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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

This is a front view of the Prince Conference Center.

Opening doors by open bars: Prince Conference Center hopes allowing alcohol vendors appeals to customers

Harm Venhuizen, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019

Since the board of trustees voted to allow serving alcohol in the Prince Conference Center last October, seven meeting and conference events have taken advantage of the service. Scott VanDeraa, director...

Alcohol exposure bubbles over to future generations

Ayo Ayoola
March 10, 2016

Intentional consumption of alcohol from fermented beverages has played a role in shaping society for several millennia. Today, many college students in the United States countdown the days to their first...

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Calvin’s marijuana policy remains unchanged despite decriminalization

Matt Leistra
May 14, 2015

At Calvin College you can be put on probation or fined for underage drinking, which is illegal, and suspended for smoking marijuana, which is punishable by up to $25 for a first offense in Grand Rapids. Michigan...

Calvin named a “stone-cold sober” school by Princeton Review

Ryan Struyk
September 10, 2012

If you’re a Calvin student out partying every weekend, you’re probably in the minority. Calvin was ranked the tenth most “stone-cold sober” school, a ranking that highlights a lack of partying,...

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