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On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the landmark case Joseph Kuilema v. Calvin University. The case, which has worked through the Michigan courts for over three years, could set a new legal precedent for civil rights law in Michigan. The court’s decision, which has not been released, will determine...
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In 2024, Calvin cross-country achieved an incredible feat by placing first at the Division III Great Lakes Regionals that were held in Shelbyville, Indiana. At the time, young freshman Vaughn Meyer assisted the Knights in the role of the important “fifth man” on a team that was dominated by upperclassmen. He performed well enough in...
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My sister Christina used to love Disney movies. I say used to because she passed away a few years ago. I guess, in a way, she still loves Disney movies because every time I see one, I think of her. Except “The Avengers,” but that is beside the point. Christina liked movies like “The Little...
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As temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, there are few better ways to enjoy fall break at Calvin than by getting outside and appreciating the awe-inspiring beauty of creation. For students wishing to escape Calvin’s campus, Chimes offers a brief list of top-tier parks (free admission and parking included) that the Grand Rapids...
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Every fall, people decorate their front porches with fake cobwebs, skeletons and glowing jack-o-lanterns. This time of year, death is a prop, safely contained within our decorations and fun size candy bars. But behind this commercialized spookiness lies a profound tradition and a three day holiday celebrating the one thing modern culture tries to ignore...
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With AI at the forefront of conversations about the future of education, Chimes reached out to six professors from different departments across campus to learn how our faculty are or aren’t using AI in their work. Chimes was able to have a conversation with three of the professors: David Urban, Dave Warners and Jason VanHorn. ...
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A new Outdoor Leadership cohort is scheduled to begin at Calvin in fall 2027, with applications currently open to incoming freshmen. Ryan Rooks, Director of Campus Recreation and Outdoor Programs, will lead the cohort. Calvin currently has three cohorts: the Arts Collective, Common Good and Ministry Leadership cohorts. Each one is a two-year commitment where
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Last week, Sy Montgomery, renowned author and naturalist, visited Calvin and shared her overflowing passion, hope and inspiration drawn from the natural world. Through her Thursday evening talk hosted by the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing, breakfast with students and faculty on Friday morning and a walking tour of Calvin’s campus, Montgomery shared word
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Editor’s note: This story contains references to sexual assault. As the case of Jane Doe and the Cornell seven is garnering global attention, Chimes takes a look at what systems are in place to mitigate and investigate sexual violence and protect survivors at Calvin University. In Sept. 2026, a former Cornell University student —...
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