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 23, 2009
Calvin College
President Obama takes office by Lerae Kroon
Calvin dumps rivals by Bruce Van Baren
Tray-free Uppercrust extends hours by Jasmine Wilson
Calvin revamps classic knight logo and mascot by Griffin Jackson
Student uses fashion to connect with community by Sean D. Vrieland
Calvin tames Bulldogs by Jon Behm
Don't leave waiters waiting on your tip by Michael Bailey
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Chimes: January 16, 2009
Calvin College
Fieldhouse opens by Lerae Kroon and Chaz Amidon
Calvin ranks first in study abroad by Jasmine Wilson
Chaplain search narrowed to three by Griffin Jackson
Prospect of island domination draws student gamers by Griffin Jackson
Spoelhof Fieldhouse opens, offering state-of-the-art facilities, 'home' for athletes by Chaz Amidon
Both benefits and costs of new athletic building deserve reflection by Paul Chaplin
Knights edge Trine in overtime, end skid by Chaz Amidon
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Chimes: December 12, 2008
Calvin College
Proposal aims to change faculty leave by Griffin Jackson
Monsma leaves campus by Jasmine Wilson
Students win award at Model UN by Elizabeth Eckman
Chimes staff awarded by Allison Graff
Christmas comes to Calvin by Brandon Haan
Saints scorch Calvin by Chaz Amidon
Born to Run by Kelli Ponstein
Atheism isn't the only logical response to science by Brandon Haan
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Chimes: December 8, 2008
Calvin College
Special Edition: William Spoelhof Memorial
Dr. William Spoelhof by Allison Graff
From one president to another : President Byker shares memories of President Emeritus Spoelhof by President Gaylen Byker
Interview reveals character by Emma Slager
When Will Spoelhof went to Calvin College by Allison Graff
A visit to the Spoelhof's Emeritorium by Adam Fleming Petty
A room remembers by Lerae Kroon
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Chimes: December 5, 2008
Calvin College
William Spoelhof dies at 98 by Lerae Kroon and Emma Slager
Timmer to house upperclassmen by Hannah Kett
Cabinet takes shape by Bruce Van Baren
Departments pinched by Griffin Jackson
Students march for worker rights by Emma Slager
Dining goes tray-free? by Jasmine Wilson
Art exhibit takes flight: Visual Arts Guild creates 1,000 paper cranes by Ryan Alons
'Stories of Alaska' promises to entertain by Ryan Alons
CRC stands strong in face of religious war by Samuel McConnell
Knights stave off Beltline rival by Bruce Van Baren
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Chimes: November 21, 2008
Calvin College
Meal trays swiped, returned by Lerae Kroon
Sprawl challenged by Emma Slager
Holiday enriched with tradition by Bethany Duemler
Film features GR philanthropists by Jasmine Wilson
Heritage's good and bad remembered by Jasmine Wilson
Cross-country rips through Regionals by Luke Leisman
Drive safe: commuting in a winter wonderland by Bethany Duemler
'Juicy' slander not free speech by Andrew Nieboer
Thanksgiving just pilgrim propaganda by Aaron Roorda
Rationality and faith are not always antithetical by Tommy Heyboer
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Chimes: November 14, 2008
Calvin College
CTC celebrates 75 years of drama by Bethany Duemler
No noro at Calvin by Hannah Kett
Knights avenge MIAA tourney loss, head to NCAA by Chaz Amidon
Senate survey explores sustainability by Jasmine Wilson
Student earns crowning achievement by Griffin Jackson
Calvin backs into NCAA tourney with loss to Trine by Chaz Amidon
Norovirus masks fear of Calvin by Chaz Amidon
'Tempest' sets the stage for 75th season of theater at Calvin by Brandon Haan
Conservatism alive and well in America by Bruce Van Baren
Ban everything bad by Tommy Heyboer
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Chimes: November 7, 2008
Calvin College
Obama Wins Historic Election by Bruce Van Baren
Shortfall means budget pinch by Lerae Kroon
Calvin sweeps MIAAs by Luke Leisman
PN updates application by Hannah Kett
Dorm hayride makes a big splash by Cristina Stavro
Students celebrate Halloween with various festivities by Griffin Jackson
Calvin clinches MIAA by Bruce Van Baren
Commons and Knollcrest: a tale of two eateries by Amanda Elliott
Blame rampant consumerism by Christian Ocier
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Chimes: October 31, 2008
Calvin College
FMF showcases Calvin musicians by Christian Ocier
Athletes go for home by Griffin Jackson
CTC to perform 'The Tempest' by Brandon Haan
Calvin closes in on league four-peat by Luke Leisman
Volleyball sizzles on trip to Southwest by Jon Behm
