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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

Masking will now be optional in specific areas on campus as part of a trial period following low case numbers on campus.

Masks now optional in certain areas of campus during two-week trial

Hadassa Ribeiro, Features Editor
February 20, 2022

From now until spring break, masks are recommended but optional in public areas of residence halls, the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex and on all floors of the Hekman Library except for the first. “In...

Graduating seniors enter a job seeker’s market

Savannah Shustack, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022

As seniors prepare to graduate, many are looking towards their next steps, whether that be entering the job market or continuing their education. Luckily for those seeking work, “being a student graduating...

The Center Art Gallery is working to connect art to the Calvin community.

Center Art Gallery connects community with art during pandemic

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, C&C Editor
February 11, 2022

Calvin’s Center Art Gallery has adapted to a pandemic that has affected the art sector on a national scale by discovering inventive ways to keep in-person art exhibitions alive. To do this, the gallery...

Students in Liverpool go from visiting castles to historic pop culture landmarks.

Liverpool semester back on track after two years lost to COVID

Savannah Shustack, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022

Spring study abroad programs are up and running after the COVID-19 pandemic derailed two years of plans, with students once again studying in Spain, Honduras and Great Britain. For those in Liverpool,...

COVID-19 precautions continue to come as the pandemic nears its two year mark.

Spring semester launches with free COVID-19 testing, reduced quarantine times

Lucy Kalebjian, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2022

The COVID Response Team is ready to safely ring in the spring semester, announcing changes including updated isolation and quarantine requirements, mask recommendations and food and drinks limitations...

Before the pandemic, students from Calvin's main campus often tutored at the Handlon campus

Calvin Prison Initiative reconnects after season of remote learning

Grace Toma, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2021

The Calvin Prison Initiative began this school year with a long-awaited reunion of students, staff and faculty after 17 months of remote instruction.  Since the program began, 11 CPI students have...

Chemistry professor  Kumar Sinniah encouraged Kharel (second from left) to give Calvin a try.

Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
October 17, 2021

Due to major delays in visa processing in their home countries, more than 20 international students were unable to start classes with their peers at Calvin this fall. The admissions office is currently...

Short-staffed dining halls are still searching for employees

Short-staffed dining halls are still searching for employees

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2021

At the start of the semester, Calvin’s dining services had 17 openings. During the last five weeks, they’ve narrowed the gap to nine. But the dining staff is still stretched thin. Services that...

 COVID was detected in Boer-Bennink wastewater this week.

Wastewater testing warns of COVID in residence halls

Abigail Ham, Managing Editor
September 26, 2021

Wastewater testing in on-campus residences provided forewarning of possible COVID cases in the Boer-Bennink community Saturday. The Knollcrest East apartments received a similar warning earlier this month. The...

Calvin offered the Abbot BinaxNow rapid antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes.

Testing plans spot COVID cases early

Michaela Giovannelli, Religion Editor
September 13, 2021

All unvaccinated students returning to campus this semester were required to undergo screening tests twice — once when they arrived and again 3-5 days later. As of Sept. 3 at 11 a.m., five on-campus...

Students who declined to get the COVID-19 vaccinated are required to pay $15 for weekly testing.

Calvin’s COVID policies draw support, objections

Katherine Benedict, Campus & Community Co-Editor
September 13, 2021

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Calvin has implemented a new set of mask, vaccine and testing requirements.  Students are not required to get vaccinated, but Sarah Visser, chair of the...

Student senate held a town hall with members of the Covid Response Team in order to "bring people with differing perspectives together to help foster understanding.”

CRT, Student Senate respond to COVID policy pushback

Jocelyn Nuñez-Colón, Campus & Community Co-Editor
September 13, 2021

Following weeks of mixed reactions to Calvin's COVID-19 mandates, a six-member CRT panel addressed HIPAA privacy issues, the decision-making process for COVID rules and adjustments to quarantine policy...

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