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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

The Intellectual Deficiencies

Daniel Nichols
February 24, 2016

This coddled, “safe space” of Calvin College is a disservice to everyone. Let’s be honest: people almost everywhere else wouldn’t care that a Meijer was labeled “the ghetto one,” and no one...

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...

Editorial: Take a stand against discrimination

Editorial: Take a stand against discrimination

Lauren De Haan
September 25, 2014

Sometimes we feel as though we do not have the authority to speak up. When we witness injustice, discrimination or harassment, we may not know if it is our place to act on behalf of the victim. This past...

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Calvin Revamps Harassment and Discrimination Policies Through “Safer Spaces”

Jack Van Allsburg
September 25, 2014

Following approval from faculty senate this spring, Calvin administration has implemented “Safer Spaces,” a new system of policies and procedures regarding harassment, discrimination and retaliation. These...

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