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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

The singing/rapping group Naughty Boys serenade a student randomly picked to come on stage. Photo by Michael Hsu.

Calvin talent show wows

Michelle Hofman
April 28, 2017

The CFAC was filled as a large crowd came together to see the talent that Calvin College had to offer. Singers, dancers, musicians and even an improv act mounted the stage in an attempt to prove Calvin’s...

Photo by Michael Hsu

Dance Dance Revolutionary Wins Calvin’s Got Talent

Courtney Zonnefeld
April 6, 2016

On Saturday, Calvin’s Got Talent showcased a variety of student performances to a packed Covenant Fine Arts Center auditorium. Pants Patrol opened the evening on an upbeat and (short shorts-clad)...

Photo by Michael Hsu

Solo number wins 2015 Calvin’s Got Talent

Juliana Ludema
April 17, 2015

Daniel Michaels’ slowed version of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” connected with audience members at Calvin’s Got Talent, propelling him to the $300 win. “I can’t believe it,” the first-year...

Photo by Anna Delph

Calvin’s Got Talent draws large crowd

Joe Mohan
April 10, 2014

Cellists Andrew Plaisier and Joshua Ruiter wowed audiences, taking the first place prize of $250 at the third annual Calvin’s Got Talent competition last Saturday. Michael Troy and the Electromatics,...

Photo courtesy Nite Life

Third-annual Calvin’s Got Talent competition will feature 19 acts

Bethany Cok
April 3, 2014

This weekend, Nite Life will be hosting its final event of the year, Calvin’s Got Talent (CGT). For the third year running, it promises to be an evening of entertainment unlike any other on Calvin’s...

photo by Connor Sterchi

Auditions kick off Calvin’s Got Talent

Joe Mohan
March 5, 2014

Calvin’s Got Talent auditions took place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in the Commons Lecture Hall. Paula Englin, coordinator of student organizations and weekend programming, briefed...

Dance group "Good Intent" showcases their skills.  Photo by Kevin Vu.
A video of the performance is on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=529445163767693

Calvin’s Got Talent lives up to its name, awards comedy and music performances

Hayley Cox
April 7, 2013

This year’s Calvin’s Got Talent hit it off with a winning stand-up comedy performance by Michael Ribbens. People’s Choice went to a capella group The Hand-Me-Down Harmonix, who performed a cover...

The competition often features a capella groups.  calvin.edu

Calvin’s Got Talent expected to impress again

Julia LaPlaca
April 5, 2013

Get ready to be wowed once again by your fellow classmates! This year’s Calvin’s Got Talent promises to be a spectacular event. The show is on Sat., April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Covenant Fine Arts Center...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Inauguration week begins with Student Showcase

Connor Sterchi
October 14, 2012

Inauguration week kicked off Saturday with the Student Showcase, an event that featured a variety of acts and performances, including Dance Guild, Calvin’s Got Talent and Rangeela. The event took...

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