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: March 4, 2005
Calvin College
March commemorates women's history by Elizabeth Gonzalez
Women's b-ball beats Franklin in first round by Peter Daining
Anita Hill leaves a legacy by Joo Eun Kim
Drawing the fine line of purity by Marissa Vecchio
... and now, a word from our vice president by Shirley Hoogstra
Rethinking our responsibilty as student journalists by Jonathan Beelen
Tuuk records history of Calvin sports for his alma mater by Peter Daining
Tennis gains important experience against powerhouse Aquinas team by Brian Bosma
A tale of two titles: both teams take MIAA by Peter Daining and Todd Laforest
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Chimes: February 25, 2005
Calvin College
Calvin evades Kalamazoo after a late-game scare by Todd Laforest
Students hold BK accountable by Nana Yaa Dodi
Polar bears take the plunge by Meghan Huber
Hekman Library offers Frisbee golf indoors by Deena Thomas
No more whining about wireless by Stephanie Vogelzang
CAUTION: Seniors scrambling by Rachel Pater
Getting sick of Social Security by Eric Rudie
Paris Holds the Key to my Heart by Kathleen Schmidt
Men's tennis begins their season in area competition by Peter Daining
Ladies roll past St. Mary's but have a hard path here on out by Brian Bosma
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Chimes: February 18, 2005
Calvin College
Women's basketball continues to roll, 49-45 by Todd Laforest
Iraqi votes tallied by Alexis Dyer
ESPN reports on The Rivalry by Nana Yaa Dodi
Buy a bracelet for Daryl by Stephanie Vogelzang
Hunger seminar reaches Calvin by Cara Daining
Innovating for a better campus community by Amy De Jong
Moses: a tradition of excellence in spirit week by Don Buist and Steve Dozeman
Knollcrest's changes provide new variety in student dining options by Justin Pot and Nick Dye
The Mosaic Community of Calvin by Joe Sung
Art gallery honors Huisman by Anna Rodenberg
Men take a hard loss in Holland but still hold second in MIAA by Brian Bosma
Calvin women take back MIAA title and men finish fourth by Peter Daining
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Chimes: February 11, 2005
Calvin College
Student taken into custody for on-campus weapons possession by Joo Eun Kim
Richard III changes the face of Shakespeare by Kim Webster
Knights' basketball tallies another win by Brian Bosma
Students to imitate "the Apprentice" by Nana Yaa Dodi
Fire started in SE coffee kitchen by Cara Daining
Library hosts reading by Cara Daining
Across the Pond: Semester in France by Kathleen Schmidt
Riding the Rapid by Adam Fleming Petty
Interview with Jon Meacham
The Bunker Interpretive Center hosts "A Bird's Eye View" by Deena Thomas
Lady Knights overpower Kalamazoo, 71-59 by Todd Laforest
Men's lacrosse team places first by Peter Daining
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Chimes: February 4, 2005
Calvin College
Recent on-campus thefts spur investigation by Meghan Huber
CTC to present Richard III by Rebecca Kallemeyn
President Bush delivers State of the Union address by Alexis Dyer
Bediako inspires students at Re-Gathering by Nana Yaa Dodi
IHD addresses international health by Deena Thomas
The face of homosexuality at Calvin by Justin Pot
Hope gets their revenge by Nate Heuker
Men squeak by Albion and women win with ease by Peter Daining
Calvin takes down Hope on the court and in the stands by Brian Bosma
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Chimes: January 21, 2005
Calvin College
Women's basketball trounces Albion, 74-60 by Jeff Febus
Prof wins Newbery Honor by Joo Eun Kim
MLK day stroll across campus by Cara Daining
...Is another man's treasure. by John Zwier
Alumni choir performs the Epiphany concert by Meghan Huber
The threat of Global Warming: Is it Fact or Fiction? by Joo Eun Kim
Women win, men lose at Wayne State Saturday by Peter Daining
Men's basketball stages major comeback to beat Alma by Dan Kotman
The Game: A Rivalry Renewed by Brian Bosma
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Chimes: January 14, 2005
Calvin College
Calvin basketball bounces back after tough loss by Brian Bosma
Calvin leads league into All-Star break by Nate C. Heuker
