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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

Calvin students join international movement in on-campus climate strike

Calvin students join international movement in on-campus climate strike

Katie Rosendale, Guest Writer
September 26, 2019

“When our planet’s under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight back!”  These chants echoed through campus as Calvin students marched in support of the international climate strike on Friday....

Rapid sea level rise attributed to melting Antarctica

Michael Messina
April 6, 2016

These words, sung by King George III in the musical “Hamilton,” are in reference to the newly freed United States. However, they would not be out of place in a description of a chilling new study done...

Arctic sea ice at a new low

Michael Messina
April 3, 2016

Arctic sea ice cover was at its lowest extent on record this winter, scientists are reporting. Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) released a statement on Monday, March 28, saying...

Earth’s average temperature increase has crossed one degree mark, study says

Natasha Strydhorst
November 19, 2015

As the 2015 UN Climate Conference approaches, new studies indicate its necessity. Studies released last week indicated that both greenhouse gas concentrations and global temperature have reached new milestones...

Scientists find 30,000-year old virus in siberian ice

Jonathan Hielkema
March 6, 2014

While it is far from the nightmare portrayed in the movie “The Thing,” it is still exciting news. Scientists working in Siberia have discovered and revived a virus that had been entombed in ice for...

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