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 17, 2000
Calvin College
New course focuses on information technology by Melissa Slager
Final Four! by Nate Fales
Senate organizes fundraiser for Kosovo hospital by Carolyn Davids
Calvin aims for Senate debate in fall after August primary by Nathan VanderKlippe
Beaugard brings new tricks to ancient performing art by Nathan VanderKlippe
Double overtime loss ends season in Sweet 16 by Nathan Bierma
A civic duty, a humiliating chore by Nathan Bierma
Science Building renovations falling behind schedule by Marilee Groenendyk
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Chimes: March 10, 2000
Calvin College
Men advance to NCAA tourney by Nate Fales
Calvin to require health coverage, Canadians to bear brunt of policy by Nathan VanderKlippe
Social Justice hosts Bread for the World 2000 conference by Klaas Hoekema
P2P receives more funds to expand by Beth Heinen
History students interview local Vietnam veterans by Carolyn Davids
Council focuses on the history of local women by Natasja VanderBerg
Women's b-ball shocks No. 7 Capital, advances to Sweet 16 by Nate Fales
Spring 2000 enrollment down by Carolyn Davids
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Chimes: March 3, 2000
Calvin College
Senate sides with ACLU by Nathan VanderKlippe
Audit aids Calvin in goal of improved accessibility by Melissa Slager
CSOs apprehend two subjects for trespassing by Melissa Slager
Lack of media head applicants concerns Student Life by Christian Bell
Calvin unveils new Web registration program by Nathan VanderKlippe
Vande Streek, seniors to Big Dance for first time by Nate Fales
Women avoid upset, cut down the nets by Keith Rodenhuis
CAAC acts for students with disabilities by Melissa Kruse
Codes require Calvin to meet needs by Nathan VanderKlippe
'Christian community' as a vision of residence life at Calvin by Mike Buma
Library implements new food and drink policy by Carolyn Davids
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Chimes: February 25, 2000
Calvin College
Tuition nears $19K by Nathan VanderKlippe
McCain wins Michigan, ensures long race by Melissa Slager
Racism summit faces past, forges future by Hillary Whitcomb
Crump gets reappointment despite controversial comments by Natasja VanderBerg
Students work as interns for McCain 2000, French embassy by Carolyn Davids
Professors form care group by Natasja VanderBerg
Project Neigborhood expands to second house by Barbara Pezet
Author Anne Lamott brings Christian voice to bestseller lists by Philip Christman
Men's b-ball ties MIAA record by Leslie Pratt
Students Senate looks to eliminate appeals with budgeting changes by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: February 18, 2000
Calvin College
Forum tape made without participants' knowledge by Natasja VanderBerg
Calvin proposes requiring students to have PCs by Nathan VanderKlippe
Friel's 'Translations' reclaims Irish identity through language by Amy Packwood
MSU and Calvin split on WMRL by Beth Heinen
Library pilots new wireless technology on fifth floor by Carolyn Davids
First Annual Student Video Contest to recognize lesser-known media art by Erin Miller
Frosh swimmers propel team to uncharted waters by Erica Smith
Calvin students shouldn't be tattle-tales by Brian Bork
Schultze named 'Exemplary Teacher' by Board of Trustees by Nathan Bierma
Seniors vote on gift, improvements to Ecosystem Preserve win out by Marilee Groenendyk
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Chimes: February 11, 2000
Calvin College
What a game! Knights win in OT over rival Hope after Winkle's sweet shot by Keith Rodenhuis
Airband winners booed by Chris Cooke
Student Senate members frustrated and plan to restructure organization by Carolyn Davids
Byker spends two weeks on tour in the Middle East by Nathan VanderKlippe
Homecoming game capped by dunks by Leslie Pratt
Alumnae art exhibit asks ineffable by Jane C. Knol
Students hesitate to discuss faith science conflicts by Melissa Slager
A shared heritage: Jelks delves into black American history by Hillary Whitcomb
Miscarriage of justice: Is Calvin somewhat like a police state? by Mike Buma
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Chimes: February 4, 2000
Calvin College
Find fame, fortune on 'Broadway' by Nathan VanderKlippe
Dorm drug busts result in suspensions investigations by Nathan VanderKlippe
'Left is right' by Carolyn Davids
Festival on Writing booked solid by Beth Heinen
Prism is back again for 2000 by Natasja VanderBerg
Men's b-ball extends streak by Leslie Pratt
Women's b-ball team takes off in second half by Keith Rodenhuis
Balance of faith and science found at Calvin by Nathan Swanson
Freshman senators set late-night snack proposal on the table by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: January 21, 2000
Calvin College
