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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

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) underwent a redesign for the 2024-25 academic year. Screenshot by Ethan Meyers

Changes to FAFSA, Michigan budget cause financial aid package delays

Grace Buller, Managing Editor
July 16, 2024

Complications related to significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – as well as a new Michigan state budget – are the main factors delaying the rollout of financial...

Government shutdown affects friends and family of Calvin students

Ericka Buitenhuis
October 8, 2013

This October marked the first time in 17 years that the U.S. government shut down, and the inaction of Congress is having a direct impact on family and friends of Calvin students. “My brother got in...

Obama’s budget proposal has long road ahead

Kemal Talen
April 17, 2013

On April 10, 2013, President Obama proposed a new budget that will cut social security benefits, reduce tax loopholes for the wealthy and replace the $1.1 trillion dollar “sequester” cuts with...

What the sequestration means for America’s future

Alden Hartopo
March 7, 2013

A week ago today saw President Obama sign into place an order for $85 billion in automatic spending cuts within the US economy, marking a series of drastic cuts to government funding throughout the nation. Only...

Government spending cuts spark partisan debate

Lauren De Haan
February 22, 2013

Senate Democratic leaders agreed upon an approximately $110 billion package to avert the looming sequester, which is scheduled to come into effect on March 1. The package is comprised of half tax increases...

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