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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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Buck Fridays announces winners in student voting wall

Valerie Greer
November 7, 2013

You may soon get the chance to relive your prom night, but this time with your college friends and dressed up from “The Great Gatsby” era. Recently, students had the opportunity to vote on a number...

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Buck Fridays event decisions will soon include student body opinions

Valerie Greer
October 27, 2013

Ever wish you could be a part of the decision-making process regarding campus events and activities?  Your chance is now. Calvin’s Buck Fridays staff is hoping to receive student input from a new voting...

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Fierljeppen makes a big splash on campus

Anna Delph
October 24, 2013

The seminary pond, home of the annual cardboard canoe race and sem. pond jump, may be gaining a new tradition. Fierljeppen, Dutch pole vaulting, is the latest Dutch pastime that has found its way to Calvin’s...

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Cold temperatures draw sparse crowd for senior sleepout

Catherine Kramer
October 21, 2013

It’s not every day that President Le Roy makes you pancakes for breakfast. But for a few brave members of the senior class, Saturday was that day. “The pancakes were fluffy and delicious,” said...

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Buck Fridays takes students to Post Family Farms

Carissa VanHaitsma
October 17, 2013

Most Calvin students would not expect to spend their Friday night with goats, but that’s just what many students did at this past week’s Buck Fridays event. On Oct. 15, Buck Fridays held an event...

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Calvin sophomore takes the stage at comedy showcase

Anna Delph
October 2, 2013

Students and faculty filled the Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) auditorium Friday night for the Buck Fridays Comedy Showcase, which included Calvin Improv, professional comedian Chris James and was opened...

Buck Fridays carnival is a huge hit, students say

Anna Delph
September 19, 2013

More than 1,100 students and staff attended last Friday night’s “Monsters University” carnival on commons lawn. The event featured popular music, dancing, carnival games and discounted food. Many...

Buck Fridays serves midnight breakfast with karaoke

Zachary Van Wyk
October 8, 2012

Buck Fridays partnered with Knights4Life (K4L), Commons Dining Hall, the music department and the Video Game Enclave to bring a night combining karaoke, video games, breakfast foods and approximately 500...

Students compete for grand prize at Buck Friday’s game show night

Audrey Enters
October 1, 2012

A sizable group of Calvin students gathered in front of the chapel at 9 p.m. on Friday to compete for a $400 grand prize in the ThinkFast game show, a Buck Friday's event. Some teams huddled in tense circles,...

Buck Fridays carnival draws 1,200 students

Catherine Kramer
September 18, 2012

Students played, danced and dunked as a part of the Buck Fridays carnival Friday night. The second Buck Fridays event of the year, the carnival drew many to commons lawn with the promise of inflatable...

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