Volume
92
Number
2

April 25, 1997

Chimes
Founded in 1906

Editor
Dorina Lazo

Assistant Editor
Laurel Girvan

News
Jessica Hillstrom
Katherine Fick

Opinions
David Baxter

Features
Sarah Potter

Arts & Entertainment
Peter LaGrand

Sports
Dorina Lazo

Photography Editor
Christine Swenson

Photography Staff
Brett Budde
Dave DeHaan
Nate Lugan
Brent Nieuwenhuis
Andrew Weeber

Graphics Editor
Maggie Gallerini

Copy Editor
Sara Korber

Business Manager
Jason Coleman

Calendar & Announcements Sean Jennings

Advertising
Ella White-Stephens

Staff Writers
Claire Basney Nathan Swanson
Erica Smith Katherine Fick
Matt Post Damon Stephens
Andrew Samuel Megan Davis
Jennifer Stafford EJ Feddes
Trish VanderKoot Jodi Weiland
Sara Zuiderveen Rachel Wassaner
Katerine Cummings Becky Watkins
Alicia Vanderbill Caelea Armstrong

Mentor
Don Hettinga

Web Page
Jeremy Kooistra

Chimes is the Calvin College student newpaper published weekly September through May under the auspices of the student senate under the auspices of the communications board under the auspices of the Board of Trustees under the auspices of the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church under the auspices of God. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the student body faculty or administration. Subscriptions are available for $15.00 per year. Address correspondence to Chimes:Calvin College Grand Rapids MI. 49546 or e-mail: chimes@calvin.edu. The Chimes' telephone number is (616)957-7031.

PEOPLE

  • THE NUTS AND BULTS OF THE LIBRARY
    "Anyone who has ever had to write a research paper at Calvin has probably crossed paths with Conrad J. Bult."

  • OVERVOORDE DISPLAYS ZEST FOR ART
    "The presence of a man will be missed next autumn, a man who could be found in the underground of the Spoelhof Center almost since it has existed--instructing students in charcoal and watercolor, roaming around his office, painting in his studio, or coordinating events as the Director of Calvin’s Multicultural year."

  • FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE
    "It will be hard for Adam Vogelzang to say 'Dasvidanya' (goodbye) to Russia."

EDITORIAL & LETTERS

NEWS

  • ESC HAS EARTH-FRIENDLY ANSWERS
    "Two Calvin students returned with new insights to environmental problems and solutions after attending a conference held in Washinton, D.C. and sponsored by the Christian Environment Association."

  • MORE CLASSES EQUAL LESS STUDYING
    "Students are taking more classes than ever before-- but they spend comparatively little time studying, according to results of a survey of student course loads."

  • ADDRESSING WOMEN'S ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE
    "Thirty-five women crowded into the Zeta-Lambda lounge last Thursday evening as part of the first annual Calvin College Women’s Conference."

  • HOT WHEELS BRING SPEED BUMPS TO CALVIN
    "As you are walking the trek from Kalzbeek-Huizenga to you're friends apartment across the East Beltline, you are nearly flattened by a student on a Meijer's run or the JTS driver."

  • REFLECTING ON DIVERSITY
    "To wrap up the Multicultural Year, a symposium to investigate and reflect on campus multiculturalism will unite faculty and student voices this weekend."

  • SENIORS CALL FOR SECURE LEGACY
    "The Class of 1997 is leaving its mark. By raising over $6,000 from the graduates, the Senior Gift Committee is purchasing security phones for the campus."

OPINIONS
FEATURES

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

  • THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS EVOKES GIANT RESPONSE

    • "Word on the street is that a conga line has never been formed in the Fine Arts Center here at Calvin. That was before They Might Be Giants (TMBG) invaded and set the standard for future shows at Calvin."

  • SAINT FAR FROM PERFECT

    • "I wanted to like The Saint. Really I did. I mean, it’s based on a cool TV show, which is always a plus."

  • TALK ABOUT THE PASSION

    • BRIEF WORDS FROM GRAVEL PIT

SPORTS
  • A MINORITY OR AN ATHLETE: A STUDENT QUESTIONS SUCCESS

    • "Is Tiger Woods success on the links an anomaly or is he just the tip of the iceberg for North American ethnic minority success in golf?"

  • THE LACROSSE CLUB LOOKS AHEAD

    • "The Lacrosse Club, under the helm of Calvin graduate Jason Heerema, and led by senior captains Dickie Nienhuis and jon VanWoerkom hold an impressive record of 14-2 with just six games left in the season."

  • MEN'S TENNIS TEAM SERVES UP SEASON

    • "The men’s tennis team, under the direction of coach Don Vroon, is entering the home stretch of the season, with the MIAA championship match in sight."

  • WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM PREPARES FOR TOURNAMENT

    • "The women's tennis team has begun its season with three wins and one loss in the league, and eight wins and six losses in non-conference matches."