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: February 28, 1997
Calvin College
Reviving the oldtime Southern spirit by Roxanne Rupke
Rangeela brings diversity home by Kara Breems
Siblings join students for ice cream by Katherine Fick
Devotion to God means fostering Shalom by Joe Snapper
Donemus: supporting causes, not collections by Steve DeRuiter
National Parks offer an inexpensive Spring Break option by Claire Basney
Women defend MIAA title by downing Dutch by Dan Eisnor
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Chimes: February 21, 1997
Calvin College
Byker raises tuition less than 5% by Justin Sybenga
Arson Suspected by Sarah Korber
Studying with tunes sparks interest by Katherine Fick
Where tuition money really goes by Kara Breems
Sushi Theatre: a display of God-given talents by Brian Lavery
Siblings influence college choice by Andrea DeKoter
Women can clinch crown if they beat Hope down to the ground by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: February 14, 1997
Calvin College
'Good Sex' packs FAC by Andrea DeKoter
Pipe bursts and toilets overflow by Jessica Hillstrom
Road to repair is long and bumpy by Roxanne Rupke
"A twisted airband" twists scoring by Elizabeth Katt
Dean streak continues: two professors join ranks by Katherine Fick
Give students a late night alternative to social smoking by Nate Swanson
Women move back on top of MIAA standings by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: February 7, 1997
Calvin College
Library opens new doors, closes old by Andrea DeKoter
Vanishing visas disrupt interim by Katherine Cummings
Students brush with fame by Julie Armstrong
Donemus does diversity by Elizabeth Katt
Complex social ills require a multi-faceted solution by Jotham Ippel
No takers for quit smoking program by Dorina Lazo
Calvin crushes Alma, Iwema player of the week by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: January 24, 1997
Calvin College
Through many dangers, toils, and snares by Kara Breems
Nursing department gets wired by David Baxter
Fallows follows criticisms through by Roxanne Rupke
Art exhibit brings husband and wife together by Jane C. Knol
Garbage bags to snowboards: winter made worthwhile by Dorina Lazo
I scratch your back, someone else scratches mine by Andrew Weeber
Knights head into Hope showdown undefeated by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: January 17, 1997
Calvin College
When our actions affirm humanity by Kara Breems
Pom-pons and mini-skirts back in style by Jane C. Knol
Promoting feminism as fairness by Peter Kooiman
They've got spirit, yes they do, they've got spirit. by Hannah Kim and Lindsay Arganbright
TCI killed the video star and made GR a better place by Peter Kooiman
Dr. King, Jr's legacy lives on by Claire Basney
Knights bash Britons to stay unbeaten in MIAA by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: January 10, 1997
Calvin College
Asking for peace in the holy land by Jane C. Knol
Serving till the new creation by Claire Basney
Political journalist Broder is found where the action is by Dorina Lazo
All Zonked Out: College students encounter sleep deficit by Dorina Lazo
Women pull out big overtime win over Alma by Peter Kooiman
Knights off to worst start since 1983-84 season by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: December 13, 1996
Calvin College
Mary's Song by Luci Shaw
Captive audience: tickets draw crowd by Dorina Lazo
Exam hours: LCL leads, library concedes
Learning or loafing: taking the college plunge by Peter Kooiman
Hospitality and hostility: more on the decision to uninvite Jan Veenhof by Sally and Bert de Vries
Symbols express different worship forms by Claire Basney
Calvin ties for sixth in Director's Cup by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: December 6, 1996
Calvin College
"Distinguished visiting professor" let go by Roxanne Rupke
Changing into cap and gown: Special Events makes graduation alterations by Katherine Fick
The Knights get a handle on the new VanAndel by Jason Coleman
Native American women seek identity by Andrea DeKoter
Christmas carries traditions by Roxanne Rupke
Redeeming the scene by John Witte
Women's basketball takes GR Press division title by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: November 22, 1996
Calvin College
Otavalenos trade sweaters for survival by Katherine Fick
Moving on: VMS closes down by Roxanne Rupke
Beltline poses danger: crossing to safety by Sarah Byker
Evaluating curriculum: the core of our being by Jane C. Knol
Alumni in forum formulate answers by Jason Coleman
Wet rooms and bad smells are signs of healthy growth by George Lanning
Capella commits to excellence by Dorina Lazo
Calvin hockey K.O.'s Hope 10-2 by Patrick Barber
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Chimes: November 15, 1996
Calvin College
Genetic engineering generates dialogue by Dorina Lazo
Frank Lloyd was right by Sara Zuiderveen
Survey reveals only one student rides bus by Jeremy Konyndyk
Pow-wow wows students: a powerful "intertribal" event by Katherine Fick
Merit scholarships on the rise, but not for you by Andrea DeKoter
Record-setting women's basketball: fall sneak preview by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: November 8, 1996
Calvin College
New game, same news: fumblers trumped by Chimes staff
A custom of costumes and safety by Jessica Lanting
Musicians play with new keyboards by Sara Korber
Aid increases for new students only by Justin Sybenga
Exorcising appliances: going a bit too far? by Andrew Weeber
College students across nation face disease risk by Sarah Potter
Knights capture second consecutive MIAA title by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: October 25, 1996
Calvin College
