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  Chimes: February 2, 2026

  Calvin University

  Provost Noah Toly to step down by Maya Oeverman

  Michigan's Supreme Court to hear Joseph Kuilema v. Calvin University by Ashley Hamons

  Student Senate welcomes new advisors, sets vision for Spring Semester by Ellery Johnson

  Students face snowy start to spring semester by Ian Tjoelker

  New year, new me: Accomplishing your goals and resolutions by McKenna Wilkinson

  Men's volleyball starts strong under first-year head coach Aaron Sagraves by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

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  Chimes: December 8, 2025

  Calvin University

  Women's volleyball's memorable season ends in the DIII quarterfinals by Zach Kern

  Facilities expands recycling program on campus by Ian Tjoelker

  A history of the liberal arts at Calvin: 1890s to today by McKenna Wilkinson

  Christmas beyond Calvin: Letters to Santa by Ellery Johnson

  "Energy and vision": Calvin's Black Student Union by Jorie Cho

  Running with Sophie by Evangeline Anga

  Students prepare for upcoming Fall Film & Media Showcase by Ashley Hamons

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  Chimes: November 24, 2025

  Calvin University

  Student Senate welcomes LCS council by Ellery Johnson

  Administrators respond to student questions in second academic transition town hall by Ian Tjoelker & Ashley Hammons

  Matins: A poetry collection by Professor Otto Selles by McKenna Wilkinson

  No Noise November: A spiritual, physical and mental practice by Ella Vanden Berg

  Seminary: A "seedbed" for growth by Joe Toly

  Calvin's Women's Rugby on the rise by Hendrik Beelen

  Furry friends on campus keep watch over students by Ashley Hamons & Maya Oeverman

  "You Will Be Like God": On freedom and the fall of Anakin Skywalker by Joe Toly

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  Chimes: November 10, 2025

  Calvin University

  Trinity Christian College closes, teach-out program to offer students a place at Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Ian Tjoelker

  Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen to step down by Ian Tjoelker

  Third annual FAST conference held at Calvin by Ian Tjoelker

  Federal government shutdown the longest in US history: How is Calvin holding up? by Ian Tjoelker & Joe Toly

  Remembering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: November 3, 2025

  Calvin University

  Calvin Theological Seminary builds new housing complex by Ellery Johnson

  On-campus work is hard to come by, students say by Jorie Cho

  Talking to the stars: Calvin's new ham radio club revives a lost art by Evangeline Anga

  Flag football: The latest addition of the Unified Sports program at Calvin by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

  150 Psalms for 150 years of Calvin University by Ella Vanden Berg

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  Chimes: October 27, 2025

  Calvin University

  Calvin's strategic planning process by Ashley Hamons

  Public Health and Recreational Therapy programs phase out by Sarah Sparling

  John Calvin's use of deception:A look at the French Reformation by McKenna Wilkinson

  Men's soccer navigating roller coaster stretch, has eyes on MIAA tournament by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

  The hidden beauty of Calvin's organs by Ella Vanden Berg

  Why 'religion'? A history of the department's name by Joe Toly

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  Chimes: October 13, 2025

  Calvin University

  Creation care on Calvin's campus by Maya Oeverman

  Breaking new ground: Calvin's ecosystem preserve adds a rock garden by Ian Tjoelker

  Break-in News: Deer in Boer Bennink Kitchen by Maya Oeverman

  A story worth seeing: Calvin's The Glass Menagerie by Ellery Johnson

  Donald Trump vs. John Calvin by Joe Toly

  Ode to the fallen deer by Marcail Schuurmann

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  Chimes: October 6, 2025

  Calvin University

  Invading Hope: Embodying the Calvin community through tradition by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

  Calvin professors join lawsuit against Anthropic AI by Jorie Cho

  "Think deeply and engage": New artwork on second Hiemenga by McKenna Wilkinson

  Calvin acrobatics and tumbling rebuilds after coaching change by Evangeline Anga

  Calvin's orchestra begins next chapter under new leadership by Ellery Johnson

  Commitment, gratitude and celebration: Synod 2025 by Joe Toly

  "In the round": How Calvin University's chapel was built to shape worship by Ella Vanden Berg

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  Chimes: September 29, 2025

  Calvin University

  Calvin's international population remains high amid uncertainty by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin celebrates 150 years with homecoming weekend by Ellery Johnson

  When it rains it pours: Torrential rains bring flooding around campus by Maya Oeverman & McKenna Wilkinson

  "Pioneers": Calvin's Triathlon team leaves lasting legacy after being cut by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

  Explainer: Creeds, Confessions and what they mean for Calvin by Joe Toly

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  Chimes: September 22, 2025

  Calvin University

  Parking prices increase: How are students feeling? by Addy Offutt & Ian Tjoelker

  "Famous last words": Calvin Theatre Company's latest 24-hour theatre by McKenna Wilkilson

