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: February 23, 2001
Calvin College
Tuition to increase by 6 percent by Christian Bell
Ban on smoking considered by Nathan VanderKlippe
Hanah's story: how one student beat anorexia by Nathan VanderKlippe
Conference on youth crime arrives at Calvin by Jeff DeKock
Education prof wins Presidential award by Jennifer Anslow
Defending the crown: men's basketball gears up for MIAA tourney by Kylene Compaan
Calvin students, professors celebrate women's history by Sarah VanKuiken
Give CHEER a chance by Carrie Jipping and Summer Smith
Women's swimming drowns Hope in conference meet by Ross Weener
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Chimes: February 16, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin men win in OT thriller by Kylene Compaan
Calvin's changing image by Christian Bell
Grand Rapids in controversy over casino by Carolyn Davids
Rare book collections finds a new home by Carolyn Davids
New Senators Elected Online by Elisabeth Bont
First half effort not enough, women's basketball falls by Ross Weener
Calvin sophomore takes stem cells to the bank by Sarah VanKuiken
War on drugs compromises personal judgement by Mark Schemper
Foursome inhabits Chaplain's office by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: February 9, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin begins re-evaluating public image by Christian Bell
Calvin Cheer: back after 30 years by Nathan VanderKlippe
Airband 2001 by Beth Heinen
Calving gets $50,000 grant by Matt Post
Schools and ads: too much business? by Nathan VanderKlippe
Men celebrate Homecoming win by Nathan Plasman
Homecoming ends women's four game losing skid by Ross Weener
How to fit a camel through the eye of a needle ... and why not to by Joshua Hagedorn and Cassandra Ferwerda
'Conservative values' group oversteps bounds by Christian Bell
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Chimes: February 2, 2001
Calvin College
Bess selling student Internet usage data by Nathan VanderKlippe
Knights slay Dutchmen Kylene Compaan
Neal Plantinga nominated for Seminary president by Christian Bell
Calvin celebrates racial diversity by Beth Heinen
Calvin chef wins coveted award for culinary excellence by Beth Heinen
DJs bring new music to Calvin by Christian Bell
Genetic manipulation raises ethical questions by Hessel Bouma III
Homecoming events fun for all by Beth Heinen
2,700 turn out for Senate booksale by Christian Bell
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Chimes: January 19, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin vs. Hope: round 145 by Jamie Olthoff and Kylene Compaan
Cantus sings 1000 years by Barbara Pezet
Seminary makes plans to expand by Beth Heinen
New web-based catalog unveiled by library by Christian Bell
New recycling bins help environment by Beth Heinen
Multicultural director resigns after 3.5 years by Nathan VanderKlippe
Lunch, discussion on faculty menu by Christian Bell
Disciplined zeal: Christian freedom on a college campus by Sarah VanKuiken
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Chimes: January 12, 2001
Calvin College
Rifkin explains new economic world by Nathan VanderKlippe
Violent game addicts Calvin students by Christian Bell
Fieldhouse sports new hours by Beth Heinen
Dykstra memorial scholarship awarded by Christian Bell
Calvin environmentalists attempt to lure Nader by Nathan VanderKlippe
The idolization of athletes by Nathan Bierma
Studying abroad provides framework for life by Michael P. Wright
Policy changes need student input by Christian Bell
Men's basketball captures decisive weekend victory by Ross Weener
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Chimes: December 8, 2000
Calvin College
Professors petition board on OE by Nathan VanderKlippe
Dorms aid community by Erin Miller
Beets-Veenstra goes caroling by Christian Bell
How did you journey to Christmas this year? by Jeremy Deroo
Let Christ be focus of this Christmas season by Brian Bork
Christmas tree a pagan symbol by Jamey Espinoza
Men's basketball beats Beltline rival ... again by Kylene Compaan
Women's hoops come up short in tournament by Ross Weener
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Chimes: December 1, 2000
Calvin College
Cross Country wins first national title by Jamie Olthoff
The wandering Moses in Calvin history by Nathan VanderKlippe
Planned swap upsets students by Nathan VanderKlippe
Students study abroad by Erin Miller
Calvin astronomy to receive new telescopes by Beth Steenwyk
