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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Alvin Plantinga Q&A

Josh Parks
May 5, 2017

Philosopher and professor emeritus Alvin Plantinga is this year’s Templeton Prize laureate. Chimes sat down with Plantinga this week to talk about the award, his work and his relationship with Calvin. Chimes:...

Todd Dornbos on the center for student success

Julia McKee
November 4, 2016

Last week, Chimes published an article that addressed the new center for student success. Previously known as academic services, the new center is branching out to cover more areas where students may need...

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Q&A with men’s soccer MIAA Offensive Player of the Week Isky Van Doorne

Purun Yeo
October 22, 2016

Isky Van Doorne, a senior midfielder playing for Calvin College’s men’s soccer team, was named MIAA’s Offensive Player of the Week. Isky comes from Calgary, Alberta, and has been crucial to Calvin’s...

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Not just stuff: Q&A with library dean

Courtney Zonnefeld
September 29, 2016

This week, Chimes sat down with David Malone, who, after 25 years with Wheaton’s Buswell Library, recently joined Calvin College Hekman Library as its new dean. Chimes: How would you describe your...

Welcomes and well-wishes: Q&A with new associate chaplain for upperclass students Joella Ranaivoson

Welcomes and well-wishes: Q&A with new associate chaplain for upperclass students Joella Ranaivoson

Kathryn Mae Post
September 8, 2016

This week, Chimes sat down with Joella Ranaivoson, the new associate chaplain for upperclass students, to learn about her transition into the new job and to introduce her to students. Chimes: Why did...

A final bow: Q&A with Dance Guild founder Ellen Van’t Hof

Amelia Sterenberg
April 14, 2016

Chimes: So, you founded Dance Guild when you were a student at Calvin, correct? Van’t Hof: Yes, along with a few other dancers. It started in spring of 1971, and I was a student here at 17 years old,...

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Q&A with Nate Bradford, co-associate chaplain for residence life

Josh Parks
May 14, 2015

Nate and Aminah Bradford have been co-associate chaplains for residence life at Calvin for the last seven years. They will be leaving their roles here at the end of this academic year so Aminah can pursue...

Chimes and Dialogue staff met Beaty at the Young Alumni Awards dinner. Photo courtesy Alden Hartopo.

Q&A: Katelyn Beaty, managing editor of Christianity Today

Chimes Staff
February 26, 2015

Katelyn Beaty, a 2006 Calvin graduate, is the managing editor of Christianity Today. During her time at Calvin, Beaty was a Chimes staff member, a cultural discerner, a coordinator at the Students Activities...

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Q&A: Dean of Student Development Bob Crow

Anna Delph
February 20, 2015

Bob Crow has been in administration at Calvin for over 17 years. Between making his own ice cream, roasting his own coffee beans and collecting scented hand lotions (a selection of which he always keeps...

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Q&A: RD Brandon Jacob

Chloe Selles
February 12, 2015

Brandon Jacob has served as the resident director (RD) of Noordewier-VanderWerp for four years. As RD, he supervises RAs and leads dorm programming. He talked to Chimes about the joys and challenges of...

Ramirez leads a cooking class for Calvin upperclassmen. Photo courtesy calvin.edu

Q&A: Executive Chef Ian Ramirez

Chimes Staff
February 5, 2015

Chimes sits down with Calvin’s Executive Chef Ian Ramirez. From cooking for celebrities to community gardens, we get the scoop on food at Calvin. Chimes: Thanks for talking with us, Ian. We’re starting...

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