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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

Ashley Hamons

Ashley Hamons, Editor-in-Chief

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Campus bee colonies promote community

Campus bee colonies promote community

Ashley Hamons, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2026

Four years ago, Tom Steenwyk, registrar and director of academic advising, realized that the bees housed by Calvin hadn’t lasted through a recent winter; in response, he decided to bring new bees back...

Late Night Era’s Concert: The end of an era

Late Night Era’s Concert: The end of an era

Ashley Hamons, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 20, the long-standing tradition of Late Night concerts at Calvin came to a sentimental close with its Late Night Era’s Concert. This concert was part of Calvin’s 150th year celebration...

Calvin University is currently in the midst of a strategic planning process that will have major implications going forward.

Calvin’s strategic planning process

Ashley Hamons, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2025

In the midst of a shifting landscape of higher education across the nation, Calvin is undergoing a strategic planning process in response, leading to a restructuring in areas of the university.  Dirk...

A shifting state of World Christianity

A shifting state of World Christianity

Ashley Hamons, Editor in Cheif
October 6, 2025

In order to discuss and raise awareness of the gender gaps prevalent in World Christianity today, the Nagel Institute at Calvin teamed up with Harvard scholar Dr. Gina Zurlo, for an on-campus lecture on...

Every December, IJM hosts Dressember at Calvin and across the country. Photo courtesy of Meg Pfeifer.

What is Dressember?

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Reporter
November 25, 2024

As November draws to an end, posts have popped up on social media advertising for something called “Dressember.” Those who have been at Calvin in December before — or whose high school hosted a similar...

Sabbath is a great chance to practice restful and enjoyable hobbies, like skateboarding

Commanded to rest

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
October 14, 2024

The fourth of the Ten Commandments — Sabbathing — is a well-known Biblical command, but not a well-practiced one. In the midst of Calvin’s busy Western lifestyle, how can we obey the Exodus 20:8...

Lord of the Sabbath

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Reporter
October 7, 2024

Rushing, hurrying, having plans — it’s all I know. If my time is not filled up with a plethora of assignments, jobs (I have three), and socializing, what really makes me a person of meaning in our...

Jackson Katz gives his talk “Why Men’s Leadership in Gender-Based Violence Prevention is a Social Justice Imperative” at Aquinas College.

Gender violence: A men’s issue

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
September 16, 2024

“It’s embarrassing how little men’s response has been to these issues,” Jackson Katz, an educator, author, social theorist, and filmmaker, said to a room filled with more women than men during...

Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Moving out: Not for every student

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
April 16, 2024

With the end of the year drawing near, students are to have moved out of their dorms by May 3 — or 24 hours after their final exam –- but this typical moving-out template is not how the transition...

Penzien collected pictures of participants and targets to later post on Instagram.

“Gotcha”: A new campus tradition?

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
March 25, 2024

“Gotcha” or “Assassin” games have grown in popularity across campus over the past few years, with multiple games running this spring semester in both KHvR and BHT. Building community The...

Calvin’s Theater Company has a robust offering of shows; the last play, “Rumors,” drew a wide audience.

Calvin’s theater minor returns

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
January 22, 2024

The theater minor will return to Calvin next fall for the first time since it was cut in the spring of 2020. Students will be able to declare the minor starting this summer. The minor will entail 22...

Knollcrest is responding to last year’s student feedback.

Dining services working towards change

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Reporter
September 5, 2023

Changes are being made all across campus, but it does not stop with infrastructure. Changes are also occurring in the dining halls and will continue to develop throughout the semester. Every year during...

Student workers balance work and play

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Reporter
March 21, 2023

While many students traveled home for spring break early this month or went on vacation away from the Michigan winter, some remained on campus, paying for the extra time in the dorms in order to work or...

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