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

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer

Molly Bruns is a junior from Holland, Mich. She is studying strategic communications and journalism. Along with classes and being an on-call writer for Chimes, she also works at the research desk in the library. In her spare time she likes to read, draw, pet dogs, bake cookies and play card games.

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Photo by Cindy Landrum. The Spin initiative has attracted 291 bikers with a total of 1,300 rides this semester.

SPIN bike share offers easy commute and community fun

Yolanda Chow and Molly Bruns
May 4, 2018

  Since student senate brought 100 fluorescent-orange SPIN bikes to campus in March, there have been 291 bikers and 1,300 rides logged into Calvin’s bike share program. The total sum of miles...

Promotional material for "Isle of Dogs."

Review: ‘Isle of Dogs’

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
April 29, 2018

Wes Anderson’s latest stop-motion project, “Isle of Dogs,” is an odyssey that presents themes of redemption and loyalty and portrays the beauty of Japanese culture. The film begins by setting...

Interfaith dialogue has been part of the work of Christian Reformed Church’s Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee since 2010.

Students explore other religious traditions

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
April 12, 2018

During the 2017-2018 school year, Calvin students have participated in many interfaith conversations, including discussions between Catholics and Protestants, non-Christian speakers, synagogue visits,...

At BioLife, at the corner of East Paris Ave. and Sparks Drive in Grand Rapids, less than a liter of plasma and an hour and a half can earn students $20-50. Photo by David Fitch.

Plasma donation an attractive moneymaker for students

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
April 5, 2018

For many Calvin students, plasma donation, though unpleasant, presents a way for quick cash. These students have been visiting BioLife Plasma Services, usually at the East Paris location, for anywhere...

Photo courtesy SPIN Blog.

Calvin gives bike sharing another SPIN

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
March 1, 2018

SPIN, a bike-sharing company based in San Francisco, is bringing a fleet of 100 bright orange rental bikes to Calvin’s campus for students, staff and faculty to enjoy. These bikes will be stationed...

Photo courtesy Festival of Faith and Writing.

Festival of Faith & Writing previews authors

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
February 21, 2018

For the first time in 28 years, the Festival of Faith & Writing (FFW) is presenting author previews, a student-hosted presentation series where members of the FFW student committee introduce the community...

Senior Eli Yeong (left) and Devon Fata pitch an app idea, "Moda," a virtual wardrobe assistant, at the 2018 Grand Rapids Startup Weekend. Photo by David Fitch.

Calvin entrepreneurs pitch ideas at Startup Weekend 2018

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
February 19, 2018

On Feb. 10, Calvin seniors Eli Yeong and David Fitch, along with Calvin’s Youngsma Center Program Coordinator Devon Fata, attended Grand Rapids Startup Weekend 2018, a yearly event in which young entrepreneurs...

Nepal criminalizes non-Hindu evangelism

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
November 17, 2017

Near the end of October, Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, signed a law prohibiting Christian evangelism. This criminal code bill also puts protections in place for Hinduism, the country’s primary...

Clockwise from left: Byoungchan Jang, Alex VanKooten, Will Niedbala, Samantha Lee and Sarah Whitten met in the Science Building observatory to stargaze for one of the club’s first meetings. Photo by Molly Bruns.

Astronomy club holds first stargazing meeting

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
October 26, 2017

The clear sky on Wednesday, Oct. 18 brought the astronomy club up to the observatory in the Science Building for their first chance to see past the clouds and get a glimpse at the stars this semester....

President Le Roy speaks at a town hall in the Fish House. Photo courtesy Andrew Oppong.

Calvin affirms diversity with minority hires

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
October 25, 2017

Over the past year Calvin’s hiring of minorities has gone up to 28 percent, according to Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion. Only five years ago,...

Prof. James Bradley has been a professor in the Mathematics department since 1986. Photo Courtesy calvin.edu.

Calvin professor speaks on God and chance

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
October 20, 2017

Calvin professor James Bradley of the mathematics department spoke in front of a crowd of about 25 last Friday, Oct. 13, as part of Calvin’s Christian Perspectives in Science Seminar. Bradley’s lecture,...

Fuad and Ramiza Fazlic celebrated Ramiza’s birthday soon before Fuad died. Photo by Ramiza Fazlic.

Calvin community raises $10K for Johnny’s employee

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
September 21, 2017

The Calvin College community banded together to help a Knight in need this past summer. Ramiza Fazlic, who has worked on Calvin’s campus for 14 years (currently she works in Johnny’s), had unexpected...

Drawing by Ellianne Huizinga. Photo by Molly Bruns.

Reformation art stirs the world

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
September 14, 2017

The Calvin College Art Gallery debuted an exhibit honoring the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation of 1517 called “Stirring the World” on September 7. Introduced by curator and art history...

Cornerstone cuts newspaper, arts and communications programs

Molly Bruns
February 17, 2017

Cornerstone University (CU) recently cut four humanities and media programs: public relations, photography, ancient studies and journalism. The campus newspaper, The Herald, is also to be eliminated. These...

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