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 19, 2002
Calvin College
Student body elects Cooper, Vryhof and Sytsma by Erin Miller
Dutch gov't resigns over Srebrenica massacre by Chinelo Onwualu
Alpine Four closes doors by Kat Meyer
New changes coming to current professor evaluation methods by Becca Morrison
CART sponsors anti-racism prayer time by Christian Bell
We know depression hurts; The Broene Center can help by Laura Hoksbergen
The BFA Exhibitions: interact with the graduating art majors and their art by Maisie Covert
Patty Griffin tour comes to Calvin FAC by Julie Steele
Bridging the green divide by Benjamin Hoff
Baseball Rolls by Ross Weener
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Chimes: April 12, 2002
Calvin College
Calvin considering canceling Good Friday classes by Erin Miller
Michigan unemployment climbs to 6.5% by Tom Bratt
Beltline bridge to open on last day of spring classes by Christian Bell
Ribbon Week embraces diversity by Becca Morrison
SJC sponsors vigil for peace in Mideast by Abe Huyser-Honig
Jellema lecture offers new perspective of Islam by Joo Eun Kim
'As it is in Heaven' by Jeni Gort and Julie Steele
Fellowshipping with the McGregors by Kim Hall
Calvin spring sports kick it into high gear by Ross Weener
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Chimes: April 5, 2002
Calvin College
Dorm shirt sparks controversy, Student Life inquiry by Christian Bell
Third annual student video contest seeking entries by Erin Miller
International internships available by Joo Eun Kim
Univ. of Arkansas prof speaks on feminism in Africa by Becca Morrison
Finance chair proposes change in Senate constitution by Erin Miller
Three Decades of Calvin History through the eyes of Chimes by Brittany Hutchison
Time to mourn six months later by Chris Verkaik
Calvin men take 9th at nationals, highest finish ever by Andrea Schutter
Baseball and Softball Roundup: Calvin completes busy weekend by Ross Weener
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Chimes: March 29, 2002
Calvin College
Former student questions administrative treatment by Erin Miller
Students will sleep through new Psych lab by Joo Eun Kim
One hundred years of women by Erin Miller
GR roads 10th worst in nation by Elisabeth Bont
Remembering the late H. Evan Runner by Phil de Haan
Web seminar debut mangled by snafu by Meghan Huber
Khouri wraps up lecture series by Erin Miller
Tenebrae service offers moments of meditation by Laura Hoksbergen
Reasoned Opposition: A Reformed view of Christian education by Abram Van Engen
Stepping east, experiencing a city on a hill by Amy Vanderwal
Calling all male feminists to abandon 'macho' by Nathan Bierma
Softball returns from Florida with a 6-4 record by Ross Weener
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Chimes: March 8, 2002
Calvin College
'Ribbon Forum' put on standby by Christian Bell
Festival of Faith and Writing Preview by Becca Morrison
Profs publish books on top of academic pressures by Joo Eun Kim
Women discuss global gender issues by Joo Eun Kim
Forum debates KnightVision by Becca Morrison
War on Terrorism discussed at Calvin by Andrew Chase-Ziolek
Lacey discusses AIDS epidemic in Africa by Erin Miller
Calvin celebrates Women's History Month by Cathy Guiles
Polaroids and poems to ponder: Artists and writers attempt to bring Dialogue to campus by Laura Hoksbergen
Jon Mayer plays sold out show in the FAC by Josh Wall
Baseball gets ready to throw out first pitch in Florida by Ross Weener
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Chimes: March 1, 2002
Calvin College
Lilly gives Calvin $7 million more by Becca Morrison
Breathalyzers are new tool against alcohol on campus by Beth Heinen
Kent County's Millenium Park to open by summer by Kate Medema
Men's basketball surrenders to Hope by Ross Weener
Forum in March to raise awareness of tobacco industry, not smoking by Christian Bell
Construction gets underway in Spoelhof by Maisie Covert
Where service and learning collide: Spring opportunities for service learners by Erin Fields
Calvin swimming teams compete at MIAA conference championships by Andrea Schutter
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Chimes: February 22, 2002
Calvin College
Board approves 5.9 percent tuition hike by Christian Bell
