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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

Over the summer: GR community responds to issues of race and policing

Carolyn Muyskens
September 16, 2016

In the aftermath of racially-charged shootings nationwide, members of the Grand Rapids community came together to mourn violence, learn from the experiences of others and investigate where racism might...

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Micah Center hosts panel on racial disparities in infant mortality

Kate Parsons
March 5, 2015

“Our babies are dying,” read the handouts at the Micah Center’s latest panel discussion on the racial disparity in infant mortality in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids has one of the highest infant...

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Film explores the meaning of “white privilege”

Erica Norman
October 20, 2014

“Mirrors of Privilege” is a film that focused on the lives of several white Americans and their stories pertaining to race. It described how racism might not be as evident in the United States as it...

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UnLearn Week Reminds Us to Be Always Vigilant

Hayley Cox
October 20, 2014

How would you describe UnLearn Week?  Is it about anti-racism?  Culture?  Stereotypes and prejudices?  All of the above?  The focus shifts each year, and everyone comes away with a little something...

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Grand Rapids .1k race raises money for muscular dystrophy

Carissa VanHaitsma
November 22, 2013

Many high school boys play golf and some may even play in a golf scramble. Not many high school boys start a golf scramble for charity. Kyle Smith and Mike Friar were two high school boys at East Kentwood...

Racial segregation still prevalent in education

Anna Claire Lambers
October 3, 2013

There are many people who will say that racism no longer exists here in America. They point back to the great accomplishments of the past and the battles that have been won — to Jackie Robinson's breaking...

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