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 16, 1999
Calvin College
Executive team Senate elections held today by Nathan VanderKlippe
New smoking restrictions passed; to be enforced in the fall by honor system by Nathan VanderKlippe
Fish House posts record sales, still strives to break even by Angela Meldrum and Madrigal Stone
Conrad Bult: Calvin's Man of the Millennium by Eric Flores
Student Life experiments with campus-wide Late Nights by Amanda Whittaker
Second B.F.A. exhibit: probing the spaces between language, life and art by Jane C. Knol
Student organizations need autonomy to be effective by Kenneth Zylstra
Campus Safety responds to aggravated assault by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: April 9, 1999
Calvin College
Longtime discussion on faculty Christian school requirement reignited by Sarah Potter
New core proposal approved by full faculty vote, delayed until 2001 by Nathan VanderKlippe
False scholarship letters dash student hopes by John VanderMeer
Honors Convocation makes changes, benefits students by Mark Moerdyk
Oratorio choir performs with 'Passion' for Easter by Phil Christman
Working during playtime: Students go on mission trips over spring break by Melissa Slager
One for the (other) thumb: Women's track chases tenth straight MIAA title, national top ten by Nathan Bierma
CAS department proposes CVN, WCAL takeover by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: March 12, 1999
Calvin College
Gay alum murdered by Nathan VanderKlippe
Christian school barricaded in Russia by Hillary Whitcomb
Tuition increase lowest on record by Sarah Potter
New core sparks variety of opinions by Nathan VanderKlippe
Feminism lecture draws huge crowd by Sarah Potter
Students spend semester in Hungary, see Europe by Britta E. Magnuson
Once-beaten national power stands between Calvin and Elite Eight by Nathan Bierma
Gay Debate II focuses on showing real people by Julianne Smith
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Chimes: March 5, 1999
Calvin College
Extern gives students opportunities by Britta E. Magnuson
Open house hours extended on Friday by Suzanne C. Winter and John J. Vander Meer
BOT approves Vice President for Student Life by Sarah Potter
Riots shock island of Mauritius, Calvin prof says by Dan Ausema
Chinese New Year comes to Commons for hundreds by Kathleen Minkner
Women's basketball fights way into second round by Nathan Bierma
New webmaster takes the technological reins by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: February 26, 1999
Calvin College
Adopt-A-Prof: Giving dorms somebody to look up to by Kara van der Pol
Donemus music festival this Saturday by Phil Christman
Dominican Republic program postponed, students protest by Kathleen Minkner
Grant gives students chance to research with professors by Nathan Vander Klippe
Hockey skates to third in division by Jennifer Neumann
Good music, good food, good cause for Donemus by Phil Blonn and Phil Christman
One student responds to Dominican Republic off-campus program delay by Kate Schramm
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Chimes: February 19, 1999
Calvin College
Homecoming brings students, alumni together by Kathleen Minkner
Course requirements to be changed in 2000 by Nathan VanderKlippe
Some zany homecoming ideas ditched for reality by Sarah Potter
English professor awarded for exemplary teaching by Suzanne Winter
Airband '99: Performing is more important than winning by Sarah Potter
Pierce Pettis purveys profound poetic pieces in Gezon by Phil Christman
Women's swimming climbs to second at MIAA Championships by Nathan Bierma
Knight Club gives away T-shirts and cheers teams by Kathleen Minkner
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Chimes: February 12, 1999
Calvin College
New semester program invites students East by Melissa Slager
Flaming C.J. log cause of rude awakening in BHT by John J. Vander Meer
Computer glitch adds up to $1,800 to some students' latest tuition bills by Kathleen Minkner
Eight bands to play Donemus concert by Nathan VanderKlippe
Student wins free laptop in bookstore giveway by Sarah Potter
Calvin teams with international scholars in South Africa by Hillary Whitcomb
Calvin art show combines creativity and worship by Phil Christman
Streaks collide, Hope snares share of MIAA lead by Nathan Bierma
New committee to address parking controversy by Amanda Whittaker
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Chimes: February 5, 1999
Calvin College
Solving the book buying headache by Kathleen Minkner
Photo exhibit empowers children, enlightens students by Matt VandeBunte
Scots stun Knights 82-76 by Nathan Bierma
Swimming to put finishing touches on strong season by Jennifer Neumann
Students immersed in tropics of Belize by Nathan Lujan
GRATA: taking a ride on the wild side by Dave Hoogendam
Looking back one final time at January Series 1999 by Nathan VanderKlippe
ESL minors to be added to Calvin course catalogue by Amanda Whittaker
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Chimes: January 22, 1999
Calvin College
Presidential perspective by John J. Vander Meer
Historic Hope streak broken by Nathan Bierma
Keillor and Flint and on the ABC's of poetry by Johnathan Borsodi
Calvin reacts to alcohol-related death at Ferris State by Hillary Whitcomb
