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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes
Josh Polanski, Managing Editor

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor

Joshua Polanski is a senior studying religion and strategic communication with plans to study at the intersection of religion and culture at the graduate level. In addition to working for Chimes, Joshua also works for the Rhetoric Center. In his rare free time, he reads everything from comics to Marxist literary theory and loves to watch all sorts of movies. He is originally from Akron, Ohio.

All content by Joshua Polanski
The faux progressivism of “Scoob!”

The faux progressivism of “Scoob!”

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
May 17, 2020
The Center for Counseling and Wellness can direct students to the care that meets their needs.

CCW continues providing mental health support during pandemic

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
May 6, 2020
C.S Lewis’s message for our pandemic

C.S Lewis’s message for our pandemic

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
May 4, 2020
I was presumed positive for COVID-19: here’s what Calvin did for me.

I was presumed positive for COVID-19: here’s what Calvin did for me.

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
April 30, 2020
Survey to help find grad ceremony alternative

Survey to help find grad ceremony alternative

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
April 15, 2020
20% of profits from the Decarcerate Collection will go towards bailout efforts.

Calvin student’s company to raise bail out funds for inmates

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
April 5, 2020

Presumed positive COVID-19 case on Calvin campus

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 26, 2020
Douthats book against decadence indulges in a little decadence of its own.

New book on decadence glimpses to its own failures

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 13, 2020
Calvin allows political candidates to speak on campus for educational events.

Calvin to suspend classroom instruction amidst COVID-19

Juliana Knot and Joshua Polanski
March 11, 2020

Scholarship system doesn’t reward improvement

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 6, 2020

How to vote in the Michigan primaries

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 5, 2020
Students travel to a variety of unique locations during interim.

Interim might move to May

Joshua Polanski, Managing Edior
February 28, 2020

Local United Methodist churches uncertain amidst possible schism

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 14, 2020
War bond propoganda featured in Chimes.

Chimes coverage of historical events

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020
Knives Out features a star-studded cast.

Why you should watch Knives Out this Thanksgiving

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
November 26, 2019
Umbrellas are often used to block projectiles and to hide protestors from surveillance while they create roadblocks.

Calvin alumnus protests for democracy in Hong Kong

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
November 1, 2019

Student life VP notifies campus about reported rape

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
October 30, 2019
In Ostia, the port city where Augustine arrived en route to Rome, and where his mother, Monica, later died and was buried.

Encountering an ancient saint in modern times

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
October 20, 2019
Studio Park, Celebration Cinema to renew downtown Grand Rapids

Studio Park, Celebration Cinema to renew downtown Grand Rapids

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
October 4, 2019
Decreasing enrollment, higher yield

Decreasing enrollment, higher yield

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
October 3, 2019
Graphic by Yolanda Chow

Changes to our op-ed page

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
September 26, 2019
Graphic by Yolanda Chow

Faith Perspectives: A Christian celebration of Labor Day

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
September 13, 2019
Graphic by Yolanda Chow

Editorial changes in coverage of Campus Safety reports

Juliana Knot and Joshua Polanski
September 13, 2019
Max Renauldo, at far left, stands with other Calvin ROTC students.

Calvin community loses senior student in motorcycle accident

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
August 25, 2019
Graphic by Yolanda Chow

Faith Perspectives: Take Rel-243; it will make you a better person

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
April 11, 2019
Before getting cut, one of SAOs poster slogans read Changing the conversation about pop culture.

[Photo] Calvin cuts SAO, students uneasy

Beth Boonstra, Guest Writer
March 29, 2019
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

“Captain Marvel” happily avoids colonialism

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 11, 2019

Don’t be pretentious, read a comic book

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 8, 2019
Why Protestants should care about the Catholic sex abuse scandal

Why Protestants should care about the Catholic sex abuse scandal

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
March 1, 2019
The crowd getting ready for some of the early awards.

CAS Oscar party encourages discussion, discernment

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
New columns to spark new dialogue

New columns to spark new dialogue

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 23, 2019
Photo courtesy of kaneb.nd.edu

Religion department hires new professor

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 9, 2019
Photos courtesy of Calvin College Republicans.

Who are the Calvin College Republicans?

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
February 8, 2019
Snow outside of the library.

Many factors considered for Calvin snow days

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
January 30, 2019
Photo courtesy imbd.com

Review: ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ complicates history

Joshua Polanski, Managing Editor
January 11, 2019
Human evolution

Evolution debate continues amongst Christian biology profs

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
December 7, 2018
Photos courtesy of Smoke Break Productions.

Calvin students reflect on award winning short-film

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
November 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of imdb.com

First Man: the best film this year

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 19, 2018
Oscar Romero (right) meeting Pope Paul VI (left).

Local bishop discusses martyred saint

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 15, 2018

Op-ed comments

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 11, 2018

Calvin grad critiques evangelical pro-life movement

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 5, 2018
An empty room in the religion department.

Calvin’s religion dept. experiences major decline in students

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 5, 2018

Opinion: Modern evangelicalism is at odds with historic Christianity

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
October 4, 2018
Holland community members discussing faith over Thai food. Credit: Joshua Polanski

Calvin students attend interfaith dinner

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
September 27, 2018
Photo courtesy of IMDB.com

SAO shows Solo: a not-so Star Wars story

Joshua Polanski, Religion Editor
September 24, 2018
Hekman Library currently has various antique Bibles on display.

[Photo] Hidden gems in the Meeter Center

Jacob Moose
September 15, 2018
Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

SAO’s year end concert intimate, moving

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
April 24, 2018
Abraham Kuyper. Scanned from The American in Holland by W. E. Griffis (published 1899).

Professor emeritus discusses the downsides of Kuyperian theology

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
March 30, 2018
Three spring classes are using Google technologies to engage with other remote classrooms at Alma and Albion Colleges. Photo by Jessica Zylstra.

Calvin joins local schools for live-stream learning

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
March 8, 2018
Photo courtesy Calvin education department.

Education department receives highest marks in Michigan

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
February 21, 2018
(Left to right) Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim, Renee Sparks and John Witvliet. Photo courtesy Calvin College.

2029: Calvin’s reformed identity taking shape

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
December 1, 2017
Photo from Calvin.edu.

Calvin’s identity continually changing

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
October 27, 2017
The Sex Ed event is part of Calvin College’s 2017 Sexuality Series. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Professors and staff bring Christian perspective to sex ed

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
October 6, 2017
Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Geo prof predicts Irma’s potential damage

Joshua Polanski, On-Call Writer
September 15, 2017

Students make cases for new org charters

Joshua Polanski
April 28, 2017

Town hall tackles tough topics

Joshua Polanski
April 21, 2017
Projected 20-year plan imagines what the new renovation could look like. Photo courtesy Calvin College.

Students share views on planned Calvin renovations

Joshua Polanski
April 7, 2017
Former refugee Dhan Kahtiwoda shares his story. Photo by Mimi Mutesa.

Refugees share stories at Noontime Series

Joshua Polanski
February 17, 2017

Wheaton College professor speaks on Adam and Eve identity

Joshua Polanski
February 10, 2017
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