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 2, 2023
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Calvin sports medicine staff increase as athletic programs expand by Dillion Baumchen
What to know about COVID on campus this fall by Grace Buller
Gentex expands to Grand Rapids area in hopes of attracting local talent by Jacob Westra
WGA strike comes to an end by Maya Oeverman
Knights Cheer prepares for their inaugural season by Grace Buller
Non-CRC professors find a place at Calvin by Nolan Cowan
Sunscreen dispensers to be placed on campus as part of a public health initiative by Gabriel Choi
Project Neighborhood invests in this year's small cohort while planning for the future by Ethan Meyers & Savannah Shustack
"Bottoms" (2023): Come for the queer representation, stay for the satire by Liana Hirner
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Chimes: October 9, 2023
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Calvin Knights post strong h9omecoming performances by Dillion Baumchen
Chapel attendance generally remains consistent, doubles for Thursday service by Nolan Cowan
Calvin's Spanish dual enrollment program expands and evolves by Ethan Meyers
Creation Care Summit held on Calvin's campus by Grace Buller
Abstraction to host coding competition on Nov. 4 by Jacob Westra
Calvin's international orientation equips students for life in the US by Savannah Shustack
From Calvin College to Los Angeles: A Q&A with Calvin alum Glenn Bulthuis about his musical career by Gabriel Choi
Being at Calvin has helped me understand and accept my disability by Ethan Meyers
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Chimes: September 25, 2023
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Life and Career Studies program transitions to Calvin's department of education by Ethan Meyers
Calvin men's and women's soccer teams start strong in out of conference play by Dillion Baumchen
Calvin professor and students attend archaeology conference in Saudi Arabia by Gabriel Choi
ChatGPT: How nearly a year of public availability has changed the academic landscape by Jacob Westra
A never-ending CALLing by Savannah Shustack
Letter from Handlon Campus: Reflecting on convocation Fall 2023 by Robert Edward Hine
Olivia Rodrigo spills her "GUTS" in sophomore album by Lauren Nyong
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Chimes: September 18, 2023
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Calvin's total student body grows for the first time in a decade by Savannah Shustack
Compass College closing sends many new students to Calvin by Maya Oeverman & Savannah Shustack
Tech Week Grand Rapids offers unique experience for STEM students by Jacob Westra
Scooters offer transportation, but parking issues have caused challenges during rollout by Grace Buller
New sports facilities provide new opportunities for student athletes by Dillion Baumchen
Calvin students can now keep waste out of the landfill by Ethan Meyers
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Chimes: September 11, 2023
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Synod deferred ruling on the gravamen process for Calvin faculty by Grace Buller
Lighting issue closes Gezon Auditorium by Maya Oeverman
Calvin Women's Volleyball sets themselves up for a strong season by Dillion Baumchen
SAO leans into tradition with "robust" concert series by Ashley Hamons
Calvin's Outdoor Recreation programs intend to build skills and community by Ethan Meyers
Global Campus expands access to higher education for residents in Calvin's front yard by Savannah Shustack
Didn't get to see all of the tables at Cokes and Clubs? Get to know some of Calvin's newly chartered clubs! by Liana Hirner
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Chimes: September 5, 2023
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"There's a hopefulness in building": Enrollment and morale increases at Calvin despite lingering questions by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman
New options for students as Calvin admin renews ties with South Korean colleges by Ethan Meyers
Dining services working towards a change by Ashley Hamons
Calvin football's recruitment process succeeds by Dillion Baumchen
Alternative study spaces by Lauren Nyong
School of Health continues to establish a presence on campus by Jacob Westra
Library renovations will integrate academic and community resources by Savannah Shustack
For healthy growth, change must come hand-in-hand with stability by Savannah Shustack
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Chimes: April 17, 2023
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A year in review by Savannah Shustack