Eastern Orthodoxy revisited by Allison Graff
There and back again, all in one Saturday by Amanda Whitcomb
Students collect funds in Meeter Center and Johnny's by Alexis Dyer
After destruction, countries struggle to regain footing by John Zwier
Swim team's Florida fun by Peter Daining
Women's basketball looks like champs against K-zoo by Peter Daining
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Chimes: December 10, 2004
Calvin College
The Carol of the Bells by Adam Fleming Petty
January Series enhances the liberal arts by Amanda Whitcomb
Discussions on a new Wellness Conter perpetuate by Melody Joachim and Justin Pot
Spoelhof celebrates 95 years of God's faithfulness by Meghan Huber
Art students 'buck tyranny' by Joo Eun Kim
Advent: a time for those not ready for Christmas by Allison Graff
Commercializing Christmas, one turkey at a time by Ryan Van Drunen
Basketball and swim teams make plans for Christmas by Peter Daining
Women's basketball sets a new bar by Dan Kotman
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Chimes: December 3, 2004
Calvin College
Calvin student injured in accident by Joseph W. Singley
Cross-country team wins second consecutive national title by Peter Daining
Center Art Gallery features Ryan Reed by Joseph W. Singley
Students build a library for prisoners by Cara Daining
African Studies minor creates awareness of a growing continent by Nana Yaa Dodi
MAC challenges students' slience by Melody Joachim
With hearty laughter and profound wisdom, three presidents reminisce and look forward by Joo Eun Kim
Book preserves memories of Spoelhof by Maria R. Post
My first time visit to the Emeritorium by Adam Fleming Petty
Loving or judging; what does God ask of us? by Cecilia Woodworth
Desegregating Sunday: possible in GR? by Amy Jonason
Men's basketball looks to new set of leaders this season by Brian Bosma
Swim teams put on a show against Hope by Peter Daining
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Chimes: November 19, 2004
Calvin College
CTC performs Jane Eyre by Adam Fleming Petty
Variety show launches Nyela Fund by Nana Yaa Dodi
Theft in PE building concerns HPERDS by Joo Eun Kim
Peter Fish reel in students ' charity by Amanda Whitcomb
Hertzke speaks at Ninth Paul Henry lecture by Nana Yaa Dodi
Community awards Calvin's involvement by Cara Daining
Vande Kopple named Professor of the Year by Nana Yaa Dodi
FCA looks to unite athletes in Christ
Cross men go to nationals without the ladies by Dan Kotman
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Chimes: November 12, 2004
Calvin College
Men's soccer beats undefeated Alma to win MIAA championship by Todd Laforest
Fallujah initiative continues by Kirsten Anderson
'Polar Express' rides the rails through GR by Lauren Stauffer
Dange Guild: quota exceeded by Jessica Kadlub
Distractions trap students in race against time by Uduak Thomas
Stewardship does not compromise by Jon Zirkle
I'm a Christian... and a Kerry supporter by James Timmer
Shedding the 'lie of oblivious ease' in a sick and dying world by Dale Cooper
Volleyball stuns unbeaten Alma to win MIAA and bid to Nationals by Dan Kotman
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Chimes: November 5, 2004
Calvin College
Four more years for Bush by Gretchen Norton
Trick or treaters light up KE by Stephanie Vogelzang
Reading buddies take a dip in the Natatorium by Nana Yaa Dodi
Safety on campus questionable? by Justin Pot
Calvin seeks reaccreditation by Heather Farrell
Would you like fair trade with your coffee? by Brendan Brink-Halloran
Men's cross dominate on home course by Brian Bosma
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Chimes: October 29, 2004
Calvin College
Les Jacques de Chimes reign supreme by Ricardo de los Carillones
Evictions render students homeless by Amanda Whitcomb
Home winning streak continues by Dan Kotman
59th Fall Music Festival by Nana Yaa Dodi
Students speak out on election issues by Joo Eun Kim
Presidential election 2004: Guide to voting on the issues by Maria Post
Calvin student electorate polled by Shiko Nguru
Students advise taking a year off by Christian Ocier
Concert music fills the chapel by Joseph W. Singley
