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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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Dorm-based ‘Thrive’ workshops equip students for life

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2019

What issues are Calvin students facing outside of the classroom? The Center for Counseling and Wellness (CCW) is trying to address that this school year with the ongoing Thrive workshop series, which focuses...

Calvin Talent Showcased at Dance Guild

Calvin Talent Showcased at Dance Guild

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2018

From “dad” dancing to a Christmas kickline to ballet to hip hop, Calvin students showed off an eclectic and exciting variety of dances this weekend at the fall Dance Guild performance.  Entirely student-led...

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“Crazy Rich Asians” showing draws largest crowd of the year

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2018

Following its release this past August, Kevin Kwan’s wildly successful film “Crazy Rich Asians” had people flocking to the theaters — and, on Saturday, to Calvin’s CFAC auditorium. Starring Constance...

Prof. Pelz reporting on his findings.

School choice study reveals enrollment trends

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018

In an event organized by the education and political science departments last Thursday, Mikael L. Pelz spoke on his latest research project, entitled “Looking Within or Reaching Out? The Effects of Religion...

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Restorative Justice Conference continues conversation about justice practices

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018

People from all over the country gathered at Calvin to discuss the state of our justice system at the Second Annual West Michigan Restorative Justice Conference on Saturday, October 13. Organized by students...

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Political Dialogue and Action Club explores varied perspectives

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2018

With the presence of the Calvin Democrats and Calvin Republicans, political clubs are hardly new to Calvin’s campus. However, the 2018 fall term has seen the debut of a new group: the Political Dialogue...

SYML and Jes Kramer deliver a stirring performance at Monday night concert

Michelle Merritt, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018

“Girl, you’ll come to see the world/and you’ll come to learn/that falling in love is a strange work of art,” SYML writes in his song “Girl,” which he described at his Monday concert as a “letter”...

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