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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

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer

Morgan is the local editor of Chimes for 2017-2018.  She’s a junior studying English-writing and strategic communication as a double major and Spanish as a minor. Hailing from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Morgan is an avid reader, writer, self-published author, neat-freak, artist and foodie.

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The 2017-2018 student senate team pictured will be replaced by a new, restructured team including four VPs. Photo courtesy Student Senate.

VP selection changes to application-based process

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer
April 25, 2018

This year, student senate has decided to change the process of appointment for student senate Vice President. Student senate VP will be chosen through an application process rather than a voting process....

Photo by Josh Parks.

Calvin hosts MHSAA girls basketball championship

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer
March 15, 2018

Updated: 3/17/18, 12:28 p.m. Calvin College is hosting the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Girls Basketball Semifinals and Finals this weekend. The event will take place in the...

Photo by Flickr user Prayitno/CC.20.

Students hold Oscars viewing party

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer
March 9, 2018

This past Sunday, Calvin’s CAS student relations committee hosted an Oscars viewing party in the Bytwerk Theater at 8 p.m. Students and faculty were invited to watch the showing of the 90th Academy...

Photo by Josh Parks.

CFAC parking lot closed for the week

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer
March 6, 2018

The Covenant Fine Arts Center parking lot will be closed to students and staff today, March 6, until Friday March 9. The closure is due to the Grand Rapids Symphony’s scheduled performances. Around...

Taste of Soul Sunday has been around at the Grand Rapids Public Library for the past 12 years. Photo courtesy Grand Rapids Public Library.

Taste of Soul Sunday draws crowds at GRPL

Morgan Anderson, On-Call Writer
February 27, 2018

During Black History Month, the Taste of Soul Sunday celebrated its 12th year at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The Taste of Soul highlights both local and African American culture, through food, live...

Local poetry competition celebrates 50 years

Morgan Anderson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018

Updated: 2/15/2018, 8:00 a.m. Drawing entries from all ages of Kent County residents, the Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition is celebrating its 50th year. The annual competition runs from Feb. 1 to Mar. 1...

Photo by Morgan Anderson

Annual Ethnic Heritage Festival celebrates diversity

Morgan Anderson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018

This past Saturday, Feb. 3, over 2,200 people attended the 10th annual Ethnic Heritage Festival at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The Festival is aimed at celebrating the variety of cultures that flourish...

Downtown GR rings in the holiday season

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
December 8, 2017

Approximately 4,300 people gathered to celebrate Lighting Up Downtown at Rosa Parks Circle this past Friday evening. The event has been sponsored by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for the past two years. The...

UICA supports local artists with Christmas market

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
December 8, 2017

This past weekend the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA )helped Christmas present shoppers through its annual Holiday Artists Market, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Here, the UICA featured...

Panelists gathered at the Grand Rapids Public Library to discuss gentrification in GR. Photo by Morgan Anderson.

Gentrification panel speaks at GRPL

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
December 1, 2017

A panel discussion on Monday, Nov. 13, considered how gentrification is affecting the city of Grand Rapids. The event, called “Speak Up GR: Gentrification in Our City,” was held at the Grand Rapids...

GRPL educates public on streaming

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
November 17, 2017

The Grand Rapids Public Library offered a class called “Cutting the Cord,” taught by GRPL reference librarian Andrew Coulon this past Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. Around 30 people attended the...

Lesbian couple denied services by venue

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
November 17, 2017

Newly engaged couple Estefanie Echevarria and Aubrey VandenBosch encountered discrimination when looking into Post Family Farms in Hudsonville as a wedding venue. On Oct. 20, Echevarria and VandenBosch...

Runners cross the finish line at the Hot Cider Hustle. Photo by Morgan Anderson.

Hot Cider Hustle brings GR community together

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
November 17, 2017

Athletes began arriving at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids at 7:45 a.m. Dressed in running leggings, gloves, head-warmers and lots of layers, these determined people braved the 27-degree weather to run...

Community learns how to create a people-first economy in GR

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
November 10, 2017

Deborah Frieze and Aaron Tanaka from the Boston Impact Initiative and The Boston Ujima Project presented “Building a People-First Economy” this past Monday, Oct. 30. The event was at the Link Gallery,...

Mokaya prepares for guests to arrive at their chocolate dinner. Photo courtesy Leigh Ann Cobb Photography.

Moyaka hosts chocolate dinner

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
October 27, 2017

Mokaya held their second chocolate dinner in the event space of Lamb Bride on this past Monday, Oct. 23. Mokaya is a confectionary shop and family-owned business located on Wealthy St. in Eastown, Grand...

