Chimes is Calvin University’s official and only student newspaper. In print since 1907, the paper began as a literary magazine and transitioned into a weekly print newspaper in the 1940s. In 2014, Chimes went online and has since expanded its presence through multiple social media platforms and a podcast.
Throughout its history, Chimes has upheld a strong commitment to accurate and quality journalism that serves and informs the Calvin community.
Mission Statement (2022):
Chimes is the official student newspaper of Calvin University. We report the news and opinions of the Calvin community while fostering dialogue, promoting accountability, and providing practical learning experiences.
Chimes gives students the opportunity to learn journalistic excellence and to exercise journalistic freedom in a campus setting.
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Chimes: September 27, 2013
Calvin College
Over the Rhine charms with a warm and intimate show by Nick Keeley
Kenyan Calvin students respond to Nairobi terrorist attack by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi
Student rep for provost office added to committee by Lauren DeHaan
Vibrant faith witnessed by Ghana semester by Rebekah Coggin
Valve announces SteamOS, plans too invade your living room by Jonathan Hielkema
Midseason Report by Jacob Kuyvenhoven
Student senate promises changes this year by David Kuenzi
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Chimes: September 20, 2013
Calvin College
No. 1 Knights beat No. 2 Hope in three sets by Brian Exner
Draft of new core would slash course load by Lauren DeHaan
Buck Fridays carnival offers new, monstrous attraction by Anna Delph
2013 Ig Nobel prizes awarded for absurd research by John Muyskens
Golf wins Jamboree by Jess Koster
'Equip you prayer life' begins by Nathan Groenewold
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Chimes: September 13, 2013
Calvin College
Calvin women's volleyball officially top in nation by Brain Exner
Calvin to remember De Groot by Ryan Struyk
LOFT ends 15-year-old 'Grow in Grace' tradition by Matthias Struble and Connor Sterchi
CIT works to inform students about email scams by Connor Sterchi
Calvin jumps in national liberal arts college rankings by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi
Cryptocurrency mining in campus computer labs a tough sell by John Muyskens
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Chimes: September 6, 2013
Calvin College
Rooks-VanDellen wins 45th Chaos Day by two points by Leah Jonker
New provost search begins by Ryan Struyk
Phi-Chi/Beta victorious in MudBowl by Hayley Cox
Prospective senators spark high hopes from senate by Alden Hartopo
Rent-A-Bike program undergoes new changes by Connor Sterchi
Celebration on the Grand returns by Lauren Dehaan
Women's soccer gets the win by Mark Dehaan
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Chimes: May 4, 2012
Calvin College
All-campus lunch celebrates Byker's contributions by Abby Zwart
Josh Garrels weaves story and song by Will Montei
Prof of the year named by Allysa Metzner
Don't worry, be happy by Marissa Beversluis
Leader of WWII rescue mission dies by Lauren De Haan
Baseball prepares for Hope by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: April 20, 2012
Calvin College
Festival brings together readers and writers by Katerina Parsons
Softball wins six, renews hope by Jess Koster
Dance guild impressive, offers variety by Hayley Cox
Digital age claims photography, convolutes purpose by Jackson Hall
Violins restored in memory of Holocaust victims by Jacky Den Haan
Crab computers a possibility by Jon Hielkema
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Chimes: April 13, 2012
Calvin College
Gungor balances worship, music, visual drama by Will Montei
Death Cab hits Calvin by Zach Waasdorp
Calvin professors among best in nation by Grace Ruiter
Late Night return by Grace Ruiter
Centennial of the sinking of the Titanic occassion for rememberance by Rachel Hekman
Track competes in three meets by Jess Koster
Knights' offense sputters in MIAA play by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: March 30, 2012
Calvin College
Supreme Court tackles constitutionality of healthcare bill by Rachel Hekman
Grad wins Jeopardy by Katerina Parsons
Calvin made partner by Tyler Slamkowski
Physics students win NASA grant by Avery Johnson
Myths surrounding binge drinking warrant case, investigation by Kendra Haan
Outdoor track begins by Josh Yonker
Krafft an All-American by Jess Koster
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Chimes: March 16, 2012
Calvin College
Serving and learning on break by Allysa Metzner
Women in round of 8 by Jess Koster
Walsh's commentary relevant by Jasmine Wilson
Two Knights claim All-American honor at nationals in track and field by Mark Dehaan
Student senate open house campaign misguided, misleading by Michelle Ratering
Eastown a vibrant neighborhood by Libby Stille
NASA hit with suit by Allison Schepers
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Chimes: March 9, 2012
Calvin College
Women's basketball moves on to Chicago sectionals by Mark Dehaan
Improv joins UCB Friday night by Avery Johnson
Bulthuis sings gospel by John Kloosterman
Professor receives Fulbright Fellowship by Tyler Slamkowski
Eisley to perform by Katerina Parsons
Climate beliefs shift by Jon Hielkema
Limbaugh lambasted by Connor Sterchi
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Chimes: March 2, 2012
Calvin College
Romney takes Michigan primary, splits delegates by Joseph Matheson
Worden plays Calvin by Michelle Ratering
KE apartments offer exciting opportunities by Libby Stille
Dance the night away by Jasmine Wilson
Stores offer cheap food for students by Jackson Hall
Latest Andrew Bird album orchestral, yet simple by Zach Waasdorp
Silence a discipline by Christine Bennett
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Chimes: February 24, 2012
Calvin College
Rangeela promises cultural exposure, visual sparkle by Hayley Cox
