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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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Calvin’s marijuana policy remains unchanged despite decriminalization

Matt Leistra
May 14, 2015

At Calvin College you can be put on probation or fined for underage drinking, which is illegal, and suspended for smoking marijuana, which is punishable by up to $25 for a first offense in Grand Rapids. Michigan...

Grand Rapids implements marijuana decriminalization

Joseph Matheson
May 2, 2013

Nearly six months after Grand Rapids voters approved a measure to amend the city charter to make marijuana a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor, the city has finally implemented the amendment. Delays...

Michigan legislators introduce bill to decriminalize marijuana

Joseph Matheson
April 26, 2013

Legislators have introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana in the state of Michigan with bipartisan support. The bill was written by Democratic Rep. Jeff Irwin, and several Republicans have supported...

Police raids on medical marijuana dispensaries lead to arrests

Joseph Matheson
April 11, 2013

Several medical marijuana dispensaries in Grand Rapids have been raided and arrests have been made as police enforce a Michigan Supreme Court decision that medical marijuana dispensaries are illegal. The...

Constitutional showdown lurks as states legalize marijuana

Alden Hartopo
November 14, 2012

“The Rocky Mountains just got a whole lot higher,” said Matt Ferner of the Huffington Post as Colorado becomes one of two states which have passed a historic referendum calling for the legalization...

Proposal aims to decriminalize marijuana in Grand Rapids

Joseph Matheson
October 24, 2012

On the ballot in Grand Rapids on Nov.6 will be a proposal to decriminalize the possession of marijuana. The proposal would make possession of marijuana a civil infraction instead, subject to a slight fine...

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