This section provides access to various works of student scholarship and student publications from Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University. These range from papers submitted for competitions, poster presentations, undergraduate research, and a capstone or culminating work for a seminary or university degree. The views and opinions expressed in these works are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Calvin University, Calvin Theological Seminary, or its funders.

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Works from 2021

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Chimes: September 20, 2021, Calvin University

Concerts are back on campus. Proof of vaccination required by Ezra Craker

Facilities contactors struggle to resume recycling by Lauren Vanden Bosch

Changes to enrollment strategy a step in the right direction; efforts continue by Harm Venhuizen

January Series 2022 speakers revealed; N.T. Wright to make record-breaking sixth appearance by Katherine Benedict

Political science and economics departments unite as one by Grace Toma

Project Neighborhood combines service, community and learning by Michaela Giovannelli

Calvin alumni and former professor enter ArtPrize amid big changes by Isaiah Tenhuisen & Ezra Craker

Volleyball beats Chicago in latest ranked showdown by Jamison Van Andel

Crash course in health insurance: a conversation with Dr. Laura Champion

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Chimes: September 13, 2021, Calvin University

Freshman enrollment sees first growth in eight years by Harm Venhuizen

Calvin puts up historic numbers in 13-0 win over Finlandia by Jamison Van Andel

Student organizations experience loss in numbers due to COVID-19, chartering process confusion by Grace Toma

Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire by Abigail Ham

Top five ways to get out and exercise while at Calvin by Jamison Van Andel

New art installations offer break from first semester stress by Ezra Craker

NSF grant funds STEM ambassadors, builds interdepartmental community by Timothy Lin

Faith, science and self-determination: the long history of vaccine hesitancy by Michaela Giovannelli

Understaffed and overworked: Grieving a gutted department, facilities grapples with transition by Is...

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Chimes: September 7, 2021, Calvin University

Wave of administration departures continues, new leaders step up by Abigail Ham

Full slate of intramurals return after pause of COVID by Grace Toma

COVID policies draw support, objections by Katherine Benedict

Where the lines are drawn: New redistricting committee may upend political landscape by Katherine Benedict

Summer sessions set up Student Senate for success by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

Testing plan spots COVID cases early by Michaela Giovannelli

Season previews: Calvin sports kick off for the fall by Jamison Van Andel

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Dialogue: Spring 2021, Staff and writers of Dialogue, Calvin University

Vol. 53, no. 2 (Spring 2021)

Music

1. Vincent Andrews - Intro-vert 07:13

2. Joel Prensner - A Walk in the Dunes 02:24

3. William VanZytveld - I Sought The Lord 02:20

4. David Cremer - Do Not Put Your Trust In Princes (Psalm 146) 03:38

5. Vincent Andrews - Untitled 37 04:21

6. Gresham Bergeron - All I Need 03:31

7. Timothy Lane Stephens - "Veggietales Type Beat" 02:02

8. William VanZytveld - Invention in A Major 01:30

9. Vincent Andrews - Untitled 38 02:42

Short Films

  • Hope (short film)
  • The Red Night Sky (short film) - film about the eruption of Kīlauea volcano eruption in 2...

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    Chimes: April 30, 2021, Calvin University

    Sexual assault exists at Calvin, so do the tools to find healing by Harm Venhuizen and Katherine Benedict

    Ask an immunologist: Prof. Shen on five vaccine myths by Alex Raycroft

    Chimes sits down with Calvin's new provost: Noah Toly by Juliana Knot

    A "Calvin walk" through dating history by Ezra Craker

    Professor on weekdays, feminist footballer on weekends by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    Women's soccer victorious in spring edition of MIAA tournament by Ellington Smith

    Swimming upstream: Calvin women reflect on fields dominated by men by Abigail Ham

    A last word on what Calvin was, is and needs to be by Juliana Knot

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    Chimes: April 16, 2021, Calvin University

    Student athlete Simon Detmer breaks national para athletics record by Harm Venhuizen

    Committee to decide future of academic cuts by Juliana Knot

    Suspect arrested after female students harassed on Calvin, Cornerstone campuses by Juliana Knot

    Admissions offers slate of virtual events for prospective students by Jamison Van Andel

    Last man standing: men in SPAUD reflect on overwhelmingly female field by Sarah Gibes

