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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

Sabbath is a great chance to practice restful and enjoyable hobbies, like skateboarding

Commanded to rest

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
October 14, 2024

The fourth of the Ten Commandments — Sabbathing — is a well-known Biblical command, but not a well-practiced one. In the midst of Calvin’s busy Western lifestyle, how can we obey the Exodus 20:8...

Faith leaders overcome pandemic obstacles

Mia Jaeger, Guest Writer
April 5, 2021

Calvin Interfaith Alliance hosted a Faith and Festivities event on how the pandemic has interrupted religious life.  Religious leaders from around Michigan spoke about their response to COVID-19. In...

Samiur Rahman and Oula Salih's Muslim beliefs have created unique experiences and challenges at Calvin.

What is it like to be a Muslim student at Calvin?

There’s only a handful of Muslim students on Calvin’s campus. Chimes spoke to two students about their experiences.
Abby Poirier, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2020

Oula Salih is a pre-med biology major, a biochemistry minor and part of Calvin’s growing Muslim community. Her dream after graduation is to use her knowledge to help people in poor and struggling countries....

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
September 11, 2019

As much as Calvin University’s 2019-20 religious clubs are here for the religion and philosophy majors, they are also here for the engineering, biology and undecideds.  These religious clubs seek...

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