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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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Geo Department is ‘happiest’ educational department on campus

Juliana Ludema
March 25, 2015

If you walk through the basement of North Hall during chapel break, you’ll hear peals of laughter from the Geology/Geography/Environmental Studies (Geo) department’s communal gathering room. Professors...

Mineral Spotlight: Calcite

Brianna Marshall
October 30, 2014

Calcite is a common but spectacular mineral. Its formula is CaCO3, and it is a trigonal-rhombohedral mineral. This crystal structure takes on many different forms - over 300 of them! Here’s a fun fact:...

Mineral Spotlight: Beryl

Brianna Marshall
October 2, 2014

Emerald, a favorite among precious gems, is actually a variety of beryl. The pronunciation of beryl is the same as if you were saying “barrel.” Other common names for beryl include aquamarine (blue),...

A dedication service and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, Nov. 10 beginning in the Calvin chapel at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend.  Photo by Jared Stratz

Geology department to open new mineral collection

Elizabeth Lamoureux
September 21, 2012

Leaves won’t be the only colors changing on Calvin’s campus this autumn, as October brings a world-class mineral collection to the geology department. This new museum is currently being built near...

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