Articles by Kyle Rodriguez

Kyle Rodriguez

Kyle Rodriguez is the Chimes lead campus news editor for the 2012-13 school year.

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Students prepare for next semester’s study abroad programs

After countless papers, projects and exams, most students breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the semester. They pre...

Nepalese elementary students learn basic skills in the beautiful Himalayan mountains.
Current and former Calvin students fill a need in rural Nepal

In the United States, it’s easy to see how education can be taken for granted. Elementary and secondary schooling are ...

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Enrollment grows and diversifies in 2012

After enduring several years of smaller freshmen classes, the 2012 class has been a positive sign for Calvin officials o...

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Former Olympic medalist brings faith into coaching

Brian Diemer was given little chance to medal in the 1984 Olympics men’s 3000-meter steeplechase. Placed in the eighth...

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Campus safety reflects on Colorado shooting

In new court documents released last week, prosecutors are claiming that the accused gunman from the movie theater massa...

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Taking a stand: opening a dialogue with honest opinions

A video was released a couple weeks ago containing footage of Mitt Romney making controversial comments while speaking a...

Like in this unrelated group offered by the Broene Counseling Center, students have the opportunity to learn and grow with each other and with counseling staff. Photo courtesy Calvin College.
Program helps students struggling with pornography

Eight years ago Dan Vandersteen saw a need. As pornography use, awareness and recovery tactics grew in the early 2000s, ...

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Student senate to release student discount cards Monday

Student senate will release its new student discount cards Monday, offering Calvin students discounts at local businesse...

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Service-learning program gains national attention

Calvin College’s service-learning program is off to a good start this school year, as U.S. News and World Report recen...

KE residents played tug-of-war in the mud while their underclass counterparts played the grime-free version at Chaos Day.  Photo courtesy KE Facebook page
Mud Bowl brings KE residents together

While the hype of Chaos Day spread throughout campus last Saturday, Knollcrest East’s annual Mud Bowl was being held j...