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  Chimes: March 28, 2022

  Calvin University

  Calvin's swim teams successful at NCAA Championship by Kalex Dodge

  Campus Involvement and Leadership office removes unauthorized LGBTQ+ pride flag display by Harm Venhuizen

  As last 'legacy' honors class graduates, new honors program seeks to fix old problems by Levi Huizenga

  More than misandry and marches: Calvin students embrace feminism and Christianity by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Green Team program introduces high schoolers to ecology, college life by Abigail Ham

  Baking for a cause: Cookies that taste like home by Lucy Kalebjian

  Behind the scenes with Calvin's chefs by Liana Hirner

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  Chimes: March 21, 2022

  Calvin University

  'I'm not going to be ashamed': Queer CSR employee quits to speak freely about split from Calvin by Harm Venhuizen

  Three Calvin alumnae make list of 50 most influential women in West Michigan by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Track athletes achieve record-setting indoor season by Grace Toma

  A sneak peek into Calvin's spring film showcase by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  State of the Student: The Center for Counseling & Wellness by Abigail Ham

  English professors weigh in on the banned books debate by Savannah Shustack

  No more 8 a.m. classes: Calvin to begin new schedule in fall 2022 by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  IRB member resigns in wake of CSR split by Dr. Aaron Yore-Vanoosterhout

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  Chimes: December 6, 2021

  Calvin University

  Commons Union still needs $45.5 million to get off the ground by Jocelyn Nunez Colon & Hadassa Ribeiro

  Calvin's progress on carbon neutrality, sustainability murky during pandemic by Sarah Gibes

  Veteran student orgs return, Student Senate proposes solution to CIL budget cut by Grace Toma

  Calvin brings CPI housing plan to concerned neighborhood by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  With no interim this year, January Series 2022 continues to adapt by Abigail Ham

  Tough early-season schedules have women's, men's basketball teams making strides by Jamison Van Andel

  Art professors show work in joint exhibitions at the Center Art Gallery by Ezra Craker

  In a stroke of 'serendipity', Calvin prof and lab team creates novel fluorescent compound 'Knightletin' by Timothy Lin

  Calvin Nursing department empowers women to take agency over their mental health by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Core 100's structural flaws: An interdisciplinary disaster by Haley Prell

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  Chimes: November 15, 2021

  Calvin University

  We're committed to uncertainty' by Harm Venhuizen

  As crime rates soar, Calvin graduate continues Haiti mission by Michaela Giovannelli

  Gone phishing: CIT launches internal phishing campaign by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Students work to return revival event to campus by Abigail Ham

  Calvin alum takes environmental vision to UN climate conference by Tim Lin

  Dance Guild celebrates 50th anniversary, survives COVID and cuts by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  High schools with Calvin ties win soccer state titles by Jamison Van Andel

  Planting sequoias: Calvin's trees provide clues to the past, hope for the future by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: November 8, 2021

  Calvin University

  What have we lost? by Timothy Lin

  JV soccer makes the most of five-game season by Jamison Van Andel

  Calvin Prison Initiative reconnects after season of remote learning by Grace Toma

  Christians, climate change and the church: Calvin staff reflect on environmental stewardship by Kipp De Man

  Labor and supply chain challenges cause catering limitations by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Calvin alum founds non-profit for transracial foster care adoptees, global partnership by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Non-traditional STEM students bring life experience to class by Sarah Gibes

  Artist Collaborative gets an update by Ezra Craker

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  Chimes: November 1, 2021

  Calvin University

  Sociology department launches criminology major by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  As RCA congregations consider splitting, they do so with grace by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  How Calvin's parking stacks up to the competition by Abigail Ham

  Class registration and academic planning are about to get a major facelift by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Art history professor curates newsletter with global audience by Grace Toma

  Sports analogies in political science: Slam dunk or strikeout? by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Health Services to offer COVID-19 booster shots on campus by Sarah Gibes

  Halloween at Calvin: From 1958 riots to 2021 rollerblade parties by Timothy Lin

  This land has a story. Calvin should acknowledge it by Isaac Seiler & Prof. Joseph Kuilema

