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Chimes is Calvin University’s official and only student newspaper. In print since 1907, the paper started as a literary magazine. Beginning in the 1940s, Chimes became a weekly print newspaper. In 2014, Chimes went online, and has since established multiple social media presences and created a podcast. Throughout the years, Chimes has maintained a core commitment to accurate and quality journalism that serves the Calvin community.

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: March 11, 2011

Calvin College

Limelight shines on Calvin stars by Griffin Jackson

Screenings could save student athletes by Allison Schepers

Discovery completes final flight by Katie Faber

Nation of Palestine makes bid for statehood at the United Nations by Christine Bennett

Knights fall in second round of NCAA tourney by Derek Neice
Chimes: March 4, 2011

Calvin College

Knights overcome Hope to snag MIAA championship by Jon Behm

Colorful show delights all by Jasmine Wilson

New murder mystery and director hit GR theaters by Tyler Slamkowski

Hamas assaults Israeli town by Greg Kim

Baseball builds on experience by Mark Zylstra

'Rabbit Hole' honest, yet hopeful by Colleen M. Keehl
Chimes: February 25, 2011

Calvin College

Aquatic knights win championship, set new records by Luke Leisman

'The Least of These' brings clothing to global community by Jasmine Wilson

Calvin silences Thunder by Jon Behm

Oscar nominations give hope, cause distress by Jackson Hall

The new sounds of Radiohead lack direction by John Kloosterman

Cane toad threatens Australia by Allison Schepers
Chimes: February 18, 2011

Calvin College

Studying abroad fun but trying by Abby Zwart

Smoking ban inevitable? by Griffin Jackson

Annual conference musters Calvin, worldwide patronage by Tyler Slamkowski

Egyptian Museum ransacked by Taylor Vanderveen

Knights demolish Scots by Luke Leisman

Athletes honored for academics by Jon Behm
Chimes: February 11, 2011

Calvin College

Go, Pack, go: Lombardi trophy returns to Green Bay by Jon Behm

Calvin's own to perform in "Manon" by Charlie Lapastora

Regathering highlights students' experiences abroad by Griffin Jackson

"Calvin's Got Talent" to premiere Saturday by Andrew Steiner

Wikileaks rights bought by Madeline Tracy

Knights drop another by Mark Zylstra

'The King's Speech' brings hope to stutterers by Allison Schepers
Chimes: February 4, 2011

Calvin College

Revolution stirs millions in streets of Egypt by Joseph Matheson

Snowed-in Calvin closes for a day by Griffin Jackson

UKnight enlivens campus by Tyler Slamkowski

Calvin website improves by Elizabeth Vander Heide

Symposium inspires worshipers with growth, ecumenism by Griffin Jackson

Snowpocalypse hits US by Nate Slauer

Calvin hosts first indoor meet by Jon Behm

Knights exterminate Hornets in Van Noord by Tim Clover
Chimes: January 21, 2011

Calvin College

Knights' skill leaves no hope for Flying Dutch by Luke Leisman

Fierce tournament thrills by Charlie Lapastora

King's legacy exhorts generations to pursue social justice by Griffin Jackson

Tuition on the rise by Ben Orlebeke

Tunisian uproar initiates major change by Joseph Matheson

New Facebook app launched by Jon Behm

The man with the beard by Tim Clover

Talented ensemble to perform in CFAC
Chimes: January 14, 2011

Calvin College

Nation shocked by Tuscon shooting, honors dead by Abby Zwart

Knights sink the Flying Dutchmen by Jon Behm

Crowds flood J. Series by Elizabeth Vander Heide

Kill-A-Watt calls for stewardship by Tyler Slamkowski

Floods hit Australia by Christine Bennett

Grandin lectures in CFAC by Josiah Kuiper

Knights douse Comets, stay perfect by Tim Clover
Chimes: December 10, 2010

Calvin College

'Wednesday' hits stage by Jasmine Wilson

Calvin gets new land for Christmas by Amanda Elliott

Foreign students face mistreatment by Rachel Hekman

Humans are a species unlike any other on the planet by Matthew Koh

Make, bake, share Christmas chear by Kendra Haan

Hope slashed and iced in Knight victory by Tim Clover

Swim and dive teams host annual Calvin Winter Invitational by Luke Leisman
Chimes: December 3, 2010

