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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

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  Chimes: October 11, 2019

  Calvin University

  Student debt decreased, despite increases in tuition by Harm Venhuizen

  Sammy Obeid brings stand-up comedy to UnLearn Week by Garrett Strpko

  Explainer: what Calvin expects in English proficiency for international students by Juliana Knot

  Candidate Hillary Scholten talks faith's call to action by Garrett Strpko

  "Joker" fails at social commentary by Connor Veenstra

  Engineering dept seminar offers grad school advice by Katherine Benedict

  All One Body discusses homosexuality within CRC by Sophia Morgan

  The Knight's Stand: Why you should care about Line 5 by Garrett Medina

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  Chimes: September 27, 2019

  Calvin University

  CIT launches new security system to combat phishing by Katherine Benedict

  New campus ministry connects students with local ministers by Sophia Morgan

  Project One serves as filler for ArtPrize by David Swartzentruber

  Pollinators, peace, and propagation: Venema Native Gardens by McKinley Anderson

  Biology department hosts play about Darwin exploring science and faith by Katherine Benedict

  State of the estate: how Calvin's portfolio and views on property have changed overtime by Harm Venhuizen

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  Chimes: September 20, 2019

  Calvin University

  Declining enrollment forces staff, service cuts by Juliana Knot

  Calvin soccer beats Wooster, Aquinas in comeback victories by Ellington Smith

  Calvin University ranks #3 in new report by Naomi Vroegop

  Presidential fellows bridge gap between executives, students at Calvin by Ethan Stafford

  Calvin community reacts to vaping bans by McKinley Anderson

  "Something for Us": Calvin's new underpass artwork by Harm Venhuizern

  Calvin professors publish new book rethinking Christian stewardship by Sophia Morgan

  CPI embodies Christian hospitality for Muslim students by Ahmad Nelson & Diarra Kenyatta Bryant

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  Chimes: September 13, 2019

  Calvin University

  EDITORIAL: We're changing our coverage of Campus Safety Reports. Here's why. by Joshua Polanski & Juliana Knot

  Search for new SAO director begins by Garrett Strpko

  Peet's creates connections and community by McKinley Anderson

  Calvin receives new name, campus upgrades by Ethan Stafford

  New Coach, Familiar Territory by Ellington Smith

  Laughter is the best medicine: Priyanka Wali by Garrett Strpko

  Religion-based clubs meet students' needs by Sophia Morgan

  Calvin Mars Rover Design Team provides students with engineering challenges by Katherine Benedict

  Faith Perspectives: A Christian celebration of Labor Day by Joshua Polanski

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  Chimes: May 3, 2019

  Calvin College

  Ken Heffner's faith influenced by unique Calvin College theology by Jonathan Boer

  A spoiler-free review of "Avengers: Endgame" by Katherine Benedict

  SAO being saved through fundraising efforts by Annette Espinoza

  White nationalism rises nationwide; Calvin maintains anti-racist commitment by Garrett Strpko

  Calvin alum named new women's coach by Ellington Smith

  Opinion: Calvin College administration needs to talk about abortion by Caroline Smith

  It's okay to not know everything by Jacob Baylor

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  Chimes: April 26, 2019

  Calvin College

  Current VP for finance and administration retires by Michelle Hofman

  Prof conducts ground breaking research illicit massage parlors in GR with org by Annette Espinoza

  Dr. John M. Perkins receives Kuyper Prize at Calvin's Kuyper Conference by Jon Boer

  CPI student crafts Calvin chess set by Ellington Smith

  Flag event raises awareness for sexual assault: Protect Life flag display postponed by Madalyn Buursma

  March for licenses for undocumented immigrants by Michal Rubingh

  Beyonce pulls a Beyonce, drops "Homecoming" on Netflix by Mimi Mutesa

  Four Knights receive Player of Week honors by Patrick Roefels

  Is the Green NewDeal a good deal? by Katherine Benedict

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  Chimes: April 12, 2019

  Calvin College

  The Rise of the "Nones" by Jacob Baylor

  Kinesiology prof Bolt to become dean of education by Immanuel Deliyannides

  Sarah Visser speaks on college budget and SAO by Michelle Hofman & Joshua Polanski

  "Grassroots Green" promotes non-elitist plant-based dining by Michal Rubingh

  OPINION: Take Religion 243, it will make you a better person by Josh Polanski

  Softball sweeps Hope in two game series by Patrick Roefels

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  Chimes: April 5, 2019

  Calvin College

  Amid unspecified budget cuts, president states strong financial condition by Yolanda Chow

  Local Muslim community grapples with New Zealand shooting by Immanuel Deliyannides

  New art exhibit explores the loss of bees by Katherine Benedict

  Because of the Student Activities Office... Students learned how to engage with culture by Madalyn Buursma

  Carry The Love pleads for students to meet Jesus by Jon Boer

  Men's lacrosse loses, wins over weekend Ellington Smith

  Opinion: Religion professor responds to UMC coverage by Prof. Laura Smith

  Staff response to the SAO situation by Jeff Bouman