Chimes’ updated mission statement (endorsed in 2022 by the student publications committee, student senate and faculty senate) is the following:
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: 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
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Chimes: October 7, 2011
Calvin College
Religious tolerance celebrated by Jasmine Wilson
Jazz club keeps modern music alive by Tyler Slamkowski
Liberia program expands by Allysa Metzner
Science in 'Contagion' accurate by Allison Schepers
Occupy Wall Street protesters frustated with financial situation by Rachel Hekman
Golf looks to final tourney by Jess Koster & Mark Dehaan
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Chimes: September 30, 2011
Calvin College
Volleyball beats Dutch by Jess Koster
Food fest educates campus, community by Libby Stille
ArtPrize enthralls GR by Hayley Cox
Study compares Internet speeds by Jon Hielkema
Nobel peace prize winner passes away by Greg Kim
Cut Copy rocks the CFAC by Nathan Ritsema
Knights win Alma invite by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: September 23, 2011
Calvin College
Men's soccer beats Hope 2-0 by Jess Koster
English department hosts kick-off picnic by Libby Stille
Calvin Professor explores role of art in healing by Elizabeth Steiner
Surgeons in London separate conjoined twins by Allison Schepers
Netflix's future predicted by Michelle Ratering
Knights golf going strong by Mark Zylstra
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Chimes: September 16, 2011
Calvin College
Beets-Veenstra dominates with back-to-back victories by Ryan Devries
Library offers more than just books by Glenn Remelts
Psalms study unites campus by Amanda Elliot
Mud Bowl Energizes KE by Amanda Elliott
Compound may deter poachers by Geneva Langeland
Economic disparity grows by Nathan Slauer
Classic witty comedy revisted by David Greendonner
Volleyball team undefeated in conference by Jess Koster
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Chimes: September 7, 2011
Calvin College
Controversy gains international attention by Andrew Steiner
Space heist story captivates by Colleen Keehl
President Byker bids Calvin fond farewell by Jasmine Wilson
Whimsical Google doodles delight by Allison Schepers
Writer reviews Hitchcock's return to form in 'Frenzy' by John Morton
Volleyball team starts off strong by Josh Yonker
NFC North Preview: North looking strong by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: September 2, 2011
Calvin College
Explore Grand Rapids by Stephen Mulder & Tyler Slamkowski
Buck Fridays offer late-night fun by Averi Mcewen
Free dinner and show sure to please by Abby Zwart
Calvin Jargon confusing? Look no further by Christy Admiraal
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Chimes: May 6, 2011
Calvin College
US finds Bin Laden by Griffin Jackson
Buck Fridays change by Hayley Cox
Band wins battle by Jon Behm
Tuition prices due to spin out of control, change needed by Andrew Steiner
Second US face transplant a success by Allison Schepers
Chimes seniors reminisce about their college years by Andrea Baas
Calvin crew strives for recognition by Josh Yonker
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Chimes: April 29, 2011
Calvin College
Senate debate flares up on hot topics, winners announced by Griffin Jackson
Research astounds by Tyler Slamkowski
Obama targets oil subsidies by David Ryou
Dialogue for community by community by Colleen M. Keehl
Decemberists give thrill to crowd of thousands by Eric Thayer
Mast phenomenal, softball founders by Tim Clover
Calvin climbs to second by Luke Leisman
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Chimes: April 15, 2011
Calvin College
'To see or not to see' no question by Eric Thayer
New Forum raises issues by Jasmine Wilson
Professors presented with Fulbright awards by Joseph Matheson
Student debts ballooning by David Ryou
Art students spur inter-college art war with Trojan Horses by Colleen M. Keehl
Knights kill at GLCA tourney by Mark Zylstra
Knights ready for Jamboree by Jon Behm
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Chimes: April 8, 2011
Calvin College
Caffeine tolerance genetically linked by Katie Faber
Senate faces organizational restructuring by Griffin Jackson
Weather causes crash in Congo by Joseph Matheson
Knights slam Hornets by Jon Behm
Knights have solid showing at Grand Rapids Open by Mark Zylstra
Calvin welcomes musicians, presenters for the Festival of Faith and Music by Madeline Tracy
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Chimes: April 1, 2011 (April Fools' Edition)
Calvin College
VerMerris to say farewell by Tyler Slamkowski
Calvin oil spill contaminates Seminary Pond by Seamus Boaz Ackbar
'Love Wins' inflames myriad philosophical controversies by Jasmine Wilson
Bachmann weighs presidential bid by Joseph Matheson
Nuclear plant has ecological implications by Greg Kim
Calvin students discover new planet, make contact with alien life by Kate Fa'Brie
What makes us beautiful by Katie Hall
Softball bookends spring break trip by Tim Clover
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Chimes: March 18, 2011
Calvin College
Nuclear fallout clouds Japanese horizons by Allison Schepers
New student organization on the market by Jasmine Wilson
Bach festival bathes community in classical elegance by Tyler Slamkowski
Robots search for earthquake survivors by Geneva Langeland
Boerner claims national title by Mark Zylstra
Knights receive accolades by Jon Behm