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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

Pastor Mary participates in the Calvin tradition of jumping into the seminary pond in the middle of winter. Photo from the Chimes Archives.

The Knightly: An Interview with Pastor Mary

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
November 13, 2023

Pastor Mary Hulst has been Calvin’s campus pastor for the past fifteen years. During her tenure as campus pastor, she has seen Calvin’s perspectives and priorities change under three presidents. Lauren...

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Q&A with Nate Bradford, co-associate chaplain for residence life

Josh Parks
May 13, 2015

Nate and Aminah Bradford have been co-associate chaplains for residence life at Calvin for the last seven years. They will be leaving their roles here at the end of this academic year so Aminah can pursue...

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Calvin’s first chaplain dies, served for 23 years

Ryan Struyk
September 27, 2012

The first chaplain of Calvin College passed away on Friday, Sept. 21 at the age of 89. The Rev. Bernard Pekelder, known as “Pek,” served as chaplain for 23 years, from 1962 to 1985. “I learned...

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