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  Chimes: March 25, 2024

  Calvin University

  Social media company Fizz makes a buzz at Calvin by Ewan Parker

  Understanding Title IX, at Calvin and beyond by Savannah Shustack & Liana Hirner

  Calvin's summer H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp expands to include boys by Jacob Westra

  Chapel underutilized by faculty due in part to scheduling conflicts, other faith commitments by Nolan Cowan

  Women's tennis team finishes non-conference schedule strong by Dillion Baumchen

  "Gotcha": A new campus tradition? by Ashley Hamons

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  Chimes: March 18, 2024

  Calvin University

  Social work department hires three tenure-track faculty by Savannah Shustack

  Calvin men's basketball makes a run to the Elite Eight by Dillion Baumchen

  Presidential accountability: A Q&A with Calvin professors by Ethan Meyers

  Transfer student transitions differ across fall and spring semesters by Ashley Hamons

  Spring break trips support success on and off the field by Savannah Shustack

  Treats and treasures from the trash by Maya Oeverman

  "Let's talk about..." speaker series highlights issues around purity culture, sex ed by Beck Gardner & Ashley Hamons

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  Chimes: February 26, 2024

  Calvin University

  The Messy Middle: A Christian university's history of navigating disagreement and dissent by Savannah Shustack & Ethan Meyers

  FAFSA changes streamline application, delay aid by Maya Oeverman

  Lenten prayer walk at Calvin Ecosystem Preserve connects nature with church calender by Nolan Cowan

  Abstraction to hold annual Hackathon on March 15 by Jacob Westra

  Greenhouse guardians: Bug-driven sustainability by Beck Gardner

  Calvin chemistry department to restructjure upper-level courses by Ewan Parker

  "A hidden gem": The Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: February 19, 2024

  Calvin University

  Changes to the Student Senate constitution create a new election structure, aim for clarity by Ethan Meyers

  The 49507 Initiative's Wayfinder program now accepting student applications by Savannah Shustack

  Kill-a-Watt saves enough energy to run two houses for a month by Maya Oeverman

  New Zealand sea lion conservation: A Q&A with ecologist Veronica Frans
  by Jacob Westra

  Calvin's CCW and Campus Ministries teams collaborate during stressful times for students by Nolan Cowan

  January Series speaker offered relatable reflections on neurodivergence by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: February 12, 2024

  Calvin University

  "Our strategy is enrollment growth" Calvin's updated Vision 2030 plan reflects institutional optimism by Savannah Shustack

  Spectator turnout for athletic games climbs by Lauren Nyong

  Calvin student's home-brewed app achieves success after success by Jacob Westra

  Honors program seeks renewed emphasis on interdisciplinarity by Maya Oeverman

  Calvin athletics hosts multiple sporting events throughout siblings' weekend by Dillion Baumchen

  Calvin's homemade dune continues to provide research opportunities by Ethan Meyers

  Faculty orientation seminar celebrates thirty years anniversary by Nolan Cowan

  OCD representation on screen should encompass all facets of the mental illness by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: February 5, 2024

  Calvin University

  Calvin student raises awareness with award-winning documentary by Ashley Hamons

  Women's acrobatics and tumbling will begin its inaugural season in 2025 by Dillion Baumchen

  Speaker series leans into learning with compassionate conviction by Ewan Parker

  The Calvin 50: A fundamental part of chapel worship services by Nolan Cowan

  Construction progresses smoothly by Savannah Shustack

  Engineering students talk about Calvin's next steps in becoming carbon-neutral by Jacob Westra

  Elections 2024: How international students follow politics from home while at Calvin by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: January 29, 2024

  Calvin University

  Invigorated by last year's momentum, Rangeela continues to grow by Maya Oeverman

  Men's volleyball team kicks off their first season by Dillion Baumchen

  Math Circle introduces local middle schoolers to mathematical thinking skills by Ethan Meyers

