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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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

Calvin community members react to alumni letter, support DeVos

Josh Parks
January 29, 2017

In the wake of the alumni letter opposing Betsy DeVos’s confirmation, many other Calvin alumni have voiced their support of the secretary of education appointee. A Facebook page called Knights for...

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Connection opportunities for Korean alumni through Korean Alumni Association

Natalie Henderson
December 13, 2015

As second semester approaches, upperclassmen may find themselves spending more and more time and energy considering their futures after graduation. Many may find themselves situated under a cloud of...

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Homecoming evolves as time passes

Natalie Henderson
October 23, 2015

As fall commences, the 63-year long Calvin Homecoming tradition brings alumni back to their alma mater. Calvin may not have a football team like other schools whose homecoming celebrations are centered...

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ArtPrize race connects students with alumni artists

Marisa Heule
October 9, 2015

Last Friday evening, beginning at 6:30p.m., over 200 Calvin students gathered in a local church parking lot to commence the very successful ArtPrize Race. Revamped this year, the ArtPrize Race incorporated...

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Grand Rapids alumni attend K4L fundraising event

Makenzie Vos
April 9, 2015

Though maybe not as “hoppy” as the locally brewed Founders’ beer or as this past Sunday’s Easter bunny, the K4L [Knights4Life] and Grand Rapids Alumni Network hang out and networking event at Founders...

Chimes staff lays out the paper in 1959. Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Where are they now? Chimes alumni look back

Bethany Cok
March 6, 2015

Dr. Susan Bruxvoort Lipscomb—Features editor (1994-95), Editor-in-Chief (1995-96) After graduating from Calvin, Dr. Bruxvoort Lipscomb went on to complete an M.A. in Humanities from the University...

Calvin alum witnesses shooting at Canada’s National War Memorial

Katelyn Bosch
November 1, 2014

A shooter opened fire on Canada’s National War Memorial located in the Canadian Parliament building on Wednesday, Oct. 22, killing Corporal Nathan Cirillo. The shooter, identified as Michael Zehaf...

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Recent alumni in missions reflect on Calvin experience

Jeremy Smith
October 2, 2014

“Whether you're called to be a pastor, an organic farmer, a sociologist, a teacher — or just about anything — you're an essential part of the life and work of God's church.” The statement comes...

Calvin alum starts online rental review site

Calvin alum starts online rental review site

RaeNosa Hudnell
November 29, 2012

Mike Cerny did not know where life would take him after graduating in 2001, but what he did know was that he did not want anyone to experience the living conditions he did after leaving Calvin’s campus. The...

Calvin grads create unique atmosphere in brewery

Josh deLacy
October 3, 2012

Harmony Brewing hopes to deepen its ties to the community this year through Black Squirrel University and other local involvements. Three Calvin graduates, Heather, Barry and Jackson Van Dyke, started...

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