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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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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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