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: April 19, 1996
Calvin College
Gemmen wins unusual election in runoff by Justin Sybenga
Writers bring big crowds to Calvin by Roxanne Rupke
Seale comes to Calvin by Damon Stephens
Madeleine L'Engle asks for questions, not answers by Dorina Lazo
Spring Arts Festival will be not Woodstock by Joe LaGrand'
Environmental Stewardship Coalition and Food Service work to further recycling program by Claire Basney
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Chimes: March 22, 1996
Calvin College
The wisdom of experience by Niala Boodhoo and Roxanne Rupke
Talking With Sophia by Susan Bruxvoort
From psychology to science gender confronts the academy by Sarah C Vos
Society edges closer to a 'Beauty in the Eyes of the Beholder' Attitude by Dorina Lazo
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Chimes: March 15, 1996
Calvin College
Drug may spoil spring break fun by Roxanne Rupke
Floors allotted for diversity by Michelle Simkins
Panthers founder to share his story by Dave Deavel
Mosaic: one step forward two steps back by Dan Smith and Chris Peterson
Women's tennis comes out swinging by Amy Waddell
Permafrost and loving our neighbors by Jay Blankespoor
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Chimes: March 8, 1996
Calvin College
Racist remarks spark professor dialogue by Dan DeJong
It's tenure time: faculty evaluations by Dorina Lazo
Liturgical Dance: Dialogue with the Divine by Claire Basney
Hugo's universality in cyclical confusion by Justin Sybenga
Swim team shatters records at MIAA's by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: March 1, 1996
Calvin College
Prank raises question of e-mail privacy by Roxanne Rupke
London students live in bomb territory by Tony Voetberg
Kaye Gibbons, creating literary fiction by Susan Bruxvoort
Being Christ-like, "even when nobody can hear us" by Laura Veltman
Knights get defensive, rip Ripon in first round by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: February 23, 1996
Calvin College
Kuilema comes to rescue busy Byker by Dan DeJong
Service building: schools, homes, outhouses by Lynn Herman
Coffeehouse culture: public craves companionship by Dorina Lazo
Seeking sacredness: the search for the really real by Luke Keele
Holstege's tip nips Knights by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: February 16, 1996
Calvin College
Next year's tuition up six percent to $11,600 by Dan DeJong
Expanded Hiemenga to house historians by Roxanne Rupke
Calvin builds on its future with a Carpenter by Susan Medenblik
Blankespoor receives teaching award
Deciphering the handwriting on the wall by Eric Nykamp
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Chimes: February 9, 1996
Calvin College
Survey says: "What's a January Series?" by Michelle Simkins and Roxanne Rupke
The Dutch: Goliaths among Davids by Kim Orange
Homecoming brings them back by Andy Rau
Name-calling: A discourse on vision by David K. Porter
Calvin Icemen put the deep freeze on Lakers by Rodney Kooy
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Chimes: February 2, 1996
Calvin College
Poor scores on political quiz reflect national stats by Dan DeJong
New noon series will be mixed bag by Roxanne Rupke
Cayvan Room crackles no more by Kara Breems
Philosophers phind phood and phun by Heidi VandeVoort
Calvin lowers the boom on Britons, 85-44 by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: January 29, 1996
Calvin College
Research on memory not repressed by Stephanie Kilen
Gay pastor speaks by Roxanne Rupke
Ajakaiye shares her insights on Africa by Susan Bruxvoort
Interim Offers Freedom and Depth by Kara Breems
Knights absorb foul loss to Flying Dutchmen by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: January 19, 1996
Calvin College
The story of origins: two versions clash by Martha VanHaaften
School officials suspend drug users by David DeHaan
Our common roots by Kara Breems
Kids with disabilities reveal unlimited God by Marji Yonkman
Knights beat Adrian for tenth consecutive win by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: January 12, 1996
Calvin College
Byker joins second floor tug-o-war by Dan Dejong
Welfare: a symptom of disintegrating pillars by Niala Boodhoo
Post-man delivers speech: presidents and policies by Roxanne Rupke
Navajo professor recommends diversity in the pursuit of truth by Kelly Van Andel
Byker and the business of building by Roxanne Rupke
Calvin shoots Comets to the moon, 81-60 by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: December 8, 1995
Calvin College
Change of plans for Series by Susan Medenblik
