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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

Over the summer: GR community responds to issues of race and policing

Carolyn Muyskens
September 16, 2016

In the aftermath of racially-charged shootings nationwide, members of the Grand Rapids community came together to mourn violence, learn from the experiences of others and investigate where racism might...

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Nursing students reflect on their community placements

Emily Cole
May 13, 2015

Going beyond the classroom and hospital, Calvin nursing students invest in local neighborhoods through placements in the community. First semester juniors and second semester seniors are placed in one...

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Dorm community partnerships help students connect to Grand Rapids

Maddie Hughey
December 4, 2014

The service-learning center (SLC), located in the Commons Annex is an important part of the Calvin community. Through the SLC, each dorm has a partnership with an agency in the Grand Rapids community....

Editorial: Ferguson

Editorial: Ferguson

Lauren De Haan
December 4, 2014

Earlier this week, about 75 members of the Calvin community walked from the Chapel to commons lawn and stood in solidarity as part of a challenge to all CCCU schools across the country over the violence...

Editorial: Constructive Conversation

Editorial: Constructive Conversation

Lauren De Haan
October 16, 2014

Learning takes many forms. Lectures, discussions, readings and projects seem to fill the time we dedicate to learning, but many lessons fall outside the bounds of explicitly academic settings. If my time...

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‘Food with Faculty’ hopes to forge new professor-student relationships

Maddie Hughey
October 9, 2014

On Friday, Oct. 10, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Food With Faculty gathering hosted by a professor or staff member. Most of the events cost only five dollars, but the cost can...

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Student development office offers party grants to reimburse off-campus student gatherings

Kathleen Vrieland
October 4, 2014

The student development office is awarding grants to students who host responsible parties at off-campus Calvin student residences. The office is offering 10 grants this year with each amounting to a maximum...

Editorial: Honors program an example of community of excellence

Editorial: Honors program an example of community of excellence

Joseph Matheson
April 24, 2014

This Wednesday was Honors Convocation, an opportunity to recognize the achievements of students who have demonstrated academic excellence, including myself and 60-odd honors graduates. Certainly academic...

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Creation Care floor serves beyond van Reken

Natasha Strydhorst
March 12, 2014

“We as a community strive to honor God, his creation, our neighbors and all who find themselves within our walls.” This covenant of 1st van Reken, Calvin College’s outdoor recreation and creation...

Opinion: Building the body of Christ

Brian Exner
March 7, 2014

One thing of many I have learned during my time here at Calvin College is that in order for a muscle to grow, it tears and rebuilds itself stronger than before. Believe it or not, this seems to fit well...

Committee reports lack of diversity at Calvin

Ben Rietema
January 25, 2014

The Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC) reported that although Calvin’s student body has become more diverse, the number of faculty and staff of color has decreased. No faculty of color have ever...

‘Holiday It Forward’ provides an unconventional method of giving

Angelyn Groenboom
November 14, 2013

For the second consecutive year, community members are making the holiday season brighter by participating in an unusual method of giving based on the honor system. Community members are passing along...

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