Calvin University Chimes

Bring Syrian Migrants to Michigan

Meg Schmidt
April 7, 2016

One million migrants filed asylum claims in Europe in 2015. Michigan has a total population count of one million. These refugees are searching for new homes, new jobs and new beginnings — the old...

“This Is My Body” draws comparisons between communion and human brokenness

Meg Schmidt
February 25, 2016

The words are so familiar to us: “This is my body, broken for you,” says the pastor, the priest or the friendly elder handing us a piece of bread. “This is the blood of Christ, shed for you,” they...

Grief on a College Campus

Meg Schmidt
September 18, 2015

I want to talk about something we’re not supposed to talk about. It’s something we don’t want to think about on campus - we want to relegate it to nursing homes, or at least some other person, some...

DisArt Festival seeks to change perceptions about disability through art

Meg Schmidt
April 10, 2015

Friday, April 10, marks the start of the DisArt Festival, a 15-day event seeking to change perceptions about disability – one work of art at a time. Directed by Jill Vyn and Calvin CAS professor Chris...

Opinion: Pangolins need more protection from poaching

Meg Schmidt
April 2, 2015

Rhinos and tigers are nothing new in the poaching world, but a pangolin? What even is that? Plug it into a Google search and you’ll see a rare, scale-covered mammal not much larger than a house cat,...

Opinion: Mare Nostrum migrant rescue program should be reinstated

Meg Schmidt
March 26, 2015

The waters of the Mediterranean Sea are fierce waters. Here – when storms come – dark waves can stretch over 25 feet high, swallowing even the hardiest boats. It is these waters that Abu Mohammad...

Opinion: Is Beyoncé a Feminist?

Meg Schmidt
November 20, 2014

Beyonce is known for glitz and makeup. She’s known for dancing in, well, next to nothing. She’s known as an incredibly influential pop star that empowers women, but she’s also known for being an...

‘Look Me in the Eyes’ told truth about sexuality

Meg Schmidt
March 14, 2013

I raised my hand to ask a question during a play. It was a really small moment; I caught my hand and quickly corrected myself before anyone around me noticed. But still, for a second, I forgot that I was...

Dorms hold service auctions to raise funds for local charities

Meg Schmidt
November 14, 2012

For only five dollars; Calvin students could have held a paper plate, heaped with cold whipped cream, and, facing any CLC member they chose, launched it right into the CLC member’s fearful face. This...

Poetry Jam showcases fearless revelations

Meg Schmidt
October 24, 2012

You walk in and don’t even recognize it. The Fishouse has changed, completely changed, from a comfortably spacious coffee shop to a room packed with people. People are spilling over the railing, standing...

ArtPrize artist builds kiln in downtown Grand Rapids

Meg Schmidt
October 3, 2012

There are ArtPrize entries this year that defy gravity, that enchant and intrigue. There are pieces made out of paper bones and sculptures so fragile they would break if you laid a finger on them. But...

Orientation ratings hit all-time high in 2012

Meg Schmidt
October 1, 2012

Calvin’s orientation program earned record-high ratings this year, according to Calvin’s orientation board. The Calvin Class of 2016 gave Passport and Quest the highest rankings in the history of the...