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: 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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