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  Chimes: October 25, 2021

  Calvin University

  Calvin's COVID dashboard doesn't follow standard epidemiological practices by Sarah Gibes

  The precarious world of booking SAO concerts by Ezra Craker

  Shuttered by supply-chain issues, RVD now fit for occupancy by Abigail Ham

  Enrollment, Synod 2022 and morale top agenda items in new presidential position profile by Abigail Ham

  Calvin students reflect on upcoming Kentwood general election by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Let's talk about sex by Michaela Giovannelli

  Service Learning Center kicks back into gear with new partnership system by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Calvin student draws international recognition through ping-pong by Grace Toma

  From stars to cells, Calvin students showcase summer research by Timothy Lin

  Urban geography course shows students there's more to Grand Rapids than meets the eye by Jamison Van Andel

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  Chimes: October 18, 2021

  Calvin University

  To avoid cutting budgets, CIL won't charter more student orgs this year by Grace Toma

  'Luminous' tells of Calvin astronomer's risky prediction by Ezra Craker

  Visa delays kept 20+ students from campus this fall by Abigail Ham

  CISD mobilizes to combat food insecurity by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Calvin Left tells Arkansas senator to hit the road by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon & Savannah Shustack

  Seven students and countless cameras: Streaming Calvin sports by Jamison Van Andel

  Homeowners want to install solar panels. Consumers Energy obstructs them. by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: October 4, 2021

  Calvin University

  Waking up from a nightmare, CTC finally performs "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Ezra Craker

  Short-staffed dining halls are still searching for employees by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Ready to UnLearn: CISD to host 22nd annual UnLearn Week by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Dual enrollment, language immersion programs bridge gap between campus and local schools by Hadassa Ribeiro

  Hungary semester first off-campus program to return by Abigail Ham

  Pop Scholars: Smart-dumb comedy born from a smart-dumb education by Isaiah Tenhuisen

  Code red: Calvin community speaks on sustainability, responsibility by Timothy Lin

  Friday Night Soccer fosters community in spite of unofficial status this year by Grace Toma

  Women's soccer beats Olivet 2-0 by Jamison Van Andel

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  Chimes: September 27, 2021

  Calvin University

  Ready for dorm life by Timothy Lin

  West Michigan orgs are leading efforts to resettle Afghan refugees. You can help. by Grace Toma

  German, Dutch students adapt to finish degrees after program cuts by Katherine Benedict

  More fans, more fun: Athletics event restrictions lighten up for the fall by Jamison Van Andel

  Mind the gap: How students made the most out of their time off school in 2020 by Hadassa Ribeiro

  If you're calling yourself pro-life, you need to become involved in the foster care system by Savannah Shustack

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  Chimes: September 20, 2021

  Calvin University

  Concerts are back on campus. Proof of vaccination required by Ezra Craker

  Facilities contactors struggle to resume recycling by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Changes to enrollment strategy a step in the right direction; efforts continue by Harm Venhuizen

  January Series 2022 speakers revealed; N.T. Wright to make record-breaking sixth appearance by Katherine Benedict

  Political science and economics departments unite as one by Grace Toma

  Project Neighborhood combines service, community and learning by Michaela Giovannelli

  Calvin alumni and former professor enter ArtPrize amid big changes by Isaiah Tenhuisen & Ezra Craker

  Volleyball beats Chicago in latest ranked showdown by Jamison Van Andel

  Crash course in health insurance: a conversation with Dr. Laura Champion by Sarah Gibes

  A look inside Core 100: Calvin's new first-year course by Timothy Lin

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  Chimes: September 13, 2021

  Calvin University

  Freshman enrollment sees first growth in eight years by Harm Venhuizen

  Calvin puts up historic numbers in 13-0 win over Finlandia by Jamison Van Andel

  Student organizations experience loss in numbers due to COVID-19, chartering process confusion by Grace Toma

  Presidential Search Committee hunts for new hire by Abigail Ham

  Top five ways to get out and exercise while at Calvin by Jamison Van Andel

  New art installations offer break from first semester stress by Ezra Craker

  NSF grant funds STEM ambassadors, builds interdepartmental community by Timothy Lin

