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: October 3, 1997
Calvin College
Sterk's words speak as loud as her actions by Sarah Potter
Calvin puts your money where it's mouth is by Dorina Lazo
Tuition dollars not grown on trees by Dorina Lazo
Disaster and chaos envelopes the Indonesian isles by Rebecca Joshua
Johnny's old pal visits Calvin by Michael Johnson
22 years of service with a smile by Andrea DeKoter
Now chartered club reenacts history by Matt Lind
Women's soccer moves up in the rankings by Dan Ausema
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Chimes: September 26, 1997
Calvin College
Threat of hot air interrupts classes by Katherine Fick
Registration: From in-line to on-line by John Vander Meer
Technology monster rears his head: wheat's the lesson? by Dorina Lazo
This blue light's special by Michael Johnson
Huisman heralds New Beginning by Dorina Lazo and Andrea DeKoter
African university faces needs, some met by Calvin by Sarah Potter
Underground newspaper censored by faculty by Jane C. Knol
Women's golf team enjoys brand new course by Erica Smith
Students chant to a different drummer by Jessica Hillstrom
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Chimes: September 19, 1997
Calvin College
Alarabara: passport to the world by John J. Vander Meer
Calvin smokers butt in-or out by Chris Blauwkamp
Hungry for truth, not dissent by Dorina Lazo
The tube educates nurses by Amanda Lea Brown
Professor challenges spanking assumptions by Kara Breems
"Honeymoon" humbles freshman by Tim Thompson
Manning the mics: WCAL goes on air by Phil Blonn
Men's Soccer fighting for wins by Justin Sybenga
College reviews Review's results by Jessica Hillstrom
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Chimes: September 12, 1997
Calvin College
New residence hall proposed by John J. Vander Meer
GRATA: Connecting Calvin with GR by Dorina Lazo
Racism in our own backyard by Katherine Fick
A princess and a saint: cut from the same cloth by Dorina Lazo
Calvin student witnesses disaster by Rebecca Joshua
Gabbing with Gaylen: President Gaylen Byker Describes a Day in His Life by Anne Albers
The freshmen swarm: Class of 2001 break records by Sarah Potter
Women's soccer kicks off season with home win by Justin Sybenga
Tragedy brings hope: Matt and Lori's road to recovery by Katherine Fick
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Chimes: May 2, 1997
Calvin College
Calvin fights childhood illiteracy by Katherine Fick
Multiculturalism fits the "Bill" by Kara Breems
A sign of the times: Calvin events reach all by Sara Korber
Ruthie serves up smorgasboard of surprises by Andrea DeKoter
Defining human roles through relationships by Brit Clousing
Multiculturalism: the bandwagon of nonconformity? by David Hoekema
The evolution debate seeks understanding by Sarah Potter
Final engineering project a tribute--and a trial by Jessica Hillstrom
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Chimes: April 25, 1997
Calvin College
ESC had Earth-friendly answers by Jessica Hillstrom
More classes equal less study time by Roxanne Rupke
Addressing women's issues for the future by Katherine Cummings
Suicide attempts not uncommon to Calvin by Dorina Lazo
The nuts and Bults of the library by Caelea Armstrong
Women's tennis team prepares for tournament by Matt Post
Reflecting on diversity by Roxanne Rupke
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Chimes: April 18, 1997
Calvin College
Ogonis struggle for survival by Jessica Hillstrom
Ignoring war in peace by Katherine Fick
Dance Guild Show a "Thriller" by Sarah Zuiderveen
Fatal cult raises important questions by Sarah Potter
Service for the right reasons: earning a good reputation by Megan Davis
Elijah: not your father's opera by Sarah Potter
Track team runs full force ahead by Matthew Post
Freeberg inspires students with wit, wisdom by Ella R. White-Stevens
Students Senate mandates spring cleaning by Rachael Wassenaar
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Chimes: March 7, 1997
Calvin College
Prophecy fully staged for Calvin by Jodi Wieland
Trading grass for paths by Kara Breems
Parking spaces: few and far between by Dorina Lazo
1973 repost still stands by Kara Breems
For heterosexuals only: an invitation to understand by Jim Lucas
Intellectual inbreeding: a frightening thought by Andrew Zwart
Knights drop heartbreaker at Hope , 63-62 by Jeff Febus
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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