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 4, 2003
Calvin College
Deans shuffle offices in Residence Life by Will Refvem
Love is in the air -- and on the stage by Megan Joy Kok
"Messiah" reduced to single show by Cathy Guiles
Calvin builds new athletic facilities by Mike Roorda
Sem gets new parsonage by Laura Peterson
Students and staff grapple with sexuality issues by Chris Wenstrom
Calvin track and field shatters records by Brian Booth
The secret life of Calvin's female professors by Chinelo Onwualu
Class notes a cover for all sorts of foolery by Adam Petty
Minorities make their voices heard by Adam Petty
Responding to Christ in humble idealism by Mark Schemper
Calvin hosts intercultural presidential symposium by Peter Ippel
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Chimes: March 28, 2003
Calvin College
Iraq attack begins; U.S. heads for Baghdad by Alexis Dyer
Students respond to Iraq war by Adam Petty
Band tour survives blizzard by Benny Poosawtsee
Prof becomes Trinity president by Chris Wenstrom
Ross wows and witnesses by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Students pray for peace by Will Refvem
"What a long, strange trip it's been..." A week with the Calvin varsity baseball team in sunny southern Florida by Ted Fackler
Athletic achievement wrap-up by Mike Roorda
Students offer their services during spring break by Adam Petty
Has contemporary Christian music's mission of evangelism failed? by Christian Bell
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Chimes: March 14, 2003
Calvin College
Senate declines to rescind motion by Will Refvem
Deposed tobacco scientist speaks on industry evils by Christ Wenstrom
Student arrested on campus by Christian Bell and Beth Heinen
Dialogue rocks the casbah by Peter Ippel
Calvin hockey lands the three-spot by Ted Fackler
Baseball team warms up to new season by Ryan Jones
Living in Washington, D.C. a capitol experience by Maria Mulder
The colors of Calvin revealed by Prism by Melinda Steenbergen
Calvin students collaborate on 'The Good City' by Shaun Booth
Calvin's observatory gets a new telescope for your viewing pleasure by Phil Ammar
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Chimes: March 7, 2003
Calvin College
Hope edges Calvin in overtime thriller by Brian Roelofs
Faculty Senate convenes for monthly meeting by Chris Wenstrom
CIA nabs top al Qaeda suspect by Mark Armstrong
Calvin Information Technology revamps computer interfaces by Chris Wenstrom
Another look at World Affairs Council by Sarah Yore
Students get an insider's look into the Supreme Court by Joo Eun Kim
Koinonia draws students into thinking about community by Andrea Miller
Men's and women's track and field preview by Andy Drake
Students with family in military comforted by Adam Petty
Calvin alumni continues work of wife by Adam Petty
Calvin Video Network flourishes in '03 by Kristin VanderKam
Exploring energy conservation alternatives by Jordan Hoogendam
Investigating the campus drug policy by Ted Fackler
Science department scores large grant by Dietrich Bouma
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Chimes: February 28, 2003
Calvin College
Student Senate passes anti-war resolution by Will Refvem
Rangeela 2003: a festival of music, dancing, and culture by Jodi Anderson
Faculty begin sexual harassment awareness training by Laura Peterson
Student siblings come to campus by Peter Ippel
March brings films on women by Becca Morrison
Residence Life provides online housing search by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Calvin Hockey Goes National! by Ted Fackler
Calvin leaves MIAA with tarnished armor by Mike Roorda
Behind the scenes of Dialogue by Adam Petty
White snow brings blue feelings for those with SAD by Cathy Guiles
Walking in a medieval wonderland by Adam Petty
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Chimes: February 21, 2003
Calvin College
Tuition skyrockets above $22,000 by Will Refvem
A week in the life of Chimes by Adam Petty
Spike in computer viruses prompts CIT threat by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Panel discusses 'Careers in Science' by Sara Yore
Groups petition Student Senate on Iraq by Will Refvem
Byker sums up Board of Trustees Report by Laura Peterson
Home Repair Services gives its community a boost by Jennie Medema
Calvin swimming and diving pound out yet another victory by Chris Sveen
RAs make sure dorms are never boring by Leslie Pratt
