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
Sam Ballast

Sam Ballast, Layout Editor

Sam Ballast is a senior majoring in graphic design and minoring in business. This is her second year as Layout Editor for Chimes. She also does media for the athletic department when she isn’t working for Chimes. Sam is a strong believer that smoothies and long late-night drives are the best stress relievers. In her free time, she enjoys photography, dance, spending time with friends, and taking naps.

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"It is unknown whether vaccinated individuals are still able to carry the virus and thus infect other people."

[Photo] ‘Stay vigilant:’ Students encouraged to observe COVID-19 rules as vaccinations become available

Sarah Gibes, Sci-Tech Editor
February 4, 2021

"It is unknown whether vaccinated individuals are still able to carry the virus and thus infect other people."

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[Photo] Fulbright programs disrupted, application process remains same

Susannah Epp, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2020

The "Big Red" lighthouse at Holland State Park is a great photo opportunity. (Photo courtesy Peggy Paulson)

[Photo] Parks & Recreation near Calvin

Katherine Benedict, Campus and Community Co-Editor
August 26, 2020

The "Big Red" lighthouse at Holland State Park is a great photo opportunity. (Photo courtesy Peggy Paulson)

Lifework canceled scholarships for the class of 2024.

LifeWork to make program changes

Sam Ballast, Layout Editor
May 6, 2020

After three years, Calvin’s LifeWork program is progressing into its next chapter. This program was originally designed as an optional career and life readiness program. It allows students to be more...

Knights cheering on their teammates from the sideline

[Photo] D1 Hockey Team Success

Ellington Smith, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

Knights cheering on their teammates from the sideline

Both Commons and Knollcrest dining halls offer vegan options

[Photo] Vegetarianism, veganism grows in popularity. Dining halls extend options

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Guest Writer
November 8, 2019

Both Commons and Knollcrest dining halls offer vegan options

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[Photo] The comeback team

Ellington Smith, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019

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[Photo] Calvin cut 29 staff positions in spring, summer of 2019

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2019

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[Photo] Calvin University ranks #3 in new report

Naomi Vroegop, Campus & Community Editor
September 19, 2019

Grace Swanson, Multimedia Editor

[Photo] Grace Swanson

September 11, 2019

Grace Swanson, Multimedia Editor

Members of the Calvin Democrats

Calvin College Democrats give students experience in productive political dialogue

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2019

Since its founding immediately following the election of President Donald Trump, the Calvin College Democrats have established themselves as a student organization and created their own voice at Calvin....

Photo by Annette Espinoza

Student Senate and CCW bring happiness to campus with light boxes

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2019

Student Senate announced a new partnership with the Center for Counseling and Wellness (CCW) to provide light boxes to students as well as a wellness room. The announcement came via an Instagram post...

Maria Gomez, Jilmar Ramos-Gomez's mother answering questions about her feelings to her son being taken into custody.

US Military veteran from Grand Rapids, MI nearly deported. Investigation request made by family

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2019
Jilmar Ramos-Gomez, a military veteran and citizen of the United States, was nearly deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Photo courtesy of Calvin.edu

New student organization “starts up” a generation of ideas

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2018

Calvin Startups, a student organization that formed this year, encourages collaboration of ideas among budding entrepreneurs in the student body. “Our mission is to be a collaborative and welcoming...

Photos courtesy of Foodietravelours

“Foodietravelours”: Esther Ryou, senior, starts food marketing business

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018

Esther Ryou, a current senior at Calvin, started her own food marketing business in July, which has been expanding and growing since its beginning. The name of her business is Foodietravelours. Esther...

Photo courtesy of Calvin.edu

“Commons Union” project architects consult with students for design

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2018

Centerbrook Architects is taking on the design and construction of a new campus union space, as envisioned in Calvin’s 2015 Master Plan. In an email to all students, vice president for student life...

Photo courtesy of Latin American Student Association

LASA/SASA/ASA Dance

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018

This past weekend, the Latin American Student Association (LASA), South Asian Student Association (SASA) and African Student Association (ASA) partnered with one another to host a dance party in Hoogenboom...

Photo courtesy of Calvin.edu

Rangeela now overseen by Intercultural Student Development Office

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018

Rangeela has moved from being a student organization, as it was for 2017-18, to being overseen by the Intercultural Student Development Office (ISDO), for the 2018-19 school year. Kwabena Agyei-Boahene,...

Calvin Taking Artprize

Calvin Taking Artprize

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018

Thirty Calvin alumni and two current seniors at Calvin entered pieces into Artprize 10 this year. At least one of those, done by Pamela Anderson (class of 1982), made it into the top 25 voting. Graduation...

The Spin bikes that remain on campus are grouped together in the corner of the courtyard between Jonny's Cafe and Commons Annex.

SPIN skids to a halt

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2018

The SPIN Bikes program has officially been terminated by the company as of this school year. The program was introduced by Student Senate to Calvin’s campus in the 2017-18 school year. Joshua Bulten,...

Photo courtesy of Calvin.edu

January series

Sam Ballast, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018

The January Series has recently released the 2019 speaker lineup to the public. An official list can be found on Calvin’s website. This event takes place annually on Calvin’s campus in the Covenant...

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