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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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Faculty senate approves new ministry leadership minor

Ruthy Berends
March 5, 2014

Faculty senate approved a revised ministry leadership minor through the congregational and ministry studies (CMS) department during their meeting last week Monday The new minor combines several current...

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Cabinet recommends not printing course catalogs

Ruthy Berends
December 6, 2013

After this school year, Calvin may no longer print the course catalog or directory and instead hopes to provide an online catalog service, according to Calvin’s new prioritization report released to...

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Arts programs would be hit hard in recommended second round of cuts

Ruthy Berends
December 3, 2013

The majority of the academic cuts recommended by President Le Roy’s cabinet are in the arts departments, according to Calvin’s new prioritization report released to faculty and staff on Monday morning. Specific...

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Major comeback wins Calvin’s second volleyball national title in four seasons

Ruthy Berends
November 24, 2013

It was a familiar scene: DeVos Fieldhouse full of Calvin fans, a volleyball national championship on the line and a major comeback leaving the bitter taste of defeat in the mouths of disappointed players. But...

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‘Zero’ chance of passing new core by May, leaders say

Ruthy Berends
November 20, 2013

A disagreement between academic departments over the need to revise the current core curriculum has delayed plans for a new core, according to professor Bruce Berglund, chair of the core curriculum committee. Earlier...

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Calvin considers three-year on-campus residency requirement

Ruthy Berends
November 13, 2013

Calvin’s new strategic plan could include consideration of a three-year on-campus residency requirement, although the requirement would not take effect for several years, Vice President of Student Life...

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Lee continues discussion on issues of sexuality and the church

Ruthy Berends
October 24, 2013

Speaker and activist Justin Lee balanced wit and sensitivity in his talk “The Ex-Gay Movement” on Tuesday afternoon in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Lee, founder and executive director...

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Wesley Hill presents vision of hope for gay Christians

Ruthy Berends
October 17, 2013

Wesley Hill’s lecture Tuesday afternoon demonstrated that the veil that has long prevented sexual minorities from engaging openly in the church has finally begun to tear. It is no longer enough for Christians...

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Students fight for freedom in North Korea

Ruthy Berends
October 9, 2013

After spending a year in South Korea after high school, senior Dena Nederhood discovered her new love for the Korean culture growing in an unexpected setting: Calvin College. More specifically, her hunger...

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Anne Marie Miller speaks freely about traditionally taboo issues

Ruthy Berends
September 19, 2013

Author and speaker Anne Marie Miller spoke directly and honestly about overcoming sexual immorality and porn addiction in her lecture “Speaking Freely about Sex, Shame and Grace” at the Chapel Tuesday...

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