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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

Letter to the Editor: Response to Indonesia and Religious Intolerance

Alden Hartopo
November 6, 2015

Last week, Chimes ran an article that targeted the Republic of Indonesia and offered what appears to be a critique of Indonesia as a religiously intolerant country and thus painted to readers an image...

Declining Tolerance in Indonesia

Marisa Heule
October 28, 2015

The image of Indonesia is often focused on its small, touristic island, Bali. Here, small, intricate offerings can be found anywhere from the rice fields to the car windshields. Ornate temples are decorated...

Opinion: Americans should experience Indonesia

Fe Setiadi
October 8, 2015

When I was in Indonesia, every holiday (we don’t have summer and winter holidays, since every day is summer), I went to the beach. While sitting under the palm trees and enjoying the cool breeze, I looked...

Far From Home

Far From Home

Alden Hartopo
April 10, 2015

Over 10 percent of the student body here at Calvin is considered international, and in many cases, the struggles of the international student are often overlooked. A lack of intentional dialogue...

Photo courtesy Silvana Handjojo

Rangeela act addresses reconciliation between Indonesia and Dutch colonizers

Alden Hartopo
February 20, 2015

Since its inception in 1995, Rangeela, the annual celebration of international culture and diversity, seeks to showcase stories and traditions from various cultures around the world. This year, four...

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