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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

Mar Schuurmann

Mar Schuurmann, Culture Editor

Mar Schuurmann is the Culture Editor for Chimes. She’s double majoring in PPE and English and also runs track at Calvin. When she isn’t doing homework she loves rewatching Star Wars: The Clone Wars, collecting vinyl, making grilled cheese, and falling asleep while reading.

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Trump does not (and should not) represent Christian values

Mar Schuurmann, Culture Editor
November 11, 2024

Last weekend, before the election, I saw a post circulating around Instagram by influencer Cole LaBrant. A somber photo shows LaBrant with his hand on the shoulder of now President-elect Donald Trump,...

A Love Letter to Minecraft

Mar Schuurmann, Culture Editor
September 16, 2024

The children yearn for the mines. This meme has been around for a while — if you were anywhere close to Twitter in 2022, you’ve seen it. It’s sparked conversations about child labor laws and the...

Finding Calvin community while living off-campus

Mar Schuurmann, Culture Editor
September 16, 2024

September holds a lot of stress for Calvin students, whether it be juggling new classes, figuring out which clubs to commit to, or adjusting to new practice schedules. However, if you’re headed into...

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