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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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First-year students respond to required DCM classes

First-year students respond to required DCM classes

Rebecca Wheeler
January 22, 2015

Every January, students return to Calvin for Interim, a three-week-long class. During this time, many first-year students take a course that fulfills the required Developing a Christian Mind (DCM) common...

Faculty senate approves Clean Water Institute of Calvin College

Rebecca Wheeler
November 13, 2014

On Monday night, faculty senate approved the establishment of the Clean Water Institute of Calvin College (CWICC), a research institute that will work towards global access to clean water. Engineering...

Photo by Rachel Quillian

Nite Life hosts Masquerade at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Rebecca Wheeler
November 6, 2014

Last Friday night, Nite Life held its fall Masquerade formal at the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Students dressed up in formalwear and masks for Nite Life’s third event of the semester. Nite Life has...

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Nite Life holds Fall Festival at Post Family Farm

Rebecca Wheeler
October 30, 2014

For Calvin students, most Saturday nights do not involve getting to hang out on a farm, but that’s exactly what students were able to do at Nite Life’s second event of the semester. On Oct. 25,...

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Calvin discusses possible ministry undergraduate degree for prisoners

Rebecca Wheeler
October 27, 2014

Calvin College and Seminary are considering the possibility of offering undergraduate ministry training to prisoners at Handlon Prison in Ionia, MI. The training would allow inmates to earn a Ministry...

Prayer Night for West Africa against Ebola

Rebecca Wheeler
October 16, 2014

Since the beginning of March this year, an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease has been spreading through countries in West Africa. On Thursday evening, Calvin students joined the African Student Association...

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Broene Counseling Center offers counseling groups to students

Rebecca Wheeler
September 25, 2014

This year, the Broene Counseling Center is once again offering a variety of groups to bring together students with similar concerns. The groups are each composed of five to ten students, as well as one...

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Carnival gives Buck Fridays a soaring start

Rebecca Wheeler
September 19, 2014

Last week, more than 1,000 students and staff came out to the Comic Book Carnival in order to enjoy inflatables, music, games and food at Buck Friday’s kickoff event. The event, which was held inside...

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