Broene Center bustles by Christian Bell
Knights claim 'Battle of the Beltline' by Ross Weener
Swimming posts respectable finish at Wabash Invitational by Rianna VanderGaast
A return from exile by Nathan VanderKlippe
"Lament for the Reformed Tradition" another demonstration of postmodern factionalism by Mike van Eerden
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Chimes: November 17, 2000
Calvin College
Changes coming to smoking policy by Christian Bell
Cross Country wins Regionals by Jamie Olthoff
Oregon Extension accredited by Nathan VanderKlippe
Cable service interrupted by Beth Heinen
Badminton takes off as newest intramural sport by Rianna VanderGaast
Men's basketball defeats All-Star team by Kylene Compaan
Adoptive families recognized in November by Kathryn Harris
Students boycott consumerism by Matt Post
Donors and scholarship students get fed by Jarrod McCowin
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Chimes: November 10, 2000
Calvin College
New core curriculum approved by Christian Bell
A state undecided: Gore and Bush still waiting for Florida recount, absentee results by Kristin Werkhoven
Why study foreign languages? by Erin Miller
Calvin victim to theft by Christian Bell
Flu shots delayed by Beth Heinen
Stob lectures wrestle with common grace by Carolyn Davids
Volleyball defeated in MIAA Championship by Ross Weener
Men's soccer captured win over Hope by Geol Scheirman
Lament for the Reformed tradition at Calvin by Mike Buma
Services auctions bring fun to Calvin's campus by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: November 3, 2000
Calvin College
Spry Les Jacques crusaders lend grid-iron mercy to arthritic Fumblers by Jacques Strappe
'Wuthering Heights' hits Calvin by Lise Evans
Calvin cuts nursing ties with Hope by Nathan VanderKlippe
Interim to Israel in jeopardy by Christian Bell
Students reach out to community by Beth Heinen
Website reviews profs by Nathan VanderKlippe
Volleyball finishes fifth in tourney by Geol Scheirman
Swimming seasons begin, already strong finishes by Ross Weener
Sunny Day's Tide Hits Calvin by Karen Maylone
"Light in the Night" offers kids a safe halloween by Beth Heinen
Dialogue available upon request by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: October 29, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin plans four new major projects by Matt Post
Dialogue issue pulled from racks by Nathan VanderKlippe
Local hawk terrorizes Calvin squirrels by Matt Post
GRATA changes name, adds routes by Lisa Bonte
'Come Celebrate Calvin' successful by Christian Bell
Dance Guild plans all new show by Erin Miller
Reclaiming America from corporations by Brian Bork
Women's soccer dominate St. Mary's with six first half goals by Ross Weener
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Chimes: October 20, 2000
Calvin College
New alcohol survey supports prior results by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin picks up three Grands by Beth Heinen
Calvin student loan default rate below U.S. average by Daniel Palmer
On a quest for cleanliness by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin remembers Justin Weening by Beth Heinen
January Series to bring diverse international talent to Calvin by Christian Bell
Cross country keeps going, and going.... by Jamie Olthoff
Attendance low at World Food Day teleconference by Laura Hoksbergen
Calvin ignores goals by cutting off-campus aid by Jeremy DeRoo
Bible should be chapter and verse free by Nathan Bierma
'Come Celebrate Calvin' draws parents by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: October 13, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin pours money into Internet upgrades by Matt Post
Napster safe for now at Calvin by Christian Bell
View from East Jerusalem: In the footsteps of Ariel Sharon by Bert DeVries
Pathways program opens doors for inner-city youth by Beth Heinen
Newsweek circulation cut by Nathan VanderKlippe
Student organizations register 300 new voters by Carolyn Davids
Crew recognized as official club sport by Kylene Compaan
Volleyball endures tough loss by Jamie Olthoff
Broene Center offers help in cases of suicide by Nathan VanderKlippe
Gettin' freaky: A closer look at the world of superstition by Erin Miller and Sarah VanKuiken
Oregon Extension challenges beliefs and strength faith by Stephen Swanson
Calvin adds two off-campus programs by Beth Heinen
Calvin to host World Food Day teleconference with Nobel winner by Christian Bell
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Chimes: October 6, 2000