Send Barack Obama to the White House by Tommy Heyboer and Aaron Roorda
Vote for the maverick who will actually shake things up by Bruce Van Baren
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Chimes: October 24, 2008
Calvin College
Calvin upsets Hope in Holland by Chaz Amidon
Plumber vs. General by Bruce Van Baren
Van Reken formally dedicated by Emma Slager
Group retreats in purposeful silence by Jasmine Wilson
Crime statistics showcases safety by Griffin Jackson
Calvin hosts summit by Hannah Kett
Knights polish perfect MIAA record by Bruce Van Baren
Student clubs show spiritual diversity by Sam McConnell
Times changing for Dialogue by Katie Landan
Sex articles miss bigger picture by Julia Smith
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Chimes: October 17, 2008
Calvin College
Obama tries to knock out McCain by Bruce Van Baren
2008 Nobels announced by Melissa Haegert
Fleet Foxes transport audience by Ryan Alons
Campus task force fights AIDS by Hannah Kett
Students put projects on display by Jasmine Wilson
Shifting transport habits reflect changes in economy, attitudes by Emma Slager
Calvin legacy settles Kamp in freshman by Chaz Amidon
Bikers want more: Calvin support for bikers needs improvement by David Hoekema
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Chimes: October 10, 2008
Calvin College
Obama addresses GR by Lerae Kroon
UnLearn enters seventh year by Griffin Jackson
Stats reveal reduced retention by Lerae Kroon
From Crusaders to Calvinites by Kelli Ponstein
Calvin outlasts Hope in first-place dual by Chaz Amidon
Looking forward: Career development and alumni comment on life after Calvin by Amanda Elliot
Even if credit is easy, live a debt-free life by Erik J. De Vries
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Chimes: October 3, 2008
Calvin College
Perfect 10 by Chaz Amidon
Market reels, no resolution near by Elizabeth Schaefer
Inner Compass goes national by Lerae Kroon
Leadership integrates by Jasmine Wilson
CVN makes breaking news by Michelle Jun
Pillow fight thwacks downtown by Griffin Jackson
Fumblers fail to foil Les Jacques' longstanding record of triumph by Fox Stevens
Dutch demolished: Calvin scorches Hope, 5-0, in conference opener by Luke Leisman
Seek ye the Kingdom, not excess in churches by Dan Lynch
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Chimes: September 26, 2008
Calvin College
Congress grills White House by Kristen Fletcher
Knight Invite sees dual victories by Jon Behm
On audiences and energy: two writers weigh in on Ratatat by Brandon Haan
Awareness Lecture Series brings Calvin to front line by Griffin Jackson
New Homecoming events join old traditions by Hannah Kett
Hope hampers Huizenga debut by Chaz Amidon
Knights pulverize Albion in MIAA opener by Chaz Amidon
Conference advocates prison reform, restorative justice by Bethany Duemler
In the face of trouble, turn to faith for comfort, direction by Chase Hulderman
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Chimes September 19, 2008
Calvin College
GR hosts GOP candidates by Bruce Van Baren
Student fees differ between departments by Bethany Duemler
Chaos Day migrates indoors by Jen DeVries
Students join Senate by Hannah Kett
CVN builds toward comeback by Griffin Jackson
Phishing poses threat by Lerae Kroon
Nursing students face steep cots by Bethany Duemler
Volleyball draws blood at Border Battle by Jon Behm
Get out and (don't) rock the vote! by Jasmine Wilson
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Chimes: September 12, 2008
Calvin College
Calvin embraces idea of 'place' by Emma Slager
College signs on to Silent Observer program by Lerae Kroon
Construction transforms, expands campus by Griffin Jackson
New van Reken dorm wing takes flight by Lerae Kroon
Cave Café begins new season with Duffy, State of the Art by Ryan Alons
Calvin cruises at home by Jon Behm
What would Judas do? by Aaron Roorda
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Chimes: September 5, 2008
Calvin College
Enrollment down 9 percent by Lerae Kroon
SAO promises to please by Ryan Alons
Those who seek shall find: Area churches offer opportunity to grow by Griffin Jackson
Around town on the Rapid by Emma Slager
Rules to live by by Aaron Roorda and Tommy Heyboer
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Chimes: May 6, 2005
Calvin College
Hearthrob DeGraw proves mediocre by Lauren Stauffer
Lacrosse goes to nationals by Peter Daining
Furry animals lose their rights by Joo Eun Kim
Students take to the catwalk in the name of love by Deena Thomas
Seniors design mill for farmers by Stephanie Vogelzang
