Skip to Main Content
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

Spoken Latin conference proves Latin is not dead

Maddie Hughey
October 16, 2015

Spoken Latin is not something one would expect to hear around campus. And yet, last weekend, that’s exactly what happened. Calvin held its second Biduum Latinum Calvianum, a two-day spoken Latin conference...

Opinion: Grammar snobs should take a chill pill

Opinion: Grammar snobs should take a chill pill

Grace Ruiter
November 6, 2014

Rather than sticking with just one English major, I signed up for a double dose of the English language by majoring in both writing and linguistics. And because that isn’t enough linguistic activity...

Christian jargon can be a barrier

Kate Parsons
October 17, 2013

“Church” translated into Spanish is “iglesia,” a delicate word that makes me think of stained-glass windows. I can’t always translate everything, but when I’m at a service or mass here, at...

Load More Stories