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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

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  Chimes: February 13, 2023

  Calvin University

  Student Senate survey highlights points of difference and consensus by Abigail Ham

  University adopts statement on role for interfaith dialogue by Gabriel Choi

  Weekday breakfast to move back to Commons by Emily Thomas

  Getting through SAD season by Lainey Moore

  Just like any other sport, but virtual: Calvin Esports is now a club sport by Katie Rosendale

  2022's extreme weather hit close to home for some Calvin students by David Ogboro

  The challenge of being a two-sport athlete by Lauren Nyong

  Facing the narrative gap: a conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: February 6, 2023

  Calvin University

  Tuition won't go up in 2023 by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Calvin winter sports claim national ranking spots by Lauren Nyong

  Worship Symposium back in person after two years online by Gabriel Choi

  How to actually have sweet dreams in college by Maya Oeverman

  Governance review is more important than it sounds by Grace Buller

  Simulation actors help nursing students prep for clinicals by Lainey Moore

  Calvin seminar spreads awareness of tobacco industry strategies by David Ogboro

  "A crazy, fun, only-in-college tradition": Cold Knight Plunge turns 25 by Katie Rosendale

  Stop buying books; use Hekman instead by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: January 30, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin senior and professor awarded Hatfield Prize by Maya Oeverman

  Halal food gives students more options in the dining halls by Lainey Moore

  Peet's and Johnny's go cashless by Emily Thomas

  "Right now is the perfect time": navigating the job search by Grace Buller

  New community-focused cohort to launch in fall by Katie Rosendale

  Engineering "Survivor" event lets engineering students unwind and build community by David Ogboro

  A sport "by women, for women": Calvin Acrobatics and Tumbling prepares for launch by Lauren Nyong

  Continuing the legacy of the January Series: Michael Wildschut's first Series as director by Adelaide Mei

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  Chimes: January 23, 2023

  Calvin University

  Calvin grad helps organize global protest for women in Afghanistan by Maya Oeverman

  Core 100 is here to stay and here to change by Lainey Moore

  January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by Savannah Shustack

  Service-Learning Center moves into time of transition by Grace Buller

  School of Health sets goals for 2023 by David Ogboro

  Calvin Athletics introduces football Head Coach Trent Figg by Lauren Nyong

  SPAUD department to join other health programs in North Hall by Emily Thomas

  Getting off the gerbil wheel: Keeping the Sabbath Holy by Katie Rosendale

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  Chimes: January 16, 2023

  Calvin University

  New Men's Volleyball program hires coach by Lauren Nyong

  Calvin students in Peru faced uncertainty during protests by Katie Rosendale

  University parts ways with Chief Financial Officer by Abigail Ham

  What to know about the Hope College data breach by Grace Buller

  A question of belief: Administrators say staff faith requirement is clear, others disagree by Abigail Ham

  New cohort aims to strengthen Calvin's core commitment to sustainability by David Ogboro

  New grant supports Calvin student participation in missions conference by Gabriel Choi

  Calvin measures sustainability: Here's how by Maya Oeverman

  The Chicago Semester: Learning by being and doing by Lainey Moore

  "Just don't stop there": Rethinking New Year's resolutions by Kipp De Man

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  Chimes: December 5, 2022

  Calvin University

  Solar project moving towards 2023 installation by David Ogboro

  SPAUD program expanding to meet demand by Grace Buller

  Calvin connections win major elections by Katie Rosendale

  Betsy DeVos visit spurs engagement, dialogue by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman

  Learning in the messy middle: Student experiences of Calvin's political climate by Adelaide Mei & Hadassa Ribeiro

  Men's and women's basketball off to strong starts by Lauren Nyong

  MLK today: Former Calvin professor's new book on U.S. societal issues by Gabriel Choi

  Students arts orgs make space for rest and expression despite challenges by Kipp De Man

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  Chimes: November 14, 2022

  Calvin University

  Teams sweep MIAA tournament, ready for NCAA tournament by Lauren Nyong

  New program aims to increase retention of under-represented employees by Ezra Craker

  Changes to course release costs aim to increase research opportunities by Savannah Shustack & Grace Buller

  SAO gets creative in wake of low ticket sales by Katie Rodendale

  SAO, coaches hope new sports teams will bring more energy to campus life by Emily Thomas

  Pastoral Partners provide presence and care post-COVID by Gabriel Choi

  Professor releases trailer for independent film; several students involved by Kipp De Man

  School Knights to the rescue by Maya Oeverman

  Eating is overly moralized by Grace Buller

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  Chimes: November 7, 2022

  Calvin University

  Board affirms adding football, other sports, to boost enrollment by Lauren Nyong

  Board retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships by Chimes Staff

  Preparations for new four-two credit system near completion by Grace Buller

  Administration and department chairs successfully negotiate new academic calendar by Katie Rosendale

  New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers program offers grants for interfaith engagement in the curriculum by Emily Thomas

  "Complex", "murky" and "nuanced": Understanding Prop 3 by Savannah Shustack

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  Chimes: October 31, 2022

  Calvin University

  Preparing to vote: A guide to your Michigan midterm ballot by Grace Buller

  U.S. Court of Appeals ruling a boon for international students and U.S. universities by David Ogboro