What's in a name? by Grace Buller
Documentary in honor of Michelle Loyd-Paige to premiere this month by Ashley Hamons
Administrators seek to send message of consistency, clarity to CRC as Synod approaches by Abigail Ham & Katie Rosendale
New films produced by students to premiere at Media Showcase by Maya Oeverman
Calvin football plans remain in flux due to unexpected challenges by Lauren Nyong
Engineering department to roll out two new concentrations starting fall 2024 by David Ogboro
A collision of faith, history and education: Calvin connections and the CRC in Rehoboth, NM by Adelaide Mei
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Chimes: April 1, 2023 (April Fools' Edition)
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Inspired by success of tuition freeze, president freezes everyone's lunch by Crabby Green Eggs
English profs must become football coaches or go by Catty Roozendahl
Entire finance office fired; no cause for alarm, admin say by Flabby Chicken
New cohorts added to help recruit students who aren't particularly special by Crabby Turkey
Admissions Strategy embraces record-breaking year of rings-by-spring by Havana Guerrero
Dining Services to switch breakfast back to Knollcrest... sometimes by A Yam
Football program brings diversity of "size and shape" to campus by Lawrence Old
'Merica act announces debut Rangeela performance by Paul Revere
Manna-only dining halls for season of Lent by Lemonade June
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Chimes: March 27, 2023
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Students, advisors navigate credit transition by Abigail Ham
Club sports shift to Athletics division to access resources as part of Strategic Plan by Lauren Nyong
Details of plan murky as excitement for football builds by Abigail Ham
Students learn and work with Clean Water Institute in New Mexico and Honduras by Ashley Hamons & David Ogboro
Arts Collective and Student Senate collaborate on Johnny's Cave update by Grave Buller
What draws non-CRC students- an ever growing proportion- to Calvin? by Gabriel Choi
"Lots of screaming, lots of excitement": Calvin students attend, anticipate Taylor Swift's Eras Tour by Katie Rosendale
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Chimes: March 20, 2023
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Recent grad hired to study and promote disability inclusion on campus by Maya Oeverman
Calvin grads create platform to support III athletics by Lauren Nyong
Could an Asbury-like revival happen at Calvin? by Savannah Shustack & Adelaide Mei
Decided: How undecided students choose their majors by Lainey Moore
Student workers balance work and play by Ashley Hamons
Celebrating women of STEM by David Ogboro
"Sibling Institutions": Understanding the relationship between Calvin University and Calvin by Grace Buller
CPI offers affirmation of humanity in the midst of serious obstacles by Robert Hines
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Chimes: March 13, 2023
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Calvin's efforts to brand well up against negative internet culture by Grace Buller & Abigail Ham
Winter sports finish strong by Lauren Nyong
"Cherishing this long-term relationship": Faculty exchange links Calvin with Karoli Gaspar University by Savannah Shustack
Post-pandemic, students are less interested in new events, more interested in casual hangouts by Maya Oeverman
Calvin Prayer Partners connects students to senior community by Gabriel Choi
Calvin experts weigh in on psychedelic drugs as mental health treatment by David Ogboro
More than Wiebe's wife: Joanna Boer brings passion, experience to Calvin as presidential spouse by Katie Rosendale
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Chimes: February 20, 2023
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Rangeela returns by Savannah Shustack
Calvin community responds to shooting at Michigan State University by Abigail Ham
As AI takes its next big step, schools ponder how to respond by David Ogboro
Communication issues and lack of clarity have faculty questioning leadership team's role by Grace Buller
Former Dance Guild choreographers spearhead new Calvin Knights Cheer Program by Lauren Nyong
What goes up(stream) must come down(stream) by Lainey Moore
From "Institutes" to Confessions: anonymous confessions at Calvin by Katie Rosendale
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Chimes: February 13, 2023
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Student Senate survey highlights points of difference and consensus by Abigail Ham
University adopts statement on role for interfaith dialogue by Gabriel Choi