    Students struggle to find time for sabbath by Michaela Giovannelli

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    Chimes: April 9, 2021, Calvin University

    Asian student organizations stand together against hate by Abigail Ham

    Met By Love sparks revival by Michaela Giovannelli

    What your profs think you should watch this weekend by Mattheus Colyn

    Calvin, Spectrum Health offer vaccine to students, staff and faculty by Ezra Craker

    Pause week changes pace of break-less semester by Abigail Ham

    What went wrong: An overview of Chimes' disastrous bracket by Ellington Smith

    Biochemistry prof's cell research earns $350,000 grant by Sarah Gibes

    Six influential people you didn't know are Calvin alumni by Abigail Ham

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    Chimes: March 26, 2021, Calvin University

    First look at Calvin's largest building project to date: $75 million Commons Union by Katherine Benedict

    Congregations part ways with Bethany over same-sex adoption by Juliana Knot

    A socially-distanced Holy Week by Jamison Van Andel

    What are the ingredients of a good dorm event? Schultzde-Eldersveld weighs in by Ezra Craker

    Wild weekend in the NCAA with lots to look forward to by Ellington Smith

    LGBTQ inclusion disagreements threaten Reformed Church in America split by Ezra Craker

    No news is good news: COVID variants not found on campus by Alex Raycroft

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    Chimes: March 19, 2021, Calvin University

    Abuses of religious power: Why do they happen? by Susannah Epp

    Revenue continues to fall short of operating budget. Endowment has grown by Harm Venhuizen & Michaela Giovannelli

    Anti-LGBTQ tabling event sparks outrage, organizers applied as apologetics event by Harm Venhuizen

    Chimes gives bracket advice by Ellington Smith

    Calvin softball eager for 2021 season by Jamison Van Andel

    Navica app streamlines COVID surveillance testing by Sarah Gibes

    Tracking the trash: it doesn't just go to a landfill by Sarah Gibes

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    Chimes: March 5, 2021, Calvin University

    New policy will require three years on campus, effective class of 2026 by Katherine Benedict

    Business school construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony by Abigail Ham

    Prince no longer needed to house sick; RVD nearly empty by Juliana Knot

    Calvin's push to get profs 1B vaccine status met with support, criticism by Alex Raycroft

    Traffic at the TNT is blowing up by Jamison Van Andel

    Remote services leaves students longing for post-pandemic worship by Jamison Van Andel

    International freshmen share their experiences navigating college in a pandemic by Agua Brantuo

    Course evals perpetuate racism and sexism in higher ed by Abigail Ham

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    Chimes: February 26, 2021, Calvin University

    Changes in admissions strategy could lead to first enrollment increase in seven years by Harm Venhuizen

    Students are getting sicker, ER visits increasing in second semester by Abigail Ham

    Morale dips during increased restriction, but revives as cases fall by Ezra Craker

    Empty stadiums force teams to create their own energy by Juliana Knot

    Frogs, earthworms and zebrafish: How Calvin uses live animals in lab by Sarah Gibes

    Ex-CRC church added to list of hate groups by Liana Hirner & Jamison Van Andel

    GOP feature meant to educate, not promote by Afua Brantuo

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    Chimes: February 12, 2021, Calvin University

    Surge in cases results in campuswide stay-at-home order by Juliana Knot

    New core requirements, explained by Abigail Ham & Juliana Knot

    Students ride GameStop stock roller coaster by Ezra Craker

    Search for new provost attracts dozens of applicants by Juliana Knot & Abigail Ham

    Women's basketball team bounces back after tough losses by Ellington Smith

    Meeter Center director examines Reformation in new book by Jamison Van Andel

    Calvin's first football team isn't what you'd expect by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    What comes next? by Abigail Ham

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    Chimes: February 5, 2021, Calvin University

    Virtual January Series reaches 96,000 viewers globally by Alex Raycroft

    One-third of professors sign letter opposing CRC sexuality report by Juliana Knot

    Grand Rapids restaurants respond to increased costs during pandemic by Jamison Van Andel

    Health students share COVID vaccine experiences by Abigail Ham

    Calvin Peacemakers hope to bridge Knollcrest, Handlon campuses, promote restorative justice by Katherine Benedict