The one-day festival is celebrating its fourth year of existence. Photo courtesy GRFF.org.

Hundreds attend Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
October 27, 2017

The Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival (GRFFF) took place this past Saturday, Oct. 21. In its fourth year, the festival includes films, panels and workshops that are free for the community. Starting...

The Grand Haven pier and lighthouse stands firm through Lake Michigan's choppy waters. Photo credit Luke Hertzfeld.

Taking a closer look at Grand Haven

Grand Haven is city known for its coastline attractions such as a well-kept boardwalk, an impressive lighthouse, several beaches and beautiful views of the water. In the summer, Grand Haven draws many...

People explore the vendors of Eastown's annual Streetfest. Photo by Morgan Anderson.

Community gathers at Eastown Streetfair

Morgan Anderson, Local Editor
September 15, 2017

The smell of barbeque and allure of art drew a crowd of around 400 people on Wealthy Street at the Eastown Streetfair last Saturday. The Eastown Streetfair took place on Sept. 9 and was held from 9...

Panel of local farmers digs into food justice

Morgan Anderson
May 7, 2016

Think about the last thing you ate. Maybe you know where it came from: the store, a friend’s fridge, the dining hall. Every time we eat food we participate in the huge community cycle of eating, something...

Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Tea with TaRita invites students to chat about future

Morgan Anderson
April 6, 2016

Between the ages of 18 to 24, people make decisions that set them up for the rest of their lives. Of Calvin’s departments, the Career Development office is a great tool for students to utilize as they’re...

The most recent SAO podcast topic was on Daughter, who preformed at Calvin. Photo Courtesy SAO Facebook.

New SAO podcast fosters discussions of pop culture

Morgan Anderson
April 3, 2016

The Student Activities Office (SAO) released the first 20-minute “Pop Matters” podcast episode on Feb. 26. “Pop Matters” was created by the newly formed Calvin Student Activities podcast team....

Student organization spotlight: Social Justice Coalition

Morgan Anderson
February 26, 2016

The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) at Calvin works to become better justice activists and advocates, as well as positively influencing social change targeted at injustice. The way the SJC enacts their...

Photo by Anna Delph

Students flock for frozen foray into Seminary Pond

Morgan Anderson
February 26, 2016

“There’s some things that you think you shouldn’t do, and then you do it, and it was awesome,” said Jay De Boer, of his experience at the Seminary Pond last Friday. This past Friday, Chaplain...

Photo Courtesy Nite Life

Packed turnout at Wonderland Winter Formal

Morgan Anderson
February 14, 2016

Calvin NiteLife dealt a full house last Saturday night, hosting poker, raffles, dancing and a DJ for the Wonderland Winter Formal at the Amway Grand Hotel. About 330 students attended the “Alice in...

Second Cokes and Clubs designed for transfer students

Morgan Anderson
February 4, 2016

This past Wednesday, students gathered in the Hoogenboom gym for Cokes and Clubs “Round 2.”  Roughly 60 student-led clubs, sports and other organizations made an appearance. Free Cokes, candy and...

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Calvin tradition Airband is canceled

Morgan Anderson
December 13, 2015

This year the famed Airband of Calvin was canceled. Airband has been a tradition since 1984. Run almost entirely by students, the student lip-syncing competition normally would incorporate dancing and...

Photo courtesy Mary Hulst

International Education Week events highlight other cultures

Morgan Anderson
November 23, 2015

Last week, Calvin participated International Education Week, a nationally recognized week implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Over the week, students organized...

Photo Courtesy calvin.edu

Research in biology takes student to Harvard University

Morgan Anderson
November 11, 2015

Calvin College biology major Peter Boersma had an opportunity to present his research on the human cornea on Oct. 16 and 17 at the 29th Biennial Cornea Research Conference at Harvard Medical School. Boersma’s...

Photo Credit Matt Lensky

Late Night with Capella showcases student talent

Morgan Anderson
October 16, 2015

Last Friday night, at 9 p.m. the CFAC Auditorium was completely sold out. Why? It was Late Night with Capella, of course, an annual event that showcases some of the top vocal talent Calvin has to offer. The...

English department hosts cocktail hour

Morgan Anderson
October 16, 2015

This past Thursday on October 1, the English department held their second annual October Happy Hour. The party was a lively way to enjoy the afternoon, according to students.  Professor Debra Rienstra...

Student Organization Spotlight: Environmental Stewardship Coalition

Morgan Anderson
October 1, 2015

The Environmental Stewardship Coalition (ESC) is a student-led organization at Calvin that focuses on “discussing, learning and acting upon environmental concerns on campus and beyond.” Having been...

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