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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

Sarah Sparling

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter

Sarah Sparling is a freshman from Blyth, Ontario, majoring in International Relations and minoring in Environmental Studies. In her free time, Sarah can be found reading books, exploring new dumpster diving destinations, and eating cheese.

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When wet, the concrete at the entrance to the Hekman Library becomes much more difficult to navigate for persons with disabilities.

“That’s not true inclusion:” For disabled students, full campus accessibility remains elusive

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2024

The architect who originally designed Calvin’s current Knollcrest campus, William Fyfe, once stated that “one does not see a building, one experiences it.” For some students with disabilities, Calvin’s...

Posters -- official and hand-drawn -- instruct the residents of Third VanReken on proper recycling procedures.

Recycling at Calvin: Challenges and Student Advocacy

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
November 25, 2024

Recycling on Calvin University's campus has been a challenge for years, and students are speaking up about the lack of accessible bins. Maia Peterson, a freshman environmental science major, expressed...

The Nature Preserve offers several trails for walking or meditation.

A Retreat for Calvin Students: The Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
November 11, 2024

College life can often feel overwhelming. Between exams, work, tuition and the weight of planning for the years to come, it’s easy to feel burnt out. Amid these stresses, Calvin’s Ecosystem Preserve...

The freshman Senators

Meet the 2024-25 freshman senators

Sarah Sparling and McKenna Wilkinson
October 14, 2024

On Sept. 27, Calvin’s Student Senate announced its 2024-2025 Freshman team; led by Kofi Nyarko, the team includes Scarlett Tilburt, Ponjul Shedul, Maria Martin Diaz, Sydney Casey, Megan Streit, and Alejandro...

Van Reken residents creatively incorporated their bananas into dorm decor. Photo by Briar Stonehouse.

Class of 2028 leans in to the tradition of pranks on campus

Sarah Sparling, General Assignment Reporter
September 30, 2024

Between trying to balance school, social life and sleep, living in the dorms can get a bit hectic. Calvin’s long history of inter dorm pranks is one way students on campus blow off steam, and the class...

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