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship provides funding for various churches by Cara Daining
Keeping integrity without copyrighting by Christian Bell
An opportunity for intelligent debate by John Zwier
Both men's and women's tennis end up 4th in conference by Brian Bosma
Calvin seniors think about life after collegiate sports by Peter Daining
Jim Wallis speaks on Bush's visit and God's politics by Joo Eun Kim
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Chimes: April 29, 2005
Calvin College
Calvin prepares for President Bush by Nana Yaa Dodi
Pruis hired as VP of advancement by Meghan Huber
Baseball stays in 2nd place by Todd Laforest
Calvin celebrates this year's community partnerships by Cara Daining
An Alumnus recounts the Dutch Resistance Effort by Nana Yaa Dodi
Student, faculty reactions to Pres. Bush by Maria R. Post
Death of average: exploring Calvin's dramatic grade inflation by Christina White
Oratorio Society, directed by Navarro, presents 'Voice and Verse' by Laura McGiness
An honor or an endorsement? by James Robin King
Calvin fails to move past K-zoo in MIAA by Brian Bosma
Volunteer track coaches work with love and loyalty by Annalise VenHuizen
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Chimes: April 22, 2005
Calvin College
President Bush will speak at Commencement by Joo Eun Kim
Tennis beats Hope for first time in 7 years by Brain Bosma
Applicant numbers surge from last year's low by Nana Yaa Dodi
Renovations to revitalize GR by Cara Daining
Knollcrest Dining hall offers fair trade coffee for students by Michael Vander Muelen
Calvin is called to simple living by Deena Thomas
44-hour film festival descends on Calvin by Anna Rodenberg
Something great is happening at the Gezon Theatre by Christina White
Lacrosse gains momentum for the conference tourney by Peter Daining
Deaf pitcher Ruth Anna Spooner only makes her team stronger by Peter Daining
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Chimes: April 15, 2005
Calvin College
Depth from freshmen helps lift men's tennis over Albion by Peter Daining
Profs will speak candidly about sex by Amanda Whitcomb
Panel of professors revisit the Schiavo case by Uduak Thomas
Cyber space privacy made public by Stephanie Vogelzang
Scholar wins Fraser Hart Award by Nana Yaa Dodi
Cross-culturally homegrown transplants by Kim Webster
Depression and the college student by Marissa Vecchio
If we choose neighbors, are they really? by Matt "Van" VanderWerff
Authentic booty-shaking? Dance Guild 2005 dissected by Katelyn "Rebecca" Beaty
Close calls in Chi-town by Brian Bosma
Senior Josh Vriesman breaks Calvin career hits record by Todd Laforest
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Chimes: April 8, 2005
Calvin College
Festival of Faith and Music brings artists to Calvin by Joseph Singley
Pope John Paul II's funeral held today by Alexis Dyer
Deters takes another MIAA record by Todd Laforest
Petra: A lost city is rediscovered by Nana Yaa Dodi
Chemistry professor recieves NIH grant for influencial research by Cara Daining
Interview with Congressman Vern Ehlers by Joo Eun Kim
Softball brings its record to 12-4 with wins over K-zoo by Annalise Venhuizen
Track uses meet as a practice by Peter Daining
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Chimes: April 1, 2005
Calvin College
Men's basketball finishes third in NCAA Division III by Brian Bosma
Friends and family remember John Zoerhoff by Joo Eun Kim
Students protest oil drilling in Washington, D.C. by Jon Zirkle
Calvin focuses on relationships by Cara Daining
Spring has sprung with Students for Compassionate Living by Mary DeVries and Bethany Berapelle
Festival of Faith and Music brings musicians to Calvin by Joseph W. Singley
Baseball splits games with K-zoo despite record-breaking pitching by Todd Laforest
Softball splits doubleheader with Aquinas by Peter Daining
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Chimes: March 11, 2005
Calvin College
Calvin grieves loss of Rachelle Goedhart by Nana Yaa Dodi
Petra exhibition showcases ancient artifacts by Lauren Stauffer
Concerto performs in FAC by Maria R. Post
Etiquette dinner provides dining skills for students by Elizabeth Gonzalez
Professors find new incentive to stay fit by Deena Thomas
Calvin seeks to inform students about eating disorders by Kirsten Anderson
Traditional drumming, multicultural lifestyle by Cara Daining
The Chimes staff honors women leaders at Calvin by Joo Eun Kim
What can we do in the face of violence? by Rachel Reed
Spring sports head south for training and fellowship by Todd Laforest and Peter Daining
Play by Draayer and Aultman push Calvin to Sweet 16 by Brian Bosma