Weekday breakfast to move back to Commons by Emily Thomas
Getting through SAD season by Lainey Moore
Just like any other sport, but virtual: Calvin Esports is now a club sport by Katie Rosendale
2022's extreme weather hit close to home for some Calvin students by David Ogboro
The challenge of being a two-sport athlete by Lauren Nyong
Facing the narrative gap: a conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper by Abigail Ham
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Chimes: February 6, 2023
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Tuition won't go up in 2023 by Hadassa Ribeiro
Calvin winter sports claim national ranking spots by Lauren Nyong
Worship Symposium back in person after two years online by Gabriel Choi
How to actually have sweet dreams in college by Maya Oeverman
Governance review is more important than it sounds by Grace Buller
Simulation actors help nursing students prep for clinicals by Lainey Moore
Calvin seminar spreads awareness of tobacco industry strategies by David Ogboro
"A crazy, fun, only-in-college tradition": Cold Knight Plunge turns 25 by Katie Rosendale
Stop buying books; use Hekman instead by Abigail Ham
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Chimes: January 30, 2023
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Calvin senior and professor awarded Hatfield Prize by Maya Oeverman
Halal food gives students more options in the dining halls by Lainey Moore
Peet's and Johnny's go cashless by Emily Thomas
"Right now is the perfect time": navigating the job search by Grace Buller
New community-focused cohort to launch in fall by Katie Rosendale
Engineering "Survivor" event lets engineering students unwind and build community by David Ogboro
A sport "by women, for women": Calvin Acrobatics and Tumbling prepares for launch by Lauren Nyong
Continuing the legacy of the January Series: Michael Wildschut's first Series as director by Adelaide Mei
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Chimes: January 23, 2023
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Calvin grad helps organize global protest for women in Afghanistan by Maya Oeverman
Core 100 is here to stay and here to change by Lainey Moore
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by Savannah Shustack
Service-Learning Center moves into time of transition by Grace Buller
School of Health sets goals for 2023 by David Ogboro
Calvin Athletics introduces football Head Coach Trent Figg by Lauren Nyong
SPAUD department to join other health programs in North Hall by Emily Thomas
Getting off the gerbil wheel: Keeping the Sabbath Holy by Katie Rosendale
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Chimes: January 16, 2023
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New Men's Volleyball program hires coach by Lauren Nyong
Calvin students in Peru faced uncertainty during protests by Katie Rosendale
University parts ways with Chief Financial Officer by Abigail Ham
What to know about the Hope College data breach by Grace Buller
A question of belief: Administrators say staff faith requirement is clear, others disagree by Abigail Ham
New cohort aims to strengthen Calvin's core commitment to sustainability by David Ogboro
New grant supports Calvin student participation in missions conference by Gabriel Choi
Calvin measures sustainability: Here's how by Maya Oeverman
The Chicago Semester: Learning by being and doing by Lainey Moore
"Just don't stop there": Rethinking New Year's resolutions by Kipp De Man
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Chimes: December 5, 2022
Calvin University
Solar project moving towards 2023 installation by David Ogboro
SPAUD program expanding to meet demand by Grace Buller
Calvin connections win major elections by Katie Rosendale
Betsy DeVos visit spurs engagement, dialogue by Savannah Shustack & Maya Oeverman
Learning in the messy middle: Student experiences of Calvin's political climate by Adelaide Mei & Hadassa Ribeiro
Men's and women's basketball off to strong starts by Lauren Nyong
MLK today: Former Calvin professor's new book on U.S. societal issues by Gabriel Choi
Students arts orgs make space for rest and expression despite challenges by Kipp De Man
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Chimes: November 14, 2022
Calvin University
Teams sweep MIAA tournament, ready for NCAA tournament by Lauren Nyong
New program aims to increase retention of under-represented employees by Ezra Craker
Changes to course release costs aim to increase research opportunities by Savannah Shustack & Grace Buller
SAO gets creative in wake of low ticket sales by Katie Rodendale
SAO, coaches hope new sports teams will bring more energy to campus life by Emily Thomas