  A rivalry for the common good: Calvin's SLC wraps up blood drive against Hope by Ewan Parker

  Josh Steinberg wins gold with Team USA in Argentina by Lauren Nyong

  A different kind of changing season: A conversation about the liturgical calendar by Nolan Cowan

  Creating a tradition: The history of Calvin's January Series by Savannah Shustack

  Sarah J. Maas's success comes at the expense of young readers by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: January 22, 2024

  Calvin University

  Calvin's theater minor returns by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin's Service Learning Center provides spring break opportunities to work in disaster relied by Ethan Meyers

  Student Senate survey reveals areas of focus for Student Senate projects by Savannah Shustack

  The Rivalry: Calvin takes down Hope by Lauren Nyong

  Calvin Knights men's basketball receives highest ranking in 19 season by Dillion Baymchen

  Switching paths post-grad: Calvin introduces Master of Arts in Teaching program by Savannah Shustack

  Moodle's redesign is much-needed and long-deserved by Jacob Westra

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  Chimes: December 4, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin building projects abound: where's the money coming from? by Savannah Shustack & Grace Buller

  Campus leadership works to implement safety measures by Ashley Hamons

  Fall sports wrap up as winter sports hit the ground running by Dillion Baumchen

  KIM gives students real-world experience in investment management by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin enters partnership to encourage civic engagement among students by Savannah Shustack

  Calvin Alumni gives an on-campus talk about his experience at an aerospace startup by Jacob Westra

  When cherished beliefs are challenged: Calvin students wrestle with hard questions by Nolan Cowan & Ethan Meyers

  Q&A with Calvin's Career Center by Liana Hirner

  Keep Christmas music special and save it for the holiday season by Liana Hirner

  Stop telling me I shouldn't listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving by Savannah Shustack

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  Chimes: November 13, 2023

  Calvin University

  Faculty and students say dialogue, educaton about Israel-Hamas war necessary by Ethan Meyers & Savannah Shustack

  Beyond the talking stage: Governance review begins implementation by Grace Buller & Ethan Meyers

  Calvin posts positive student engagement survey results by Savannah Shustack

  Calvin grad and professor publish study on re-entry services in West Michigan by Grace Buller

  Calvin's DI and DIII hockey teams: What's the difference? by Dillion Baumchen Grace Buller

  Founder of Calvin's chemical engineering concentration reflects on the program's beginnings by Jacob Westra

  The Knightly: Interview with Pastor Mary by Lauren Nyong

  I'm grateful for press freedom at Calvin by Ethan Meyers

  Betsy DeVos has done more harm than good to America's public education system by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: November 6, 2023

  Calvin University

  Campus construction steadily progresses by Savannah Shustack

  Women's cross-country team named MIAA conference co-champions by Dillion Baumchen

  Student researchers present at regional conference by Gabriel Choi & Savannah Shustack

  "God the Father is not male": A Q&A with Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler by Ethan Meyers

  Sextortion: A problem on college campuses by Savannah Shustack

  Plaster Creek Stewards seek to heal both ecological and human relationships by Jacob Westra

  Isolating meat consumption from production prevents us from a deep understanding of our food by Savannah Shustack

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  Chimes: October 30, 2023

  Calvin University

  "At the threhold of exciting things": Calvin's mjusic department anticipating new hires, tours by Ethan Meyers

  New documentary- filmed by Calvin alum- highlights stories of CPI students by Savannah Shustack

  SPEAC, a new grant-funded program, educates about sexual violence on college campuses by Savannah Shustack

  Calvin's men's and women's basketball seasons are underway by Dillion Baumchen

  Missionary and third culture kids speak on the in-between experience by Grace Buller

  Halloween traditions through the years by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: October 23, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin approves purchase of new equipment for film and media department by Savannah Shustack

  Students and faculty navigate new schedule after transition to four-two credit system by Ethan Meyers

