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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

Calvin’s STARS rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Measuring sustainability: STARS and lawns

Maya Oeverman, Campus Reporter
January 15, 2023

Former President Michael Le Roy signed a Climate Action Commitment in 2017, and the university’s current strategic plan holds environmental sustainability as a key value. But sustainability is hard to...

Diesel fuel found leaking into Plaster Creek

Carolyn Muyskens
March 3, 2017

A Kentwood resident called 911 on Tuesday to report the smell of diesel fuel coming from Plaster Creek. The firefighters and engineers who responded to the call discovered that the source of the leak was...

Photo Credit Gail Heffner

Plaster Creek Stewards event assists Alger Heights

Bethany Cok
October 3, 2015

This past Saturday, Calvin students, professors and community members came together to learn about the environmental challenges facing the Plaster Creek Watershed and to volunteer their time to address...

Gabe Lyons, founder of Q Commons movement, opens the international broadcast. Photo Credit Katelyn Bosch

Q Commons addresses important issues in GR community

Katelyn Bosch
October 1, 2015

The third Q Commons tap-in hosted by Calvin College addressed local issues of the Plaster Creek watershed, improving the Grand Rapids Public School system and rebuilding the infrastructure of Grand Rapids...

Opinion: The Other Side is still Greener

Opinion: The Other Side is still Greener

Matthias Struble
October 30, 2014

Calvin students hardly need to be reminded of creation care. Since our first visit, we have all been taught that we humans are stewards to this wonderful home provided by our Creator. We know that he wants...

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