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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

The Duffer Brothers return with season two of ‘Stranger Things’

Brandon Schreur, A&E Editor
November 10, 2017

Editor’s Note: Spoilers for season one of “Stranger Things” follow. The wait to return to the upside-down is finally over, as Netflix released the highly anticipated second season of their hit...

Technology takes over in “Black Mirror”

Brandon Schreur
November 4, 2016

A futuristic device that gives people the ability to scroll through every memory they’ve ever lived. A dystopian world where people are either hypnotically glued to their phones or have gone insanely...

Even Zach Galifianakis can’t save “Baskets”

Nate Hunt
February 3, 2016

“Chip, you look like a clown, but you are not a clown.” This line from FX’s newest show, “Baskets,” sums up the show’s central problem: although it looks like it has the makings of a funny...

“Into the Badlands” struggles to find identity

Nate Hunt
December 13, 2015

AMC has spawned a wealth of television dramas such as “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead” and “Mad Men” that have attracted millions of weekly viewers and many positive reviews. However, their...

Acclaimed thriller returns with a bang

Nick Keeley
May 8, 2014

“The following takes place between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.” So starts the much-anticipated return of “24,” the acclaimed thriller that previously ran on Fox for eight seasons. Beginning in November...

‘Almost Human’ is almost worth watching

Sierra Savela
November 20, 2013

These days, it seems like all the cable channels have the good dramas while the commercial networks are constantly broadcasting new, short-lived dramas that are full of cheesy dialogue and terrible character...

Mysterious re-imagining of ‘Dracula’ gets off to decent start

Roselle Paz Landoy
November 8, 2013

Forget about those Cullens and the diaries — it’s time to talk about the original vampire: Dracula. “Dracula” starts in the country of Romania in 1881, where viewers meet two explorers as they...

‘Sleepy Hollow’ exciting and well-rounded new series

Roselle Paz Landoy
September 23, 2013

According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow” premiere scored 10 million viewers, lobbing off the competition that it had on Monday night. It received a 3.4 rating among adults aged 18-49,...

Netflix wows with ‘Orange is the New Black’

Annemarie Byl
September 23, 2013

Netflix's fourth installation of their original series "Orange is the New Black" turned out to be wildly successful. This unexpected hit is based on the memoir of the same name by Piper Kerman, a white...

‘Tomb Raider’ reboot not quite what the series deserved

Nick VanZalen
September 23, 2013

Reboots are nothing new when it comes to video games these days. It seems like it’s a constant occurrence that studios are remaking a beloved franchise for a modern day take. “Tomb Raider” is one...

‘Brooklyn’ a great mix of comedy and action

Christian Becker
September 23, 2013

What do you get when you cross “Parks & Recreation” and “NCIS”? Fox’s newest and brightest comedy, called “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” This show follows a diverse group of characters working...

ABC’s new family comedy, ‘The Goldbergs,’ falls flat

Sierra Savela
September 12, 2013

Now, I don’t want to sound too harsh, but “The Goldbergs” was one of the worst pilots I have ever seen. The three words that best describe this show are loud, obnoxious and, overall, terrible. “The...

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