  CCW hosts panel on adoption, starts new adoptee support program by Ashley Hamons

  Geo department leads coastal cleanup by Maya Oeverman

  Muslim students, few in number, engage questions about Islam and Christianity by Nolan Cowan

  Disability support workers are not inherently more virtuous than other workers by Grace Buller

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  Chimes: October 2, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin sports medicine staff increase as athletic programs expand by Dillion Baumchen

  What to know about COVID on campus this fall by Grace Buller

  Gentex expands to Grand Rapids area in hopes of attracting local talent by Jacob Westra

  WGA strike comes to an end by Maya Oeverman

  Knights Cheer prepares for their inaugural season by Grace Buller

  Non-CRC professors find a place at Calvin by Nolan Cowan

  Sunscreen dispensers to be placed on campus as part of a public health initiative by Gabriel Choi

  Project Neighborhood invests in this year's small cohort while planning for the future by Ethan Meyers & Savannah Shustack

  "Bottoms" (2023): Come for the queer representation, stay for the satire by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: October 9, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin Knights post strong h9omecoming performances by Dillion Baumchen

  Chapel attendance generally remains consistent, doubles for Thursday service by Nolan Cowan

  Calvin's Spanish dual enrollment program expands and evolves by Ethan Meyers

  Creation Care Summit held on Calvin's campus by Grace Buller

  Abstraction to host coding competition on Nov. 4 by Jacob Westra

  Calvin's international orientation equips students for life in the US by Savannah Shustack

  From Calvin College to Los Angeles: A Q&A with Calvin alum Glenn Bulthuis about his musical career by Gabriel Choi

  Being at Calvin has helped me understand and accept my disability by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: September 25, 2023

  Calvin University

  Life and Career Studies program transitions to Calvin's department of education by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin men's and women's soccer teams start strong in out of conference play by Dillion Baumchen

  Calvin professor and students attend archaeology conference in Saudi Arabia by Gabriel Choi

  ChatGPT: How nearly a year of public availability has changed the academic landscape by Jacob Westra

  A never-ending CALLing by Savannah Shustack

  Letter from Handlon Campus: Reflecting on convocation Fall 2023 by Robert Edward Hine

  Olivia Rodrigo spills her "GUTS" in sophomore album by Lauren Nyong

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  Chimes: September 18, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin's total student body grows for the first time in a decade by Savannah Shustack

  Compass College closing sends many new students to Calvin by Maya Oeverman & Savannah Shustack

  Tech Week Grand Rapids offers unique experience for STEM students by Jacob Westra

  Scooters offer transportation, but parking issues have caused challenges during rollout by Grace Buller

  New sports facilities provide new opportunities for student athletes by Dillion Baumchen

  Calvin students can now keep waste out of the landfill by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: September 11, 2023

  Calvin University

  Synod deferred ruling on the gravamen process for Calvin faculty by Grace Buller

  Lighting issue closes Gezon Auditorium by Maya Oeverman

  Calvin Women's Volleyball sets themselves up for a strong season by Dillion Baumchen

  SAO leans into tradition with "robust" concert series by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin's Outdoor Recreation programs intend to build skills and community by Ethan Meyers

  Global Campus expands access to higher education for residents in Calvin's front yard by Savannah Shustack

  Didn't get to see all of the tables at Cokes and Clubs? Get to know some of Calvin's newly chartered clubs! by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: September 5, 2023

  Calvin University

  "There's a hopefulness in building": Enrollment and morale increases at Calvin despite lingering questions by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman

  New options for students as Calvin admin renews ties with South Korean colleges by Ethan Meyers

  Dining services working towards a change by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin football's recruitment process succeeds by Dillion Baumchen

  Alternative study spaces by Lauren Nyong

  School of Health continues to establish a presence on campus by Jacob Westra

  Library renovations will integrate academic and community resources by Savannah Shustack

  For healthy growth, change must come hand-in-hand with stability by Savannah Shustack

