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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

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  Chimes: October 16, 2020

  Calvin University

  Pence rallies in RG: "The road to victory runs right through Michigan" by Katherine Benedict

  Supply chain disruptions force Dining Services to adapt by Alex Raycroft

  Women in science celebrate Nobel Prize milestone, critique male-dominated field by Sarah Gibes

  Calvin top five in state for student loan repayment by Harm Venhuizen

  Tutoring services continue online, maintain numbers even during pandemic by Susannah Epp

  Calvin's Crossing vandalized over summer, repairs underway by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Jubilee Fellows offers opportunities for students interested in ministry by Michaela Giovannelli

  A faith and nation fractured: Prof. Kristin Du Mez reflects on book reception and upcoming elections by Alex Raycroft

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  Chimes: October 9, 2020

  Calvin University

  Students protest cancelation of spring break, Easter holidays by Juliana Knot

  As election nears, pressure builds around MI-03 race by Juliana Knot & Harm Venhuizen

  Calvin prepares for handling COVID-19 as winter approaches by Jamison Van Andel & Ezra Craker

  Phase 1 visiting privileges begin in dorms by Abigail Ham

  January Series announces lineup, virtual viewing by Harm Venhuizen

  Tennis team adjusts to new season under COVID regulations by Ellington Smith

  Fridays are for "The Boys" by Harm Venhuizen

  Pandemic sparks new efforts to promote mental health, current efforts go virtual by Susannah Epp

  I've 'bean' thinking about gratitude by Alex Raycroft

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  Chimes: October 2, 2020

  Calvin University

  Enrollment drop more serious than comparable schools by harm Venhuizen

  TikTok, WeChat ban would upend international student life by Sarah Gibes

  Sufjan Stevens blends new electro-pop sound with familiar lyricism, vocals by Mattheus Colyn

  Meals to Heal: Cooking for students in isolation by Katherine Benedict

  Student-led prayer service mourned Breonna Taylor's death by Juliana Knot

  Political student orgs reflect on RBG's death in light of coming election by Katherine Benedict

  Knights LEAD the way by Alex Raycroft

  Students who have had COVID share their experience by Afua Brantuo

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  Chimes: September 25, 2020

  Calvin University

  West Coast blazes have reshaped students' hometowns by Katherine Benedict

  Core curriculum vote delayed to late in semester by Juliana Knot

  Calvin students start two new political clubs by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  Student senators to provide prizes for using CampusClear by Susannah Epp

  Praising in pandemic: how worship apprentices are leading virtual chapel by Alex Raycroft

  Intramurals offer new activities for the fall by Ellington Smith

  Sanitized over sustainable: how COVID-19 makes reducing waste difficult by Abigail Ham

  
  

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  Chimes: September 18, 2020

  Calvin University

  Athletics suspended to evaluate surveillance testing results by Juliana Knot

  This election year, political figures are visiting GR. Here's why. by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  "Black Lives Matter" post sparked debate, eventually closed "Overheard at Calvin" Facebook Page by Jamison Van Andel

  Calvin's COVID record compared to other private Michigan colleges by Abigail Ham

  Calvin sets a new fundraising record by Alex Raycroft

  Provost names new dean for the arts, languages, humanities, and social sciences by Harm Venhuizen

  Students lament study-abroad opportunities lost to COVID-19 by Katherine Benedict

  Sacraments sanitized: how churches are celebrating religious milestones safely by Michaela Giovannelli

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  Chimes: September 11, 2020

  Calvin University

  Academic calendar changes announced, effective next school year by Harm Venhuizen

  Local CRC appoints deacon who is in same-sex marriage by Juliana Knot

  Three months after George Floyd, Calvin continues to respond to BLM by Katherine Benedict

  Students recount their isolation experiences after report symptoms by Abigail Ham

  Calvin mourns the loss of rising senior Iris Jones by Harm Venhuizen

  Graduation for class of 2020 postponed until April 17, 2021 by Juliana Knot

  COVID-19 dashboard help keep Calvin community informed by Lauren Vanden Bosch

  SAO to launch "Toknight Show", other tentative events by Susanaah Epp

  Celebration Cinema offers "drive-in" alternative to traditional theatre experience by Mattheus Colyn

  Students, professors adjust to new gym class by Jamison Van Andel

  Catching up with Calvin's contact tracers by Sarah Gibes

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  Chimes: September 4, 2020

  Calvin University

  THE RETURN After six months, Calvin comes back to campus by Juliana Knot

  COVID-19 hit small universities' finances hard this summer. Here's where it's left Calvin. by Harm Venhuizen

  Fall sports navigate COVID-19 seasons by Ellington Smith

  Calvin's back on campus. Here's what it took. by Juliana Knot

  Where two or three Zoom by Michaela Giovannelli

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  Chimes: March 6, 2020

  Calvin University

  RVD to close next year for renovations by Juliana Knot

  Sexuality Series discusses purity culture and eroticism by David Swartzentruber

  Calvin locks, but what do Wheaton and Hope do? by Ethan Stafford & Sam Ballast

  Calvin to create a new community space on Peet's Patio in honor of class of 2020 by McKinley Anderson

  What is it like to be a Muslim student on campus? by Abby Poirier

  Scholarship system fails to rewards improvement by Joshua Polanski

  Be the change you want to see: Vote Now by Harm Venhuizen

  The stances of the Democratic frontrunners by Benjamin Honeyford

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  Chimes: February 28, 2020

  Calvin University

  Interim might move to May by Joshua Polanski

  Men, women basketball in second round of MIAA tourney by Ellington Smith

  Executive Director of the CRC resigns as denominational changes approach by Harm Venhuizen

