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: August 31, 2001
Calvin College
KnightVision improves online community by Christian Bell
Cheap fun in G.R. by Beth Heinen
Prelude offers extended curriculum for incoming students by Christian Bell
GR offers church goers various Sunday choices by Erin Miller
Celebration on the Grand not to be missed by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: May 4, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin students sexually assaulted on campus by Beth Heinen
Campus debates Rehnquist selection by Nathan VanderKlippe
ESC cycles to 'Critical Mass' by Nathan VanderKlippe
Ground broken across Beltline by Christian Bell
Hillegonds addresses 'Faith in Politics' by Carolyn Davids
Student shares faith through live art by Beth Heinen
DeJong case still not closed by Christian Bell
Track posts new records, National qualifying times by Jamie Olthoff
MSAB sets campus-wide anti-racism as long-term goal by Erin Miller
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Chimes: April 27, 2001
Calvin College
Rehnquist to speak at commencement by Christian Bell
Racial discord surfaces in Woodland rezoning struggle by Elisabeth Bont
Calster gives easy access to MP3s by Christian Bell
Frank Roberts retires after 32 years by Nathan VanderKlippe
Food Services gets clean bill of health by Nathan VanderKlippe
Orchestra director resigns by Beth Heinen
Beach party to feature dancing, charity by Mike Buma
Daystar and Calvin seal deal to facilitate student exchange between Nairobi and Grand Rapids by Nathan VanderKlippe
Students protest FTAA by Jordan Hoogendam
Good Friday should be for Mass not Class by Hannah Timmermans
Freshman finishes strong in Boston Marathon by Ross Weener
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Chimes: April 20, 2001
Calvin College
Students chain buildings in protest by Nathan VanderKlippe
CVN films new movie by Nathan VanderKlippe
'12th Night': beauty in the details by Lise Evans
Calvin hosts religion speakers by Josh Pater
Softball drops double-header to Adrian by Kylene Compaan
Inner workings of the Finance Committee by Erin Miller
Endowed chairs help profs by Sarah VanKuiken
Are Americans capable of loving their neighbors? by Jeremy Deroo
New Senate executive team shares visions by Carolyn Davids
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Chimes: April 13, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin severs ties with ServiceMaster by Nathan VanderKlippe
ESC petitions administration by Nathan VanderKlippe
Writing festival lineup announced for 2002 by Beth Heinen
Pitching staff spells wins for Calvin baseball by Nathan Plasman
Donors finance student scholarships by Sarah VanKuiken
Shock fashion is the devil's own immortal spawn by Jamey Espinoza
When discernment isn't enough: the necessity of separation by Philip Christman
Feminism is a Christian responsibility by Chandra Pasma
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Chimes: April 6, 2001
Calvin College
Small ribbons work toward larger change by Carolyn Davids
Gender climate study approved by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin changes parking policy to suit construction demands by Beth Heinen
Tony Campolo speaks for spiritual renewal by Cathy Guiles
Men's, women's swimming finish top-20 at Nationals by Nathan Plasman and Jamie Olthoff
Orchestra invades the Midwest by Cathy Guiles
Camel through a needle revisited by Mike Buma and Brian Bork
Student Senate undergoes structural changes by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: March 9, 2001
Calvin College
Apartments drop debit plan, cut open house by Nathan VanderKlippe
Knights fall to ONU by Kylene Compaan
Professor arrested during drug sweep by Beth Heinen
Ford Foundation grant aids Pathways program by Jeff DeKock
Calvin celebrates 125th by Daniel Palmer
Herstory month kicks off by Erin Miller
Textbook tax may be history by Steve Bossi
Nothing but the truth about nil nisi verum by Nathan VanderKlippe
Real Christianity: The abdication of "I" by Alan Waddilove
Calvin sends 10 swimmers to NCAA Nationals by Dan Hekman
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Chimes: March 2, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin drops ban, reconsiders smoking proposal by Nathan VanderKlippe
Asian studies minor approved by Jeff DeKock
Toxin approved for cleaning Reeds Lake by Elisabeth Bont
Pannenberg coming to Calvin by Christian Bell
Upset-minded Calvin women fall to Hope in OT by Ross Weener
Rangeela takes audience on a trip around the world by Erin Miller
Getting out, giving back by Sarah VanKuiken
New tuition shows gap in college's communication by Christian Bell
Men's basketball captures second consecutive MIAA crown by Kylene Compaan
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Chimes: February 23, 2001
Calvin College
Tuition to increase by 6 percent by Christian Bell
Ban on smoking considered by Nathan VanderKlippe
Hanah's story: how one student beat anorexia by Nathan VanderKlippe
Conference on youth crime arrives at Calvin by Jeff DeKock
Education prof wins Presidential award by Jennifer Anslow
Defending the crown: men's basketball gears up for MIAA tourney by Kylene Compaan
Calvin students, professors celebrate women's history by Sarah VanKuiken
Give CHEER a chance by Carrie Jipping and Summer Smith