Max credit hours drop, per-hour rate reduced by Nathan VanderKlippe
Nail-bitin' win by Keith Rodenhuis
Online vendors compete for textbook market by Nathan VanderKlippe
Online testing paving the way for spring registration by Marilee Groenendyk
Faith and science questions dissected in Jan. Series by Erin Miller
Men's hoops come from behind to win at Hope by Leslie Pratt
Calvin doesn't integrate students' faith and science by Nathan K. Lujan
Students confront racism by 'Keeping the Dream Alive' by Elias Ortega and Tim Thompson
Calvin loses a friendly servant by Carolyn Davids
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Chimes: January 14, 2000
Calvin College
GOP hopefuls grapple with issues by Nathan VanderKlippe and Keith Rodenhuis
Deford warns of evils in sports by Nathan Bierma
Students attract media spotlight by Natasja VanderBerg
Calvin gallery shows unconventional Christian art by Matt Poole
Inner-city preacher challenges J-Series attenders by Hillary Whitcomb
Swim team gears up for upcoming meets by Erica Smith
The great anti-intellectual circus comes to town by David Baxter
Some dorms kill 'Assassins' because of school violence concerns by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: December 3, 1999
Calvin College
Women repeat as national champs by Nate Fales
Students join funeral procession at SOA by Klaas Hoekema
Faculty requirements discussed by Natasja VanderBerg
Calvin looks to replace three departing administrators by Marilee Groendyk
Biology professor fights for accessibility to DeVries Hall by Nathan VanderKlippe
Men's basketball wins Old Kent Classic, Winkle named tournament MVP by Leslie Pratt
Cinderella season comes to a close for men's cross country by Keith Rodenhuis
Fledgling astronomy program gets boost with 2 grants by Nathan Bierma
Y2K testing complete, emergency contingency plan created by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: November 19, 1999
Calvin College
Republican candidates come to Calvin by Nathan VanderKlippe
CVN hosts award-winning author by Melissa Kruse
E-mail stations: PCs boot out Unix by Amy McGary
Wolterstorff speaks on justice in education by Nathan VanderKlippe
Festival of Faith and Writing features world-class lineup again by Beth Heinen
The cycle of recycling on campus by Tim Thompson
City lets off-campus students recycle with ease by Melissa Slager
Environmental issues elicit mixed responses by Melissa Kruse
Mens club volleyball wins home opener convincingly by Nate Fales
Forum gets new 6:30 a.m. spot on Michigan PAXTV by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: November 12, 1999
Calvin College
Chimes digs grave, Fumblers jump in by The Chimes Staff
CTC's 'Sonata' teases brain by Amy Packwood
Survey highlights ups and downs in lives and work of Calvin faculty by Nathan VanderKlippe
Questionnaire brings to light faculty gender issues by Nathan VanderKlippe
Pressing toward tenure means stress for profs by Nathan VanderKlippe
Students create projects for the real world by Kristin Pederson
Women's volleyball heads back to the big dance by Keith Rodenhuis
Nine faith communities come together at Calvin by Tim Thompson
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Chimes: November 5, 1999
Calvin College
Young team goes far by Leslie Pratt
Engineering goes global with new equipment by Beth Heinen
Calvin spends $50,000 on 'eyesore' by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin takes 'fresh look at racism' by Beth Heinen
Johnny's welcomes Sunday studiers with open doors by Hillary Whitcomb
Calvin crew has no boats to row ashore ... yet by Melissa Kruse
Men's and women's cross country decade of dominance continues by Nate Fales
Calvin gets high marks for character by Marilee Groenendyk
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Chimes: October 29, 1999
Calvin College
Runners go the distance for fund by Natasja VanderBerg
Complaint addressed, work resumes on ponds by Nathan VanderKlippe
Midnight Madness hits Calvin basketball by Keith Rodenhuis
DeVos emphasizes need for principles in business by Nathan VanderKlippe
Biotechnology major added by Melissa Slager
Mosaic hosts events focused on diversity by Dave Dykhouse and Eric Flores
Smoking policy update from the Student Life Office by John Britton
New organization to look at issue of Body Image by Melissa Slager
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Chimes: October 22, 1999
Calvin College
Bomb threats at Kenyan university by Nathan VanderKlippe
Freshmen, sophomores to register at 7:00 a.m.
Homosexuality: Campolos discourse on their disagreement by Nathan VanderKlippe
'Siblings' have fun, grow by Melissa Kruse
Something 'Fishy' with debit cards? by Britta E. Magnuson
Calvin fans: Where are they? by Keith Rodenhuis
JV volleyball makes winning a habit by Keith Rodenhuis
Animal research can be used in service to God by Hessel Bouma III, Ph.D.