Marriage: a matter of security or maturity? by Seth Clayton
Why Christianity is sexier than liberal democracy by James K.A. Smith
Bratt presents a new slant on slavery by Chris Wenstrom
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Chimes: February 14, 2003
Calvin College
Jars of Clay launches tour at Calvin by Jodi Anderson
Live via satellite: it's the Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour! by Chris Wenstrom
Airband 2003 by Adam Petty
World Affairs Council kicks off series by Dietrich Bouma
D.C. doctor discusses work with poor by Noah Kruis
The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit opens in Grand Rapids by Kat Meyer
Calvin to compete at MIAA championships by Chris Sveen
Flying Dutchmen overpower Knights by Ryan Jones
Progress and affluence: reconsidering capitalism by Mark Schemper
Sexetera: a realistic approach to a taboo subject by Jackie Tao
Homecoming events made a splash by Chris Wenstrom
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Chimes: February 7, 2003
Calvin College
Calvin divided over possibility of war by Chris Wenstrom
West meets east in new CCE course offering by Will Refvem
Senate booksale saves students cash by Peter Ippel
New festival spotlights music and faith by Chris Verkaik
Calvin student wins big by Joo Eun Kim
DeVos starts fresh, familiar position by Kate Medema
Comets burn out on Wed. night by Rachel Westerhof
Dawn to dusk: thoughts from New England by Abram Van Engen
Movie producer wows Calvin by Becca Morrison
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Chimes: January 24, 2003
Calvin College
Calvin trounces Hope in 74-70 thriller by Mike Roorda
Calvin backpedals on daycare plan by Laura Peterson
Students lose hundreds in Michigan scholarships by Becca Morrison
Religious youths have sex, too by Chris Wenstrom
Swim teams steady on by Craig Campbell
Truthfulness in faith: avoiding heresy by Heather Lamson
Lecture doesn't do justice to MLK by Kristin Van Heukelem
They won't fight to win by Andrea Miller
Some say money's okay by Stephanie Biesheuvel
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Chimes: January 17, 2003
Calvin College
January Series 2003 kicks off with a buzz by Christian Bell
"As it is in Heaven" competes nationally by Becca Morrison
Byker Chair increases scholarship by Joo Eun Kim
Calvin, Hope to play 150th game tomorrow by Christian Bell
Luncheon nourishes body and mind by Will Refvem
Students catch racquetball flu by Peter Ippel
Calvin basketball ready for the MIAA by Ross Weener
Science Building radiating safety (and some mystery) by Heather Lamson
Kant, the draft, and the calamities of war by Mark Schemper
Calvin Worship Symposium refreshes attendees by Stephanie Biesheuvel
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Chimes: December 6, 2002
Calvin College
Student Life to monitor academic dishonesty by Christian Bell
Robbery strikes dorms by Peter Ippel
SJC promotes AIDS awareness by Joo Eun Kim
Symposium gathers experts on music by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Profs set priorities by Becca Morrison
Cross Country teams compete at nationals by Craig Campbell
Brad White: portrait of a Calvin triathlete by Mike Roorda
Celebrating Christmas down through the ages by Adam Petty
Ponderings of a new professor by Kevin D. Dougherty
Jubilee welcomes future ministers by Joo Eun Kim
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Chimes: November 22, 2002
Calvin College
File sharing gives students porn access by Peter Ippel
Disabled profs alarmed by fire threat by Joo Eun Kim
Names and Faces distribution policies create uproar by Joo Eun Kim
January Series promises more big names and hot topics by Erin Miller
Students indulge in seven deadly sins by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Faith-based workshop calls for initiative against sprawl by Ben Frederiksen
XC teams top in regionals by Craig Campbell
Top 10 reasons to be thankful at Calvin by Heather Lamson
Does Calvin really believe in responsible freedom? by Vito Russo
'Unlearn' trivializes real racism by Brian Besong
Faculty is here to stay by Becca Morrison
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Chimes: November 15, 2002
Calvin College
Administration considers chapel extension by Christian Bell
Daycare considered by Laura Peterson
Equality in MI sports headed for court by Lauren Befus
Students promote non-violence by Peter Ippel
