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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

CRC addresses hurricane disasters

Courtney Zonnefeld, Religion Editor
September 15, 2017

In less than three weeks’ timespan, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused extraordinary damage across the United States, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. The Calvin College community, including...

Hurricane Patricia newest in stream of El Nino hurricanes

Michael Messina
November 9, 2015

Hurricane Patricia, one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded, made landfall on the western coast of Mexico two weeks ago. With sustained winds of nearly 200 mph, it threatened to be one of the most...

Hurricane Sandy stirs up discussion on climate change

Paulina Heule
November 8, 2012

For most individuals this week, the main focus has been the constant hum of the Presidential election. Yet, for those in the areas most hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, the repercussions of the massive Oct....

Hurricane Sandy stirs up climate change debate

Jonathan Hielkema
November 8, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has caused an estimated $50 billion in damages throughout the East Coast, stopped electrical service to millions of people, killed over 100 people and provoked a new engagement with the...

Hurricane Sandy devastates Haiti

Lauren De Haan
October 31, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy swept across the East Coast this week, Haiti was just beginning to tally up the extensive damage that the storm wreaked throughout the country over the course of four days. Over 20 inches...

Hurricane Isaac left damage across the Gulf Coast. Photo courtesy Flickr user Infrogmation of New Orleans.

Hurricane Isaac leaves mess

Greg Kim
September 6, 2012

Thousands of residents in the Gulf Coast states are returning to flooded homes after Hurricane Isaac dumped up to 16 inches of rain in the region. The Category 1 hurricane took landfall last Wednesday...

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