Women's swimming drowns Hope in conference meet by Ross Weener
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Chimes: February 16, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin men win in OT thriller by Kylene Compaan
Calvin's changing image by Christian Bell
Grand Rapids in controversy over casino by Carolyn Davids
Rare book collections finds a new home by Carolyn Davids
New Senators Elected Online by Elisabeth Bont
First half effort not enough, women's basketball falls by Ross Weener
Calvin sophomore takes stem cells to the bank by Sarah VanKuiken
War on drugs compromises personal judgement by Mark Schemper
Foursome inhabits Chaplain's office by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: February 9, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin begins re-evaluating public image by Christian Bell
Calvin Cheer: back after 30 years by Nathan VanderKlippe
Airband 2001 by Beth Heinen
Calving gets $50,000 grant by Matt Post
Schools and ads: too much business? by Nathan VanderKlippe
Men celebrate Homecoming win by Nathan Plasman
Homecoming ends women's four game losing skid by Ross Weener
How to fit a camel through the eye of a needle ... and why not to by Joshua Hagedorn and Cassandra Ferwerda
'Conservative values' group oversteps bounds by Christian Bell
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Chimes: February 2, 2001
Calvin College
Bess selling student Internet usage data by Nathan VanderKlippe
Knights slay Dutchmen Kylene Compaan
Neal Plantinga nominated for Seminary president by Christian Bell
Calvin celebrates racial diversity by Beth Heinen
Calvin chef wins coveted award for culinary excellence by Beth Heinen
DJs bring new music to Calvin by Christian Bell
Genetic manipulation raises ethical questions by Hessel Bouma III
Homecoming events fun for all by Beth Heinen
2,700 turn out for Senate booksale by Christian Bell
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Chimes: January 19, 2001
Calvin College
Calvin vs. Hope: round 145 by Jamie Olthoff and Kylene Compaan
Cantus sings 1000 years by Barbara Pezet
Seminary makes plans to expand by Beth Heinen
New web-based catalog unveiled by library by Christian Bell
New recycling bins help environment by Beth Heinen
Multicultural director resigns after 3.5 years by Nathan VanderKlippe
Lunch, discussion on faculty menu by Christian Bell
Disciplined zeal: Christian freedom on a college campus by Sarah VanKuiken
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Chimes: January 12, 2001
Calvin College
Rifkin explains new economic world by Nathan VanderKlippe
Violent game addicts Calvin students by Christian Bell
Fieldhouse sports new hours by Beth Heinen
Dykstra memorial scholarship awarded by Christian Bell
Calvin environmentalists attempt to lure Nader by Nathan VanderKlippe
The idolization of athletes by Nathan Bierma
Studying abroad provides framework for life by Michael P. Wright
Policy changes need student input by Christian Bell
Men's basketball captures decisive weekend victory by Ross Weener
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Chimes: December 8, 2000
Calvin College
Professors petition board on OE by Nathan VanderKlippe
Dorms aid community by Erin Miller
Beets-Veenstra goes caroling by Christian Bell
How did you journey to Christmas this year? by Jeremy Deroo
Let Christ be focus of this Christmas season by Brian Bork
Christmas tree a pagan symbol by Jamey Espinoza
Men's basketball beats Beltline rival ... again by Kylene Compaan
Women's hoops come up short in tournament by Ross Weener
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Chimes: December 1, 2000
Calvin College
Cross Country wins first national title by Jamie Olthoff
The wandering Moses in Calvin history by Nathan VanderKlippe
Planned swap upsets students by Nathan VanderKlippe
Students study abroad by Erin Miller
Calvin astronomy to receive new telescopes by Beth Steenwyk
Broene Center bustles by Christian Bell
Knights claim 'Battle of the Beltline' by Ross Weener
Swimming posts respectable finish at Wabash Invitational by Rianna VanderGaast
A return from exile by Nathan VanderKlippe
"Lament for the Reformed Tradition" another demonstration of postmodern factionalism by Mike van Eerden
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Chimes: November 17, 2000
Calvin College
Changes coming to smoking policy by Christian Bell
Cross Country wins Regionals by Jamie Olthoff
Oregon Extension accredited by Nathan VanderKlippe
Cable service interrupted by Beth Heinen
Badminton takes off as newest intramural sport by Rianna VanderGaast
Men's basketball defeats All-Star team by Kylene Compaan
Adoptive families recognized in November by Kathryn Harris
Students boycott consumerism by Matt Post
Donors and scholarship students get fed by Jarrod McCowin
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Chimes: November 10, 2000
Calvin College
New core curriculum approved by Christian Bell
A state undecided: Gore and Bush still waiting for Florida recount, absentee results by Kristin Werkhoven
Why study foreign languages? by Erin Miller
Calvin victim to theft by Christian Bell
Flu shots delayed by Beth Heinen
Stob lectures wrestle with common grace by Carolyn Davids
Volleyball defeated in MIAA Championship by Ross Weener
Men's soccer captured win over Hope by Geol Scheirman