WCAL: a relic long forgotten by Erin Miller
Senate appoints Guzman as new VP by Erin Miller
Women's hoops gone from MIAA tourney by Ross Weener
Marriage seminar looks at both sides by Elisabeth Bont
ResNet problems solved by Becca Morrison
New biotechnology minor offers science students impressive resumé credentials by Joo Eun Kim
More than just a ticket dispenser: Campus Safety escorts us to safety by Laura Hoksbergen
Lift every voice: How LOFT began by Brit Hutchison
Humanism run completely amok by William B. Refvem
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Chimes: February 15, 2002
Calvin College
Faculty Senate OKs accounting major by Christian Bell
Airband plays that funky music by Erin Miller
Let the 'Patriot Games' begin by Tim Thompson
Reppert discusses Russia by Erin Miller
Changes in store at the Seminary by Abe Huyser-Honig
Broene Center director will offer pre-marital counseling by Maisie Covert
Seniors donate to expansion by Maria Mulder
Critics accuse 'TNIV' of inaccuracy, catering to feminists by Elisabeth Bont
Men's basketball spanks Hope yet again by Ross Weener
Stem cell research raises ethical questions by Jeni Gort
Who says we're not the marrying type? by Cecily Squier and Sarah Kramer
A Valentine's look at reforming gender relations by Melissa Keeley
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Chimes: February 8, 2002
Calvin College
Student Senate VP resigns by Erin Miller
Crane coming to campus to explain new image by Joo Eun Kim
'Scholar Follies' gets cool reception at premiere by Beth Heinen
NIV to become 'gender-accurate' TNIV by Elisabeth Bont
Local Classis calls for women as CRC deputies by Kat Meyer
Many schools leery of Study Abroad Programs by Mandy Suhr
Homecoming: Fifty years of memories by Brit Hutchison
Women's basketball gets BIG win by Ross Weener
Tolerance and our revolutionary task by Kevin Corcoran, Ph.D.
The classroom as a workplace by Kathryn Harris
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Chimes: February 1, 2002
Calvin College
Calvin awarded $800,000 for Asian Studies by Maria Mulder
Sentence given in phone threat case by Erin Miller
"The Piano Lesson" comes to Calvin by Megan Kok
Calvin to host annual World Affairs Council lecture series by Erin Miller
Campus construction moves on by Christian Bell
Knights move into two-way tie atop MIAA by Dave Buursma
Calvin swim continues to roll by Andrea Schutter
New show 'Scholar Follies' to air on CVN by Shuan Booth and Julie Steele
New campus abandons architectural vision by Melissa Keeley
State approves split in Hope-Calvin nursing program by Kat Meyer
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Chimes: January 18, 2002
Calvin College
Wright lectures on biblical worship at January Series by Christian Bell
Calvin Swim drops Albion by Andrea Schutter
Missing Moses still causes consternation by Erin Miller
Calvin-Hope game goes nationwide by Christian Bell
Memorial service held for Mike VanderWal by Erin Miller
Dawn reflects on corrupted religious words by Cathy Guiles
Kilbourne demystifies advertising for J-series crowd by Erin Miller
Lack of guidance leads to violence in youth by Cathy Guiles
Knights drop key game to Albion, fall to fourth place by Ross Weener
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Chimes: January 11, 2002
Calvin College
Fareed Zakaria speaks on peace in the Middle East by Christian Bell
Nature preserve provides home for predators by Becca Morrison
Student Development recognized for presentation, publications by Andrew Chase-Ziolek
Worship Symposium draws record attendance by Erin Miller
Florida teen flies plane into building by Phil Ammar
Colson discusses justice that restores, solutions to crime by Erin Miller
Charles Colson speaks at The January Series by Erin Miller
Sept. 11 not a turning point by Nathan Bierma
Lady Knights split a pair of MIAA contests by Dave Buursma
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Chimes: December 7, 2001
Calvin College
Faculty medical copay increased by Christian Bell
Alleged serial rapist arrested in New York by Erin Miller
Castle receives 'Woman of Achievement' award for 2001 by Erin Miller
Silent night, holy night: December 25th through the ages by Brit Hutchison
