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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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FarmLink connects West Michigan farmers to local restaurants

Emily Cole
April 16, 2015

“There are a lot of people talking about local food. FarmLink’s doing local food,” Jerry Adams, co-founder of FarmLink, insisted as chefs and farmers bustled around the FarmLink headquarters, located...

Human trafficking a problem in West Michigan

Human trafficking a problem in West Michigan

Anisha Theccanat
October 23, 2014

There are 27 million men, women and children living in slavery around the world. Human trafficking is the modern-day version of slavery, and it is a big problem here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rebecca...

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Local First aims to strengthen local businesses

Erin Smith
September 19, 2014

Local First is working to promote local businesses, protect the environment and develop meaningful relationships in the Grand Rapids area. “Grand Rapids has such an awesome collection of local businesses...

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Grand Rapids faces problems with panhandling

Sierra Savela
September 11, 2014

On the corner of East Paris and 28th Street in Grand Rapids is a woman named Gene. She holds up a long sign explaining that she is a mother of two boys and homeless, while working a part time job. But...

Pestka challenges Amash for 3rd district representative seat

Nathan Slauer
October 10, 2012

Last week Steve Pestka took some time out of his busy schedule to stop by Calvin and talk with a number of students regarding his current run for Congress. Pestka will be running as the Democratic challenger...

Jan Pieter Balkenende of the Netherlands was a key speaker at the event. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons user Siebrand.

West Michigan thinks globally during Gala Initiative

Paulina Heule
September 12, 2012

Business leaders from West Michigan and about two dozen business leaders from the Netherlands met at the West Michigan Global Initiative Gala on Thursday. The purpose of the event, held at the Grand...

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