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: 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