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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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Oversaturation of events at Calvin College

Matthew Schanck
February 6, 2014

In an article earlier this year regarding the changes in the responsibilities of RAs, one of the RAs commented that there seems to be an oversaturation of events at Calvin College. This opinion seems...

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Revival sparks at Calvin

Matthew Schanck
December 4, 2013

A revival movement has started at Calvin College. Members of the revival have hosted Bible studies, discussions and community outreach events in partnership with Dégagé, a downtown homeless ministry. The...

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Eastown hosts Lamplight Music Festival for second year

Matthew Schanck
November 8, 2013

Live music, friends and food, all inside the homes of Eastown. This is the premise of the Lamplight Music Festival. The Lamplight Music Festival is three days of house shows, food and workshops in Eastown...

ESPN founder, former senator headline 2014 January Series

ESPN founder, former senator headline 2014 January Series

Matthew Schanck
October 30, 2013

The founder of ESPN, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a former senator, a bestselling author, a well-educated astronomer and Calvin College’s president all have one thing in common: each will speak...

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Rugby team headed to playoffs for second straight year

Matthew Schanck
October 24, 2013

A Calvin team is headed to the playoffs this year and few know about it. “The men's rugby team is headed to the NSCRO playoffs for the second year in a row,” said alumni Luke Berlin, who played for...

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Cave Cafe promotes student bands on campus

Matthew Schanck
October 4, 2013

Two bands, Care and Krill, performed in the Fish House last Tuesday to an audience of 20-30 people. Their performance is part of an effort made by student organization Cave Cafe to promote a music culture...

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Ballroom and Social Dance Club kicks off new year

Matthew Schanck
September 26, 2013

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Ballroom and Social Dance Club held its first meeting of the year inside the main dance studio in the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex. This was a major change from the last two years...

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