Archives | the post calvin

A Beautifully Boring Life

by Julia McKee | Jul 29, 2026 | Placeless

Perhaps they are simply a sea sponge.

keeping ghosts

by Izzy Nunez | Jul 28, 2026 | Chicago

I had pairs of cleats that sat in my closet unused but moved from dorm room to college house and so forth, because I couldn’t imagine getting rid of my Neymars I saved all my babysitting money for.

The Post I Never Wrote

by Annaka Koster | Jul 26, 2026 | Michigan

Someone like that went to Calvin the same time I did and learned completely different lessons. That’s the piece, I thought.

The Gothic RomCom You Are Missing

by Sam Koster | Jul 25, 2026 | Placeless

Yes, these two who’ve never met before are crazy to immediately swear themselves to each other post dark ritual. But that’s why it’s fun!

History and Other Founding Myths

by Emily Joy Stroble | Jul 21, 2026 | Placeless

“There’s historical truth and emotional truth,” she said.

Three Weeks With Muse’s ‘The Wow! Signal’

by Luke Brandsen | Jul 19, 2026 | Placeless

Creating art at a high level for twenty-seven years is difficult.

Am I Still an American?

by Priscilla Chang | Jul 18, 2026 | Placeless

I saw America for what it was: a messed-up place.

My No Buy July

by Carlisle Patete | Jul 17, 2026 | Placeless

We are only seventeen days into the month and it has been difficult.

Google Maps 101

by Nathan Hilbrands | Jul 16, 2026 | Placeless

The ‘Biking’ option will make you jealous of Holland’s infrastructure if you live in GR.

Three Years Going On a Lifetime

by Clint Wilson | Jul 15, 2026 | Placeless

It would be a much more difficult search for beauty alone.

Being a Ragebaiter Sucks

by Noah Keene | Jul 14, 2026 | Placeless

Even if making douchebag content doesn’t land you in a prison cell, a hospital bed or a casket, it’s still effectively a Faustian bargain.

Five Sisters

by Olivia Harre | Jul 13, 2026 | Placeless

Letting the light into my soul on my greyest of days.

flavor profile

by Eleanor Lee | Jul 11, 2026 | Placeless

When it comes to dessert, I’m a chocolate-loving girl through and through. I don’t mess with that fake fruit stuff.

Harry Potter Sucks, and Its Replacement is Way Better

by Philip Rienstra | Jul 10, 2026 | Placeless

Witch Hat seems to grapple earnestly with questions of autonomy, privilege, and power, all through a group of nevertheless unfailingly whimsical protagonists.

Grumpy in Northern Michigan

by Michelle Ferdinands | Jul 9, 2026 | Michigan

This season I crave stability more than adventure.

The Spade in the Dark Loam

by Josh Parks | Jul 8, 2026 | Placeless

In a few lucky instances, l’d like to think, my best has also been pretty darn good.

I Wish You The Best

by Kate Wilmot | Jul 7, 2026 | Chicago

He’s practically glowing, all the way up to the top of his balding head.

It’s the Thought that Counts (but Give It Nice Wrapping, Please)

by Emilyn Shortridge | Jul 6, 2026 | Japan

But if these weren’t enough gifts for you, don’t worry: many people also give gratitude gifts every six months in December and June just to thank people for existing.

A Lament for Playing Video Games Late

by Alex Johnson | Jul 5, 2026 | Placeless

The thing with being consistently behind the 8 ball with media is that sometimes, it doesn’t matter, and sometimes, it really does.

Between the Motion and the Act

by Grace Buller | Jul 4, 2026 | Placeless

How many thoughts do prayers need to count?

What I Saw at the Great American State Fair

by Christina Ribbens | Jul 2, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

$10 for a standard hot dog plus a bag of chips; $20 for a “Great Western Sausage.”

It’s time to let Calvin’s SAO Die

by Sam Tuit | Jul 1, 2026 | Grand Rapids

I think to most of the alumni that were part of the Save SAO facebook group, the SAO they remember is gone.

Filled with the Holy Spirit (Maybe?)

by Julia McKee | Jun 29, 2026 | Placeless

If the dancing in the aisles during the worship I was used to didn’t already do it, the speaking in tongues would certainly push my Reformed friends over the edge.