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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

Photo courtesy Active Minds

Active Minds Hosts Second-Annual Scale Smash

Courtney Zonnefeld
April 24, 2016

A chorus of metallic clangs greeted students walking across Commons Lawn Tuesday morning — the satisfying sound of Calvin’s second-annual Scale Smash. Attendees strapped on a pair of protective...

Photos Courtesy Active Minds Facebook

Out of the Shadows: Students speak out about mental health disorders at Calvin

Bethany Cok
February 20, 2016

Nearly all of fall semester, there was a statistic written on the sidewalk outside the fieldhouse: “One in four college students suffers from a mental disorder.” Chimes sat down with students and staff...

Mental Illness should be discussed in community

Bethany Cok
February 19, 2016

Mental health disorders at Calvin are certainly not a taboo topic, but they are an uncomfortable one. All too often, struggles with depression and anxiety, psychiatric hospitalizations and discussions...

Photo Courtesy Abby Hocking

Student Organization Spotlight: Active Minds

Maddie Hughey
February 14, 2016

Active Minds is a student organization that seeks to educate the Calvin community on the various types of mental illnesses, provide resources for students who might be struggling, and aid in dispelling...

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