New requirements for Kuiper Seminars by Nathan VanderKlippe
A & E breaks down Hope/Calvin barrier for C.S. Lewis festival by Tim Thompson and Phil Christman
Calvin to receive $25,000 in grant money by Angela Meldrum
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Chimes: January 15, 1999
Calvin College
Snow shuts down Calvin, delays students by Kathleen Minkner
Tie-breaker of the Season: First meeting of Calvin and Hope this year will decide all-time series lead by Erica Smith
JSTOR database enhances student research possibilities by Suzanne C. Winter
Experts fear Y2K problem may disrupt global stability by Matt VandeBunte
Just in time: NBA gives us Calvin-Hope intro by Nathan Bierma
Copyright laws restrict residence video viewing by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: December 4, 1998
Calvin College
Librarian Bult discovers rare book by Kathleen Minkner
Calvin students victims of late night attack by Sarah Potter
Mentorship program designed for 'scuba-divers' by Erin Dalton
New phone lines, more channels installed for on-campus residents by Nathan VanderKlippe
Ex-Calvin prof rewrites the book on aeronautics by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin students protest SOA with over 5,000 by Melissa Slager
Women's swimming knocks off Kalamazoo for first time in a decade by Nathan Bierma
Calvin should welcome DeVos's donation: a response to 'Mumblings' series by Ellie White-Stevens
Faculty Senate to discuss professor development by Melissa Kruse
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Chimes: November 20, 1998
Calvin College
Cross country teams cruise to nationals by Nathan Bierma
Ground broken on engineering building by Kathleen Minkner
Professors with shared positions love their job, spouse by Steve Schultze
Calvin leading youths along Pathways to Possibilities by Nathan VanderKlippe
Preliminary planning begins on CAS building by Melissa Slager
Christianity brings hope to Africa, Provost says by Hillary Whitcomb
Dorm RDs: Who they are, what they do, and why by Angela Meldrum
New-look Knights look to take torch from Hope by Nathan Bierma
Grand Rapids area Christian colleges should encourage interaction by Chimes Editorial Board
Jostens and Calvin bookstore team up for charity by Amanda Whittaker
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Chimes: November 13, 1998
Calvin College
$25,000 raised: Honduras relief efforts surpass expectations by Nathan VanderKlippe
Board and Senate review, make governance changes by Nathan VanderKlippe
Plastinate your frog for $50: Preservation pioneer come to Calvin by Kathleen Minkner
Holmberg attempts to shock RAs at Cedarville by Angela Meldrum
Calvin professor studies programs for the protection of ethnic minorities in Europe by Matt VandeBunte
Evil-doers open to ridicule, or servants of justice? by Melissa Kruse
From A to Z: Year of fall sports in review by Nathan Bierma
Conference brings Catholics and Protestants together by Sarah Potter
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Chimes: November 6, 1998
Calvin College
Hurricane Mitch devastates Central America by Chad Michael Weener
World Magazine reporter pulled from Calvin article because of ethical concerns by Nathan VanderKlippe
Environment, key consideration in building plans by Kathleen Minkner
Calvin Theatre Company get 'physical' by Kirk Heynen
Young Life: Throwing up milk, growing closer to God by Kathleen Minkner
Swimming jumps into new season with win at Grand Valley relays by Erica Smith
Blaming groups for hate crimes leads to tries to 'silence that voice' by Jeff Jewel
Students, faculty react to new advising process by Nicholas Dekker
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Chimes: October 23, 1998
Calvin College
'Vivent les Jacques' cries triumphant Chimes
New procedure makes declaring a major easy by Marie Pierron
New Year's Eve 1999: Three, two, one... disaster? by Melinda L. Berry
Men's soccer wins wet and wild romp with Hope by Nathan Bierma
Improvements prevent flooding in the Cave by Nicholas Dekker
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Chimes: October 16, 1998
Calvin College
Campus smoking restrictions considered by Suzanne Winter
Fish House robbed Sunday by John J. Vander Meer
Calvin student recounts captivity in the Congo due to civil war outbreak by Matt VandeBunte
Congress lowers student loan rates, changes aid by Amanda Whittaker
Depression is a leading student problem by Melissa Slager
Cross country teams earn national prominence as powerhouses by Ryan DeVries
New sub-committee to govern student media by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: October 9, 1998
Calvin College
New professors bring new perspectives to the classroom by Sarah Potter
Calvin Forum: Outlet for faith shaped learning by Melissa Kruse
Summit trains student leaders by Andrea DeKoter
Calvin professors used for discussions on radio by Jessica Hillstrom
Being BIG... Calvin students act as role models and friends to Little ones, but the need for more like them is large by Melissa Slager
Mosaic, a Calvin family of cultural diversity by Sarah Maxwell
Women's soccer drops 2-1 heartbreaker to Hope in double overtime by Nathan Bierma
Calvin students lack intelligence by Kristen deRoo
