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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Panel discusses Christian feminism for Sexuality Series

Emily Joy Stroble
October 22, 2016

Voices from both the Christian and the feminist community argue that the two groups are separate, even in irreconcilable conflict. The Christian Feminism? Panel hosted at Calvin as the second event of...

Documentary features stories of sexuality and the church

Jon Gorter
February 14, 2016

At a christian college, it can be all too easy for discussions of sexuality and orientation to change from calm conversations to overly politicized and aggressive debates. Even so, Calvin students and...

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Fight the New Drug founders discuss pornography

Josiah Kinney
October 9, 2015

“Pornography is harmful and research is proving it,” said  Clay Olsen, during an address to a group of around 200 Calvin students last Tuesday. Olsen is the co-founder of Fight The New Drug (FTND),...

Documentary on masculinity challenges students

Maddie Hughey
April 16, 2015

21Wednesday night, Calvin’s gender equality organization showed a documentary titled “The Mask You Live In” to an audience of 100 students, faculty and alumni as one of the many events during Sexual...

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Gender dysphoria talk discusses sexual identity and faith

Laura Sheppard
February 12, 2015

Last Thursday, the Sexuality Series presented a talk by Mark Yarhouse called “Understanding Gender Dysphoria.” Yarhouse, a Calvin alumnus and director of Regent University’s Institute for the Study...

Opinion: Dating and gender are not just for women

Opinion: Dating and gender are not just for women

Hayley Cox
December 4, 2014

It’s a common misconception that gender discussions and dating panels are relevant only, or at least primarily, to women. Gender has just as much impact on a man’s life as it does a woman’s, but...

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Sexuality Series event “Should Love Hurt?” discusses domestic abuse

Audrey Enters
November 20, 2014

As part of the Sexuality Series, Tara Aday, director of prevention and education at Safe Haven Ministries, came to Calvin last week to give several talks on domestic violence and abusive relationships....

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LGBT panel features pastor, parents and Calvin students

Lauren Hubers
March 20, 2014

On Tuesday, members of Sexuality And Gender Awareness (SAGA) held their annual LGBT panel in the Recital Hall of the Covenant Fine Arts Center. According to Julia Smith, project coordinator of Student...

Letters to the Editor – Nov. 15

Letters to the Editor – Nov. 15

Chimes Staff
November 20, 2013

Hill and Lee talks should move Calvin community to listen first Dear Editor, I’d like to thank Chimes for your excellent reporting on the recent sexuality series talks by Wesley Hill and Justin Lee....

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Wesley Hill presents vision of hope for gay Christians

Ruthy Berends
October 17, 2013

Wesley Hill’s lecture Tuesday afternoon demonstrated that the veil that has long prevented sexual minorities from engaging openly in the church has finally begun to tear. It is no longer enough for Christians...

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Editorial: Love in the LGBT conversation

Ryan Struyk
October 17, 2013

When Julia Smith, director of the sexuality series at Calvin, was introducing Wesley Hill at his talk on being a celibate gay Christian on Tuesday, she asked why Calvin holds events like these. Before...

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Anne Marie Miller speaks freely about traditionally taboo issues

Ruthy Berends
September 19, 2013

Author and speaker Anne Marie Miller spoke directly and honestly about overcoming sexual immorality and porn addiction in her lecture “Speaking Freely about Sex, Shame and Grace” at the Chapel Tuesday...

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