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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

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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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,...

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...

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 27, 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,...

Drawing by Ellianne Huizinga. Photo by Molly Bruns.

Reformation art stirs the world

Molly Bruns, On-Call Writer
September 15, 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...

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