Pastoral Partners provide presence and care post-COVID by Gabriel Choi
Professor releases trailer for independent film; several students involved by Kipp De Man
School Knights to the rescue by Maya Oeverman
Eating is overly moralized by Grace Buller
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Chimes: November 7, 2022
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Board affirms adding football, other sports, to boost enrollment by Lauren Nyong
Board retains faculty who disagree with CRCNA on LGBTQ+ relationships by Chimes Staff
Preparations for new four-two credit system near completion by Grace Buller
Administration and department chairs successfully negotiate new academic calendar by Katie Rosendale
New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers program offers grants for interfaith engagement in the curriculum by Emily Thomas
"Complex", "murky" and "nuanced": Understanding Prop 3 by Savannah Shustack
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Chimes: October 31, 2022
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Preparing to vote: A guide to your Michigan midterm ballot by Grace Buller
U.S. Court of Appeals ruling a boon for international students and U.S. universities by David Ogboro
Calvin Swim and Dive teams looking "as good as they've ever been" as season begins by Lauren Nyong
Student loan forgiveness applications are now open for students by Emily Thomas
Grandville Calvin Christian 2nd graders become Calvin engineering students for a day by Adelaide Mai & David Ogboro
A Calvin tradition graveyard by Ezra Craker
Emerging from the lavender haze: Ranking Taylor Swift's "Midnights" by Katie Rosendale
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Chimes: October 24, 2022
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President Boer to officially take the reins this week by Abigail Ham
Strong U.S. dollar increases costs for international students by Ezra Craker
President Boer temporarily increases funding for student organization by Katie Rosendale
Spanish students to go abroad with Trinity Christian College by Grace Buller
Unmasked moderators create a safe and supportive environment on the app by Emily Thomas
Calvin Hockey eyes expansion on 50th anniversary by Lauren Nyong
Design norms aim to shape students into thinking Christian engineers by Adelaide Mei
Freshmen: There are better things to focus on that weight by Abigail Ham
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Chimes: October 17, 2022
Calvin University
Last theater minor a leader in remains of program by Maya Oeverman
New coordinator for student support and sexuality programming hired after long search by Grace Buller
Fall sports teams boast strong records as regular seasons wind down by Lauren Nyong
"Jonah moments": President Boer's journey to Calvin by Katie Rosendale
Campus Safety sets sights on equipment upgrades by David Ogboro
Gospel Choir aims to educate and celebrate with a mix of music genres by Gabriel Choi
Calvin students should ride the bus by Ezra Craker
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Chimes: October 3, 2022
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The changing composition of Calvin's student body by Abigail Ham
Women's soccer undefeated, ready for tougher competition by Lauren Nyong
UnLearn Week brings together new and returning speakers by Hadassa Ribeiro
Prospective students offered $1,000 renewable grant for visiting by Ezra Craker
Supply chain issues delay Wi-Fi router upgrades by Emily Thomas
For commuter students, getting involved on campus takes some work. They say it's worth it by Maya Oeverman
Engineering poster fair showcases internship experiences by David Ogboro
Calvin's architecture and identity have evolved, and continue to evolve, side by side by Katie Rosendale & Abigail Ham
What you should have seen at ArtPrize, according to Chimes Staff by Liana Hirner
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Chimes: September 26, 2022
Calvin University
Education majors adapt to post-pandemic teaching by Ezra Craker
Long lines as Dining Services copes with low staffing levels by Katie Rosendale
Introduction of new communication platform aims to solve old issues by Abigail Ham
CISD Scholars Program links students with mentors in their fields by Emily Thomas
Intramurals adjusts sign-up process to increase accessibility by Lauren Nyong
Analytical and intuitive: different cultural perspectives enhance religion classes by Gabriel Choi
Biology professor and team of undergraduates contribute to global search for HIV cure by David Ogboro
CPI graduates work to improve conditions in correctional facilities by Grace Buller