  Faith, science and self-determination: the long history of vaccine hesitancy by Michaela Giovannelli

  Understaffed and overworked: Grieving a gutted department, facilities grapples with transition by Isaiah Tenhuisen

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  Chimes: September 7, 2021

  Calvin University

  Wave of administration departures continues, new leaders step up by Abigail Ham

  Full slate of intramurals return after pause of COVID by Grace Toma

  COVID policies draw support, objections by Katherine Benedict

  Where the lines are drawn: New redistricting committee may upend political landscape by Katherine Benedict

  Summer sessions set up Student Senate for success by Jocelyn Nunez-Colon

  Testing plan spots COVID cases early by Michaela Giovannelli

  Season previews: Calvin sports kick off for the fall by Jamison Van Andel

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  Chimes: April 30, 2021

  Calvin University

  Sexual assault exists at Calvin, so do the tools to find healing by Harm Venhuizen and Katherine Benedict

  Ask an immunologist: Prof. Shen on five vaccine myths by Alex Raycroft

  Chimes sits down with Calvin's new provost: Noah Toly by Juliana Knot

  A "Calvin walk" through dating history by Ezra Craker

  Professor on weekdays, feminist footballer on weekends by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Women's soccer victorious in spring edition of MIAA tournament by Ellington Smith

  Swimming upstream: Calvin women reflect on fields dominated by men by Abigail Ham

  A last word on what Calvin was, is and needs to be by Juliana Knot

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  Chimes: April 16, 2021

  Calvin University

  Student athlete Simon Detmer breaks national para athletics record by Harm Venhuizen

  Committee to decide future of academic cuts by Juliana Knot

  Suspect arrested after female students harassed on Calvin, Cornerstone campuses by Juliana Knot

  Admissions offers slate of virtual events for prospective students by Jamison Van Andel

  Last man standing: men in SPAUD reflect on overwhelmingly female field by Sarah Gibes

  Students struggle to find time for sabbath by Michaela Giovannelli

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  Chimes: April 9, 2021

  Calvin University

  Asian student organizations stand together against hate by Abigail Ham

  Met By Love sparks revival by Michaela Giovannelli

  What your profs think you should watch this weekend by Mattheus Colyn

  Calvin, Spectrum Health offer vaccine to students, staff and faculty by Ezra Craker

  Pause week changes pace of break-less semester by Abigail Ham

  What went wrong: An overview of Chimes' disastrous bracket by Ellington Smith

  Biochemistry prof's cell research earns $350,000 grant by Sarah Gibes

  Six influential people you didn't know are Calvin alumni by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: March 26, 2021

  Calvin University

  First look at Calvin's largest building project to date: $75 million Commons Union by Katherine Benedict

  Congregations part ways with Bethany over same-sex adoption by Juliana Knot

  A socially-distanced Holy Week by Jamison Van Andel

  What are the ingredients of a good dorm event? Schultzde-Eldersveld weighs in by Ezra Craker

  Wild weekend in the NCAA with lots to look forward to by Ellington Smith

  LGBTQ inclusion disagreements threaten Reformed Church in America split by Ezra Craker

  No news is good news: COVID variants not found on campus by Alex Raycroft

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  Chimes: March 19, 2021

  Calvin University

  Abuses of religious power: Why do they happen? by Susannah Epp

  Revenue continues to fall short of operating budget. Endowment has grown by Harm Venhuizen & Michaela Giovannelli

  Anti-LGBTQ tabling event sparks outrage, organizers applied as apologetics event by Harm Venhuizen

  Chimes gives bracket advice by Ellington Smith

  Calvin softball eager for 2021 season by Jamison Van Andel

  Navica app streamlines COVID surveillance testing by Sarah Gibes

  Tracking the trash: it doesn't just go to a landfill by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: March 5, 2021

  Calvin University

  New policy will require three years on campus, effective class of 2026 by Katherine Benedict

  Business school construction begins with groundbreaking ceremony by Abigail Ham

  Prince no longer needed to house sick; RVD nearly empty by Juliana Knot

  Calvin's push to get profs 1B vaccine status met with support, criticism by Alex Raycroft

