Two weeks ago, Calvin students received an email from President Le Roy informing them that faculty in the art and art history, music and history departments had been offered a limited number of voluntary...
_____, an unarmed black man, was shot and killed last week by _____, a white officer.
This was the headline last week when police officer Michael Slager shot Walter Scott eight times in the back. It...
Each year, Calvin produces students who go on to lead amazing, world-changing careers. This year, Calvin topped itself when it joined the list of top Peace Corps volunteer producing colleges. Calvin’s...
Television as we knew it has become a thing of the past. Whether we like it or not, how we consume our favorite shows is changing thanks to digital platforms and streaming sites such as Netflix and Hulu.
To...
If you’re even roughly affiliated with Calvin’s quasi-subculture of people who get together to talk about faith, justice, the human experience, etc., you’ve probably heard of Dave Ellens.
He’s...
Every time it snows, my heart sinks.
All summer and fall, I biked everywhere, taking buses when the route was too far. Now roads buried under snow and ice make biking almost impossible, and buses are...
The other day, in a moment of pause between assignments and conversations and responsibilities, a question popped into my head as perhaps it has popped into yours: “Am I happy?”
I was struck. I...
A couple of years ago I attended a comedy show here at Calvin, during which the performing comedian covered a wide range of subjects. There was a joke about Jesus’ resurrection, one about getting more...
When stepping into my local restaurant, I used to feel great about tipping. Handing out a few extra bucks on top of my bill seemed like a small price to pay for efficient, high-quality service and to show...
An open letter to all administration, staff and students at Calvin College;
Every year, a number of students are permanently expelled from Calvin College on the basis of marijuana-related accusations....
Three years ago this week, I was an incoming first year student, and I was going to do it all. There was always something else I could add to my schedule, crammed between the full course load, two or three...
Three years ago this week, I was an incoming freshman, and I was going to do it all. There was always something else I could add to my schedule, crammed between the full course load, two or three jobs,...
