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 28, 1995
Calvin College
Ehlers' longest day: an inside look at Congress by Luke Keele
Senate: "We won't force it down their throats" by Matt Forsythe and Steven TenElshof
Byker bucks tradition by SR Bruxvoort
They will know we are Christians by our actions by Phil deHaan
Koolhaas named Player of the Week by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: April 21, 1995
Calvin College
Environmental policy questioned by Peter Kooiman
Senate drops funding for letter campaign by Martha VanHaaften
Survey hangs the environmental laundry out to dry by Kevin Elzinga and Andrea DeKam
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Chimes: May 4, 1984
Calvin College
Karsten passes gavel by Jane VandePolder
Committee renders split decision by Mark Tjoelker
Educating our educators by Ben Lambers
Baseball team goes to 8-0 in league by Mark Albrecht
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Chimes: April 27, 1984
Calvin College
Students end debate in today's Senate election by Patrick Jasperse and Jane VandePolder
Remodeling plans announced by Lisa VerHage
White examines South Africa by Marvin Norman
First Ladies visit GR by Sue Meppelink
Aquinas, Adrian swept by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: April 20, 1984
Calvin College
Senate debates election issue by Jane VandePolder
Board picks Pereboom by David deBoer
Committee examines student response by Martin Visser
Faculty passes courses by Claire VandePolder
Knights roll over Wheaton by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: April 13, 1984
Calvin College
Mannes endorses visibility by Martin Visser and David deBoer
Senate withholds election tallies by Martin Visser
Bolt Examines Christianity by Mary Lynne Vellinga
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Chimes: March 29, 1984
Calvin College
Monsma sprouts tusks
Humane couple parents pooch
Destiny delivered by 240' apparition
Budget slashes Finance Chairman
Students blow up on Diekema's actions
Mall not good enough for Calvin
Calvin tenures non-CRC profs
VanTill's crystal ball Predictions
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Chimes: March 16, 1984
Calvin College
Presidential race begins by Kavin Jeffer and Tom Anema
English examines writing by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Senate changes policies by Jane VandePolder
Pfarrer Hasse: "A trip of hope"
Why students drink by Beth Housekamp and Julie DeJong
Pettinga to "wait and see" by Mark Albrecht
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Chimes: March 9, 1984
Calvin College
Report rates Calvin mediocre by Craig Knot
Communication heads appointed by Mark Tjoelker
Dancers present festival by Brenda Boelens
Expensive equipment augments sciences by Patrick Jasperse
Calvin develops Masters program by Craig Knot
Calvin seeks to strengthen security by Marvin Norman and David M Bosch
Spikers host Fighting Irish by Howard Vroon
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Chimes: March 2, 1984
Calvin College
Senate debates Monday tests by Jane VandePolder
Alcohol abuse: A Calvin problem? by Beth Houskamp and Julie deJong
Sacred dance to be performed by Ellen Van't Hof
Coach to be selected by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Disappointing season ends by Don Vroon
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Chimes: February 24, 1984
Calvin College
Aid deadline approaching by Scott Grit
Tuition to increase by Mary Lynne Vellinga
12 rooms, lake view by Kevin Jeffer
SVS provides tax assistance by Tom Anema and David M. Bosch
Seminary seeks quality by Gary Vaandrager
Almost against Hope by Don Vroon
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Chimes: February 17, 1984
Calvin College
Seminary President inaugurated by Carmen Hollaar
Beltline fence proposed by Bill Vander Meulen
Calvin prepares for reaccreditation by Craig Knot
Wolterstorff addresses Christian schools in Australia by Tom Anema
The knightmare continues.... by Don Vroon
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Chimes: February 10, 1984
Calvin College
Trustees convene to set policy by Craig Knot
Homecoming with a flourish by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Calendar changed by Jane VandePolder
Security keeps active by Mark Tjoelker
Alumni Association: A valuable asset by Gary Vaandrager
What is a liberal arts college? by Milton J. Bos
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Chimes: February 3, 1984
Calvin College
Science building expansion considered by Gary Vaandrager
Christopher Fry play staged by Gordon Wiersma
A gathering place: Union to be studied by Mary Lynne Vellinga
Unique exchange realized by Carmen Hollaar
Computer services expand by Pam Vermeer
Student leaders speak on leadership by Patrick Jasperse
Knights losing slide at six by Don Vroon
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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, 1983
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