    New men's basketball roster off to a promising start by Ellington Smith

    'Stay vigilant': Students encouraged to observe COVID-19 rules by Sarah Gibes

    Meet the Dutch House: the Christian fraternity at the University of Michigan started by Calvin alum by Afua Brantuo

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    A Reexamination of Deborah as Prophet and Judge, Brandy Scritchfield, Calvin Theological Seminary

    This study aims to set aside gender concerns related to Deborah and the interpretation of Judges 4–5 in order to determine if a clearer portrait emerges of Deborah as a prophet, a judge, or both without gender issues obscuring the picture. Chapter 1 provides a representative summary of Deborah’s interpretive history, which establishes how gender has been historically and incorrectly used as the primary interpretive key for understanding Deborah and other key parts of Judg 4–5. Chapter 2 discusses Deborah’s role as a judge and determines the text supports identifying her with this title, and chapter 3 does the same for Deborah’s role as a prophet. As a result of chapters 2–3, Deborah’s role as a prophet is seen solving many of the interpretive challenges of the text in Judges 4–5. In conclusion, this study claims while Deborah was certainly a woman, the preoccupation with her gender of...

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    One in the Spirit: An Exploration of and Movement Toward the Theology Behind Acceptance of, Affirmation of, and Advocacy for Transgender People in the Church, Jo Newton, Calvin University
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    Works from 2020

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    Chimes: November 13, 2020, Calvin University

    Profs plan to prevent cheating on online finals by Jamison Van Andel

    Case spike traced to off-campus socializing, administration says by Alex Raycroft

    Professor publishes book exploring public land, conservative politics by Ezra Craker

    Social work intern organizes care package program for isolated students by Abigail Ham

    Interim changes cause problems for engineering students by Katherine Benedict

    Nursing prof recognized for outstanding work in reproductive health by Sarah Gibes

    Thanksgiving brings tough choices for some, no options for others by Abigail Ham

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    Chimes: November 6, 2020, Calvin University

    Consulate closures keep international first-years stuck in home countries by Alex Raycroft

    University to 'strongly encourage' vaccine once available by Sarah Gibes

    Trump holds his final-ever campaign event in Grand Rapids by Katherine Benedict

    COVID-19 cases rise as the end of the semester approaches by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    Athletes gain an additional year of eligibility by Jamison Van Andel

    Performing with restrictions has Improv team thinking on their feet by Susannah Epp

    Princeton Review recognizes Calvin as green campus by Sarah Gibes

    Dorm atmosphere tense, impatient while awaiting election results by Alex Raycroft

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    Chimes: October 30, 2020, Calvin University

    CPI suspended amid outbreak at Handlon Correctional Facility by Juliana Knot

    University denies former prof's allegations of racism, retaliation by Harm Venhuizen & Juliana Knot

    Global Campus plans for expansion, four new grad programs next fall by Harm Venhuizen

    Two students bring TikTok fame to Calvin by Abigail Ham

    Annual Named Scholarship Dinner replaced by virtual program due to COVID by Hadassa Ribeirio

    Socially distanced KnightLife Trivia and Mocktails draws large crowd by Erika Groen

    "Calvin in the Time of COVID" takes theatre outdoors and on the move by Harm Venhuizen

    Men's basketball team stays positive after hiatus by Ellington Smith

    Prayer request wall opens in Hiemenga Hall by Jamison Van Andel

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    Chimes: October 16, 2020, Calvin University

    Pence rallies in RG: "The road to victory runs right through Michigan" by Katherine Benedict

    Supply chain disruptions force Dining Services to adapt by Alex Raycroft

    Women in science celebrate Nobel Prize milestone, critique male-dominated field by Sarah Gibes

    Calvin top five in state for student loan repayment by Harm Venhuizen

    Tutoring services continue online, maintain numbers even during pandemic by Susannah Epp

    Calvin's Crossing vandalized over summer, repairs underway by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    Jubilee Fellows offers opportunities for students interested in ministry by Michaela Giovannelli

    A faith and nation fractured: Prof. Kristin Du Mez reflects on book reception and upcoming elections by Alex Raycroft

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    Chimes: October 9, 2020, Calvin University

    Students protest cancelation of spring break, Easter holidays by Juliana Knot

    As election nears, pressure builds around MI-03 race by Juliana Knot & Harm Venhuizen