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Chimes: October 22, 2004
Calvin College
Politicians talk urban issues by Amanda Whitcomb
Boston Red Sox to the World Series by Brian Bosma
Student buskers wanted in crossing: Calvin tries an European tradition by Amanda Stek
Dorm-a-ment bridges west and east campuses by Elizabeth Gonzalez
Calvin hosts series of rape discussions by Karen Moschenrose
Getting the salt out of the salt shaker: Students issue a call for more focus on global missions at Calvin by Allison Graff
Hungary semester offers tastes of Central Europe by Meghan Mast
Volleyball split 2-2 in tourney by Todd Laforest
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Chimes: October 15, 2004
Calvin College
Encouraging students to think in different ways by Joo Eun Kim
Addressing international racism on a local level by Melody Joachim
Poverty bus rolls through GR by Maria Post
Final debate fiery by Melinda Steenbergen
Calvin tunes in to new cable channels by Elizabeth Gonzalez
SE bags food drive by Amanda Whitcomb
New Wellness Center: well-planned? by Rachel Unema and Dave Vannette
Gauging the spiritual climate at Calvin by Allison Graff
"Hey mommy, what is the good?" "Be quiet, Socrates" by Emily J. Rattray
Haagsma works in a fifth season by Peter Daining
'Kiss more' and 'Don't drink and weld' create curiosity on campus by Peter Daining
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Chimes: October 8, 2004
Calvin College
10 day review reveals drop by Nana Yaa Dodi
Debate discrepancies deceive electorate by Melinda Steenbergen
A fungus among us by Stephanie Vogelzang
Calvin seeks to UNLEARN by Anissa Adkins
Take a survey on vocation by Joo Eun Kim
Lovedrug sends good vibrations at Calvin by Justin Heslinga
Calvin accordionist plays crowd, competition by Melody Joachim
Campusfood.com targets college students by Joo Eun Kim
Under what nation do we stand? by Daniel McWhirter
Men's soccer continues to dominate by Brian Bosma
Build your own adventure through the Intramural Wilderness Trips by Peter Daining
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Chimes: October 1, 2004
Calvin College
Armed robbers assault off-campus students by Nana Yaa Dodi
African Union called to duty by Suzanna Klaucke
Calvin gets hard on AirSoft by Derel Glashower
Students search for alternatives to bookstore by Marissa Vecchio
Dorm mascots: more than just a giant red zebra by Andrew McBurney
Lab Theatre holds auditions by Alex Agard
Finding your way in a prefixed America by Christian Ocier
Finding ourselves through volunteering by Bryan Kibbe
Winkle shows his passion for developing leadership in Calvin's athletes by Peter Daining
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Chimes: September 24, 2004
Calvin College
National Survey tarnishes Calvin's record by Heidi Smilde
Cross country cruises by Brian Bosma
War scourges Sudan by Nana Yaa Dodi
Joseph Arthur jams the night away by Joseph W. Singley
Site makes citations a breeze by Nana Yaa Dodi
Calvin and community partner for change by Derel Glashower
Beyond what the eyes can see: Center Art Gallery by Joo Eun Kim
Students answer call for Jubilee by Melody Joachim
Mending the gaps between men and women by Bryan Kibbe
Don't have a major? Don't worry by Janelle Drew
Hope escapes Calvin's women's soccer by Travis Yonkman
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Chimes: September 17, 2004
Calvin College
Students get down and dirty by Laura Peterson
Seven dorms compete with rigor by Amanda Whitcomb
Bunker Interpretive Center dedication by Deter Bouma
Student Senate cuts book bill by Meghan Huber
College electorate urged to 'declare' itself by Melinda Steenbergen
Students produce play in 24 hours by Becky Kallemeyn
Cave Café resumes by Joseph Singley
Homesickness hits students hard by Janelle Drew
Spiritual Community at Calvin: Moving from a tribal enclave toward the living center by Dale Cooper
The tradition of chaos continues by Miriam Maring
Athletes climb to new leadership heights by Lisa Winkle
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Chimes: September 10, 2004
Calvin College
New AEDs jumpstart Calvin by Amanda Whitcomb