Protect both politics and liberties by Brad Bulthuis
Christian schools bring kids up right by Kathryn Harris
Calvin swim teams set records at EMU invite by Andrea Schutter
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Chimes: November 30, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin awarded $2 million Lilly Foundation grant by Christian Bell
X-country finishes ahead of pack by Jamie Olthoff
'Christian Covenant' commune closes by Erin Miller
Peers Against Racism hopes to promote diversity by Becca Morrison
Heckman Library creates café for lounging, eating by Erin Miller
ISO hosts follow-up orientation meeting by Maria Mulder
Gender Climate survey results released by Joo Eun Kim
A fan's- eye view of the cross-country national championships by Ben Frederiksen
Student parents juggle family life and Calvin by Brit Hutchison
Faculty versus cheating: an ongoing battle by Maria Post
Calvin's Envioronmental Condition by James Leunk
Gender data highlight challenges by Cecily Squier
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Chimes: November 16, 2001
Calvin College
Rape victim questions administrative response by Erin Miller
Fumblers smote by Les Jacques by Jacques Strappe
Racism discussed at Calvin by Erin Miller
Swim team displaced due to depth regulation changes by Beth Heinen
SJC hosts annual Hunger Banquet by Becca Morrison
Author speaks on racial integration in churches by Cathy Guiles
Cross country teams win regionals by Jamie Olthoff
'Fundies' deserve tolerance too by Nathan Sytsma
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Chimes: November 9, 2001
Calvin College
Faculty requests trustees reconsider requirement by Julie Steele
Faculty Senate discusses new strategic plan by Julie Steele
Hazmat teams to visit Calvin by Christian Bell
Administrators respond to 'Names and Faces' prank by Erin Miller
Faculty discusses proposed anti-racism addendum by Erin Miller
Police name suspect in rape case by Erin Miller
Josh Wall: Working behind the Dance Guild scene by Cathy Guiles
Volleyball wins league tourney, heads to NCAAs by Ross Weener and Andrea Schutter
The state of community at Calvin by Corwin D. Smidt
Phones installed to assist with 'smart' technology by Matt Houseman
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Chimes: November 2, 2001
Calvin College
Campus Safety catches suspect in campus car robberies by Maisie Covert
Senate town hall draws small audience by Erin Miller
Pranksters deface "Names & Faces" by Christian Bell
Contractors cut vital cables to east campus by Matthew Houseman
Administrators clarify alcohol policy changes by Erin Miller
CRC enrollment falls below 50 percent by Joo Eun Kim
Calvin receives $400,000 grant by Becca Morrison
Winter weather brings off-campus parking woes by Elisabeth Bont
XC teams win MIAA, advance to regionals by Jamie Olthoff
ROTC program trains new officers in army ways, teaches leadership skills by Laura Hoksbergen
Knollcrest varies veggie fare, students sample new dishes by Erin Miller
America guilty of starting war of religion by Ben Hoff
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Chimes: October 26, 2001
Calvin College
Crime alert issued after exposure incident by Erin Miller
Calvin Health Care Services prepared for anything by Becca Morrison
Former Prof. Butler sentenced by Lisa Bont
Unknown pranksters remove Hiemenga's classroom doors by Erin Miller
Student leaders learn from organization advisors by Erin Miller
Abandoning ship is not an option: Students compete in the cardboard canoe race in the Sem pond by Brit Hutchison
New community formed in KE by Laura Hoksbergen
Is normalcy a virtue? The odd rhythms of post-Sept. 11 American culture by Nathan Bierma
Sophomore striker keys Knights' offense by Ross Weener
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Chimes: October 19, 2001
Calvin College
Travel advisories cause interim cancellations by Maria Mulder
Faculty, staff raise concerns about pay by Carolyn Davids
Calvin develops new five-year strategic plan by Becca Morrison
NCMSLC come to Calvin in November by Erin Miller
MSAB presents "White men: the new minority" by Andrew Chase-Ziolek
Calvin defeats Hope in five game battle by Andrea Schutter
Calvin teaches self-defense for students by Brit Hutchison