    Calvin prepares for handling COVID-19 as winter approaches by Jamison Van Andel & Ezra Craker

    Phase 1 visiting privileges begin in dorms by Abigail Ham

    January Series announces lineup, virtual viewing by Harm Venhuizen

    Tennis team adjusts to new season under COVID regulations by Ellington Smith

    Fridays are for "The Boys" by Harm Venhuizen

    Pandemic sparks new efforts to promote mental health, current efforts go virtual by Susannah Epp

    I've 'bean' thinking about gratitude by Alex Raycroft

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    Chimes: October 2, 2020, Calvin University

    Enrollment drop more serious than comparable schools by harm Venhuizen

    TikTok, WeChat ban would upend international student life by Sarah Gibes

    Sufjan Stevens blends new electro-pop sound with familiar lyricism, vocals by Mattheus Colyn

    Meals to Heal: Cooking for students in isolation by Katherine Benedict

    Student-led prayer service mourned Breonna Taylor's death by Juliana Knot

    Political student orgs reflect on RBG's death in light of coming election by Katherine Benedict

    Knights LEAD the way by Alex Raycroft

    Students who have had COVID share their experience by Afua Brantuo

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    Dialogue: Fall 2020, Staff and writers of Dialogue, Calvin University

    Visual Art

    4 lighteater - Claire Jennell Wiest / 6 [de]composition - Gabrielle Eisma / 10 Cotton Candy Peaks - Simon Post / 13 Commute - Avery Gill / 14 summer - Joshua Swanson / 16 35mm - Beth Boonstra / 18 maybe, but could go either way - Lucia Skuldt / 25 Cloud, chicken, teapot - Kiki Liu / 26 The Giant's Causeway - Simon Post / 29 Fragments - Matt Vos / 30 Sun - Carlos Salas / 31 Bright Lights - Carlos Salas / 33 Lonicera Japonica - Natalie Sytsma / 34 Resurrected - Camilla Bjelland / 38 You see? - Kiki Liu / 40 Asclepias Incarnata - Gabrielle Eisma / 42 deluge - Clara Visser / 44 Five streets down - Miriam Joy Kluitenberg / 47 Mark and Iesha - Luke Daniel Zietse / 48 reflection - Michelle Joy VanKalker / 49 Empty Chicago - Matt Erickson / 50 bag beetle 3 - Orion L. Wakeman / 52 August in Real Time - Clara Visser / 55 Saturday Morning - Samantha Fraser / 56...

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    Chimes: September 25, 2020, Calvin University

    West Coast blazes have reshaped students' hometowns by Katherine Benedict

    Core curriculum vote delayed to late in semester by Juliana Knot

    Calvin students start two new political clubs by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    Student senators to provide prizes for using CampusClear by Susannah Epp

    Praising in pandemic: how worship apprentices are leading virtual chapel by Alex Raycroft

    Intramurals offer new activities for the fall by Ellington Smith

    Sanitized over sustainable: how COVID-19 makes reducing waste difficult by Abigail Ham


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    Chimes: September 18, 2020, Calvin University

    Athletics suspended to evaluate surveillance testing results by Juliana Knot

    This election year, political figures are visiting GR. Here's why. by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    "Black Lives Matter" post sparked debate, eventually closed "Overheard at Calvin" Facebook Page by Jamison Van Andel

    Calvin's COVID record compared to other private Michigan colleges by Abigail Ham

    Calvin sets a new fundraising record by Alex Raycroft

    Provost names new dean for the arts, languages, humanities, and social sciences by Harm Venhuizen

    Students lament study-abroad opportunities lost to COVID-19 by Katherine Benedict

    Sacraments sanitized: how churches are celebrating religious milestones safely by Michaela Giovannelli

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    Chimes: September 11, 2020, Calvin University

    Academic calendar changes announced, effective next school year by Harm Venhuizen

    Local CRC appoints deacon who is in same-sex marriage by Juliana Knot

    Three months after George Floyd, Calvin continues to respond to BLM by Katherine Benedict

    Students recount their isolation experiences after report symptoms by Abigail Ham

    Calvin mourns the loss of rising senior Iris Jones by Harm Venhuizen

    Graduation for class of 2020 postponed until April 17, 2021 by Juliana Knot

    COVID-19 dashboard help keep Calvin community informed by Lauren Vanden Bosch

    SAO to launch "Toknight Show", other tentative events by Susanaah Epp

    Celebration Cinema offers "drive-in" alternative to traditional theatre experience by Mattheus Colyn

    Students, professors adjust to ...

