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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

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Calvin Garden celebrates end of season

Deanna Geelhoed
November 3, 2015

Halloween this year offered a chilly but warm-hearted afternoon at the Calvin College community garden. Despite the rain and temperatures in the low 50s, nearly 25 students came to participate in the conclusion...

Photo Credit Sunshine Cahill

Farm and Feast teaches Upperclass Taskforce about sustainable food

Alicia DeJong
October 30, 2015

“From now on, I’ll think twice about complaining about dining hall mashed potatoes,” commented senior Tasha Thong as she pulled potatoes in the Calvin Campus Garden. “There’s something satisfying...

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Community Garden increases produce in dining hall

Jon Gorter
September 11, 2015

After a recent expansion two years ago, the Calvin College community garden has begun to increase its produce offered in the dining halls. The one acre garden, located adjacent to the Spoelhof Fieldhouse...

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Campus garden grows and expands in first season

Emily Cole
September 11, 2014

Following the approval of the new Calvin community garden last spring, the plot, located beyond the Spoelhof Fieldhouse on Hampshire Street, has experienced a flurry of growth. The new garden had some...

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Calvin approves proposal for new community garden

Joseph Matheson
April 10, 2014

A proposal for a new community garden located on properties off of Hampshire Street (west of the gym) was recently approved by the Planning and Priorities Committee (PPC). David Dornbos and David Koetje,...

Calvin community garden likely to expand

Calvin community garden likely to expand

Emily Cole
February 19, 2014

A proposal for the construction of a new community garden near the east edge of campus on Hampshire Street is up for approval this week. It is likely to be approved, and work will begin when the snow melts...

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Community garden beneficial to Calvin

Emily Cole
November 13, 2013

I am someone who loves the feel of dirt underneath my fingernails. I believe that nibbling on a piece of fresh-picked broccoli is a simple and pure experience that everyone should have frequently. That...

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Community garden hopes to raise funds for relocation

Grace Ruiter
April 5, 2013

After four years of successful gardening on a site behind the Knollcrest East (KE) apartments, Calvin senior Owen Selles hopes that the Calvin community garden will be moved to the center of campus, where...

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