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Chimes: October 15, 1999
Calvin College
Curtain Call: CTC member earns regional recognition by Beth Heinen
The Cheese stands alone: Practical jokers get their due with the annual Moses Award by Beth Heinen
Regional Lab remains closed until guidelines met by Nathan VanderKlippe
Marriage of golf, Frisbee coming soon to campus by Hillary Whitcomb
Gas leak forces evacuation of science buildings by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin students perform, jam at UICA by Joe Lapp
Women's golf swings and misses but at least they have fun trying by Leslie Pratt
New semester program sets students free in D.C. by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: October 8, 1999
Calvin College
China 'gets it done' for 50th by Sebastian Naslund
'Let's talk about sex' by Melissa Slager
Calvin students' gallery is Dynamite by Matt Poole
City-wide food drive by Nathan VanderKlippe
Men's golf gets rare home win by Leslie Pratt
Women's volleyball upsets No. 4 in nation by Keith Rodenhuis
Does Calvin have a sex obsession? by Erica Smith
Michigan legislators speak on faith and politics by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: October 1, 1999
Calvin College
Cross country leads the MIAA pack by Nate Fales
Worker shortages force Food Service to raise pay, recruit by Beth Heinen
Computer use at Calvin on the rise by Nathan VanderKlippe
South African representatives coming to Calvin by Nathan Vander Klippe
New animal research lab met with mixed reactions by Natasja VanderBerg
First annual Latino Taste Fest a success by Nicole Robertson
The science of sitting by Britta E. Magnuson
Christianity and the Arts: Another approach? by Tim Thompson
Volleyball overpowers Britons, goes 13-5 by Leslie Pratt and Marilee Gruenendyk
Calvin and Hope battle at the circus by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: September 24, 1999
Calvin College
Rapist arrested by Nathan VanderKlippe
Keeping a watchful eye by Britta Magnuson
Parking changes: Decrease danger, frustrate students with longer walks by Beth Heinen
South African speaker faces ghosts of past by Hillary Whitcomb
Calvin falls to Hope in MIAA opener by Sarah Rummel
Biblical approach needed for assertions about God's grace by T.J. Grant
Students could lose over $2.4M in grants, loans by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: September 17, 1999
Calvin College
Knightline armor not so shiny? by Nathan VanderKlippe
Gender Studies minor passes Educational Policy Committee by Beverly Ryskamp
Engineering Dept. receives $100,000 grant by Christian Bell
Changing the way faculty is governed by Natasja VanderBerg
New smoking policy implemented by Nathan VanderKlippe
'More than just sports': Intramurals broadens its horizons this year students have more options by Melissa Slager
Millennium Series to take Calvin into Y2K by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: September 10, 1999
Calvin College
Tragedy befalls community by Natasja VanderBerg
Filtering software blocks porn, raises questions by Nathan VanderKlippe
Sedimentation project stalled by complaint by Natasja VanderBerg
Seniority no longer criterium for staff pay by Christian Bell
Paving paradise: New walking path cuts through dorm 'V', helps students move in to dorms by Amanda Whittaker
Busiest summer ever by Amanda Whittaker
Physics professor witnesses devastating earthquake by Klaas Hoekema
Colleagues pay tribute to Basney by Susan Felch and John Netland
January Series brings home the Bowl by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: September 2, 1999
Calvin College
Concert series attracts national artists by Natasja VanderBerg
Getting around Calvin College: The not-so-authoritative guide to braving the wild Dutch yonder by Melissa Slager
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Chimes: May 12, 1999
Calvin College
The Meaning of Life? Just Ask Me by Maria van Pondersma
WWJD vs. Campus Safety by SpotYa
Secret New Core is Really Really Really Really Hard to Figure Out by Fil DE han
3,000 CAS 100 classes added by B.A. Vander Meer
Toxic fumes lead Chimes and Campus Safety to secret storage facility by Goody Kruser
Refugee aid halted for Gay Debate by Stookey Malone
God sues CCM industry by Marilyn Manson
Original Institutes Discovered! by William Waterson XVI
Celebrating Our Homogeneity by Hans Brinker
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Chimes: April 30, 1999
Calvin College
Development Office has record-breaking year by Kathleen Minkner
Future of requirement discussed by Sarah Potter
Building construction set for completion this summer by Nathan VanderKlippe
Internet turns into battleground for professor and student by Hillary Whitcomb
Students use persuasion techniques to run clothing drive by Nathan VanderKlippe
Track and field teams to bear torch down MIAA homestretch by Nathan Bierma
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Chimes: April 23, 1999
Calvin College
A national tragedy hists home for some students by Sarah Potter
Sunday study hours approved by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin grads debut new film by Kathleen Minkner
Speakers to address racism issue by Nathan VanderKlippe
Lecture on CRC's Chinese relations explores controversial issues by Rachael Washington
CTC's 'ThreePenny Opera' rich in flavor and message by Nathan Bierma
The Calvin party scene by Melissa Slager
Is alcohol a problem among Calvin students? by Melissa Slager
Softball enters pivotal weekend by Phil Christman