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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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All content by Matt Leistra

Bill Huizenga on his support for Donald Trump

Matt Leistra
March 10, 2017

Congressman Bill Huizenga represents Michigan’s 2nd District, and he is a key part of President Donald Trump’s and the Republican leadership’s plan to dismantle the regulatory infrastructure President...

Sikhism in America

Matt Leistra
February 3, 2017

South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, will be the highest-ranking woman of Sikh heritage in American government history, if confirmed. Sikhism...

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January Series (1/13): Todd Huizenga

Matt Leistra
January 16, 2017

"The EU and Global Governance" Todd Huizenga, former US diplomat and Calvin College graduate, spoke on Friday about the European Union (EU) and what, he says, are its corrosive effects on democracy. The...

Trump inauguration packed with religious leaders

Matt Leistra
January 13, 2017

Donald Trump has tapped six faith leaders to give readings or invocations at his inauguration on Jan. 20, a departure from the traditional one or two leaders, which has been standard in every inauguration...

Our lack of rational voting

Matt Leistra
December 9, 2016

Six days after the election I sat sipping red wine in an apartment in downtown Grand Rapids, overlooking the B.O.B. You know, normal college senior stuff. I’m from the glorious, north-east, ivy-league,...

Challenges for the next president: Post-Mortem Panel

Matt Leistra
November 18, 2016

Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Election marked the first time a candidate with no history of government or military service has ever won the presidency. Despite this departure...

Panel discusses economic issues for the next president

Matt Leistra
November 10, 2016

Issues as complex as international trade policy, health care, premiums and income inequality are often intimidating and inaccessible to people outside the policy establishment. The final installment...

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History colloquium mixes business and religion

Matt Leistra
October 28, 2016

At the history colloquium on Business and Religion on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Gloege spoke about his book “Guaranteed Pure,” which highlights the oft-missed connection between capitalism and conservative...

Political science department hosts foreign policy panel

Matt Leistra
October 22, 2016

The political science department and the Noontime Series co-sponsored a panel Oct. 13 about foreign policy, featuring Calvin College political science professors Joel Westra and Becca McBride, as well...

An explosion of nothing

Matt Leistra
October 2, 2016

For some reason, I took about an hour and a half out my life last night to watch the first Presidential debate. CNN was billing it as the one-on-one finale to an 18-month-long Hunger Game, but it didn't...

Donald Trump’s black sheep pastors

Matt Leistra
September 16, 2016

A number of well-known, controversial pastors and spiritual leaders have endorsed or voiced support for Donald Trump as president of the United States. Many of Trump’s most famous religious supporters...

Michigan State University defeats University of Michigan in phenomenal last minute play

Matt Leistra
October 25, 2015

The seventh-ranked Michigan State Spartans defeated the 12th-ranked Michigan Wolverines 27-23 in Ann Arbor early last Saturday evening. The casual observer may label this outcome as expected given the...

Trevor Noah’s Daily Show debut successful but not flawless

Matt Leistra
October 3, 2015

The media world is split between labeling Trevor Noah’s debut on “The Daily Show” as either successful or lacking originality. The New York Times heralded Noah’s start, after taking over from...

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Calvin’s marijuana policy remains unchanged despite decriminalization

Matt Leistra
May 14, 2015

At Calvin College you can be put on probation or fined for underage drinking, which is illegal, and suspended for smoking marijuana, which is punishable by up to $25 for a first offense in Grand Rapids. Michigan...

Opinion: Hillary Clinton returns to politics refreshed and re-energized

Matt Leistra
April 16, 2015

As of Sunday, Hillary Clinton is officially running for president in 2016. This is her second attempt to gain control of the Oval Office, but this time something that could be perceived as her flaw may...

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