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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

A Halloween party representing three generations of Grassroots floor members. Photo Courtesy Rachel Weaver,

Grassroots floor promotes diversity through intentional community

Hannah Fertich
October 11, 2015

What is the Grassroots floor? Grassroots (formally known as the Mosaic floor) was started in 1996 and originally made up the second floors of Kalsbeek-Huizenga. It was created to promote diversity in an...

Photo courtesy Moses Mangunrahardja

Creation Care floor serves beyond van Reken

Natasha Strydhorst
March 12, 2014

“We as a community strive to honor God, his creation, our neighbors and all who find themselves within our walls.” This covenant of 1st van Reken, Calvin College’s outdoor recreation and creation...

Calvin community garden likely to expand

Calvin community garden likely to expand

Emily Cole
February 19, 2014

A proposal for the construction of a new community garden near the east edge of campus on Hampshire Street is up for approval this week. It is likely to be approved, and work will begin when the snow melts...

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