  Traffic at the TNT is blowing up by Jamison Van Andel

  Remote services leaves students longing for post-pandemic worship by Jamison Van Andel

  International freshmen share their experiences navigating college in a pandemic by Agua Brantuo

  Course evals perpetuate racism and sexism in higher ed by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: February 26, 2021

  Calvin University

  Changes in admissions strategy could lead to first enrollment increase in seven years by Harm Venhuizen

  Students are getting sicker, ER visits increasing in second semester by Abigail Ham

  Morale dips during increased restriction, but revives as cases fall by Ezra Craker

  Empty stadiums force teams to create their own energy by Juliana Knot

  Frogs, earthworms and zebrafish: How Calvin uses live animals in lab by Sarah Gibes

  Ex-CRC church added to list of hate groups by Liana Hirner & Jamison Van Andel

  GOP feature meant to educate, not promote by Afua Brantuo

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  Chimes: February 12, 2021

  Calvin University

  Surge in cases results in campuswide stay-at-home order by Juliana Knot

  New core requirements, explained by Abigail Ham & Juliana Knot

  Students ride GameStop stock roller coaster by Ezra Craker

  Search for new provost attracts dozens of applicants by Juliana Knot & Abigail Ham

  Women's basketball team bounces back after tough losses by Ellington Smith

  Meeter Center director examines Reformation in new book by Jamison Van Andel

  Calvin's first football team isn't what you'd expect by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  What comes next? by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: February 5, 2021

  Calvin University

  Virtual January Series reaches 96,000 viewers globally by Alex Raycroft

  One-third of professors sign letter opposing CRC sexuality report by Juliana Knot

  Grand Rapids restaurants respond to increased costs during pandemic by Jamison Van Andel

  Health students share COVID vaccine experiences by Abigail Ham

  Calvin Peacemakers hope to bridge Knollcrest, Handlon campuses, promote restorative justice by Katherine Benedict

  New men's basketball roster off to a promising start by Ellington Smith

  'Stay vigilant': Students encouraged to observe COVID-19 rules by Sarah Gibes

  Meet the Dutch House: the Christian fraternity at the University of Michigan started by Calvin alum by Afua Brantuo

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  Chimes: November 13, 2020

  Calvin University

  Profs plan to prevent cheating on online finals by Jamison Van Andel

  Case spike traced to off-campus socializing, administration says by Alex Raycroft

  Professor publishes book exploring public land, conservative politics by Ezra Craker

  Social work intern organizes care package program for isolated students by Abigail Ham

  Interim changes cause problems for engineering students by Katherine Benedict

  Nursing prof recognized for outstanding work in reproductive health by Sarah Gibes

  Thanksgiving brings tough choices for some, no options for others by Abigail Ham

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  Chimes: November 6, 2020

  Calvin University

  Consulate closures keep international first-years stuck in home countries by Alex Raycroft

  University to 'strongly encourage' vaccine once available by Sarah Gibes

  Trump holds his final-ever campaign event in Grand Rapids by Katherine Benedict

  COVID-19 cases rise as the end of the semester approaches by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Athletes gain an additional year of eligibility by Jamison Van Andel

  Performing with restrictions has Improv team thinking on their feet by Susannah Epp

  Princeton Review recognizes Calvin as green campus by Sarah Gibes

  Dorm atmosphere tense, impatient while awaiting election results by Alex Raycroft

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  Chimes: October 30, 2020

  Calvin University

  CPI suspended amid outbreak at Handlon Correctional Facility by Juliana Knot

  University denies former prof's allegations of racism, retaliation by Harm Venhuizen & Juliana Knot

  Global Campus plans for expansion, four new grad programs next fall by Harm Venhuizen

  Two students bring TikTok fame to Calvin by Abigail Ham

  Annual Named Scholarship Dinner replaced by virtual program due to COVID by Hadassa Ribeirio

  Socially distanced KnightLife Trivia and Mocktails draws large crowd by Erika Groen

  "Calvin in the Time of COVID" takes theatre outdoors and on the move by Harm Venhuizen

  Men's basketball team stays positive after hiatus by Ellington Smith

  Prayer request wall opens in Hiemenga Hall by Jamison Van Andel