The blurring line between virtual and reality: how one diplomat’s death...
Sean Smith, an American diplomate in Libya, managed to stay in contact with his friends until he was killed in the recent attack on the U.S. embassy. Though his friends were far away in the United...
View ArticleConservative Christians criticize Dr Pepper ad, Calvin students don’t object
A Dr Pepper advertising image angered some conservative Christians recently. The image depicts “The March of Progress,” with an early hominid finding Dr Pepper and then standing upright. NPR reported...
View ArticleCalvin community gets involved in local politics
Posters, commercials, speeches, debates, candidates, candidates, proposals, proposals, proposals. Elections can be chaotic, but some members of Calvin’s community are diving into the chaos to raise...
View ArticleCalvin students’ preparations make a successful “Light in the Night”
A tiny boy, dressed as Speed Racer, picks a Smartie roll out of a pile. The boy smiles and walks on; he is determined to get as much candy as possible. Behind him, a line of children and parents fill...
View ArticleCreative brewmaster prepares for grand opening of Mitten Brewing Co.
Robert Wanhatalo, with his full red beard, loves to brew. He has been brewing for several weeks to prepare for the grand opening of Mitten Brewing Co., making more of the brewing company’s signature...
View ArticleStudents dive into the challenge of directing
On Dec. 8, a dozen students will display their work as directors at the Gezon Laboratory theater room. The students are a part of a directing class taught by Professor Stephanie Sandberg. Students...
View ArticleGrand Rapids residents enjoy tree ceremony, ice skating at Grand Rapids Art...
At 5:30 p.m. on November 30, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) held its annual tree lighting ceremony. GRAM director Dana Friis-Hansen spoke at the ceremony as well as Mayor Heartwell, who introduced...
View ArticleCalvin needs to understand, support introverts
Calvin College does not understand introversion. As an introvert, I have navigated through Calvin’s extroverted world and often felt left out. My introverted friends have felt the same way. Many people...
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