Calvin College
Food Service violations detailed by Beth Heinen
Survey documents dorm alcohol use by Matt Post
Oregon Extension approved by Beth Heinen
Calvin mourns passing of Justin Weening by Nathan VanderKlippe
Cross country seasons start strong by Matthew Armstrong
Acknowledging a hidden problem by Chandra Pasma
Bursting the bubble by Sarah VanKuiken
Rape article requires clarification by Allen L. Shoemaker and Anamarie Josse
Synod convention lacks leadership by Nathan Bierma
Calvin's website gets new caretaker by Christian Bell
Grant funds new information tech course by Kathryn Harris
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Chimes: September 29, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin violates multiple health, safety standards by Nathan VanderKlippe
Azadeh's Iran by Kristin Werkhoven
Food Services pinned with 27 health violations by Christian Bell and Beth Heinen
Study assesses sexual assault by Kara Hunt
Calvin extends academic arms to California by Carolyn Davids
Student worker pay bonus delayed by Beth Heinen
Men's soccer falls in sudden death OT by Jamie Olthoff
Calvin athletes take part in, aspire to be in the Olympics by Kylene Compaan
ISA supports students adjusting to new culture by Erin Miller
JTS not a service to Calvin community by Danny Palmer
WCAL re-emerges on the Internet after semester off air by Matthew Post
Calvin archives undergo digitization by Daniel Palmer
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Chimes: September 22, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin reduces study abroad aid by Nathan VanderKlippe
'Welcome to the big show!' by Bekah Vizdos
Accident sparks review of Calvin drivers by Beth Heinen
President presents papers, preaches in S. Korea by Christian Bell
Calvin prof teaches in GOP convention by Christian Bell
Women's soccer fights, falls to Kalamazoo by Rianna VanderGaast
Cross country jumpstarts season by Jamie Olthoff
Nothing fishy planned on newest Mosaic community by Dorothy Lee and Gabe Tannor
The Czars make impression on Calvin by Karen Maylone
Senators elected: Freshmen voted for their three representatives Wednesday by Beth Heinen
Bookstore to receive major overhaul by Calvin business majors by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: September 15, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin changes alcohol policy by Nathan VanderKlippe
CVN woes continue with broken equipment, little support by Beth Heinen
Human egg donation: an ethical debate by Erin Miller
Pauley wins national award by Nathan Bierma
Broene Center receives new director by Beth Heinen
FTC criticizes makers of violent entertainment by Kristin Werkhoven
Women's soccer struggling to find identity by Nathan VanderKlippe
Professors bring international styles to Calvin by Sarah VanKuiken
Zap Mama brings world beat to Calvin by Tim Thompson
The queen is gone: Waffle Bar loses its magic by Jake VanderPlas
New student groups form across campus by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: September 8, 2000
Calvin College
VP resigns after three years at Calvin by Nathan VanderKlippe
Faculty considers new core curriculum by Christian Bell
National Science Foundation Grant to fund creation of supercomputer by Christian Bell
Student religious backgrounds changing by Erin Miller
Calvin parties year-round for 125th by Nathan Bierma
Calvin receives grant, new biotechnology major by Beth Heinen
JTS price increase frustrates students by Jamie Steffes
Track and Field: A season to remember by Ryan DeVries
New faces, fresh ideas greet students by Sarah VanKuiken
Cathy Guiles puts herself in "Jeopardy!" by Cathy Guiles
Student Activities Board keeps Calvin entertained by Karen Maylone
Calvin gets U.S. News high rank by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: September 1, 2000
Calvin College
It started with just one student ... by Nathan Bierma
Online buying can save on books by Nathan VanderKlippe
Do you like to watch? by Mark Deroo
Hearing the music, seeing the bands by Mark Deroo
Room for everyone in clubs by Nathan VanderKlippe
What's to love? by Mariann Olson
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Chimes: May 5, 2000
Calvin College
Professor gets sucked into cesspool by Innocent Bystander
Internet proxy protects students from damnation and education by Groote Broer
HHELL added to student garb by Aberfrombie and Finch
BODT raises tuition again by Milk Kuyers
Study finds sexual repression at all-time high by Body Image, Inc.