  Calvin Swim and Dive teams looking "as good as they've ever been" as season begins by Lauren Nyong

  Student loan forgiveness applications are now open for students by Emily Thomas

  Grandville Calvin Christian 2nd graders become Calvin engineering students for a day by Adelaide Mai & David Ogboro

  A Calvin tradition graveyard by Ezra Craker

  Emerging from the lavender haze: Ranking Taylor Swift's "Midnights" by Katie Rosendale

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  Chimes: October 24, 2022

  Calvin University

  President Boer to officially take the reins this week by Abigail Ham

  Strong U.S. dollar increases costs for international students by Ezra Craker

  President Boer temporarily increases funding for student organization by Katie Rosendale

  Spanish students to go abroad with Trinity Christian College by Grace Buller

  Unmasked moderators create a safe and supportive environment on the app by Emily Thomas

  Calvin Hockey eyes expansion on 50th anniversary by Lauren Nyong

  Design norms aim to shape students into thinking Christian engineers by Adelaide Mei

  Freshmen: There are better things to focus on that weight by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: October 17, 2022

  Calvin University

  Last theater minor a leader in remains of program by Maya Oeverman

  New coordinator for student support and sexuality programming hired after long search by Grace Buller

  Fall sports teams boast strong records as regular seasons wind down by Lauren Nyong

  "Jonah moments": President Boer's journey to Calvin by Katie Rosendale

  Campus Safety sets sights on equipment upgrades by David Ogboro

  Gospel Choir aims to educate and celebrate with a mix of music genres by Gabriel Choi

  Calvin students should ride the bus by Ezra Craker

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  Chimes: October 3, 2022

  Calvin University

  The changing composition of Calvin's student body by Abigail Ham

  Women's soccer undefeated, ready for tougher competition by Lauren Nyong

  UnLearn Week brings together new and returning speakers by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Prospective students offered $1,000 renewable grant for visiting by Ezra Craker

  Supply chain issues delay Wi-Fi router upgrades by Emily Thomas

  For commuter students, getting involved on campus takes some work. They say it's worth it by Maya Oeverman

  Engineering poster fair showcases internship experiences by David Ogboro

  Calvin's architecture and identity have evolved, and continue to evolve, side by side by Katie Rosendale & Abigail Ham

  What you should have seen at ArtPrize, according to Chimes Staff by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: September 26, 2022

  Calvin University

  Education majors adapt to post-pandemic teaching by Ezra Craker

  Long lines as Dining Services copes with low staffing levels by Katie Rosendale

  Introduction of new communication platform aims to solve old issues by Abigail Ham

  CISD Scholars Program links students with mentors in their fields by Emily Thomas

  Intramurals adjusts sign-up process to increase accessibility by Lauren Nyong

  Analytical and intuitive: different cultural perspectives enhance religion classes by Gabriel Choi

  Biology professor and team of undergraduates contribute to global search for HIV cure by David Ogboro

  CPI graduates work to improve conditions in correctional facilities by Grace Buller

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  Chimes: September 19, 2022

  Calvin University

  Calvin to invest in goals of Strategic Plan for Athletics, including possible football team by Lauren Nyong

  Between grief and hope: Social work at Calvin a program in recovery by Katie Rosendale

  With no COVID restrictions, campus navigates new normal by Grace Buller

  Remote job opportunities come with benefits and drawbacks for students and alumni by Ezra Cracker

  Rhetoric Center reaches across campus with resources for all disciplines by Emily Thomas

  Engineering professor aims to start conversations about gender diversity in make-dominated field with new book by David Ogboro

  Behind the screens: a graduate student's journey from band director to online course developer by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: September 12, 2022

  Calvin University

  Bleachers to be first SAO arena concert since 2014 by Ezra Craker

  Poor service quality prompts switch to new facilities partner by Grace Buller

  New financial strategy bets on investments in future growth by Abigail Ham

  Calvin programs to reach into Grand Rapids and around the world with new community partnership strategy by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Rangeela returns, now as a student organization by Emily Thomas

  Calvin Athletics and the CCW are ready to help meet student athletes' mental health needs by Lauren Nyong

  Worship apprentice program expands, more chapel teams added by Levi Huizenga

  Calvin joins fight to mitigate nursing shortage via partnership with Pine Rest by David Ogboro

  Calvin is hiring more new teachers but fewer tenure-track faculty by Katie Rosendale

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  Chimes: September 6, 2022

  Calvin University

  Diversification strategy focuses on Global Campus growth as underdrag enrollment remains low by Abigail Ham

  Residential Master Plan halts planned three-year residency requirement by Emily Thomas & Abigail Ham

  School of Business building opens for business by Katie Rosendale

  "Reasonable but disappointing": Streetfest reduced due to student feedback and financial necessity by Levi Huizenga

  Upgrade to Workday contributes to rise in cost of parking permits by Grace Buller

  Calvin Athletics start new year free of restrictions by Lauren Nyong

  Students search for welcoming communities at annual church fair by Adelaide Mei

  Monkeypox myth busting with an expert by David Ogboro

  Debt relief alters future plans for students and alumni by Ezra Craker

  Good things are happening here by Abigail Ham