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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

What I’ve learned from my temporary experience as a vegetarian

Dana Drosdick
February 3, 2016

I went vegetarian for Interim for three reasons: 1) I’m competitive and wanted my dorm to win Kilowatt, 2) I’m impulsive, and 3) I ate a meal without meat once and then decided I could do it for the...

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Students for Compassionate Living raises awareness for animal welfare

Kara Bilkert
April 30, 2015

As the season of spring comes full circle in Grand Rapids, Students for Compassionate Living (SCL) are continually raising awareness on campus of the value of creation, which we are sweetly reminded of...

Biochemist introduces veggie burger that “bleeds”

Ayo Ayoola
November 6, 2014

Vegetarian alternatives for hamburgers have recently been presented as healthier options. However, for many meat-lovers the decision to turn down a delicious burger for its healthier counterpart can be...

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Wake Up Weekend highlights animal advocacy and vegan food

Joseph Matheson
April 24, 2014

This Friday and Saturday a succession of events, including talks, demonstrations and meals, will highlight animal advocacy and vegan cooking. Together, the events, which will take place on Calvin’s...

Local eatery a paragon of sustainability in downtown Grand Rapids

Jerry Chen
September 6, 2012

Though the organic food craze of the past decade may be dying down, it is taking on a new form and leading to more lasting and permanent change. You may have heard of some of these new movements taking...

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