Faculty sent to reformed schools by Susan Bruxvoort
Merry shopping to you and your kin by Stephanie Kilen and Kristin Dilworth
Give yourself, not just your time by Kara Breems
Knights rout Carroll, N. Central to take title by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: December 1, 1995
Calvin College
Peace-maker, professors and more jazz by Roxanne Rupke
Why can't they just be friends? by Susan Bruxvoort
Deck the halls with hemoglobin fa la la la la la by Marji Yonkman
Dance Guild's fall production gives a clue by Esther DeGroot and Kim Speelman
Knights capture Thanksgiving Classic championship by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: November 17, 1995
Calvin College
The case of the elusive Bodbook solved by Dan DeJong
Multicultural conference "best ever" by David Deaval
Students in search of good chemistry by Ben Langdon
Shaking the tree: women, walls, and a way out by Angela Ajayi
Deep and versatile basketball team has tough road ahead of them by Jeff Febus and Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: November 10, 1995
Calvin College
Fumble, fumble, toil and tumble in the snow
Daycare on campus? by Roxanne Rupke
SAS offers informal study options by Isabel Cruz
Knights advance to NCAA volleyball tourney by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: October 27, 1995
Calvin College
Women unite to "Walk Against Fear" by Dorina Lazo
Slam some in newly named Johnny's by Martha Van Haaften
Byker contemplates the future by Niala Boodhoo
Republican Reed sets Ronald a-ralphing by Ronald A. Wells
Women's soccer clinches MIAA championship by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: October 20, 1995
Calvin College
On the air again: CVN comes back to life by Dan DeJong
After four years, Shantytown's back by Roxanne Rupke
Laboratory reports the death of a language by Carmen de Haan and Sarah Thompson
Win the battle if you can't win the war by Chris Fluit
Calvin shoots down hopeless flying Dutch women by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: October 13, 1995
Calvin College
Student Affairs steps up campus security by Niala Boodhoo and Roxanne Rupke
Calvin goes the way of the big university by Dorina Lazo
Library discards catalog by Samantha Keener
Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors by Tony Voetberg
Flying Dutch too much for streaking Knights by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: October 6, 1995
Calvin College
Students protest in silence at Hall of Justice by David De Haan
Physical plant chops down trees for safer corner by Roxanne Rupke and Martha Van Haaften
McKenzie is new director of Student Academic Services by Susan Medenblik
Take, eat, and remember: reflections on origins by Susan Bruxvoort
Women's soccer off to best start in school history by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: September 29, 1995
Calvin College
Schultze runs popular Christian website by Andy Rau
Leaders to share perceptions of diversity by Martha Van Haaften
Leaders Unite in Protest of KKK by Niala Boodhoo
New semester in New Mexico by Lynn Rosendale
They will know we are Christians by our ...? by Lorraine Wronski
Fall sports teams continue successful seasons by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: September 22, 1995
Calvin College
Eager e-mailers overload computer system by David DeHaan
Nigerian sister school awaits shipment of supplies by Roxanne Rupke
WCAL: On the Road to the big apple by Pete Bruinsma
Calvin women's soccer sends Hope flying home by Amy Waddell
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Chimes: September 15, 1995
Calvin College
Calvin cans Sunday morning service by Susan Medenblik
Admissions director to assume new office by Phil deHaan
New batch of professors join Calvin ranks by Jenaffer Brandt, Carolyn DeHaan, and Andrea DeKoter
Confessions of a former Spiritual Activities Coordinator by Eric Nykamp
Women's soccer slams St. Mary's by Amy Waddell
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Chimes: September 8, 1995
Calvin College
Byker calls for healthy habits of the mind
Record numbers enroll in class of '99 by Niala Boodhoo and Roxanne Rupke
Byker called to take "another way" by Gaylen Byker
You gotta give what you take by David Deavel
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Chimes: May 5, 1995
Calvin College
Students strive to set Calvin hearts ablaze by Roxanne Rupke
Pomp and Circumstance changes tune by Amy Adair
Senate deals with the dough by Isabel Cruz and Niala Boodhoo
Track teams capture MIAA dual championships by Jeff Febus
Knights Hope-ing for rematch by Mary Dekker