State of Michigan 'grants' wish by Amanda Whitcomb
Madison Greene showcases tribal music at Calvin by Melody Joachim
Proud to be an American: Commons employee sheds her refugee status by Nana Yaa Dodi
Look alive, register to vote by Deena Thomas
Knightcare values the dollar by Stephanie Vogelzang
Bunker Center opens by Amanda Whitcomb
Looking for the still, small voice amongst all the noise by Cyndi Fecher
Buying into diversity without getting a receipt by Lindsy Miles
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Chimes: September 3, 2004
Calvin College
Burton Street reopens by Nana Yaa Dodi
President Byker addresses new students by Melinda Steenbergen
Calvin offers an assortment of arts by Joseph Singley
Places to go, things to see in Grand Rapids by Alexis Dyer
Don't hit the snooze button: Getting up on Sunday morning can make your college experience all the better by Allison Graff
Local pastors speak out to college aged church goers by Allison Graff
What all students must do before they die (or graduate) by Adam Petty and Cyndi Fecher
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Chimes: May 14, 2003
Calvin College
Calvin adds new Multicultural Dean to roster by Beth Heinen
Woodlawn approves new ministry center by Christian Bell
Calvin focuses on faculty retention by Christian Bell
Pretty 'FLY' for a Dutch guy by Chris Wenstrom
Faculty Senate considers a multitude of changes by Becca Morrison
Christian civil rights leader to speak at Commencement by Rae Westerhof
Declaration of Independence coming to Grand Rapids by Kat Meyer
Calvin track and field destroys MIAA by Ted Fackler
The crisis of cool: lightening up to lighting up by Tim Schuringa
What in the world should we do with World? by Christian Bell
A professor celebrates at Honors Convocation 2003 by Jennifer L. Holberg
Special Athletes turn out in droves to compete by Peter Ippel
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Chimes: May 2, 2003
Calvin College
Young authors come to campus by Peter Ippel
Art department conditions 'woefully inadequate' by Heather Lamson
Late season winning streak spurs softball by Ross Weener
CIT makes changes to e-mail by Will Refvem
Professor makes Web site for scholars by Peter Ippel
The 2003 Men's lacrosse goes the distance by Ted Fackler
Track & field sends its best to Nationals by Brian Booth
Stressed and depressed? Yeah, well, join the club by Seth Clayton
Women ministers make inroads in the CRC by Anna Crouch
You're a good man, Mr. Spoelhof by Abram Van Engen
Faith & Writing previewed by Dietrich Bouma
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Chimes: April 25, 2003
Calvin College
Major remodeling to commence in KE by Chris Wenstrom
Women's lacrosse: the best team you've never seen by Ryan Jones
Panel probes sensitive issue of abortion by Laura Peterson
Students elect Student Senate executive team by Deena Thompson
Looking to get dirt under your finger nails? by Kate Hase
Baseball & softball: news from the diamond by Ted Fackler
Aldi: they'll give you a deal but not a bag by Danielle Jones
Professor and students have chemistry by Adam Petty
Grappling with abortion and cultivating conversation by Rebecca Jordan
Developing sacred dance worthy of praise by Jeremy Vecchi, Anna Rodriguez, and Heather Willett
Putting homosexuals on equal footing at Calvin by Jackie Tao
Purple ribbons symbolize 'love and respect' by Dietrich Bouma
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Chimes: April 11, 2003
Calvin College
Ice storm pounds city by Kat Meyer
Campus well-equipped for fury of storm by Adam Petty and Chris Wenstrom
Baghdad hails beginning of end by Mark Armstrong
January Series hunts big name speakers by Chris Wenstrom
Road to the MIAA title goes through Calvin by Ross Weener
Religious group's presence on campus sparks controversy by Heather Lamson
Here comes the sun: students bring the power by Brit Hutchison
"What I long to see" A word from Chaplain Cooper by Dale Cooper
Making Student Senate a real student senate by Abram Van Engen
Student and dean anticipate Ribbon Week by Noah Kruis and Bob Crow
Knollcrest contemplates freedom through fries... by Dietrich Bouma
New construction projects announced by Will Refvem