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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

All content by Richard Chimes

Letter to the Editor: Tuition

Richard Chimes
February 17, 2017

Here’s an issue for Calvin students to protest — the 2017 increases in tuition, fees, room and board. Like clockwork, President Le Roy endorses annual increases of three to four percent; always justified...

A letter to Turning Point USA

Richard Chimes
January 13, 2017

Dear Professor Watchlist, We, the undersigned faculty members at Calvin College, write to request that you add all of our names to the Professor Watchlist website. We make this request because your...

Calvin SAO pick the best albums of 2016

Richard Chimes
January 13, 2017

“Lemonade” - Beyonce Jordan Petersen In keeping pace with the infamous surprise release of her 2013 self-titled album, Beyoncé released “Lemonade” this year with little warning. Paired with...

Letter to the Editor

Richard Chimes
December 9, 2016

I want to be tender and mild here because it’s Christmastime, but I was troubled by your so-called “ultimate 2016 Christmas music playlist.” It featured a perfectly passable list of Christmas songs...

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This year in interims

Richard Chimes
October 22, 2016

As fall is just beginning to show its colors in the slow changing leaves, students are far from thinking of the cold winds of winter. Yet the time for planning for the upcoming semester is drawing nearer....

Richard Chimes introduces new website

Richard Chimes introduces new website

Richard Chimes
September 5, 2012

Welcome back, student body! This is your friendly mascot, Richard Chimes, reporting. Imagine yourself at the grocery store. You’re searching the shelves for your favorite brand of cookie or pickle or...

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