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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

McKenna Wilkinson

McKenna Wilkinson, General Assignment Reporter

McKenna Wilkinson is a freshman from Holland, MI, majoring in PPE and minoring in Journalism. In her free time, she can often be found re-organizing her bookshelves, working on a watercolor painting, getting coffee at Peet’s, or ranting about her favorite books. When she’s at home, she likes spending time with her family and their two golden retrievers, Samwise Gamgee and Rosie Cotton.

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Professors and students share their recent research experiences

McKenna Wilkinson, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

Calvin University professors put a lot of time and effort into formulating materials, teaching classes and helping students be as successful as possible. However, even beyond all the work that they put...

Pitchup awards cash prizes to the creators of the winning ideas.

Start-Up Garage Presents PitchUp: A More Positive Spin On Shark Tank

Maya Oeverman and McKenna Wilkinson
November 18, 2024

Last Wednesday, 12 Calvin students presented their ideas – and four walked away with prizes – during Calvin’s fourth annual Pitchup.  The concept of Pitchup is similar to that of the popular...

The CCW offers students support with a range of mental health needs, including anxieties related to weight gain or body image.

The Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction?

McKenna Wilkinson, General Assignment Reporter
November 11, 2024

Starting college presents freshmen with a wide array of anxieties to adopt. One of these is the fear of the “Freshman 15:” the belief that it is common for students to gain 15 pounds during their first...

The DeVries Hall Nook provides a excellent space for students to get work done between classes.

Fantastic Study Spots and Where to Find Them

McKenna Wilkinson, General Assignment Reporter
October 28, 2024

Students across campus are feeling the pressure as schoolwork ramps up and deadlines loom. As the semester intensifies, effective study habits are even more essential, and finding the right place to study...

The freshman Senators

Meet the 2024-25 freshman senators

Sarah Sparling and McKenna Wilkinson
October 14, 2024

On Sept. 27, Calvin’s Student Senate announced its 2024-2025 Freshman team; led by Kofi Nyarko, the team includes Scarlett Tilburt, Ponjul Shedul, Maria Martin Diaz, Sydney Casey, Megan Streit, and Alejandro...

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