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  Chimes: October 14, 2024

  Calvin University

  Calvin unveils fully operational cadaver lab by Maya Oeverman

  SPEAC partners with Calvin Improv to offer a new option for bystander training by Elisabeth Stevens

  Nexus leverages new office space to offer free financial coaching by Ethan Meyers

  Meet the 2024-25 freshman senators by McKenna Wilkinson and Sarah Sparling

  Commanded to rest by Ashley Hamons

  Molly Parden, Eliza Edens, Louisa Stancioff: The trio that shook the Recital Hall by Natasha Jayaputra

  Why it's important to get engaged? by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: October 7, 2024

  Calvin University

  CERF: A look at Calvin's best kept sustainability secret by Ian Tjoelker

  "Over All This, Put On Love": building effective political dialogue on campus by Graham Kort

  The changing face of world Christianity: a Q&A with Dr. Damaris Parsitau by Ethan Meyers

  French Film Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Film by Natasha Jayaputra

  Big sport milestones for homecoming weekend by Dillion Baumchen

  A look at how campus offices are adapting to digitally immersed students by Elisabeth Stevens

  Lord of the Sabbath by Ashley Hamons

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  Chimes: September 30, 2024

  Calvin College

  Calvin's Wayfinder program provides access to continuing education in the humanities by Ethan Meyers

  Music Department Expands Programming by Maya Oeverman

  Class of 2028 leans in to the tradition of pranks on campus by Sarah Sparling

  YoungLife Culture at Calvin by Graham Kort

  Calvin Women's Soccer embraces "underdog" role while taking on top ten teams by Dillion Baumchen

  Vienna Teng's Comeback Tour at Calvin by Natasha Jayaputra

  Sleep: Why we need it, and why we don't often get it by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: September 23, 2024

  Calvin College

  Student mourns as sustainability cohort admits final class by Elisabeth Stevens

  Three Grand Rapids churches submit letters of disaffiliation to the CRCNA by Grace Buller

  Calvin's student population grows for second consecutive year by Ethan Meyers and Graham Kort

  Rangeela 2025 pushed a week later than usual by Natasha Jayaputra

  Calvin to bring facilities back in-house by Ian Tjoelker

  Meet the Interim Tennis Coaches by Dillion Baumchen

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  Chimes: September 16, 2024

  Calvin College

  Student engagement continues post-COVID rebound by Graham Kort

  Professors adapt to AI in more classrooms by EJ Emesiabumchi

  Gender violence: A men's issue by Ashley Hamons

  Women's golf has record breaking start to fall season by Dillion Baumchen

  What is football? by Dillion Baumchen

  Finding Calvin community while living off-campus by Marcail Schuurmann

  A Love Letter to Minecraft by Marcail Schuurmann

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  Chimes: September 9, 2024

  Calvin University

  Football is here! by Dillion Baumchen

  Library construction nears completion by Ethan Meyers

  Restructured church fair sees record attendance by Graham Kort

  Here's what to know about Synod 2024 by Grace Buller and Nolan Cowan

  Engineering department adds new aerospace concentration by EJ Emesiabumchi

  Q&A with SAO Director, Jack Droppers on upcoming events by Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: April 22, 2024

  Calvin University

  Boer resignation fallout leaves students looking for answers by Savannah Shustack

  Biology department oversees controlled burns on campus by Maya Oeverman

  Pandemic continues to affect student performance by Nolan Cowan

  Stepping into new roles: Tyler VerMerris and Ethan VanOrman on becoming leaders by Ashley Hamons

  Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum celebrates expanded meteorite exhibit by Liana Hirner

  Michael VanWoerkom: Calvin grad, founder and CEO of aerospace company by Jacob Westra

  Track and Field head coach prioritizes community building by Savannah Shustack

  Return of spring arts festival increases student morale by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: April 15, 2024

  Calvin University

  Wiebe and Joanna Boer sue Calvin for breach of contract, defamation by Savannah Shustack

  Professors circulate petition to divest from Israel by Nolan Cowan

  Board of Trustees selects chair of presidential search committee by Savannah Shustack

  Smoke reported in CFAC due to mechanical failure by Liana Hirner & Ewan Parker

  Moving out: Not for every student by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin Esports looks to build off first tournament win by Dillion Baumchen

  Proposal for Calvin "Center for Faith and Technology" in the works by Jacob Westra

  How far is too far? Manifestation cleverly handles questions of success and achievement by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: April 1, 2024 (April Fools' Edition)

  Calvin University

  Becoming One initiative aimed at increasing unity and future enrollment by Imsol Only

  Two-in-one experimental music group shuts down library by Ash-Hole

  Thanks to time travel research, Calvin 150th comes two years early by Gerhardus Van Raalte

  Reformed and reforming: Calvin's Plank of the Old Guard implements presidential term limits by Snippy S. Snap

  "Rowing the boat of unity": Provost Toodaloo spearheads mandatory rowing retreat for all faculty members by Chris P. Lines

  Student Senate to launch pop=up business casual stores around campus to draw in more applicants by Palees Likeymee

  All your solar eclipse questions, answered by Meet Eeyore

  Calvin's Workday migrates to the Metaverse by The Goop Gobbler

  Arts department to receive its own building, students unhappy with "dilapidated shack" by Artsee Fat-C & Canvas-ing in the lines

  A comprehensive review of Calvin University's bathrooms by Sea in Spanish

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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