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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

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 7, 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...

You don’t need to heal alone

Emily Cole
April 29, 2016

“It’s something that doesn’t really leave you,” senior Sierra Savela said of the rape she experienced almost two years ago. “The healing process is really long and the survivor will probably...

SAPT flag display present statistics

Jon Gorter
April 29, 2016

This April, students, faculty and staff of the Sexual Assault Prevention Team (SAPT) have worked to raise awareness of both the destructive results and surprisingly high frequency of sexual assault cases,...

Sexual Assault in top-tier sports

Mark Peless
April 18, 2016

In his 20 historic seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has won five NBA Championships, scored 33,583 regular-season points, made 16 All-NBA teams and hit 36 game-winning shots. Bryant will...

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