Calvin University Chimes

Nite Life presents their event line up for the spring semester

Maddie Hughey
November 13, 2014

As the fall semester is drawing to a close, the Nite Life staff is looking ahead to the events that will be held in the spring. Posters line the Commons Annex walls, similar to those for the Campout earlier...

Nite Life hosts Masquerade at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Rebecca Wheeler
November 6, 2014

Last Friday night, Nite Life held its fall Masquerade formal at the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Students dressed up in formalwear and masks for Nite Life’s third event of the semester. Nite Life has...

Annual cardboard canoe race sets records

Audrey Enters
October 23, 2014

Some were taped together in a few hours, some had been planned for months, and last Saturday night a horde of the rafts, pontoons, dragon-headed long boats, trains, and Krispy Kreme-themed vessels converged...

Calvin’s Got Talent draws large crowd

Joe Mohan
April 10, 2014

Cellists Andrew Plaisier and Joshua Ruiter wowed audiences, taking the first place prize of $250 at the third annual Calvin’s Got Talent competition last Saturday. Michael Troy and the Electromatics,...

Nite Life brings trivia game show to Calvin

Joe Mohan
March 20, 2014

Last Saturday evening, Calvin students, either individually or as part of a team, showcased their knowledge of pop culture and their dance moves while vying for the honor of winning the top prize of $500...

Auditions kick off Calvin’s Got Talent

Joe Mohan
March 5, 2014

Calvin’s Got Talent auditions took place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week in the Commons Lecture Hall. Paula Englin, coordinator of student organizations and weekend programming, briefed...

Great Gatsby Formal exceeds expectations

Lauren De Haan
February 27, 2014

The Great Gatsby Formal and Poker Night featured a live jazz band, mashed potato bar and a larger than expected turnout. According to John Britton, associate dean of student development, the demand for...