Articles by Ryan Struyk

Ryan Struyk

Ryan Struyk is the Chimes online editor for the 2012-13 school year. He's a junior studying math and political science, with minors in journalism and music in worship. Being a journalist means being both student and teacher of the world, and that’s why his job is the best one out there.

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Calvin’s first half woes allow Hope a share of MIAA women’s basketball title

The Knights hadn’t given up 47 points in a half since 2001, but Saturday afternoon, the Dutch’s offense proved to be...

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Speech pathology program expands after enrollment doubles expectations

Faculty senate approved several course changes in the speech pathology department last Monday night in response to incre...

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Calvin merges two existing majors to form new ‘film and media’ major

Faculty senate merged the media and film studies major and the media production major Monday night, forming a new major ...

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Calvin to offer new digital media class, will fill core requirement

Faculty senate approved a new core class Monday night, “Communicating Digital Media,” which will meet students’ co...

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Le Roy reveals budget development concerns, debt payment details

Editorial note: This article was originally published on Wednesday, Dec. 5.  It was retracted shortly after due to mino...

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Behind the scenes: A day in the life of a January Series speaker

When Chap Clark stepped on stage in front of a packed auditorium Wednesday, most were thinking only of the final speech ...

President Le Roy speaks during a convocation address in September 2012. Photo by Rick Treur.
ReGathering service to kick off second semester by focusing on Le Roy’s travels

A campus-wide worship service is set to mark the beginning of second semester Wednesday, where chaplain Mary Hulst will ...

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Hope banner returned after prank, students may face disciplinary action

Read the original story, published Wednesday night, here. A large, blue and orange “GO HOPE” banner taken by...

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Calvin students take Hope banner hostage during rivalry game

Updated: Thursday, January 17, 6:21 p.m.  Campus safety said that the banner has been returned to Hope and the students...

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The Rivalry: What to Watch For

If you can’t attend the game, you can watch online or follow the Chimes coverage on Twitter. Watch for photos and...