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    Chimes: September 4, 2020, Calvin University

    THE RETURN After six months, Calvin comes back to campus by Juliana Knot

    COVID-19 hit small universities' finances hard this summer. Here's where it's left Calvin. by Harm Venhuizen

    Fall sports navigate COVID-19 seasons by Ellington Smith

    Calvin's back on campus. Here's what it took. by Juliana Knot

    Where two or three Zoom by Michaela Giovannelli

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    Dialogue: Spring 2020, Staff and writers of Dialogue

    Poetry

    Alien Nation - Michelle Vanderwall; CoronaBreak - Eleanor Lee; If This is the End - Abigail Ham; March - Michal Rubingh; Moving, moving... - Bella Mead; Nothing to Say - Gresham I. Bergeron; orphan - John Macy; Pyrohy - Ezra Craker; To Dance Away a Demon - Natalie Sytsma

    Photography

    blinded - Joshua Swanson; Daylight - Adrian Van Stee; golden - Izzy Nuñez; Grandma's House - Isabel Martin; kidding - Joshua Swanson; Sinking - Joshua Swanson; Skógafoss - James Byker; The Pink Palace - Jamie Kuiper; the rain falls heavy in indiana - Emma Winchell; the thief - Beth Boonstra

    Visual Art

    Bowl with Blue - Jamie Kuiper; Fungis - Emily ...

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    Chimes: March 6, 2020, Calvin University

    RVD to close next year for renovations by Juliana Knot

    Sexuality Series discusses purity culture and eroticism by David Swartzentruber

    Calvin locks, but what do Wheaton and Hope do? by Ethan Stafford & Sam Ballast

    Calvin to create a new community space on Peet's Patio in honor of class of 2020 by McKinley Anderson

    What is it like to be a Muslim student on campus? by Abby Poirier

    Scholarship system fails to rewards improvement by Joshua Polanski

    Be the change you want to see: Vote Now by Harm Venhuizen

    The stances of the Democratic frontrunners by Benjamin Honeyford

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    Chimes: February 28, 2020, Calvin University

    Interim might move to May by Joshua Polanski

    Men, women basketball in second round of MIAA tourney by Ellington Smith

    Executive Director of the CRC resigns as denominational changes approach by Harm Venhuizen

    Candidate Peter meijer wants to make "America West Michigan again" by Juliana Knot

    Looking for mental health resources on campus? Here's where to start. by Abby Poirier

    Study abroad trips slated to change by Ethan Stafford

    Calvin remembers Bob DeKraker by Katherine Benedict

    The regulations Calvin had and the students who broke them by Juliana Knot

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    Chimes: February 21, 2020, Calvin University

    All seven recent car break-ins were from unlocked cars by Abby Poirier

    DUO multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory nationwide by Katherine Benedict

    Calvin receives recognition for community engagement by McKinley Anderson

    Calvin students involved with direct sales and multilevel marketing by Grace Cole

    Calvin to offer a master's of arts in media and strategic communication by McKinley Anderson

    Vocation, vocation, vocation: institution's effects on career values by Harm Vnhuizen

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    Chimes: February 14, 2020, Calvin University

    Four Calvin athletes recognized as MIAA players of the week by Ellington Smith

    Trump admin travel ban affects Calvin students by Grace Cole

    Local United Methodist churches uncertain amidst possible schism by Joshua Polanski

    Grand Rapids reaches for the sky by Ethan Stafford

    Going global: new initiative prepares to expand university's reach by Harm Venhuizen

    Practicing praise: the job of a Worship Apprentice by Harm Venhuizen

    Branching out: double majoring outside of STEM by Katherine Benedict

    New women's tennis coach looks forward to new season by David Swartzentruber

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    Chimes: February 7, 2020, Calvin University

    Coronavirus: the epidemic's impact on Calvin community worldwide by Katherine Benedict