  Student Senate's bright hopes for a new year by Jorie Cho

  Dining in looks different this year: Ex-ploring dining hall changes by Evangeline Anga

  Constitution Day celebration sparks dialogue on campus by Ella Vanden Berg

  To cut language is to cut identity: A call to Calvin's conscience by Sarah Sparling

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  Chimes: September 15, 2025

  Calvin University

  A historical moment: Calvin hosts first-ever football game on campus by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

  From 40 to 62: Honors Scholars' biggest cohort yet by Sarah Sparling

  Riding the Rapid: Explaining the Wave Card price increase by Ian Tjoelker

  She's "complicated": Jane Austin film festival marks the author's 250th birthday by Ellery Johnson

  Strength in spirit: The faith-fueled fitness journey of Macy Gerig by Ella Vanden Berg

  Native Plant Sale aims to build biodiversity and relationships by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: September 8, 2025

  Calvin University

  Kicking off 150 years of Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Maya Oeverman

  Calvin hosts Grand Rapids area churches for annual and ministry fair by McKenna Wilkinson

  Investing in Wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion by Hendrik Beelen & Zach Kern

  New rhythms: Calvin chapel transitions to MWF format by Ella Vanden Berg

  "No-AI" policies and human flourishing by Joe Toly

  A letter to the KE steps by Ian Tjoelker

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  Chimes: April 28, 2025

  Calvin University

  New native meadow breaks ground on Earth Day by Ian Tjoelker

  Film students prepare for media showcase by Stella Stachowiak

  Students premier original compositions at New Music at Calvin Concert by Graham Kort

  Calvin responds to a national wave of visa revocations by Grace Buller

  A dive into the world of the The Weather Belt by Ethan Meyers

  Women's lacrosse falls to Hope in regular season finale, looks ahead to MIAA tournament by Zach Kern

  Students unsure of effects of Calvin's Synod report by Clare Rybicki, McKenna Wilkinson & Sarah Sparling

  Top of the Class: Beast Games meets Survivor at Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: April 14, 2025

  Calvin University

  Students lead pro-DEI protest on campus by Addy Offutt & Ethan Meyers

  Men's tennis rallies with three straight sweeps; eyes MIAA title, shot at nationals by Zach Kern

  Professors discuss effects of second Trump term by Grace Buller

  "One God, Man Perspective" by Gregory Mox & Eric Rackard

  " A Minecraft Movie" does its best to wreck my favorite thing by Marcail Schuurmann

  Calvin's "Meet the Turtles" Event Aims to Connect Students with Nature and Community by Reuben Kok

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  Chimes: April 7, 2025

  Calvin University

  CPI celebrates 10 years by James Chelekis & Robert Hine

  Faculty respond to Calvin's official report to CRC Synod 2025 by McKenna Wilkinson, Clare Rybicki & Graham Kort

  Funding for library services cut nationwide by Grace Buller

  Faculty Gender Divide at Calvin by Elisabeth Stevens

  Calvin Disc Gold competes at National -- and brings the sport back to campus by Zach Kern

  On This Year's Graduation Speaker by Elisabeth Stevens

  Letter from the editor: Diversity at Chimes by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: April 1, 2025

  Calvin University

  Kelvin hires "media medium" to write all official comments for The Jingle by Disfavor Fuller

  All dining halls closed, faculty to feed students by I. M. Hungary

  Kelvin faces severe drop in student engagement by June Knot

  budget Trouble? Kelvin steals Michigan's 5 Star QB Bryce Underwood with $15 million NIL deal, university economy collapses by Zach Korn

  Entire football team cut- "it just seemed like the right thing to do" by Grant Funding & Ethan Liar

  Synod-approved definitional gymnastics team to start inaugural season in 2025-26 by Nathan Meijer

  Stairs by KE apartments to be turned into terraced rain garden by Disfavor Fuller

  Egg Grelzinga to star in live-action remake by Star Joy

  The Jingle senior editors now required to take vows of poverty, chastity and humility by Disfavor Fuller

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  Chimes: March 24, 2025

  Calvin University

  Knollcrest closes indefinitely, Commons offers new "all-day dining" experience by Addy Offutt

  Budgets, diversity, and the future of scholarships and financial aid at Calvin by Ethan Meyers & Sarah Sparling

  Service-learning trips return to Calvin by Steven Stachowiak

  New statement on sustainability reinforces faith-based commitment to sustainability by Rueben Kok

  "I had something else to say": Beth Allison Barr on her new book, Becoming the Pastor's Wife by Natasha Jayaputra

  From unknows to icons: The stories that define March Madness by Zach Kerns

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  Chimes: March 3, 2025

  Calvin University

  Calvin ends tuition assistance for professors who send children to Christian K-12 schools by Ethan Meyers & Grace Buller

