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: January 20, 1984
Calvin College
Comm Board seeks applicants by Craig Knot
Menu changes: Western chucks steak by Carmen Hollaar
"Real" R&R requested by Jane VandePolder
NCAA sets goals by Julianne Malis
Sojourners plan center near Calvin by Pam Vermeer
Streak continues by Don Vroon
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Chimes: January 13, 1984
Calvin College
Transfers sample Calvin by Kim Davis
Bishop decries nuclear arms by Mary Lynne Vellinga
King and the CRC community by Marsha Plafkin
Sweet Dream by Henry Dungey
Knights hit the West by Don Vroon
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Chimes: December 9, 1983
Calvin College
Calvin confronts security issue by Dianne Beukema
"Wooden shoe" like to be at Calvin? by Mary Lynn Vellinga
Student union proposed by Jane VandePolder
Faculty favors ACT by Steve Medema
Ed department struggles for re-accreditation by Gary Vandraager
Interim revisions considered by Sheryl Fett
Knights slide at three by Don Vroon
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Chimes: December 2, 1983
Calvin College
Chapel plans recommended by John Anema
Les Jacques humble the Fumblers by Heidi and Bob Rienstra
Drain still dripping by Stuart Culver
Social life at Calvin gets mixed review by Patrick Jasperse
Chapel attendance studied by Craig Knot
Opposition Tough! by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: November 18, 1983
Calvin College
Monitoring committee appointed by Craig Knot
Senate meeting: Business as usual by Jane VandePolder
Does Calvin need a barre by Patrick Jasperse
Hope examines hiring requirements by Mark Pruiksma
Power of the Prof by Marsha Plafkin
Vroon submits resignation by Don Vroon
Vroon best in Region; Spikers crush Alma by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: November 11, 1983
Calvin College
Housing problems eased by Patrick Jasperse
Calvin endorses Dutch program by Mark Van Wienen
Shot in the Arm needed by Carolyn Balk
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Chimes: November 4, 1983
Calvin College
Senate completes budget by Jane VandePolder
Interim: Courses finalized by Kim Davis
Robinson dispells media myths by Kevin Jeffer
Chapel building plans narrowed by Marsha Plafkin
Western seeks to satisfy students by Gary Vaandrager
Dullsville, USA? by Jim Boer
Knights run for MIAA Crown by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: October 28, 1983
Calvin College
Boesak decries apartheid by John Kits and Nathan Frazee
Martin Luther venerated by Scott Grit
Final enrollment figure released by Amy Andriese
Buiters: Surviving without Western by Kevin Jeffer
Misconceptions build barriers by Dave Kaggwa
Five more for Lady Spikers by Don Vroon
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Chimes: October 21, 1983
Calvin College
Senate restores budgets by Jane VandePolder
Reading Recess revamped by Dianne Beukema
Hope for Calvin nurses by Janet Landheer and Beth VandenAkker
Small college spends big money
Knights 5-3-1; crush Adrian by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: October 14, 1983
Calvin College
Finance slashes budgets by Jane VandePolder
Calvin joins racquet club by Mark VanWienen
Become part of the art by Kevin Jeffer and Marylee Bouma
The hour of maximum danger--a voice from the Third World by Victor Enow Ayuk
Tie puts Hope out of reach by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: October 7, 9183
Calvin College
Artist Series cancelled by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Protestantism on the line by Nathan Frazee
Senate denies extra vote by Jane VandePolder
Bookstore: who profits? by Craig Knot
Calvin lacks study abroad programs by Sue Visser
Lady Knights still unbeaten by Don Vroon
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Chimes: September 30, 1983
Calvin College
Academic counseling refined by Dianne Beukema
Morning Prayer service begins by Mark VanWienen
New faculty hired by Craig Knot, Gary Vaandrager, and Rob Hiemstra
Calvin seeks minority enrollment by Mike Tanis
Knights unbeaten in "new" season by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: September 23, 1983
Calvin College
Debate begins over chapel size by Mark VanHaitsma
Rienstra inaugurated by Marsha Plafkin
Calvin welcomes new faculty by Rob Hiemstra, Craig Knot, and Todd Tremlin
Escobar presents Liberation Theology by Mike Abma and Brian Hiemstra
Alma crushed; Hope too much by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: September 16, 1983
Calvin College
Enrollment Tops Projections by Sarah Young
Sem Pond renovated by John Anema
Convocation marks new year by Natalie Dykstra
Financial aid explained by Mark Van Wienen
Calvin hires new professors by Mike Abma, Brian Hiemstra, Rob Hiemstra, and Gary Vaandrager
Dégagé provides home for many by Lesli Suwyn
Diekema on the role of Calvin by Greg Simoncini
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Chimes: September 9, 1983
Calvin College
Lending a Hand at Calvin
Student Senate
Various and sundry organizations
The arts at Calvin
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Chimes: May 6, 1983
Calvin College
Chapel Construction Considered by John Anema
ACDC Reconsiders Decision by Sarah Young
Armstrong Leaves Calvin by Darryl Kooy and Laura Smit
Tiemersma Retires after 28 Years by Phil Vriend
Covenant House Communes Together by Tom Underwood
Albion Crushed; Girls Win MIAA by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: April 29, 1983
Calvin College
Senatorial Elections Today by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Hard Look at Arms Race by Mark Pruiksma
Tiemersma Speaks at Convocation by David Griffioen
Calvin Reexamines Interim Term by Darrell Stremler
Lagerwey Retires by Cindi Veldheer
Counselors Speak Out by Kevin Jeffer
University Systems Compared by Sue Visser and Lesli Suwyn
Is Calvin Really Educating? by Greg Simoncini
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Chimes: April 22, 1983
Calvin College
Faculty Debates Constitution by Natalie Dykstra
Constitution Approved by Dave Griffioen
Boelens Speaks On Community Needs by John Anema
Mass Comm Major to be Trued by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Capella Out West: A Successful Tour by Tom Jipping
Students Walk With GRACE by Mark Kornielis and Lynn MacLeod
Tennis, Softball Teams Undefeated by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: April 15, 1983
Calvin College
Theologian James Daane Dies by Natalie Dykstra
Strikwerda to Debate Soviets by Mark Pruiksma
On Missions and Medicine by Steve Wiersma
Calvin Moves to Pick Up State Aid Slack by Jim Boer
Interim Plans Pending by Larry Lessler
Hall Council Revamped by Cindi Veldheer
Spring Sports Teams "Break" to the South by Howard Vroon and Dan Vroon
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Chimes: April 1, 1983
Calvin College
Good Friday Policy Disputed by Cindi Veldheer
Students Elect Karston Ticket by Kevin Jeffer
Capella Tours California by Barb Bandstra
Business Program Restructured by Natalie Dykstra
Cooper on Reconciliation by Bret Kort
Doug DeSmit Honored as All-American by Rob Paden
Senate's Role by Greg Simoncini
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Chimes: March 25, 1983
Calvin College
Presidential Elections Today by Mark Pruiksma
Wolterstorff Compares Liberation Theology, Neo-Calvinist Thought by Mark Pruiksma
Calvin Oratorio To Perform "Saul"
CLC Educates Special Covenant Children by Cindi Veldheer
Leadership Encouraged by Kevin Jeffer
Scranton Tops in Division III by Don Vroon
Athletes Prepare for Spring by Howard Vroon and Bryan Dykstra
Free Press? by Greg Simoncini