    Squirrel population appears to decrease on campus; why? by Abby Poirier

    Calvin mourns two student deaths by Juliana Knot & McKinley Anderson

    New CSSSP looks to address student concerns by Ethan Stafford

    An interview with Jim English, vice president of finance by Harm Venhuizen

    Calvin symposium diversifies worship by Abby Poirier

    DI Hockey team enjoys new success by Ellington Smith

    How did Chimes cover historical events? by Joshua Polanski

    Introducing our new logo by Juliana Knot

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    Chimes: December 6, 2019, Calvin University

    Calvin responds to increased departures of employees of color by Harm Venhuizen & Jojo Essuman

    Q&A with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik by Sophia Morgan

    The experience of transfer students at Calvin University by David Swartzentruber

    Calvin prepares documents on politics ahead of 2020 elections by Katherine Benedict

    Calvin's Oratorio Society celebrates 100 years of Singing the "Messiah" by Naomi Vroegop

    What was it like to be a student of color in the 60s and 70s? by Ellington Smith

    The Knight's Stand: Science vs. Sacred by Sophia Morgan

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    Chimes: November 15, 2019, Calvin University

    Changes to internship requirements for intl students spark frustrations, town hall by McKinley Anderson

    MacArthur, Moore controversy leads to Calvin prof response by Harm Venhuizen

    Q&A with new director of student activities Jack Droppers by David Swartzentruber

    Geography dept. offers geographic information systems certificate by Abby Poirier

    How novelist Timothy Zahn saved Star Wars by Connor Veenstra

    Selling a vision: the advertising strategies of the Calvin brand by Harm Venhuizen

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    Chimes: November 8, 2019, Calvin University

    Goose Control rids Calvin's campus of pesky geese by McKinley Anderson

    Student athletes of color experience both alienation & community on teams by Ellington Smith

    What are student senate's plans for the year? by Harm Venhuizen

    Animals offer physical, emotional support on campus to students by Connor Veenstra

    Heritage Hall goes digital by Naomi Vroegop

    Tiki bar offers escape from Michigan snow by Ethan Stafford

    Calvin community praises new Bible app 'Dwell' by Sophia Morgan

    Are you doing good by shopping at Goodwill? by Addie Winkleman

    New SAO director hired by Garrett Strpko

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    Chimes: October 25, 2019, Calvin University

    Meeter Center adds eleven rare books to colllection by Harm Venhuizen

    The Haunt continues to scare Grand Rapidians by Abby Poirer & David Schwartzentruber

    Grand Rapids launches public health campaign to combat lead poisoning by Grace Swanson

    Scholarship changes offer legroom to incoming students by Connor Veenstra

    After grant veto, students' financial situations uncertain by Ethan Stafford

    Film Arts Committee presents the films of Terrence Malik by Abby Poirier

    Unlimited meal plans keep dining hall food consumption stable by McKinley Anderson

    Encountering an ancient saint in modern times by Joshua Polanski

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    Chimes: October 18, 2019, Calvin University

    CRC student population decreases as other religious affiliations increase by Harm Venhuizen

    New Core revision process gives faculty senate less power by Juliana Knot & Garrett Strpko

    Calvin's exercise science lab gets facelift by Ethan Stafford

    Hekman Library balances the past and future by McKinley Anderson

    Calvin employees' political donations far less than past years, below peers' giving by Naomi Vroegop

    Professors and students partner to research rare diseases by Katherine Benedict

    Leaving a legacy: how donors support Calvin after life by Harm Venhuizen

    Fashion column to come by Addie Winkleman

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    Chimes: October 11, 2019, Calvin University

    Student debt decreased, despite increases in tuition by Harm Venhuizen

    Sammy Obeid brings stand-up comedy to UnLearn Week by Garrett Strpko

    Explainer: what Calvin expects in English proficiency for international students by Juliana Knot

    Candidate Hillary Scholten talks faith's call to action by Garrett Strpko

    "Joker" fails at social commentary by Connor Veenstra

    Engineering dept seminar offers grad school advice by Katherine Benedict

    All One Body discusses homosexuality within CRC by Sophia Morgan

    The Knight's Stand: Why you should care about Line 5 by Garrett Medina

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    Dialogue: Fall 2019, Staff and writers of Dialogue, Calvin University

