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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

Jackson Katz gives his talk “Why Men’s Leadership in Gender-Based Violence Prevention is a Social Justice Imperative” at Aquinas College.

Gender violence: A men’s issue

Ashley Hamons, General Assignment Editor
September 16, 2024

“It’s embarrassing how little men’s response has been to these issues,” Jackson Katz, an educator, author, social theorist, and filmmaker, said to a room filled with more women than men during...

The Perkins Fellowship and the Grassroots Community both focus on social justice issues; merging gave both communities more resources.

Perkins-Grassroots merger gives students more resources

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
January 15, 2023

On Jan. 4, 2022, a decision was made by Residence Life and the Center for Intercultural Student Development to merge Perkins Leadership Fellows and the Grassroots Living Learning Community — programs...

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The Free Project uses red flags to raise awarness

Maddie Hughey
September 17, 2015

On Monday, Calvin’s chapter of The Free Project placed red flags around campus as part of their project to raise awareness and to help people understand when their children are at risk of being trafficked. According...

Local organization hosts conversations on social justice

Nathan Slauer
September 26, 2013

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, The Micah Center will host a public lecture discussing immigration reforms. The center, which meets at New Hope Baptist Church, was founded in 2009 to inform West Michigan residents...

Students take a stand for freedom

Students take a stand for freedom

Mary Snook
March 10, 2013

From 5 p.m. on Monday, March 11, to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, a group of Calvin students could be found standing at various places around campus, cardboard signs reading ‘I stand for freedom’ clutched...

Social Justice Committee encourages smart shopping with fair trade fair

Catherine Kramer
December 5, 2012

Have you ever wondered where your clothes and accessories come from? Calvin’s Social Justice Coalition hopes to give students an answer they can feel good about during this holiday season. On...

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