Lauren DeVries

Lauren DeVries, Multimedia & Layout Editor

Lauren DeVries is excited to use the things she’s learned in marketing classes and internships as she takes on the position of Multimedia & Layout Editor this year. This is her third year on Chimes. She is currently in her senior year at Calvin, studying marketing and finance.

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[Photo] Student organizations experience loss in numbers due to COVID, chartering process confusion

Grace Toma, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021

Student organizations gather to advertise at Cokes and Clubs, fall 2021.

[Photo] Sexual assault exists at Calvin, so do the tools to find healing

Harm Venhuizen and Katherine Benedict
April 29, 2021

For those who have experienced sexual assault, help is available.

[Photo] Tracking the trash: It doesn’t just go to a landfill

Sarah Gibes, Sci-Tech Editor
March 18, 2021

Calvin's waste covers many different categories.

[Photo] Ex-CRC church added to list of hate groups

Liana Hirner and Jamison Van Andel, Guest Writer and Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021

A timeline of the various events mentioned in the article.

[Photo] Students are getting sicker, ER visits increasing as COVID spike continues

Abigail Ham, Campus and Community Co-Editor
February 18, 2021

The COVID dashboard showed 117 active cases as of Feb. 17. The effects of the partial shutdown have yet to be seen.

[Photo] What comes next? Campus conservatives reflect on GOP’s future relationship with Trump

Abigail Ham, C&C Co-editor
February 11, 2021

What's in store for the future of GOP as Trump leaves office?

[Photo] Profs plan to prevent cheating on online finals

Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020

[Photo] Everything you need to know: Kent County Ballot 2020

Susannah Epp, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020

Kent County 2020 candidates. All photos are supplied by the candidate they represent.

[Photo] Speak the truth

Michaela Giovannelli, Religion Editor
October 23, 2020

Chaplains were unable to go into patients' rooms in early March and April.

[Photo] Want to pass out candy and be COVID-safe? Here’s some tips!

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020

[Photo] Pandemic sparks new efforts to promote mental health, current efforts go virtual

Susannah Epp, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2020

[Photo] Students who have had COVID share their experiences

Afua Brantuo, Features Editor
October 2, 2020

According to the CDC statistics, young adults are one of the least likely groups to die from COVID although they largely contribute to its spread.

[Photo] Calvin’s core curriculum on the verge of significant changes

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2020

[Photo] Enrollment drop more serious than comparable schools, student body demographics remain consistent

Harm Venhuizen, Managing Editor
October 1, 2020

Comparison between Calvin, Dordt, and Hope's enrollment over several years.

[Photo] Kent County Health Dept reports sharp drop in testing

Juliana Knot, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020

[Photo] Catching up with Calvin’s contact tracers

Sarah Gibes, Sci-Tech Editor
September 10, 2020

Calvin's contact tracers work to track the spread of COVID-19.

Incoming students anxious amidst uncertainty for fall 2020

Lauren DeVries, Features Editor
May 12, 2020

Normally, prospective students would be worried about their roommates or new courses; now, they’re worried about whether they’ll be able to attend Calvin in person this fall. Incoming freshman Matt...

Profs struggle to manage online courses with young children at home

Lauren DeVries, Features Editor
May 6, 2020

Coronavirus has forced professors to teach online from home. Some of Calvin’s professors have young children who no longer have a daycare or school to go to during the day. This means the responsibility...

How coronavirus impacts clinicals, research and internships for students

Lauren DeVries, Features Editor
April 15, 2020

Many students need internships or work experience to graduate. Nurses need clinicals, biology students need research and many students need internships. Summer is a valuable time for students to complete...

[Photo] Grand Rapids’ complicated rise

Grace Cole, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020

"Furniture City, Dying City, Beer City"

Calvin sweethearts set to open a massage and facial spa in Grand Rapids

Lauren DeVries, Features Editor
February 14, 2020

Jim and Lynelle Cook grew up living across the street from each other in Lombard, Illinois. They both attended Calvin, graduated in 1985 and 1986, and were married shortly after. Years later they have...

[Photo] Student senate updates fight song, follows effort to boost school spirit

Juliana Knot, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2020

Calvin’s current fight song, written by Mildred (Reitsema) Zylstra, class of 1932.

[Photo] Calvin largely accessible but still poses challenges

Mattheus Colyn, Guest Writer
October 11, 2019

[Photo] All in a day’s work: A look into the work lives of Calvin University’s faculty and staff

Lucy Van Regenmorter, Guest Writer
October 4, 2019

Commons dining hall staff

Calvin offers eight new clubs; meet them here

Lauren DeVries, Features Editor
September 19, 2019

With over 70 student-led clubs at Calvin and new ones being added each year, students are bound to find one that interests them. Calvin's clubs cover a wide variety of areas, from marketing and engineering...

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Lauren DeVries, Multimedia & Layout Editor

[Photo] Student organizations experience loss in numbers due to COVID, chartering process confusion

[Photo] Sexual assault exists at Calvin, so do the tools to find healing

[Photo] Tracking the trash: It doesn’t just go to a landfill

[Photo] Ex-CRC church added to list of hate groups

[Photo] Students are getting sicker, ER visits increasing as COVID spike continues

[Photo] What comes next? Campus conservatives reflect on GOP’s future relationship with Trump

[Photo] Profs plan to prevent cheating on online finals

[Photo] Everything you need to know: Kent County Ballot 2020

[Photo] Speak the truth

[Photo] Want to pass out candy and be COVID-safe? Here’s some tips!

[Photo] Pandemic sparks new efforts to promote mental health, current efforts go virtual

[Photo] Students who have had COVID share their experiences

[Photo] Calvin’s core curriculum on the verge of significant changes

[Photo] Enrollment drop more serious than comparable schools, student body demographics remain consistent

[Photo] Kent County Health Dept reports sharp drop in testing

[Photo] Catching up with Calvin’s contact tracers

Incoming students anxious amidst uncertainty for fall 2020

Profs struggle to manage online courses with young children at home

How coronavirus impacts clinicals, research and internships for students

[Photo] Grand Rapids’ complicated rise

Calvin sweethearts set to open a massage and facial spa in Grand Rapids

[Photo] Student senate updates fight song, follows effort to boost school spirit

[Photo] Calvin largely accessible but still poses challenges

[Photo] All in a day’s work: A look into the work lives of Calvin University’s faculty and staff

Calvin offers eight new clubs; meet them here

Calvin University Chimes