  Calvin responds to federal DEI challenges by Elisabeth Stevens

  A Q&A with Jacqui Elzinga on the adjustment to the presidency by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin faculty, staff display artwork at Center Art Gallery by Addy Offutt

  PDAC: Trump's Environment Policy by Sarah Sparling

  Calvin Women's basketball advances to finals in MIAA Tournament after wins over Adrian and Hope by Zach Kern

  "When Jesus Did Not Return:" A chat with Dr. James Bratt about this week's History Colloquium by Clare Rybicki

  Hulvey's All For You tour becomes SAO's biggest event in 2024-2025 academic year by Natasha Jayaputra

  Cold Knight Plunge makes a splash for 27th year by Stella Stachowiak

  Trivia Night connects students with alumni, revives uKnight Week tradition by McKenna Wilkinson

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  Chimes: February 24, 2025

  Calvin University

  Budget pain ahead: Preparing for the future and the end of "invest to grow" at Calvin by Ethan Meyers & McKenna Wilkinson

  Hekman LIbrary to prune physical collection by up to 40,000 books in the next few years by Addy Offutt

  Students gather for poetry and pasta hosted by CISD by Natasha Jayaputra

  Calvin men's and women's track and field riding high as indoor championship loom by Zach Kern

  "Autonomy, belonging and a chance to grow": three decades of LOFT at Calvin by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: February 17, 2025

  Calvin University

  Confusion, apprehension run high among faculty as gravamen decision still up in the air by McKenna Wilkinson, Sarah Sparling & Ethan Meyers

  Mayor David LaGrand, Calvin alum, shares his vision for Grand Rapids by McKenna Wilkinson & Sarah Sparling

  The future and past of interdisciplinary minors by Elisabeth Stevens

  Valentine's Week In A Nutshell by Natasha Jayaputra

  "Team One": Women's acrobatics and tumbling makes history with first varsity match by Zach Kern

  Late-Night concert sparks excitement for performing at Calvin by Stella Stachowiak

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  Chimes: February 10, 2025

  Calvin University

  Infusing worship with joy: Gospel Choir performs at Calvin’s Worship Symposium by Natasha Jayaputra

  Perkins Living-Learning Community joins forces with the Service-Learning Center by Stella Stachowiak

  Johnny’s new menu incorporates international flavors by McKenna Wilkinson

  Shutdown of Knight Fuel Markets causes frustration by Graham Kort

  Calvin’s “car-centric” campus design keeps students from exploring GR by Sarah Sparling

  From lecture halls to hardwood: Inside “Noonball” by Zach Kern

  Earthkeepers aim to promote sustainability, cooperation on campus by Elisabeth Stevens

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  Chimes: February 3, 2025

  Calvin University

  Professors, offices across campus react to a week of federal funding confusion by Elisabeth Stevens

  Hekman elevator shutdown sparks conversation about accessible infrastructure on campus by Sarah Sparling

  President Elzinga’s benchmarks for success as president by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin community feels uncertainty amid executive orders by Grace Buller

  Calvin Men’s Volleyball picks up first win of the season 3-1 vs Davenport by Zach Kern

  It’s time for the arts to receive participation awards by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: January 27, 2025

  Calvin University

  “The future is secure:” Elzinga officially inaugurated as Calvin’s 13th president by Ethan Meyers & Grace Buller

  Calvin wins “electric” game versus Hope in 214th installment of The Rivalry, 60-65 by Zach Kern

  RVD becomes new package hub by Sarah Sparling

  Knollcrest brings back weekend breakfast by McKenna Wilkinson

  Construction on campus: looking back and looking forward by Graham Kort

  Todd Komarnicki: Faith and filmmaking by Natasha Jayaputra

  "Christmas" Break was too long by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: December 9, 2024

  Calvin University

  “That’s not true inclusion:” For disabled students, full campus accessibility remains elusive by Sarah Sparling

  Umm al-Jimal archaeological site added to UNESCO World Heritage by Grace Buller and Elisabeth Stevens

  2025 January Series sees restructure and big names by Graham Kort

  Changes to dining hall hours, staffing benefits leave students broadly dissatisfied by Maya Oeverman

  Making worship more accessible: A Q&A with Eleanor Plutz about ASL chapel interpretation by Anna Caruso

  “The Holy Spirit Made Me Dance” by Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: November 25, 2024

  Calvin University

  Survey finds that sexual harassment, other crimes on campus often go unreported by Maya Oeverman

  Student advocates concerned about continuing disruptions to campus recycling by Sarah Sparling

  “A whole world below”: Outdoor Rec holds first caving trip by Ethan Meyers

  What Is Dressember? by Ashley Hamons

  Student Senate set to invest $5,000 in Morren Fitness Center weight room by Ian Tjoelker

  Men’s and women’s cross country teams both punched their tickets to nationals by Dillion Baumchen

  Homosexuality in the Bible: A Q&A with scholars who disagree by Elisabeth Stephens