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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

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  Chimes: March 28, 2022

  Calvin University

  Calvin's swim teams successful at NCAA Championship by Kalex Dodge

  Campus Involvement and Leadership office removes unauthorized LGBTQ+ pride flag display by Harm Venhuizen

  As last 'legacy' honors class graduates, new honors program seeks to fix old problems by Levi Huizenga

  More than misandry and marches: Calvin students embrace feminism and Christianity by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Green Team program introduces high schoolers to ecology, college life by Abigail Ham

  Baking for a cause: Cookies that taste like home by Lucy Kalebjian

  Behind the scenes with Calvin's chefs by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: March 21, 2022

  Calvin University

  'I'm not going to be ashamed': Queer CSR employee quits to speak freely about split from Calvin by Harm Venhuizen

  Three Calvin alumnae make list of 50 most influential women in West Michigan by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Track athletes achieve record-setting indoor season by Grace Toma

  A sneak peek into Calvin's spring film showcase by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  State of the Student: The Center for Counseling & Wellness by Abigail Ham

  English professors weigh in on the banned books debate by Savannah Shustack

  No more 8 a.m. classes: Calvin to begin new schedule in fall 2022 by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  IRB member resigns in wake of CSR split by Dr. Aaron Yore-Vanoosterhout

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  Chimes: December 6, 2021

  Calvin University

  Commons Union still needs $45.5 million to get off the ground by Jocelyn Nunez Colon & Hadassa Ribeiro

  Calvin's progress on carbon neutrality, sustainability murky during pandemic by Sarah Gibes

  Veteran student orgs return, Student Senate proposes solution to CIL budget cut by Grace Toma

  Calvin brings CPI housing plan to concerned neighborhood by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  With no interim this year, January Series 2022 continues to adapt by Abigail Ham

  Tough early-season schedules have women's, men's basketball teams making strides by Jamison Van Andel

  Art professors show work in joint exhibitions at the Center Art Gallery by Ezra Craker

  In a stroke of 'serendipity', Calvin prof and lab team creates novel fluorescent compound 'Knightletin' by Timothy Lin

  Calvin Nursing department empowers women to take agency over their mental health by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Core 100's structural flaws: An interdisciplinary disaster by Haley Prell

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  Chimes: November 15, 2021

  Calvin University

  We're committed to uncertainty' by Harm Venhuizen

  As crime rates soar, Calvin graduate continues Haiti mission by Michaela Giovannelli

  Gone phishing: CIT launches internal phishing campaign by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Students work to return revival event to campus by Abigail Ham

  Calvin alum takes environmental vision to UN climate conference by Tim Lin

  Dance Guild celebrates 50th anniversary, survives COVID and cuts by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  High schools with Calvin ties win soccer state titles by Jamison Van Andel

  Planting sequoias: Calvin's trees provide clues to the past, hope for the future by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: November 8, 2021

  Calvin University

  What have we lost? by Timothy Lin

  JV soccer makes the most of five-game season by Jamison Van Andel

  Calvin Prison Initiative reconnects after season of remote learning by Grace Toma

  Christians, climate change and the church: Calvin staff reflect on environmental stewardship by Kipp De Man

  Labor and supply chain challenges cause catering limitations by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Calvin alum founds non-profit for transracial foster care adoptees, global partnership by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Non-traditional STEM students bring life experience to class by Sarah Gibes

  Artist Collaborative gets an update by Ezra Craker

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  Chimes: November 1, 2021

  Calvin University

  Sociology department launches criminology major by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  As RCA congregations consider splitting, they do so with grace by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  How Calvin's parking stacks up to the competition by Abigail Ham

  Class registration and academic planning are about to get a major facelift by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Art history professor curates newsletter with global audience by Grace Toma

  Sports analogies in political science: Slam dunk or strikeout? by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Health Services to offer COVID-19 booster shots on campus by Sarah Gibes

  Halloween at Calvin: From 1958 riots to 2021 rollerblade parties by Timothy Lin

  This land has a story. Calvin should acknowledge it by Isaac Seiler & Prof. Joseph Kuilema

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  Chimes: October 25, 2021

  Calvin University

  Calvin's COVID dashboard doesn't follow standard epidemiological practices by Sarah Gibes

  The precarious world of booking SAO concerts by Ezra Craker

  Shuttered by supply-chain issues, RVD now fit for occupancy by Abigail Ham

  Enrollment, Synod 2022 and morale top agenda items in new presidential position profile by Abigail Ham

  Calvin students reflect on upcoming Kentwood general election by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Let's talk about sex by Michaela Giovannelli

  Service Learning Center kicks back into gear with new partnership system by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Calvin student draws international recognition through ping-pong by Grace Toma

  From stars to cells, Calvin students showcase summer research by Timothy Lin

  Urban geography course shows students there's more to Grand Rapids than meets the eye by Jamison Van Andel

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  Chimes: October 18, 2021

  Calvin University

  To avoid cutting budgets, CIL won't charter more student orgs this year by Grace Toma

  'Luminous' tells of Calvin astronomer's risky prediction by Ezra Craker

  Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall by Abigail Ham

  CISD mobilizes to combat food insecurity by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Calvin Left tells Arkansas senator to hit the road by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon & Savannah Shustack

  Seven students and countless cameras: Streaming Calvin sports by Jamison Van Andel

  Homeowners want to install solar panels. Consumers Energy obstructs them. by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: October 4, 2021

  Calvin University

  Waking up from a nightmare, CTC finally performs "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Ezra Craker

  Short-staffed dining halls are still searching for employees by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Ready to UnLearn: CISD to host 22nd annual UnLearn Week by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Dual enrollment, language immersion programs bridge gap between campus and local schools by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Hungary semester first off-campus program to return by Abigail Ham

  Pop Scholars: Smart-dumb comedy born from a smart-dumb education by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Code red: Calvin community speaks on sustainability, responsibility by Timothy Lin

  Friday Night Soccer fosters community in spite of unofficial status this year by Grace Toma

  Women's soccer beats Olivet 2-0 by Jamison Van Andel