Lament for the Reformed tradition at Calvin by Mike Buma
Services auctions bring fun to Calvin's campus by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: November 3, 2000
Calvin College
Spry Les Jacques crusaders lend grid-iron mercy to arthritic Fumblers by Jacques Strappe
'Wuthering Heights' hits Calvin by Lise Evans
Calvin cuts nursing ties with Hope by Nathan VanderKlippe
Interim to Israel in jeopardy by Christian Bell
Students reach out to community by Beth Heinen
Website reviews profs by Nathan VanderKlippe
Volleyball finishes fifth in tourney by Geol Scheirman
Swimming seasons begin, already strong finishes by Ross Weener
Sunny Day's Tide Hits Calvin by Karen Maylone
"Light in the Night" offers kids a safe halloween by Beth Heinen
Dialogue available upon request by Nathan VanderKlippe
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Chimes: October 29, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin plans four new major projects by Matt Post
Dialogue issue pulled from racks by Nathan VanderKlippe
Local hawk terrorizes Calvin squirrels by Matt Post
GRATA changes name, adds routes by Lisa Bonte
'Come Celebrate Calvin' successful by Christian Bell
Dance Guild plans all new show by Erin Miller
Reclaiming America from corporations by Brian Bork
Women's soccer dominate St. Mary's with six first half goals by Ross Weener
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Chimes: October 20, 2000
Calvin College
New alcohol survey supports prior results by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin picks up three Grands by Beth Heinen
Calvin student loan default rate below U.S. average by Daniel Palmer
On a quest for cleanliness by Nathan VanderKlippe
Calvin remembers Justin Weening by Beth Heinen
January Series to bring diverse international talent to Calvin by Christian Bell
Cross country keeps going, and going.... by Jamie Olthoff
Attendance low at World Food Day teleconference by Laura Hoksbergen
Calvin ignores goals by cutting off-campus aid by Jeremy DeRoo
Bible should be chapter and verse free by Nathan Bierma
'Come Celebrate Calvin' draws parents by Beth Heinen
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Chimes: October 13, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin pours money into Internet upgrades by Matt Post
Napster safe for now at Calvin by Christian Bell
View from East Jerusalem: In the footsteps of Ariel Sharon by Bert DeVries
Pathways program opens doors for inner-city youth by Beth Heinen
Newsweek circulation cut by Nathan VanderKlippe
Student organizations register 300 new voters by Carolyn Davids
Crew recognized as official club sport by Kylene Compaan
Volleyball endures tough loss by Jamie Olthoff
Broene Center offers help in cases of suicide by Nathan VanderKlippe
Gettin' freaky: A closer look at the world of superstition by Erin Miller and Sarah VanKuiken
Oregon Extension challenges beliefs and strength faith by Stephen Swanson
Calvin adds two off-campus programs by Beth Heinen
Calvin to host World Food Day teleconference with Nobel winner by Christian Bell
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Chimes: October 6, 2000
Calvin College
Food Service violations detailed by Beth Heinen
Survey documents dorm alcohol use by Matt Post
Oregon Extension approved by Beth Heinen
Calvin mourns passing of Justin Weening by Nathan VanderKlippe
Cross country seasons start strong by Matthew Armstrong
Acknowledging a hidden problem by Chandra Pasma
Bursting the bubble by Sarah VanKuiken
Rape article requires clarification by Allen L. Shoemaker and Anamarie Josse
Synod convention lacks leadership by Nathan Bierma
Calvin's website gets new caretaker by Christian Bell
Grant funds new information tech course by Kathryn Harris
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Chimes: September 29, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin violates multiple health, safety standards by Nathan VanderKlippe
Azadeh's Iran by Kristin Werkhoven
Food Services pinned with 27 health violations by Christian Bell and Beth Heinen
Study assesses sexual assault by Kara Hunt
Calvin extends academic arms to California by Carolyn Davids
Student worker pay bonus delayed by Beth Heinen
Men's soccer falls in sudden death OT by Jamie Olthoff
Calvin athletes take part in, aspire to be in the Olympics by Kylene Compaan
ISA supports students adjusting to new culture by Erin Miller
JTS not a service to Calvin community by Danny Palmer
WCAL re-emerges on the Internet after semester off air by Matthew Post
Calvin archives undergo digitization by Daniel Palmer
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Chimes: September 22, 2000
Calvin College
Calvin reduces study abroad aid by Nathan VanderKlippe
'Welcome to the big show!' by Bekah Vizdos
Accident sparks review of Calvin drivers by Beth Heinen
President presents papers, preaches in S. Korea by Christian Bell
Calvin prof teaches in GOP convention by Christian Bell
Women's soccer fights, falls to Kalamazoo by Rianna VanderGaast
Cross country jumpstarts season by Jamie Olthoff
Nothing fishy planned on newest Mosaic community by Dorothy Lee and Gabe Tannor
The Czars make impression on Calvin by Karen Maylone
Senators elected: Freshmen voted for their three representatives Wednesday by Beth Heinen
Bookstore to receive major overhaul by Calvin business majors by Beth Heinen