Faculty survey reveals varying stats by Becca Morrison
X-Country on the road again by Mike Roorda
Swim teams off to rocky start by Ted Fackler and Erin O'Connor
Domestic Problems unplugged in the Cave by Shaun Booth
Seminars bring depth to Christian scholarship by Adam Petty
Complaining about complaining: a spiral of ingratitude by Jonathan Mensink
Mothers: just housewives or economic assets? by Anneke Spee
Women can preach: Women ministers talk about the challenges they face by Cathy Guiles
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Chimes: November 8, 2002
Calvin College
Republicans gain control of Congress by Maria Mulder
Theatre Company presents 'A Doll House' by Megan Joy Kok
'Light in the Night' draws 500 children by Cathy Guiles
Women's volleyball wins first round of tourney by Erin O'Connor
Engineering seniors take design project to new level by Erin Miller
Students keep $1.4 billion in scholarships by Joo Eun Kim
Peace and justice meet over coffee by Stephanie Biesheuvel
Swim team poised to make a splash by Ted Fackler
Next year's up and coming stars by Mike Roorda
Local retirees hear the CALL at Calvin by Adam Petty
The gospel of the john: An overview of Calvin's most personal memoirs by Adam Petty
'The catch-22 of liberal arts' by BJ Wolstenholme
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Chimes: November 1, 2002
Calvin College
East Campus christened by Joo Eun Kim
Fall Music Festival 2002: Evenings of musical performance show off 500 students' talent by Shaun Booth
Science Fair lets students show off work by Deborah Kwak and Jeffrey Elzinga
Israeli government collapses by Maria Mulder
Baird presents harsh realities of pornography by Noah Kruis
CCE courses expose students to cultures by Deena Thomas
Transfer students find Calvin at long last by Heather Lamson
Women's soccer beats St. Mary's by Mike Roorda
Women's hoops seeks to improve by Ross Weener
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Chimes: October 25, 2002
Calvin College
Thief breaks into multiple cars in KE lots by Joo Eun Kim
Karaoke contest invades Cave by Peter Ippel
Les Jacques triumphs over faculty again by Sideline Sam
Math exemptions invalid after 2004 by Benny Poosawtsee
Campus Safety issues crime bulletin for theft suspect by Becca Morrison
Honors Program selects forty McGregor Scholars by Joo Eun Kim
Varsity volleyball rolls on by Ross Weener
Calvin and Albion come up empty in double OT by Ted Fackler
Students give ROTC the A-OK by Adam Petty
A thin gulf dividing childish and childlike faith by Kristin Van Heukelem
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Chimes: October 18, 2002
Calvin College
Students' opinion: KnightCare a nightmare by Becca Morrison
Prayer for peace in world by Cathy Guiles
Fieldhouse to receive a fitness facelift by Seth Clayton
Computer Science graduates prosper by Joo Eun Kim
Cardboard canoe race cancelled by Stephanie Bieshuvel
Calvin and local CRC church team up to help out school by Beth Heinen
Knights volleyball victorious over Kalamazoo by Mike Roorda
What it takes to start a club sport at Calvin by Ted Fackler
Support group offered for gay students by Adam Petty
Engineering student learns new 'Ideas' in Switzerland by Heather Lamson
Abuse victims find Safe Haven by Stephanie Brock
U.S. not as noble as its Nobel winner by Mark Schemper
Library adds accessibility by Laura Peterson
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Chimes: October 11, 2002
Calvin College
Food Services gets clean bill of health by Becca Morrison
Problems taint opening of buildings by Christian Bell
Bush codifies U.S./Iraq policy by Maria Mulder
Women's soccer 5-2 over K-Zoo by Mike Roorda
"Flavor This" spices up Fish House by Peter Ippel
MSAB strives for student unity through 2nd annual Anti-Racism Week by Leslie Pratt
2002: Could football finally thrive at Calvin? by Ted Fackler
Women's golf completes successful season by Ross Weener
At the Meeter Center, learn more about John Calvin... than you ever thought possible by Adam Petty
Be-bopping with Bebo at Calvin by Cathy Guiles
Surprised by truth: Catholics go to heaven too by Ann Wisotzke
Attitude adjustments needed among Calvin students by Jeff Appel
Stats say students stay by Stephanie Biesheuvel
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Chimes: October 4, 2002
Calvin College
Plantinga installed at Seminary by Joo Eun Kim
Calvin bears fruits of Lilly vocational grant by Adam Petty
