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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

Julia McKee

Julia McKee, Campus News Editor

Julia is a co-campus editor for the 2017 spring semester. She is a junior literature major and business minor, hoping to someday go into the book publishing industry. She currently lives in Eastown and digs all the trendy coffee shops. She admires thought provoking literature and films that highlight current social issues. She loves learning, especially about cultures and viewpoints that are different from her own. She’s a proud Chicagoland native, but Grand Rapids now holds a very special place in her heart (probably because of all the coffee shops). She’s a Game of Thrones enthusiast and will discuss fan theories anytime anywhere. When’s she not working at Chimes, nannying, doing homework, or going to class, she’s most definitely think about her cats (shoutout to Snickers, Captain, and Rascals). She is honored to be on the Chimes staff this semester and aspires to represent the voice of the community.

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Calvin secures conference win over Albion

Julia McKee, Op-Ed Editor
October 3, 2017

Last Saturday, Sept. 23, the Calvin women’s soccer team took on Albion in a MIAA conference game. The  Knights, coming off a loss against Wheaton College, were determined to win. After an early goal...

Opinion: Why does everyone hate millennials?

Julia McKee, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2017

I was born in the mid 90s, meaning that, for the most part, I grew up without a cellphone. I remember the days when being on the computer meant messing around on Microsoft Paint for a an hour or so before...

What should an op-ed article look like?

Julia McKee, Op-Ed Editor
September 15, 2017

In order to talk about what an opinion and editorial article should look like, we must first discuss why such articles are worth writing in the first place. In the age of Facebook and Twitter, where you...

Student org spotlight: Catholics at Calvin

Julia McKee
March 3, 2017

Fat Tuesday signifies the beginning of the season of Lent, and it is also the last day to indulge before the 40-day span of Lent. For some, this means eating one last piece of chocolate, meat or candy,...

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Le Roy speaks on travel ban

Julia McKee
February 3, 2017

At Calvin College, international students make up 11 per cent of the student body. President Michael Le Roy sent an email addressed to the Calvin community regarding Trump’s travel ban. President...

Photo by Joel Zwart

New gallery focuses both on Jesus and Mary

Julia McKee
January 13, 2017

After the Christmas season concludes, the liturgical church calendar slows to somber expectancy. Advent has passed, and Lent has not yet begun. “Ecce Homo: Behold the Man” and “Most Highly Favored:...

Calvin alumni discuss honesty in media

Julia McKee
September 30, 2016

Last Wednesday, in Commons lecture hall, 2014 alumni Ryan Struyck and John Muyskens participated in a Q&A. Struyck now works at ABC News and Muyskens is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer for the Washington...

Photo by Julia McKee

Jim Wallis speaks on race in America

Julia McKee
September 16, 2016

On Monday, Sept. 12, Rev. Dr. Jim Wallis opened Calvin’s Center for Faith & Writing fall 2016 series with a speech about his new book, “America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the...

Photo by Anna Delph

Seminary Pond jump tradition lives on

Julia McKee
February 26, 2015

For the last 17 years, students have willingly jumped into the frozen pond next to Calvin Theological Seminary in what is commonly known as the Sem Pond Jump. The Sem Pond Jump originated in 1997 when...

Dorm event celebrates different cultures

Julia McKee
November 20, 2014

Last weekend as part of International Education Week, every dorm on Calvin’s campus participated in an event called International Treasure. For this event, each dorm represented a different country and...

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