Provost promises to open new doors by Roxanne Rupke
Conference breaks down great walls by Sarah Korber
Surveying student values by Sarah Byker
New film puts Spike Lee on the bus by Andrew Zwart
Dorms engage in new projects: Coordinators form partnerships in community by Dorina Lazo
US visits to Africa: serving or self-serving by Felichism Kabo
Knights dump Dutch in first place showdown by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: October 18, 1996
Calvin College
Students mourn death of friend by Katherine Fick
Architectural integrity sought by Kara Breems
Questioning a history, hosting a conference by Scott Frieser
Planting a campus of faith by Jane C. Knol
Learning to play at war by Claire Basney
Changing Curriculum: Department alters P.E. core by Andrea DeKoter
Calvin Republicans Campaign for Conservatism by Alicia Van Der Bill
Calvin cross country continues to set the pace by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: October 11, 1996
Calvin College
Publicity: free room for speech? by Justin Sybenga
Seven buildings, five years: the master plan by Heather Gryska
Political scientists uncover right perspective at conference by Sara Zuiderveen
Dancers dissolve differences by Lynn Herman
Comprehensive Plan prompts action on Multicultural Year by Sarah Talsma
Students contemplate God's cultural mandate by Andrea DeKoter
Idols of a generation are our bodies temples or gods? by Annie Cyborski
Women's soccer takes over first place in MIAA by Justin Sybenga
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Chimes: October 4, 1996
Calvin College
Pending smoking policy could be a drag by Jane C. Knol
Knightline: news in shining ardor by Jessica Lanting
Parabolas to parasites: students recap summer research by Katherine Fick
WCAL: kickin' out those funky jams by Stephen Thomasma
Rock the Vote compels young voters by Dorina Lazo
Giant step for womankind, small step for Calvin women by Andrea DeKoter
Making ends meet: the woes of working students by Heather Gryska
Cross Country teams dominate Cortland Invitational by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: September 27, 1996
Calvin College
The sobering truth between drunk and dry by Joe Snapper
Hiemenga, library expansion begins by Roxanne Rupke
At KE's Spanish house, mi casa es su casa by Katherine Fick
Socrates: Wisdom and Caffeine for all by Candice Anderson
Aspiring songwriters compose new club by Dorina Lazo
Caution or paranoia: what's a girl to do? by Laurel Girvan
Knights extend winning streak to seven games by Dan Eisnor
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Chimes: September 20, 1996
Calvin College
Steele reinforces security by Gabrielle Darnell
Explosion ignites flames of friendship by Kara Breems
That they may be one: multicultural year commences by Julie Armstrong
Calvin graduate returns to set Mosaic community in motion by Natasha Likkel
What I did on my summer vacation in New York City by Peter Kooiman
True confessions from the diary of a Junkies junky by Andrew Zwart
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Chimes: May 10, 1996
Calvin College
Young solves old riddle of mysterious mineral by Sam Huisman and Jennifer Rottschafer
Wilson calls it quits after 34 years by Jerry Buist
Housing: not exactly killing the fatted calf by Jeni Terpstra
World music reflects a more jubilant worldview by Ben Lipscomb
Doelman dominates Dutchmen by Peter Kooiman
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Chimes: May 3, 1996
Calvin College
Ramp makes Cave wheelchair-accessible by Justin Sybenga
Banquet honors student leaders by Kara Breems
Five students win Pew stipend by Matthew Reiffer
Eat, drink, and be Mary: life in God's waiting room by Michelle Dykstra
Softball shares title with Hope by Jeff Febus
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Chimes: April 26, 1996
Calvin College
Commons receives a make-over by Peter Kooiman
Wreath heightens rape awareness by Douglas Roede
Wolterstorff quibbles with Calvin, Augustine by Katherine Cummings
Rollercoaster weather changes affect student morale and study habits by Dorina Lazo
Lacrosse Club captures first place at Ft. Wayne tourney by Dan Eisnor
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Chimes: April 19, 1996
Calvin College
Gemmen wins unusual election in runoff by Justin Sybenga
Writers bring big crowds to Calvin by Roxanne Rupke
Seale comes to Calvin by Damon Stephens
Madeleine L'Engle asks for questions, not answers by Dorina Lazo
Spring Arts Festival will be not Woodstock by Joe LaGrand'
Environmental Stewardship Coalition and Food Service work to further recycling program by Claire Basney
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Chimes: March 22, 1996
Calvin College
The wisdom of experience by Niala Boodhoo and Roxanne Rupke
Talking With Sophia by Susan Bruxvoort
From psychology to science gender confronts the academy by Sarah C Vos
Society edges closer to a 'Beauty in the Eyes of the Beholder' Attitude by Dorina Lazo
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Chimes: March 15, 1996
Calvin College
Drug may spoil spring break fun by Roxanne Rupke
Floors allotted for diversity by Michelle Simkins
Panthers founder to share his story by Dave Deavel
Mosaic: one step forward two steps back by Dan Smith and Chris Peterson
Women's tennis comes out swinging by Amy Waddell
Permafrost and loving our neighbors by Jay Blankespoor
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Chimes: March 8, 1996
Calvin College
Racist remarks spark professor dialogue by Dan DeJong
It's tenure time: faculty evaluations by Dorina Lazo
Liturgical Dance: Dialogue with the Divine by Claire Basney
Hugo's universality in cyclical confusion by Justin Sybenga
Swim team shatters records at MIAA's by Jeff Febus