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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

U.S. Senate’s filibuster should be reformed

Nathan Slauer
October 24, 2013

As major political issues such as immigration reform, health care and budget matters all vie for the spotlight in Washington, congressmen will almost certainly not attempt to look internally to pass institutional...

What to do about the government shutdown

Jonathan Hielkema
October 10, 2013

Students of a certain political persuasion will no doubt see truth in this prophecy: “The question of the state is now acquiring particular importance both in theory and in practical politics. The imperialist...

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...

Sequestration cuts will have serious impact on Michigan

Joseph Matheson
February 28, 2013

The looming government spending cuts known as the sequester could have serious impacts on the Michigan government and economy. The $1.2 trillion federal cuts could result in millions or billions of cuts...

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