Clone returns to roots, rethinks its policy on women by Jane Doe
Epidemic of fear, confusion rages through Clone by Worldly-Wise Willy
Winkle wins title single-handedly by Rico Sauve
BIO strikes values, joins media 'skin-is-in' frenzy by Hollie VanderDutch
Airband: Boos and boohoos of epic proportions by Goody Cruzer
Cirqué de Elephant puts Clone on the global map by Dumbo
Guy Biker spends $50,000 on technological 'eyesore' by Gregory Elkema
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Chimes: April 28, 2000
Calvin College
Freshman Prelude might be included in new core by Nathan VanderKlippe
Comedy of Costumes: 'The Comedy of Errors' brings comedy and antic to Calvin stage by Lise Evans
Vernal pond habitats feel effect of construction by Melissa Slager
Telecom looks to improve long distance rates in fall by Christian Bell
'Girlie Show' bursts Calvin bubble by Natasja VanderBerg
Faculty to see core in fall by Nathan VanderKlippe
Participation needed in order for rugby team to flourish by David Baxter
Track continues winning with best times in nation by Leslie Pratt
Earth Week reminiscent of first Calvin celebration by Elizabeth Katt
Calvin oversteps bounds on ticketing by David Malone
Nike thinks, therefore I am: Consumerism pervades U.S. society by Jeremy DeRoo
Calvin to host 10th annual Special Olympic games by Melissa Kruse
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Chimes: April 14, 2000
Calvin College
Plug pulled on laptops by Nathan VanderKlippe
Communication key for new exec team by Carolyn Davids
Neighborhood parking banned with new policy by Carolyn Davids
Forum stresses unity, celebrates diversity within the Church by Hillary Whitcomb
Party conventions translate into credit hours this summer by Nathan VanderKlippe
All in the genes? Implications of human genome mapping are widespread as completion draws ever closer by Melissa Slager
Week-long celebration planned for Earth Day by Melissa Kruse
BFA II is minimal but substantial by Matt Poole
Track generates wins and positive atmosphere by Leslie Pratt
Kuiper faculty seminar series receives $777,000 grant by Christian Bell
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Chimes: April 7, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin gives nod to Internet-only courses by Nathan VanderKlippe
Steak knife incident gets prof busted by GRPD by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin ranks high in study abroad programs by Beth Heinen
Aged weight room equipment replaced through YMCA by Christian Bell
McGregor Fellowships awarded to students for summer 2000 by Marilee Groenendyk
Lecturer explains RCA 'Arabian Mission' by Perry Trolard
Experience paying off for veteran baseball squad by Leslie Pratt
Despite slow start, softball is optimistic about future by Keith Rodenhuis
Successful Web registration elicits positive response by Carolyn Davids
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Chimes: March 31, 2000
Calvin College
Knights Win it All by Nathan Bierma
Festival takes over campus by Beth Heinen
BFA majors present artful finales by Matt Poole
Community gathers at Calvin for Summit on Racism by Tim Thompson
Engineering candidates seminars: out of this world by Nathan VanderKlippe
Paul Schrader returns to Calvin for Festival of Faith and Writing by Evan Koons
Calvin Web team covers big game by Melissa Kruse
Calvin Band tours Midwest with song and service by Christian Bell
Student Senate struggles to find new executive team by Natasja VanderBerg