Bulletin boards raise questions about advertising by Wendell Hiltsley
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Chimes: September 25, 1998
Calvin College
Men's soccer earns historic win at Hope by Nathan Bierma
Runoff results in 5,000 deaths by Debbie Rowe
CVN may return in weeks, charter holding up process by Amanda Whittaker
Calvin to host social, religious conference by Nicholas Dekker
Homosexual CRC pastor denied renewal of credentials by Nathan VanderKlippe
A Kenyan in America by John Badia
Rape can be prevented by taking the proper precautions by Christina Oakes
Men's soccer still in transition by Suzi Kades
Schrader shares views on cinema, Calvin past
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Chimes: September 18, 1998
Calvin College
Scrader previews latest film, leads workshop at UICA by Sarah Potter
Poster sale edited for content by John J. Vander Meer
Physical Plant Director Resigns by Nathan VanderKlippe
Health Services gets new director, new programs by Kathleen Minkner
Calvin staff and faculty receive adoption benefits by Melissa Slager
Living Our Faith Together with a new leader by Melissa Kruse
Calvin students reach out to Eastown kids by Sara Jane Toering
Volleyball downs Albion to extend hot conference start by Nathan Bierma
JTS joins Campus Safety by Rashel Bayes
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Chimes: September 11, 1998
Calvin College
De Vos, Prince give Calvin $20 million by John J. Vander Meer
Administrative changes on campus bring new faces and open spaces by Nicholas Dekker
Quest brings something new for both students and faculty by Wendell Hiltsley
Embassy bombings delay students' return to Calvin by Matt VandeBunte
Calvin topples 2nd-ranked team in nation 2-1 in sudden death by Nathan Bierma
The Fish House: Grand Rapids' newest coffeeshop by Johnathan Borsodi
Dig it? Calvin students spend summer excavating in Jordan by Sarah Potter
WCAL broadcasts over the air for the first time by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: September 4, 1998
Calvin College
Learn to navigate the Calvin campus with ease by Nicholas Dekker
SAB brings in fresh tunes for your listening pleasure by John J. Vander Meer
Nine tips to a superior Calvin College experience by Jeremy Konyndyk
The Official Arts & Entertainment Guide to Grand Rapids by Johnathan Borsodi
'So many people, so few carts': Waves of freshmen hit Calvin shores by Joe VanDerHuizengasma, Esq.
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Chimes: October 2, 1998
Calvin College
12 new channels in Calvin dorms and apartments by Nathan Vander Klippe
Calvin Christian Worship institute receives $1.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment by Kathleen Minkner
Calvin enrollment past 4,000 third year in a row by Melissa Slager
Conference discusses women at Calvin by Phil Christman
Calvin faculty, staff go to summer camp by Amy Beth Sykes
Freshman trains guide dogs for the blind by Emily Jones
Volleyball climbs Hope mountain by Nathan Bierma
Elections add four new faces to Student Senate by Rashel Bayes
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Chimes: April 28, 1998
Calvin College
Master Plan Committee seeks input with seminars by John J. Vander Meer
Spring Arts Festival showcases music courtesy of Visual Arts by Julie Armstrong
Tenure process at Calvin marked by unique criteria by Dorina Lazo
Mosaic Community to present Cinco de Mayo celebration by Nicholas Dekker
Engineering project aims to aid by Karen Maylone
Student takes Calvin's world to another--NASA by Jessica Hillstrom
Drawing the line between censorship and discernment at Calvin by Jennifer Brasz
Lacrosse teams prove themselves worthy of respect by Justin Sybenga
Proposal for student coffee house submitted by Nathan Miller and John J. Vander Meer
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Chimes: April 17, 1998
Calvin College
Student Senate elections held, 41 students vote by Karen Maylone and John J. Vander Meer
Computer Science professor, Adams awarded the Fulbright scholarship by Nathan Miller
Proposed bill denies financial aid to drug users by Debbie Rowe
Former Senator Paul Simon to speak for Paul Henry Lecture by Nicholas Dekker
It's about faith, God, M&Ms, writer says by Dan Ausema
Sexual Assault Awareness Week moves Calvin toward change by Jamie Dillon
Interim poetry class publishes anthology of Christian verse by Sarah Potter
Calvin's policy of early lock-up leaves students out in the cold. by Andrew D. Hoogheem
Varsity sport teams enjoy victories last week by Erica Smith
Professor sent to Indonesia courtesy of Rotary by Amanda Brown
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Chimes: April 10, 1998
Calvin College
Proposal to incorporate WCAL/CVN into CAS falls by Dorina Lazo
Teachers Credit Union ATM added in NVW and in the Commons Annex, Old Kent ATM removed by Sarah Potter
GRATA offers reduced rates for students by Julie Armstrong
"Wink" steps up, hailing as all-star by Holly Vande Griend
And the band played... at Calvin? by Abigail Downes
Big Friendly Art students on display by Amy Sykes
The dishonesty of Christian hierarchy by Natasja Vanderberg
Track teams open up impressive starts to season by Justin Sybenga
Lobby mirrors allow for better view by Nicholas Dekker