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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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When “Freedom of Speech” Becomes “I Want to be Heard But Not Challenged.”

Kendra Kamp
December 4, 2015

All too often I see a social media discussion that involves defenses including “I have freedom of speech; forgive me for trying to voice my opinion like anyone else.” There’s a process that sets...

UnLearn Week designed to spark long-lasting conversations

Hannah Fertich
October 3, 2015

What do you know about UnLearn Week? UnLearn Week can be defined a few different ways. According to Martin Avila, Calvin’s coordinator of multicultural student programming in the intercultural student...

Opinion: Don’t run away from what you don’t agree with

Christian Becker
April 23, 2015

Art, and particularly film art, is always under fierce controversy due to its heavy, sometimes offensive content. Of all the films from last year, “American Sniper” faced the most controversy. But...

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Discussion about Sabbath extends beyond issue of library hours

Bethany Cok
September 18, 2014

Despite recent discussions about opening Calvin’s library on Sunday afternoons, there are no immediate plans to implement Sunday hours, pending further discussion.  This past spring, the Hekman Library...

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