Calvin College

Bump, set, spike: Knights win championship by Jon Behm

Capella makes a joyful noise by Brandon Van Dyke

Project combines poetry and justice by Jasmine Wilson

Christmas tree lays roots by Aleesa Ribbens

Unknown Picasso works discovered by Josh Delacy

Peer into anatomy at the Bodies Revealed exhibition by Bridgette Keehl

Calvin sprints into top ten by Tim Clover
Chimes: November 19, 2010

Calvin College

Volleyball wins first regional title since 1992 by Mitch Blankerspoor

Cortez steps in for Suh as student senate VP by Griffin Jackson

Wikki Stix competition draws in artists of all stripes by Aleesa Ribbens

Palin ventures to the small screen by Nate Slauer

Orcas are the predators of the sea by Matthew Koh

Actor unions reach new agreement by Madeline Tracy

Calvin trounces Manchester by Mark Zylstra
Chimes: November 12, 2010

Calvin College

Knights exorcise Blue Devils second time around by Tim Clover

New gallery, masterpiece by Tyler Slamkowski

Slain family's murderer sentenced by Rachel Hekman

Biodiversity summit sets global goals by Katie Faber

Basketball teams ready to begin season by Mark Zylstra

Soccer snags piece of title by Derek Neice

Swimmers split meet at Wheaton by Tim Clover
Chimes: November 5, 2010

Calvin College

Light in the Night proves a trear by Griffin Jackson

Giraffe bust goes down by Aleesa Ribbens

Zombies walk GR streets by Jasmine Wilson

Brazil elects Rousseff, first female president by Joseph Matheson

Over the Rhine christens CFAC by Josiah Kuiper

Alumnus wins physics prize by Katie Faber

Knights claim share of MIAA title by Mark Zylstra

Knights sting Hornets by Tim Clover
Chimes: October 29, 2010

Calvin College

Former Calvin athlete represents Canada in India by Jon Behm

Chimes sweeps paper awards by Jay Danforth

Homecoming brings family and music to campus by Josh Delacy

Classes of Calvin alumni happily reunited after decades departed by Amanda Elliot

Poster fair showcases student research by Katie Faber

Swim and dive teams open season strong at home by Derek Neice

Hooker saves Knights by Jon Behm

Center Art Gallery a 'showpiece' for Calvin by Sama Vanderberg
Chimes: October 22, 2010

Calvin College

Fort Hood trial commences; Hasan emotionless by David Joon Ryou

CFAC dedicated by Griffin Jackson

Environmental activism streams from Appalachia by Libby Stille

Football player killed, perhaps wrongfully, by police by Rachel Hekman

Two species wield powerful claws by Matthew Koh

Religion professors face controversial scrutiny by Joseph Matheson

'Wall Street 2' had potential to be better by Nick Keeley

Swimming and diving teams prepare for season by Luke Leisman
Chimes: October 8, 2010

Calvin College

New material is strongest ever, wins Nobel Prize by Katie Faber

Don't steal "The Book Thief" by Libby Stille

Outreach touches lives by Aleesa Ribbens

Kagan makes her debut by Nate Slauer

IVF Pioneer wins Nobel by Joseph Matheson

Knights figth to draw with Alma, now 1-1-1 in MIAA by Derek Neice
Chimes: October 1, 2010

Calvin College

ArtPrize brings crowds and culture to Grand Rapids by Amanda Elliott

Grab you camera on Oct. 6 by Amy Surbatovich

Academic freedom blurs by Griffin Jackson

Calvin students lace up for the cure by William Overbeeke

Space flights could be going commercial by Geneva Langeland

The Reasons perform strongly by Jackson Hall

Knights fall to rival Dutch, win streak ended by Derek Neice

Calvin facing substantial budget cuts by Griffin Jackson
Chimes: September 24, 2010

Calvin College

Knights' record remains unblemished by Luke Leisman

Senate plans ahead by Griffin Jackson

Prestigious award won by Amanda Elliot

Go Bike comes to GR by Elizabeth Vander Heide

UN addresses poverty by Josh Delacy

Corn syrup may have a new name by Katie Faber

Colour Revolt delivers lively performance by Colleen Keehl

Knights dominant at invite by Mark Zylstra
Chimes: September 17, 2010

Calvin College

Dorms clash on Chaos Day by Alice Keyes

Green program thrives, earn recognition by Elizabeth Stille

Students enjoy muddy mayhem by Griffin Jackson

Turkey moves toward democracy by Josh Delacy

Opportunity, adventure: find them here by Katie Hall

Calvin wins two, remains perfect by Luke Leisman

Golfers on par by Mark Zylstra

Well known artist to lecture at Calvin by Michelle Ratering
Chimes: September 10, 2010

Calvin College

Calvin loses beloved professor by Griffin Jackson

SAO announces lineup by Colleen Keehl

FAC renovations hammer ahead, opens in October by Elizabeth Stille

Dining halls inch forward with trayless dining initiative by Jasmine Wilson

Study tips help students begin another year by Katie Faber

Knights climb to top of nation by Jon Behm

Dorm themes create vibrant Calvin spirit by John Kloosterman
Chimes: September 3, 2010

Calvin College

Dorm Activities offer fun community by Michelle Ratering

Explore Grand Rapids by Stephen Mulder

Save money, save the environment - buy secondhand by Amy Surbatovich

Richard says hello by Richard Chimes

CADS (Calvin Acronym Definition Sheep) by Christy Admiraal

Professor awards creative pranks by John Kloosterman

Pull an exciting prank by Griffin Jackson

Fall sports preview: Just press 'repeat'

Thoughts from Behm's brain by Jon Behm