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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

An image from last year’s flag display on Commons Lawn. The Sexual Assault Prevention Team hosted another flag display this year on April 19. Photo courtesy Sexual Assault Prevention Team.

Rape culture at Calvin

Emily Cole
April 6, 2017

Does rape culture exist? A recent article in the Banner titled “Rape Culture and Christian Colleges” by Gayla Postma discussed the existence of rape culture at Christian colleges such as Calvin and...

Editorial: Create safe spaces for victims of sexual assault to speak up

Editorial: Create safe spaces for victims of sexual assault to speak up

Lauren De Haan
April 23, 2015

Earlier this semester, we received a letter to the editor from a young woman who wanted to voice her concern about posters a student group had placed around campus. We ran the piece as anonymous, as it...

‘I was raped’: One Calvin student shares her experience and journey towards healing

Chimes Staff
April 23, 2015

Earlier this year, I was raped. Although the guy is out of my life physically, my world has been turned upside down. I have put my whole life on pause; I have two on-campus jobs, neither of which I am...

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