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: 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chimes: May 8, 2009
Calvin College
Jen named prof of the year by Griffin Jackson
Calvin divided over spoof by Bethany Duemler
Chaplain says bye: After two years, interim leader steps down by Griffin Jackson
Calvin student's heart beats the odds by Andrew Knot
Gardens bring Calvin back to basics by Joseph Breems
Van Reken's first year forms close-knit, committed community by Jsamine Wilson
Tradition of parody prods campus to change by Justin Pot and Katie Sytsema
Track teams sweep MIAA for 16th straight year by Luke Leisman
Morality of interrogations is not black and white by Bruce Van Baren
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Chimes: May 1, 2009
Calvin College
Bus funding goes to vote by Jasmine Wilson
CTC succeeds with poignant 'Syringa' by Christian Ocier
Smoking forum heats up by Priscilla Megalaa
Hundreds take to the streets for 5K by Griffin Jackson
Calvin celebrates with winners of Fulbright award by Jsamine Wilson
Torture should be morally repulsive to Christians by David Kamphuis, Brian Tanck, and Josh Ryden
Short-term missions worthwhile by Christian Ocier
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Chimes: April 24, 2009
Calvin College
New executive team announced by Griffin Jackson
Awareness of SAAM is promoted by Jasmine Wilson
Let's talk about sex by Sarah States, Bethany Duemler, and Stephen Mulder
Students run race to raise money by Emma Slager
Night honors student achievement by Elizabeth Steele
Professor's 'Seven Passages' film to be screened at Calvin by Jasmine Wilson
Organist charms Calvin by Christian Ocier
To date or not to date by Matthew Koh
Student shares experience of being tested for STDs by Joseph Breems
Title IX muddles future for lacrosse teams by Chaz Amidon
Abstinence is the only correct choice by Melissa Haegert
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Chimes: April 17, 2009
Calvin College
Lupe graces Calvin's stage by Kimberly Randle
Calvin surveys racial climate by Emma Slager
West intellectually stimulates during FFM by Kimberly Randle
Calvin earns four stars by Priscilla Megalaa
Calvin commemorated by Andrew Knot
Calvin rugby team assists local library by Elizabeth Steele
Prof. takes home award for first book by Jasmine Wilson
Smoking ban restores holiness by Luke J. Robinson
Calvin snubs students on Easter by Paul Gehm
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Chimes: April 3, 2009
Calvin College
New study abroad: Netherlands attracts science and engineering majors by Priscilla Megalaa
Trips encourage service-learning by Jen DeVries
Beauty queen brightens lives of hospitalized children by Jasmine Wilson
Dutch celebrate heritage by Griffin Jackson
Deur wows at NCAAs, wins national title by Chaz Amidon
Gifts go beyond tuition by Tommy Heyboer
Alumni finds giving back to Calvin rewarding by Ben Graves
Smoking ban a necessary trend by Chase Hulderman
Gender roles still an issue today by Joel Meredith
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Chimes: Spoof Edition 2009
Calvin College
Spoof Edition: Life beyond knowledge, Peace beyond imagination
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Chimes: March 20, 2009
Calvin College
Track triumphant by Jon Behm
FFM lineup set to impress by Jenna and Sean Vanden Brink
Give up your books: it's the law by Elizabeth Schaefer
Cultivating our Ethnic Identities in Christ by Matthew Koh
Smoking ban forum on the horizon by Jasmine Wilson
Van Noord earns unique award by Griffin Jackson
RPS creates anticipation that cannot be cut, crushed or covered by Andrew Knot
Spring Break in history by Samuel McConnell
Detroit Ruck City by Sarah States
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Chimes: March 13, 2009
Calvin College
Funding ban reversed by Katie Faber
Symposium strives toward goals of FEN by Jasmine Wilson
Fantastic concerto concert highlights Calvin musical elite by Christian Ocier
Potential Calvin smoking ban in preliminary stages by Jasmine Wilson
Bio. prof. earns presidential honor by Griffin Jackson
Economy for Dummies: Part two by Bethany Duemler
Byker announces tuition changes from the office of the President
Being in a band taps creativeness otherwise untouched by Matt Milkamp
Time for an attitude of gratitude regarding Fieldhouse by Bruce Van Baren
Gays and lesbians deserve to be treated as human beings by Joseph Breems
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Chimes: March 6, 2009
Calvin College
Chaplain search comes to a close: Calvin names Rev. Mary Hust the new chaplain-elect by Jasmine Wilson
Calvin mourns loss by Griffin Jackson
One-woman show stuns by Christian Ocier
Sustainability month powers down by Andrew Knot
Hundreds come for Siblings Weekend by Griffin Jackson
Tuition to make modest rise next year by Jen DeVries
New Byker Chair named by Emma Slager
14th annual Rangeela outstanding
Chapel encourages leadership, celebrates diversity by Bethany Duemler
Chaplain legacy paves way for new era by Amanda Elliott
Fieldhouse Complex costs must not be ignored by David Warners
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Chimes: February 27, 2009
Calvin College
Fieldhouse dedicated by Jasmine Wilson
Students compete in inaugural Dorm Knight by Griffin Jackson
Performance pleases by Brandon Haan
25th Airband entertains crowd by Priscilla Megaraa
Calvin Rolls Thunder by Chaz Amidon
Calvin claims fifth straight MIAA title by Luke Leisman
Economy for dummies by Bethany Duemler
'Planets' performed phenomenally by Grand Rapids Symphony by Christian Ocier
Art department left behind by Bethany Sanders
Anti-racism the only real answer to inequality by Joseph Breems
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Chimes: February 20, 2009
Calvin College
Dorms compete to save energy by Jen DeVries
¡Viva Los Campesinos! by Mag Kim
Unique research offered to freshmen by Griffin Jackson
Flying dog finds perch in arena rafters by Emma Slager
MIAA Champs by Chaz Amidon
Calvin clinches MIAA by Bruce Van Baren
Knights fall in ACHA national qualifier by Jon Behm
Ecosystem serves broad community by Sarah States
Renew Calvin's goals for sustainability by Lindsay Bouma
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Chimes: February 13, 2009
Calvin College
Hope Beat by Chaz Amidon
Conference boasts great turnout by Jasmine Wilson
Winter homecoming brings buzz by Griffin Jackson
Ruckus down and out by Jasmine Wilson
Calvin outlasts Albion by Chaz Amidon
Memories can alter past perceptions and relationships by Bradley Grant
Operas and symphonies rival any other high art by Christian Ocier
Economy could be fixed with future mass transit by Joel Meredith
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Chimes: February 6, 2009
Calvin College
ReGathering focuses globally by Jen DeVries
Students study Southwest stars by Melissa Haegert
Will the real Moses please stand up? by Jane Van Doe
Prof. earns service-learning award by Jasmine Wilson
Campus opinions revealed by Jolyn Dahlvig and John Witte
Symposium on Worship draws large, international audience by Priscilla Megalaa
Vande Streek reaches coaching supremacy by Chaz Amidon
Calvin splits meet with Hope in Venema opener by David Kooger
Super Bowl ads send mixed messages this year by Jasmine Wilson
Defending us all by Joseph Breems