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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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82 0f 140 signs set to change when Calvin becomes a university

Samantha Ballast, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019

Along with a historical change that Calvin will experience when the institution becomes a university there will also be changes to the signage around campus and new landscaping and signs along the Burton...

Ceramics sale raises $869 for Feeding America, moves sale to Johnny’s

Samantha Ballast, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018

A ceramics sale hosted by the Visual Arts Guild raised $869 for Feeding America when it was held in Johnny’s Cafe last week on November 8 and 9. The sale was previously held in the art department,...

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Bee-ware of your surroundings

Samantha Ballast, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018

Calvin’s Dining Services has put up signs warning students of bee sightings in Commons Dining Hall as of last week. While there have not been reports of anyone being stung, students on campus with bee...

Graphic by Yolanda Chow

GR welcomes college students back with College Week

Samantha Ballast, Guest Writer
September 13, 2018

College students from the West Michigan area are being welcomed back to school by the city of Grand Rapids. September 10-16 is considered GR College Week this year. Students can enjoy a variety of discounts...

The new cafe could be selling coffee in time for the spring semester.

Library cafe plans make a latte progress

Samantha Ballast, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2018

Progress on the future library cafe, which will introduce the Peet’s Coffee brand to Calvin’s campus, has been moving along faster than expected. Original plans for the cafe estimated that it would...

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Worldwide Connections: International relations group for Korean Students

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
May 2, 2018

There are many resources for student support and mentoring at Calvin; however, one specific group for international relations majors is a very unique opportunity and resource for Korean students.In 2013,...

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Gender-neutral bathroom plan implemented at Johnny’s

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
April 19, 2018

CORRECTION: This article originally appeared alongside a stock photo rather than a photo of the new bathroom signage in Johnny’s. That original photo misrepresented the changes made in Johnny’s and...

Calvin hopes that the opportunity for students to take summer classes is less burdensome with a decrease in tuition. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Summer tuition decreases after history of low enrollment

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
March 30, 2018

Calvin’s administration has decided to decrease the tuition rate for summer classes from around $760 to $495 per credit hour during the summer of 2018 as a pilot program. The potential for this to continue...

The search continues for a more faculty to support growing demand for computer science courses. Public Domain.

CS department struggles to fill faculty positions

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
March 15, 2018

This past year’s search did not yield a new computer science (CS) professor, but professors say that the process continues in an effort to accommodate the increasing number of students in the department. The...

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Residence life testing additional open house hours

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
March 6, 2018

Residence life leadership approved a proposal for a pilot program to increase open house hours in the dorms  following an initiative from student senate. The program will add 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays...

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Making an IMPACT: Orientation for minority students

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
March 2, 2018

For the past four years, Calvin’s multicultural student development office (MSDO), has hosted IMPACT, a three-day orientation program for first-year minority students. It’s an opportunity for them...

Students were challenged to think critically about the composition and construction within bookmaking. Photo courtesy Calvin.edu.

Interim class offers unique bookmaking opportunity

Samantha Ballast, On-Call Writer
February 21, 2018

In true liberal arts fashion, ART-W40, taught by professor Anna Greidanus, allowed students to explore narrative and art through bookmaking. This is the third year the interim class, titled “Artist...

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