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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

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It’s the Climb: Climbing Culture at Calvin

Marissa Hielkema
March 3, 2016

Rocking indie music, specialized climbing shoes and chalk. These are the staples of Calvin College’s famed rock wall. Though the college may have installed the wall as a perk of the Calvin experience,...

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Men’s cross country claim title, women finish second

Marissa Hielkema
November 9, 2015

Winning their 29th consecutive MIAA title last Saturday, the men’s cross country team once again proved their ability to run tight and smart, with only a 38-second spread between their first and seventh...

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Cross Country teams perform well at UW-Oshkish AAEE invitational

Marissa Hielkema
October 25, 2015

Both placing 11th out of 45 teams, Calvin’s men’s and women’s cross country teams had a strong showing at the UW-Oshkosh AAE Invitational on Saturday. The men had a score of 291 points, with top-finisher...

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World language chapels provide wider worship opportunities

Marissa Hielkema
April 30, 2015

One of the pillars at Calvin College is the act of engaging God’s world. Though this can be seen in myriad ways, language — and specifically world language chapels — are a compelling example. Stemming...

Behind the controversy: a look at Indiana’s RFRA

Marissa Hielkema
April 10, 2015

In the past two weeks, America’s core principles have been called into question with the passing of a new Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana (RFRA). The new RFRA, which goes into effect...

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