Calvin aids smokers by Benny Poosawtsee
Career Services promotes early hunting by Becca Morrison
Downtown GR still trying to cater to all residents by Drew Slager
Is Calvin a football school? The reality. by Ted Fackler
Volleyball inches closer to top, downs Hope by Ross Weener
Writer's Guild resurrected at Calvin after long hiatus by Adam Petty
'The Lord of the Rings' and the Christian way by Nathan Sytsma
New resources added to library databases by Debbie Kwak
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Chimes: September 27, 2002
Calvin College
2002-2003 enrollment third highest ever by Stephenie Biesheuvel and Becca Morrison
Conference lodging debuts with 'First Knight' kick-off by Beth Heinen
Jimmy Eat World Eats Calvin by Julie Steele
Calvin Nursing loses Hope by Peter Ippel
Smart classroom use delayed by Erin Miller
Stob lectures invite experts on Christian ethics by Joo Eun Kim
Calvin adds new spiritual leadership development program by Becca Morrison
Students get up close and personal through hugs by Joo Eun Kim
Calvin over Albion in OT by Mike Roorda
Streetfair draws in the town by Shaun Booth
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Chimes: September 20, 2002
Calvin College
Campus expansion adds a digit to phone numbers by Matt Houseman
Game Day: Chaos Day and Mud Bowl 2002 by Joo Eun Kim
Byker to students: 'Thank you for using Calvin's Crossing' by Becca Morrison
Holberg named class of 2002's favorite professor by Stephanie Biesheuvel
McGregor program keeps sophomores on their toes
Boer guys break Krispy Kreme's record by Kat Meyer
Volleyball begins run to MIAA title: Talented women's team poised for victory by Jessica Brouwer
Knights bow again to overtime defeat by Mike Roorda
Mosaic involved with Calvin campus by Leslie Pratt
Freshman orientation: the real experience by Lisa Zigterman
KE residents get muddy by Becca Morrison
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Chimes: September 13, 2002
Calvin College
A new frontier opens on Calvin's East Campus by Adam Petty
Calvin's website gets an overhaul by Christian Bell
Departments shuffle around during Spoelhof renovation by Joo Eun Kim
Changes to Academic Calendar permit Good Friday holiday by Becca Morrison
A new coffee machine creates more inviting atmosphere by Joo Eun Kim
Sept. 11 provides a chance for American imams to clarify Muslim faith to world by Kat Meyer
Calvin men's soccer team flexes new muscle by Ted Fackler and Mike Roorda
The new DeVos Center: the best place on campus to watch TV by Leslie Pratt
'Carpe diem' or 'soli deo gloria'? Balancing Christ and self by Molly Delcamp
The trouble with dating: the tale of a black woman at Calvin by Chinelo Onwualu
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Chimes: September 6, 2002
Calvin College
Second year of Prelude brings changes to the program by Joo Eun Kim
Year-round fun at Calvin by Maria Mulder
Grand Celebration happening this weekend by Beth Heinen
Places of worship bountiful in GR by Adam Petty
The complete beginner's guide to Grand Rapids by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: May 3, 2002
Calvin College
English department adds new writing minor by Becca Morrison
Inital list of speakers for January 2003 announced by Christian Bell
Grand Rapids Arts Museum branches out by Kat Meyer
Two Calvin students win prestigious award by Abe Huyser-Honig
Helie Lee talks on reuniting three lost generations of her family by Joo Eun Kim
A bridge to some, a memorial to others by Erin Miller
When building a car is homework: senior Engineering projects by Laura Hoksbergen
Calvin's institutional identity crisis by Corwin D. Smidt
Baseball takes two of three from Alma; still 2nd in league by Dave Buursma
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Chimes: April 26, 2002
Calvin College
Student financial statements getting an overhaul by Becca Morrison
On-campus car vandalism surges again by Joo Eun Kim
Getting published for dummies: Donald Maass by Chinelo Onwualu
ESC panel critiques American consumerism by Abe Huyser-Honig
Kuhn advocates 'GNU age' of free software for computers by Christian Bell
Faculty take the Torch in first annual Quiz Bowl by Erin Miller
Dead writers, Lewis and Tolkien, attract crowds by Cathy Guiles
Putting virginity in its place by Sarah Kramer and Daniell Krawczyk
Why 'family values' are un-Calvinist by Nathan Bierma
Baseball heads to Alma sporting 11-1 league mark by Ross Weener