Chimes’ updated mission statement (endorsed in 2022 by the student publications committee, student senate and faculty senate) is the following:
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 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
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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
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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