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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

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Students Learn Creation -Care Through Syrup

Amelia Sterenberg
March 14, 2016

If you have ever wondered where maple syrup comes from and how it is made, look no further than 1st van Reken — Calvin’s living-learning community dedicated to creation care and outdoor recreation...

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New study estimates earth’s tree population at three trillion

Michael Messina
September 19, 2015

A study published in Nature’s online journal this past week estimates that there are just over three trillion trees on Earth. Previous estimates counted only 400 billion, eight times smaller than the...

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Urban Forest Project plants 27 trees at new park

Emily Cole
October 9, 2014

Over the summer, Friends of Grand Rapids’ Parks worked tirelessly on creating Pleasant Park, a new park at the corner of Pleasant and Madison in the Heritage Hill neighborhood. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m....

Tree Campus USA recognized Calvin's commitment to fostering arboreal health.

Calvin College becomes third college in Michigan to be named tree-friendly

Geneva Langeland
April 5, 2013

Calvin’s arboreal residents reached celebrity status earlier this month as Calvin College became Michigan’s third school to receive recognition as a tree-friendly campus. The recognition comes through...

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