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Chimes: September 13, 2021, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: September 7, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Digital Journalism Within The Framework Of Higher Education Public Relations: A Case Study And Manual For Creating Online Feature Stories To Engage Prospective Students, Hunter Desimone

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Higher education institutions (HEI) are facing increasing competition for student enrollment. Studies indicate that websites are now the main source of a prospective student’s information-gathering process, but little research has been done on how higher education institutions can operationalize their websites as functions of public relations to persuade prospective students to apply. This project investigates how concepts of digital journalism can be used to create online feature stories that engage prospective students. A case study was conducted that included an examination of digital journalism literature, an analysis of digital journalism and public relations textbooks, and a content analysis of college …

An Analysis Of The Effects Of Covid-19 On Students At The University Of Mississippi: Family, Careers, Mental Health, Hannah Newbold

Honors Theses

This study analyzes the effects of COVID-19 on students at the University of Mississippi. For students, COVID-19 changed the landscape of education, with classes and jobs going online. Students who graduated in May 2020 entered a poor job market and many ended up going to graduate school instead of finding a job. Access to medical and professional help was limited at the very beginning, with offices not taking patients or moving appointments to virtual only. This would require that each student needing help had to have access to quality internet service, which wasn’t always guaranteed, thus producing additional challenges.

These …

Chimes: April 30, 2021, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: April 16, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: April 9, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: March 26, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: March 19, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: March 5, 2021, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: February 26, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 12, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 5, 2021, Calvin University

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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

Newsroom Convergence In A College Journalism School: Are Students Prepared For A Job?, Travis Feltner

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study aims to examine the current state of broadcast journalism education at the college level. It will also ask if college broadcast journalism students are receiving sufficient education and experience in their university newsrooms to get a job after graduation. The study surveyed professional television news directors from the 210 Designated Market Areas (DMA) in the United States. Most respondents agreed to some extent that converged college newsrooms better prepare students for a job as prior research suggested. However, it does not appear that those same applicants would be preferred over ones with traditional broadcast journalism education. The survey …

Chimes: November 13, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: November 6, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: October 30, 2020, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: October 16, 2020, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: October 9, 2020, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: October 2, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: September 25, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: September 18, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: September 11, 2020, Calvin University

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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 …

Chimes: September 4, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: March 6, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 28, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 21, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 14, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: February 7, 2020, Calvin University

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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

Chimes: December 6, 2019, Calvin University

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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