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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

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Mental illness on the rise across campus

Kelsey Powers
April 3, 2016

According to Cindy Kok, Broene Counseling Center director, 20 percent of the student body comes to Broene, with an average of 4.6 visits each. The intensity of mental illness cases has also gone up. “If...

Mental Illness should be discussed in community

Bethany Cok
February 18, 2016

Mental health disorders at Calvin are certainly not a taboo topic, but they are an uncomfortable one. All too often, struggles with depression and anxiety, psychiatric hospitalizations and discussions...

‘I was raped’: One Calvin student shares her experience and journey towards healing

Chimes Staff
April 23, 2015

Earlier this year, I was raped. Although the guy is out of my life physically, my world has been turned upside down. I have put my whole life on pause; I have two on-campus jobs, neither of which I am...

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Broene Counseling Center offers counseling groups to students

Rebecca Wheeler
September 25, 2014

This year, the Broene Counseling Center is once again offering a variety of groups to bring together students with similar concerns. The groups are each composed of five to ten students, as well as one...

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Interim VP of Student Life: Cindy Kok Profile

Ericka Buitenhuis
September 18, 2014

Among the new dining options, bright-eyed first-years and smooth asphalt, Cindy Kok joins the list of changes occurring on Calvin’s campus this fall. Kok has been asked to serve as the interim vice...

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