    Visual Art

    7 - Between Shalom - Isabel Vander Molen / 9 - bloom - Urmanczy / 10 - Pele's Tears -Christian Kammel / 13 - Part of Mom -Shi'Anna Whitman / 14 - Tram Jam - Avery Gill / 16 - Children of Gaia - Unsalted Abyssinian / 20 - Created -Sam Fraser / 22 - let's shall -Joshua Swanson / 24 - Valentine -Claire Wiest / 25 - Bug Collectors -Gresham Bergeron / 28 - Flowering (adj.) -Esther Cha / 30 - It Means "Protects" - Gabrielle Eisma / 32 - Boom! - Hosanna Fukuzawa / 34 - Attention to Detail - Simon Post / 37 - rush Urmanczy / 38 - Wild and Woody Emily Pilarski / 41 - Repentant David J. / 42 - The Eye of the Eclipse Kes A. Raath / 44 - Waves - Adrian Van Stee / 46 - 18th Century Today - Carissa Kubat / 49 - i am the walrus. - Beth Boonstra / 50 - Angst-y - Olivia Mason / 52 - Immensity to Dream - Kelsey Bruinwood / 55 - Pluto - Elyse Rhoades / 56 - Choose - Cl...

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    Chimes: September 27, 2019, Calvin University

    CIT launches new security system to combat phishing by Katherine Benedict

    New campus ministry connects students with local ministers by Sophia Morgan

    Project One serves as filler for ArtPrize by David Swartzentruber

    Pollinators, peace, and propagation: Venema Native Gardens by McKinley Anderson

    Biology department hosts play about Darwin exploring science and faith by Katherine Benedict

    State of the estate: how Calvin's portfolio and views on property have changed overtime by Harm Venhuizen

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    Chimes: September 20, 2019, Calvin University

    Declining enrollment forces staff, service cuts by Juliana Knot

    Calvin soccer beats Wooster, Aquinas in comeback victories by Ellington Smith

    Calvin University ranks #3 in new report by Naomi Vroegop

    Presidential fellows bridge gap between executives, students at Calvin by Ethan Stafford

    Calvin community reacts to vaping bans by McKinley Anderson

    "Something for Us": Calvin's new underpass artwork by Harm Venhuizern

    Calvin professors publish new book rethinking Christian stewardship by Sophia Morgan

    CPI embodies Christian hospitality for Muslim students by Ahmad Nelson & Diarra Kenyatta Bryant

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    Chimes: September 13, 2019, Calvin University

    EDITORIAL: We're changing our coverage of Campus Safety Reports. Here's why. by Joshua Polanski & Juliana Knot

    Search for new SAO director begins by Garrett Strpko

    Peet's creates connections and community by McKinley Anderson

    Calvin receives new name, campus upgrades by Ethan Stafford

    New Coach, Familiar Territory by Ellington Smith

    Laughter is the best medicine: Priyanka Wali by Garrett Strpko

    Religion-based clubs meet students' needs by Sophia Morgan

    Calvin Mars Rover Design Team provides students with engineering challenges by Katherine Benedict

    Faith Perspectives: A Christian celebration of Labor Day by Joshua Polanski

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    Chimes: May 3, 2019, Calvin College

    Ken Heffner's faith influenced by unique Calvin College theology by Jonathan Boer

    A spoiler-free review of "Avengers: Endgame" by Katherine Benedict

    SAO being saved through fundraising efforts by Annette Espinoza

    White nationalism rises nationwide; Calvin maintains anti-racist commitment by Garrett Strpko

    Calvin alum named new women's coach by Ellington Smith

    Opinion: Calvin College administration needs to talk about abortion by Caroline Smith

    It's okay to not know everything by Jacob Baylor

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    Chimes: April 26, 2019, Calvin College

    Current VP for finance and administration retires by Michelle Hofman

    Prof conducts ground breaking research illicit massage parlors in GR with org by Annette Espinoza

    Dr. John M. Perkins receives Kuyper Prize at Calvin's Kuyper Conference by Jon Boer

    CPI student crafts Calvin chess set by Ellington Smith

    Flag event raises awareness for sexual assault: Protect Life flag display postponed by Madalyn Buursma

    March for licenses for undocumented immigrants by Michal Rubingh

    Beyonce pulls a Beyonce, drops "Homecoming" on Netflix by Mimi Mutesa

    Four Knights receive Player of Week honors by Patrick Roefels

    Is the Green NewDeal a good deal? by Katherine Benedict

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    Chimes: April 12, 2019, Calvin College

