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I came to Calvin as a freshman in the fall of 2023. The next four years loomed before me, an Everest of expectations to conquer. Everywhere I looked, there was a new face, a million things to do and countless things to sign up for. My attention was constantly pulled in multiple directions and rarely...
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The highly anticipated debut of Knight Stadium came to fruition on Saturday, when Calvin football took the field during Homecoming Weekend for their first conference game of the season. Set against the previously undefeated University of Olivet Comets, the Knights prevailed with a decisive 66-20 win in front of a sold-out crowd of over 2,600. ...
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When people hear the word “debate,” they usually envision two candidates on a stage arguing why the other person is worse than they are or disastrous dinner table discussions at Thanksgiving. While many still label these conversations as a “debate,” actual debate is more edifying. However, calling these interactions “debates” has caused people to both...
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I grew up as an Eastern Orthodox Christian. While I was baptized in the Christian Reformed Church, my parents converted to Orthodoxy when I was around 2 years old. It has been challenging integrating into a school community that either knows nothing about my religious background or immediately disagrees with it. It is easy to...
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Calvin’s newly founded Liberation Club is hosting philosophically-minded book clubs while also organizing opportunities for student activism and community service. Chimes sat down with the club’s founding students, Diego Herrera Mora and Jonathan Barrantes Segovia, along with several Calvin professors to learn more. The declared purpose of The Liberation Clu
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Student Senate welcomed the new school year with a strong start over its first two meetings, inaugurating freshman senators and approving their first project of the year to address concerns about student printing budgets. Chimes sat down with senators and representatives from the Life and Career Studies (LCS) council to discuss the year ahead. ...
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This semester, photography club launched at Calvin with the goal of creating a community of photographers who bring unique perspectives and help each other grow their skills. Though not yet an official student organization, they plan to join the list in the spring semester. This fall, they have visited downtown Grand Rapids twice — first...
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Political science professor Dr. Robert Joustra joined Calvin’s ranks this fall, filling the vacant Spoelhof Chair. A Canadian, Joustra previously taught politics and international studies at his alma mater, Redeemer University in Ontario. He has written just under a dozen books, helped found the binational think tank Cardus and has also lived and taught in..
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Over the summer, the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens took on multiple new projects, most of which are now either completed or nearing completion. These include a walking path called the Sanctuary Trail, an outdoor classroom and a children’s play area behind the Bunker Interpretive Center, among other organizational changes around the property. T
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Today, U.S. News and World Report released its annual Best Colleges guide, with the 2027 report ranking Calvin highly among regional midwest universities and private institutions while earning additional accolades for its engineering program and undergraduate teaching. Calvin ranked 3rd place among regional universities in the midwest region, up from 4th pla
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