  Candidate Peter meijer wants to make "America West Michigan again" by Juliana Knot

  Looking for mental health resources on campus? Here's where to start. by Abby Poirier

  Study abroad trips slated to change by Ethan Stafford

  Calvin remembers Bob DeKraker by Katherine Benedict

  The regulations Calvin had and the students who broke them by Juliana Knot

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  Chimes: February 21, 2020

  Calvin University

  All seven recent car break-ins were from unlocked cars by Abby Poirier

  DUO multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory nationwide by Katherine Benedict

  Calvin receives recognition for community engagement by McKinley Anderson

  Calvin students involved with direct sales and multilevel marketing by Grace Cole

  Calvin to offer a master's of arts in media and strategic communication by McKinley Anderson

  Vocation, vocation, vocation: institution's effects on career values by Harm Vnhuizen

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  Chimes: February 14, 2020

  Calvin University

  Four Calvin athletes recognized as MIAA players of the week by Ellington Smith

  Trump admin travel ban affects Calvin students by Grace Cole

  Local United Methodist churches uncertain amidst possible schism by Joshua Polanski

  Grand Rapids reaches for the sky by Ethan Stafford

  Going global: new initiative prepares to expand university's reach by Harm Venhuizen

  Practicing praise: the job of a Worship Apprentice by Harm Venhuizen

  Branching out: double majoring outside of STEM by Katherine Benedict

  New women's tennis coach looks forward to new season by David Swartzentruber

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  Chimes: February 7, 2020

  Calvin University

  Coronavirus: the epidemic's impact on Calvin community worldwide by Katherine Benedict

  Squirrel population appears to decrease on campus; why? by Abby Poirier

  Calvin mourns two student deaths by Juliana Knot & McKinley Anderson

  New CSSSP looks to address student concerns by Ethan Stafford

  An interview with Jim English, vice president of finance by Harm Venhuizen

  Calvin symposium diversifies worship by Abby Poirier

  DI Hockey team enjoys new success by Ellington Smith

  How did Chimes cover historical events? by Joshua Polanski

  Introducing our new logo by Juliana Knot

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  Chimes: December 6, 2019

  Calvin University

  Calvin responds to increased departures of employees of color by Harm Venhuizen & Jojo Essuman

  Q&A with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik by Sophia Morgan

  The experience of transfer students at Calvin University by David Swartzentruber

  Calvin prepares documents on politics ahead of 2020 elections by Katherine Benedict

  Calvin's Oratorio Society celebrates 100 years of Singing the "Messiah" by Naomi Vroegop

  What was it like to be a student of color in the 60s and 70s? by Ellington Smith

  The Knight's Stand: Science vs. Sacred by Sophia Morgan

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  Chimes: November 15, 2019

  Calvin University

  Changes to internship requirements for intl students spark frustrations, town hall by McKinley Anderson

  MacArthur, Moore controversy leads to Calvin prof response by Harm Venhuizen

  Q&A with new director of student activities Jack Droppers by David Swartzentruber

  Geography dept. offers geographic information systems certificate by Abby Poirier

  How novelist Timothy Zahn saved Star Wars by Connor Veenstra

  Selling a vision: the advertising strategies of the Calvin brand by Harm Venhuizen

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  Chimes: November 8, 2019

  Calvin University

  Goose Control rids Calvin's campus of pesky geese by McKinley Anderson

  Student athletes of color experience both alienation & community on teams by Ellington Smith

  What are student senate's plans for the year? by Harm Venhuizen

  Animals offer physical, emotional support on campus to students by Connor Veenstra

  Heritage Hall goes digital by Naomi Vroegop

  Tiki bar offers escape from Michigan snow by Ethan Stafford

  Calvin community praises new Bible app 'Dwell' by Sophia Morgan

  Are you doing good by shopping at Goodwill? by Addie Winkleman

  New SAO director hired by Garrett Strpko

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  Chimes: October 25, 2019

  Calvin University

  Meeter Center adds eleven rare books to colllection by Harm Venhuizen

  The Haunt continues to scare Grand Rapidians by Abby Poirer & David Schwartzentruber

  Grand Rapids launches public health campaign to combat lead poisoning by Grace Swanson

  Scholarship changes offer legroom to incoming students by Connor Veenstra

  After grant veto, students' financial situations uncertain by Ethan Stafford

  Film Arts Committee presents the films of Terrence Malik by Abby Poirier

  Unlimited meal plans keep dining hall food consumption stable by McKinley Anderson

  Encountering an ancient saint in modern times by Joshua Polanski

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  Chimes: October 18, 2019

  Calvin University

  CRC student population decreases as other religious affiliations increase by Harm Venhuizen

  New Core revision process gives faculty senate less power by Juliana Knot & Garrett Strpko

  Calvin's exercise science lab gets facelift by Ethan Stafford

  Hekman Library balances the past and future by McKinley Anderson

  Calvin employees' political donations far less than past years, below peers' giving by Naomi Vroegop

  Professors and students partner to research rare diseases by Katherine Benedict

  Leaving a legacy: how donors support Calvin after life by Harm Venhuizen

  Fashion column to come by Addie Winkleman