Selling Calvin: mottoes in the making by Stephen Schultze
Art department faces air quality problems by Josh Pater
Calvin Republicans raise funds for NY by Andrew Chase-Ziolek
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Chimes: October 12, 2001
Calvin College
Cars on campus become targets of crime by Maisie Covert and Christian Bell
Calvin student, roommate assaulted by Erin Miller
Calvin makes up its mind about new image by Beth Heinen
Faculty gathers for annual informational meeting by Carolyn Davids
World Food Day teleconference to be broadcasted on campus by Joo Eun Kim
Being cool: Seniors go back to school by Brit Hutchison
Est-ce que Sie können español? Spanish, French and German houses try to learn their respective languages by Laura Hoeksema
XC competes at Notre Dame by Jamie Olthoff
Patriotism is not just for crazies by Corwin D. Smidt
Students learn the dangers of off-campus programs by Elisabeth Bont
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Chimes: October 5, 2001
Calvin College
Maintenance crews recently trained in recycling by Beth Heinen
Seminary undergoes construction by Becca Morrison
Calvin Community Promotes Peace in a Vigil for Peace by Joo Eun Kim
'Shantytown' seeks to engage homelessness by Tim Thompson and Erin Sytsma
Calvin exhibits the work of its original architect by Simeon Sanchez
Former student dies of brain tumor by Erin Miller
Golf finishes seventh in the MIAA, strives to improve by Ross Weener
Working together: Calvin profs share jobs by Brit Hutchison
War, when just, can right a wrong by Brad Bulthuis
Calvin to host rare book exhibit in January by Erin Miller
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Chimes: September 28, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin evacuated after anonymous threat by Christian Bell
Suspect arrested in campus threat by Beth Heinen and Christian Bell
ESC transforms Calvin paper policy by Becca Morrison
Calvin develops own Nursing Program by Maisie Covert
Neal Plantinga assumes role of Seminary president by Joy Bouwman
Calvin community coping well with recent stress, reports Broene Center by Beth Heinen
Bush calls for shutdown of military bases by Jasmine Holmberg
Volleyball beats Kzoo, falls to Albion by Andrea Schutter
Cross country teams conquer MIAA by Jamie Olthoff
Terrorism examined: A look at terrorism and response worldwide by Erin Miller
Understanding and responding to jihad by Adel Abadeer, Ph.D
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Chimes: September 21, 2001
Calvin College
Conference brings top scholars to Calvin by Josh Pater
Building project pushes forward by Christian Bell
Lifehouse rocks Calvin by Jonathan Mensink
'Mourning After' remembers terrorism victims by Cathy Guiles
Proposed day care center seeks support on campus by Joo Eun Kim
'Safe at Home' author shares story with Calvin by Erin Miller
Contributions to disaster relief display heart of GR community by Kate Medema
Volleyball perfect in MIAA play by Andrea Schutter
Jacque Rhodes becomes new Calvin multicultural director by Jessica Hicks
Freedom cannot be traded for security by Corwin D. Smidt
Forum reflects on recent terrorist attacks by Josh Pater
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Chimes: September 14, 2001
Calvin College
Nation mourns the loss of many by Erin Miller
GR responds to crisis with prayer by Elisabeth Bont
Ten Calvin students become McGregor Fellows by Maria Mulder
Campus residents battle for dignity and title by Christian Bell and Jeffrey W. Jacobsen
Summer brings CIT changes by Christian Bell
Calvin student takes second in Reed's Lake Triathlon by Ryan Reed
Calvin joins in national mourning by Erin Miller and Laura Hoksbergen
The CBA - For What Does It Stand? by Tim Thompson
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Chimes: September 7, 2001
Calvin College
New chapels offer broader range of worship by Christian Bell
New student orgs extend student opportunities by Maisie Covert
Students show up early for annual booksale by Erin Miller
New smoking policy takes effects by Erin Miller
Banderas celebrates Hispanic Hertiage by Brit Hutchison
Box office institutes new ticket policy by Jeni Gort
Ranking scam: what U.S. News won't tell you by Josh Pater
Men's soccer crushes Trinity Trolls by Ross Weener