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  Chimes: April 17, 2023

  Calvin University

  A year in review by Savannah Shustack

  What's in a name? by Grace Buller

  Documentary in honor of Michelle Loyd-Paige to premiere this month by Ashley Hamons

  Administrators seek to send message of consistency, clarity to CRC as Synod approaches by Abigail Ham & Katie Rosendale

  New films produced by students to premiere at Media Showcase by Maya Oeverman

  Calvin football plans remain in flux due to unexpected challenges by Lauren Nyong

  Engineering department to roll out two new concentrations starting fall 2024 by David Ogboro

  A collision of faith, history and education: Calvin connections and the CRC in Rehoboth, NM by Adelaide Mei

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  Chimes: April 1, 2023 (April Fools' Edition)

  Calvin University

  Inspired by success of tuition freeze, president freezes everyone's lunch by Crabby Green Eggs

  English profs must become football coaches or go by Catty Roozendahl

  Entire finance office fired; no cause for alarm, admin say by Flabby Chicken

  New cohorts added to help recruit students who aren't particularly special by Crabby Turkey

  Admissions Strategy embraces record-breaking year of rings-by-spring by Havana Guerrero

  Dining Services to switch breakfast back to Knollcrest... sometimes by A Yam

  Football program brings diversity of "size and shape" to campus by Lawrence Old

  'Merica act announces debut Rangeela performance by Paul Revere

  Manna-only dining halls for season of Lent by Lemonade June

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  Chimes: March 27, 2023

  Calvin University

  Students, advisors navigate credit transition by Abigail Ham

  Club sports shift to Athletics division to access resources as part of Strategic Plan by Lauren Nyong

  Details of plan murky as excitement for football builds by Abigail Ham

  Students learn and work with Clean Water Institute in New Mexico and Honduras by Ashley Hamons & David Ogboro

  Arts Collective and Student Senate collaborate on Johnny's Cave update by Grave Buller

  What draws non-CRC students- an ever growing proportion- to Calvin? by Gabriel Choi

  "Lots of screaming, lots of excitement": Calvin students attend, anticipate Taylor Swift's Eras Tour by Katie Rosendale

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  Chimes: March 20, 2023

  Calvin University

  Recent grad hired to study and promote disability inclusion on campus by Maya Oeverman

  Calvin grads create platform to support III athletics by Lauren Nyong

  Could an Asbury-like revival happen at Calvin? by Savannah Shustack & Adelaide Mei

  Decided: How undecided students choose their majors by Lainey Moore

  Student workers balance work and play by Ashley Hamons

  Celebrating women of STEM by David Ogboro

  "Sibling Institutions": Understanding the relationship between Calvin University and Calvin by Grace Buller

  CPI offers affirmation of humanity in the midst of serious obstacles by Robert Hines

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  Chimes: March 13, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin's efforts to brand well up against negative internet culture by Grace Buller & Abigail Ham

  Winter sports finish strong by Lauren Nyong

  "Cherishing this long-term relationship": Faculty exchange links Calvin with Karoli Gaspar University by Savannah Shustack

  Post-pandemic, students are less interested in new events, more interested in casual hangouts by Maya Oeverman

  Calvin Prayer Partners connects students to senior community by Gabriel Choi

  Calvin experts weigh in on psychedelic drugs as mental health treatment by David Ogboro

  More than Wiebe's wife: Joanna Boer brings passion, experience to Calvin as presidential spouse by Katie Rosendale

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  Chimes: February 20, 2023

  Calvin University

  Rangeela returns by Savannah Shustack

  Calvin community responds to shooting at Michigan State University by Abigail Ham

  As AI takes its next big step, schools ponder how to respond by David Ogboro

  Communication issues and lack of clarity have faculty questioning leadership team's role by Grace Buller

  Former Dance Guild choreographers spearhead new Calvin Knights Cheer Program by Lauren Nyong

  What goes up(stream) must come down(stream) by Lainey Moore

  From "Institutes" to Confessions: anonymous confessions at Calvin by Katie Rosendale