GOP primaries come to Michigan by Allysa Metzner
Siblings visiting Calvin by Avery Johnson
Apple and Microsoft introduce new order in operating systems by Jon Hielkema
Calvin dominates Saint Mary's by Mark Dehaan
Knights open season by Josh Yonker
Local legend to play in CFAC by John Kloosterman
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Chimes: February 17, 2012
Calvin College
Calvin and Hope compete in 'The Rivalry' by Jess Koster
Shad brings hope to rap by Zack Waasdorp
Housing communities abound by Libby Stille
Mentoring program a great opportunity by Grace Ruiter
President Obama releases new budget plan for fiscal year 2013 by Nathan Slauer
Women bounce back from loss to Hope. clinch MIAA title by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: February 10, 2012
Calvin College
Airband hopefuls set to perform Saturday at uKnight week event by Avery Johnson
'David' meaningful, poetic by Abby Zwart
President Obama addresses tuition costs by Allysa Metzner
Google changes privacy by Jon Hielkema
Joshua Powell suspected in house fire by Rachel Hekman
Women's basketball splits by Jess Koster
Joel Salatin farms differently, encourages local eating by Nathan Korstanje
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Chimes: February 3, 2012
Calvin College
Student-run conference offers plenaries, activities, music by Libby Stille
Swin teams on fire by Josh Yonker
Dining hall gets much-anticipated facelift by Hayley Cox
Worship Symposium experiences record attendance by Jasmine Wilson
Men's basketball takes two of three at home by Josh Yonker
Campus safety guns inappropriate by Brandon Burkhart
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Chimes: January 20, 2012
Calvin College
Grand Rapids celebrates legacy of MLK Jr. by Jasmine Wilson
IBM develops new storage technology by Jonathan Hielkema
Protest trumps corruption by Greg Kim
Award show hosts make, break ceremonies by Jackson Hall
Knights win two conference games by Josh Yonker
Lacrosse coach named by Jess Koster
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Chimes: January 13, 2012
Calvin College
Kill-a-Watt charges up campus mindset by Allysa Metzner
Board of Trustees recommends Le Roy for Calvin president by Joseph Matheson & Andrew Steiner
Microsoft poised over mobile market by Jonathan Hielkema
'Jane by Design' wanders by Samantha Wade
Men's basketball team makes weak show in Pacific Northwest by Mark Zylstra
Women, still undefeated, beat Dutch by Jess Koster
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Chimes: December 9, 2011
Calvin College
Campus Fair Trade sale promotes justice by Amanda Elliott
Acton translates Kuyper by Ryan Devries
Choirs worship with LaGrave by Grace Ruiter
Scientists fight bacterial resistance by Jon Hielkema
Paradise Fears impressive by Jess Koster
Soccer team finishes second in the nation by Mark Zylstra
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Chimes: December 2, 2011
Calvin College
Dance guild's 'Footloose' dazzles, but lacks variety by Haley Cox
Florence avoids sophomore slump by Michelle Ratering
Meijer leaves legacy by Libby Stille
Students serve across nation by Marissa Beversluis
Frequent headers may cause injury by Allison Schepers
NATO airstrike stirs anger in Pakistan by Paulina Heule
Soccer continues streak, will take on Oneonta in final four by Mark Dehaan
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Chimes: November 18, 2011
Calvin College
Professor Schmidt nominated for National Book Award by Jasmine Wilson
Soccer beats Carthage, Lorcas by Mark Dehaan
Sexuality series informs by Amanda Elliott
Forum explores divinity by Avery Johnson
Martian moon mission fails by Allison Schepers
The Supreme Court to take case of healthcare constitutionally by Connot Sterchi
Hot Seat with Jodi Hoekstra by Jess Koster
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Chimes: November 11, 2011
Calvin College
CTC produces gem by Abby Zwart
Shoebox blessings gathered by Andrew Steiner
Test standards revised by Marissa Beversluis
Rhinos transported to new home by Allison Schepers
Calvin artist debuts work at local venue, talks about trial and inspiration by Samantha Wade
Swim/dive teams prevail by Mark Zylstra
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Chimes: November 4, 2011
Calvin College
Growing Indian economy spurs reform by Paulina Heule
KE treats neighborhood by Ryan Devries
Unhappy Hour thrills listeners by Elizabeth Steiner
Record snowstorm hits Eastern Seaboard by Rachel Hekman
Citigroup fails to sell EMI by Jaquelyn Den Haan
Volleyball completes perfect 29-game regular season by Jess Koster
Interview: CRC Interim Executive Director Joel Boot by John Kloosterman
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Chimes: October 28, 2011
Calvin College
Calvin Music Festival showcases variety of talents by Tyler Slamkowski
'Stewards' reach out to local watershed by Libby Stille
Networking event 'roasts' Byker by Amanda Elliott
Gadhafi's death investigated by Christine Bennett
'Fotografia', a journey of sound by Jonathan Hielkma
These girls just won't stop by Jon Breems
Verkaik closing in on records by Mark Dehaan
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Chimes: October 21, 2011
Calvin College
Volleyball sweeps Midwest Invitational by Josh Yonker
Spend summer stateside by Grace Ruiter
Fair evinces student research by Hayley Cox
Registeration mandated by Amanda Elliot
Ancient paint discovered by Allison Schepers
Televised debates popular by Nathan Slauer
Rough week for Michigan sports by Maxwell Harden
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Chimes: October 14, 2011
Calvin College
Youth Lagoon plays a synth set by Michelle Ratering
Occupy Together descends upon Grand Rapids by Libby Stille
Steve Jobs had eye for greatness by Jon Hielkema
Three women awarded Nobel Peace Prize by Josh Delacy
Bjork's latest album innovative, interactive by Samatha Wade
Women's golf qualifies for tourney by Mark Zylstra