Calvin. Photo courtesy Kari Stonehouse.

Love legacies: For some, meeting a spouse at Calvin is family tradition

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022

From a Calvin walk to a ring by spring, Calvin is home to the start of many love stories. Whether it’s all part of a grander plan to increase enrollment is up for speculation, but one thing is certain:...

Podcasting has served as a creative medium for the Calvin community.

Calvin’s podcasting community is on the rise

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022

For Calvin faculty, students and alumni, podcasts are quickly becoming one of the best ways to share information and spread a message. According to Micah Watson, executive director of the Paul Henry...

Photo courtesy 3rd van Reken Facebook page.

Calvin cohorts begin recruiting for next year

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022

Calvin’s cohort programs give incoming students the immediate opportunity to be a part of a ready-made community. Behind the scenes of the Arts Collective, Honors Scholars program, Ministry Leadership...

COVID-19 precautions continue to come as the pandemic nears its two year mark.

Spring semester launches with free COVID-19 testing, reduced quarantine times

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2022

The COVID Response Team is ready to safely ring in the spring semester, announcing changes including updated isolation and quarantine requirements, mask recommendations and food and drinks limitations...

Kwik, pictured in the front row, second from the left, marching in the National Day parade in Singapore. As an 18-year old, he was commissioned as the police equivalent of first liutenant.

No longer civilians: civil servants. Students share their experiences in foreign militaries

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2022

Personal responsibility, daily routine, stress, a long list of tasks to be completed – for the Calvin students who have completed mandatory service in foreign militaries, these features of life...

Pastor Mary and Professor Holberg are no amateurs when it comes to improvising.

Improv team invites special guests Pastor Mary and Professor Holberg to be a part of next performance

Lucy Kalebjian, Guest Writer
November 8, 2021

Normally, students see Pastor Mary at chapel as she imparts wisdom for the day and Professor Holberg in the classroom teaching English. However, for the first time ever, the improv team is offering these...

photo by Michael Hsu

Johnny’s grill reopens: grill fires up after an eight-week search for cook

Lucy Kalebjian, Guest Writer
November 1, 2021

Calvin students can now grab a hot meal at Johnny’s grill — a favorite dining option on campus. The grill officially reopened on Oct. 26 after being out of operation for nearly eight weeks. Currently...

Students’ experiences as Amazon workers differ from reputation

Lucy Kalebjian, Guest Writer
October 17, 2021

Over the years, Amazon has garnered a reputation for poor working conditions, with employees reporting multiple instances of unjust treatment from management. These are national-scale concerns that Amazon...

French Film Festival draws participants from all corners of the community.

French Department concludes 16th annual film festival

Lucy Kalebjian, Guest Writer
October 7, 2021

Calvin University prides itself on promoting opportunities for educating students on the diversity of culture and language. One event offered to achieve that is the French Film Festival, where several...

Student-led screen printing spreads social messages on campus.

Students screen print for LGBT inclusion, sustainability

Lucy Kalebjian, Guest Writer
September 26, 2021

Walking around Calvin’s campus, it’s clear that there are many clothing styles and ways to express oneself: athletic gear, cute and comfy, or the chance to spread social messages and influence change....

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