    The Rise of the "Nones" by Jacob Baylor

    Kinesiology prof Bolt to become dean of education by Immanuel Deliyannides

    Sarah Visser speaks on college budget and SAO by Michelle Hofman & Joshua Polanski

    "Grassroots Green" promotes non-elitist plant-based dining by Michal Rubingh

    OPINION: Take Religion 243, it will make you a better person by Josh Polanski

    Softball sweeps Hope in two game series by Patrick Roefels

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    Chimes: April 5, 2019, Calvin College

    Amid unspecified budget cuts, president states strong financial condition by Yolanda Chow

    Local Muslim community grapples with New Zealand shooting by Immanuel Deliyannides

    New art exhibit explores the loss of bees by Katherine Benedict

    Because of the Student Activities Office... Students learned how to engage with culture by Madalyn Buursma

    Carry The Love pleads for students to meet Jesus by Jon Boer

    Men's lacrosse loses, wins over weekend Ellington Smith

    Opinion: Religion professor responds to UMC coverage by Prof. Laura Smith

    Staff response to the SAO situation by Jeff Bouman

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    Chimes: April 1, 2019 (April Fools' Edition), Calvin College

    Student Union plans to feature full fledged waterpark by Monsieur Bon Joer

    Bookstore to start selling engagement rings by Bady Murrsma

    Breaking News: Student discovers secret underground campus by Phishnette Espionage

    Financial aid office cut from budget by Yolo Munch

    Calvin announces plans for condom dispenser by Con Dumb

    Thanos snaps away Calvin's donors by Knotosh Julianksi

    Religion majors starts new religion for senior seminar by Joshulana Polanknotski

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    Dialogue: Spring 2019, Staff and writers of Dialogue, Calvin University

    Visual Art

    6 Dissonance - Alese Owens / 8 Lady Fraumünster - Brittany Reitz / 11 Zips - Jamie Whitten / 15 Self portrait - Kiki Liu / 16 Friendship in Flora - Mabel Uhl / 22 eyes - Hosanna Fukuzawa / 27 a home - Leeana Koster / 28 Déjà vu - Anna Lobbes / 33 Symbiosis - Emma Tongue / 36 scribbles of a quiet observer - Beth Boonstra / 42 the birds and the bees - Elyse Rhoades / 44 Cool Bois - Abigail Van Kooten / 50 No - Jamie Whitten

    Photography

    20 Streaks - Jamie Whitten / 24 The Pursuit - Simon Post / 34 Gyeongbokgung Palace - Killian Quinn / 38 La Cena - Simon Post / 47 Layers - Jamie Whitten / 48 Idio - Marisa Lin Seifert / 52 Seldom When We Walk - Arianna Koeman

    Prose

    12 Lago Yojoa - Abby Jonker / 19 Wardrobe House - Emily Armstrong / 25 True North - Olivia Mason / 31 Dinnertime - Jamie Whitten /...

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    Chimes: March 8, 2019, Calvin College

    GR UMC churches uncertain after divided :GBT standpoints by Jonathan Boer

    President Edgar Aguilar leads senate, aspires towards advocacy by Jose M. Hernandez

    Papillon Paper: Calvin grad duo bringing the printing press back by Mimi Mutesa

    TEDx Calvin promotes a community of ideas by Jacob Baylor

    CCW offers resources for substance abuse by Sam Ballast

    The tunnels less travelled by Michal Rubingh

    Spring Formal takes us back to old hollywood by Jasmine Van Donselaar

    Faith-centered basketball coach retires after 23 years by Patrick Roefels

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    Chimes: February 22, 2019, Calvin College

    Calvin Prison Initiative student faces deportation by Annette Espinoza

    Fans absent at Calvin basketball games by Patrick Roelofs

    On the Faith of Paul Schrader by Garrett Strpko

    Name change to Calvin University requires new merchandise and renovations by Jonathan Boer

    Professor researching effects of purity culture by Madalyn Buursma

    Calvin College Democrats give students experience in productive political dialogue by Sam Ballast

    GEO department hosts guest lecturer speaking on the historical climate record by Katherine Benedict

    Journalism is meant to serve you by Michelle Hofman

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