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: April 1, 2019 (April Fools' Edition)
Calvin College
Student Union plans to feature full fledged waterpark by Monsieur Bon Joer
Bookstore to start selling engagement rings by Bady Murrsma
Breaking News: Student discovers secret underground campus by Phishnette Espionage
Financial aid office cut from budget by Yolo Munch
Calvin announces plans for condom dispenser by Con Dumb
Thanos snaps away Calvin's donors by Knotosh Julianksi
Religion majors starts new religion for senior seminar by Joshulana Polanknotski
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Chimes: March 8, 2019
Calvin College
GR UMC churches uncertain after divided :GBT standpoints by Jonathan Boer
President Edgar Aguilar leads senate, aspires towards advocacy by Jose M. Hernandez
Papillon Paper: Calvin grad duo bringing the printing press back by Mimi Mutesa
TEDx Calvin promotes a community of ideas by Jacob Baylor
CCW offers resources for substance abuse by Sam Ballast
The tunnels less travelled by Michal Rubingh
Spring Formal takes us back to old hollywood by Jasmine Van Donselaar
Faith-centered basketball coach retires after 23 years by Patrick Roefels
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Chimes: February 22, 2019
Calvin College
Calvin Prison Initiative student faces deportation by Annette Espinoza
Fans absent at Calvin basketball games by Patrick Roelofs
On the Faith of Paul Schrader by Garrett Strpko
Name change to Calvin University requires new merchandise and renovations by Jonathan Boer
Professor researching effects of purity culture by Madalyn Buursma
Calvin College Democrats give students experience in productive political dialogue by Sam Ballast
GEO department hosts guest lecturer speaking on the historical climate record by Katherine Benedict
Journalism is meant to serve you by Michelle Hofman
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Chimes: February 8, 2019
Calvin College
Calvin defeats Hope in 200th matchup by Patrick Roelofs
Sexuality Series hosts gay Christians with differing views on same-sex marriage by Katherine Benedict
"Spinning into Butter": CTC play explores themes of race and white guilt by Yolanda Chow
Severe winter weather postpones Cold Knight Plunge twice by Ellington Smith
Student Senate and CCW bring happiness to campus with light boxes by Sam Ballast
CCW workshops set out to address drugs, alcohol by Michelle Merritt
Who are the Calvin College Republicans? by Joshua Polanski
Religion department hires new professor by Joshua Polanski
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Chimes: December 7, 2018
Calvin College
Evolution debate continues amongst CCCU biology profs by Joshua Polanski
New student organization 'starts up' a generation of ideas by Sam Ballast
Women In Action conference empowers women for attentiveness, self care by Ellington Smith
Calvin Center for Faith and Writing celebrates Madeleine L'Engle's 100th birthday, legacy with cake, conversation by Michal Rubingh
40% of students who visit Counselling and Wellness show signs of depression by Jose M. Hernandez
For God so loved the KOSMOS: William Matthews' latest album invites a bigger picture of God by Yolanda Chow
Free food=Free students by Madalyn Buursma
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Chimes: November 30, 2018
Calvin College
Students turn to vaping for relaxation, entertainment by Juliana Knot
Professors at panel discuss Christian responsibility to climate change by Katherine Benedict
Charity on a roll: Anu Sushi now in Johnny's by Ellington Smith
Number of students studying language declines despite benefits by Madalyn Buursma
Volleyball team finishes second in nation after losing championship by Patrick Roelofs
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Chimes: November 16, 2018
Calvin College
President Le Roy turns down pay increases while receiving total compensation at peer median by Yolanda Chow
Calvin sells Ladies Literary Club property by Ellington Smith
"Heralding Africa's Redemption": history professor working on book by Jose M. Hernandez
"The Little Free Library" comes to Commons patio by Annette Espinoza
Collegiate group grows, supports gender diversity in engineering by Michal Rubingh
The Hate U Give, gave us the discussions we needed by Mimi Mutesa
Knights receive individual honors for success by Patrick Roelofs
Philosophy profs discuss Wolterstorff's book on liturgy by Garrett Strpko
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Chimes: November 9, 2018
Calvin College
A week after Tree of Life shooting, a GR synagogue worships "in memory and in defiance" by Juliana Knot
Student activity around elections reflects investment by Michelle Hofman & Madalyn Buursma
Board of Trustees votes to allow alcohol sales in Prince Conference Center by Juliana Knot
Calvin students reflect on award winning short film by Joshua Polanski
Panelists discuss Christian and Muslim relations in 2018 by Michal Rubingh
Men's basketball looks to improve by Ellington Smith
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Chimes: November 2, 2018
Calvin College
"Red Dead Redemption II" forces players to survive Wild West by Garrett Strpko
"Foodietravelours": Esther Ryou, senior, starts food marketing business by Sam Ballast
Former Dutch politician calls for US and EU cooperation by Jose M. Hernandez
Sir Sly and Joywave bring personal, theatrical energy to CFAC stage by Garrett Strpko
Knights defeat Hornets in first round of MIAA tournament by Jose M. Hernandez
Calvin College Alumni Choir allows grads to sing with a national reputation by Madalyn Buursma
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Chimes: October 26, 2018
Calvin College
Calvin Crushes: an online space for compliments, romance by Annette Espinoza
Molly Shanahan and Mad Shak address issues of physical identity by Michal Rubingh
Bee-ware of your surroundings by Sam Ballast
Food Recovery Network hosts panel with nonprofits about food insecurity by Michal Rubingh
CAS Department renamed to Department of Communication by Ellington Smith
Career coach starts fashion business by Annette Espinoza
DIII hockey team experiences early success by Patrick Roelofs
Student wins 2nd place in the Long Term Ecological Research Poster Fair by Bernard Boadu
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Chimes: October 19, 2018
Calvin College
AHANA retention increases at Calvin by Annette Espinoza
Local bishop discusses martyred saint by Joshua Polanski
Restorative Justice Conference continues conversation about justice practices by Michelle Merritt
Handling of sexual misconduct strives to balance safety, support with conduct code by Annette Espinoza
Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcased humanity's ties with nature by Garrett Strpko
Calvin hosts Midwest Invitational volleyball tournament, loses first match of season by Ellinfton Smith
John Calvin University by Juliana Knot
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Chimes: October 12, 2018
Calvin College
Academic division implements college-wide strategies to balance budget by Garrett Strpko
Planning for Festival 2020 well underway despite director's departure by Michelle Hofman
Religion dept. offers limited reformed class selection by Juliana Knot
Health services offers women's health as part of primary care by Juliana Knot
Dining services jobs for students see high turnovers due to stress, moving on Jose M. Hernandez
Nachle: three student associations unite for multicultural dance party by Sam Ballast
Film review: Eighth Grade makes tween awkwardness funny, sweet by Conner Veenstra
Volleyball defeats Albion by Patrick Roelofs
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Chimes: October 5, 2018
Calvin College
Calvin admin. lays groundwork for university by Michelle Hofman
UnLearn Week 2018 sets out to inspire cultural awareness by Annette Espinoza
Search for new VP of enrollment underway by Michelle Hofman
Revamped homecoming welcomes alumni by Annette Espinoza
Calvin band Mannhattan signs to record label by Garette Skpro
Women's soccer kicks off conference play with win by Jose M. Harnandez
Chinese Student Association defining its role at Calvin by Madalyn Buursma
Calvin grad critically appraises evangelical pro-life movement by Joshua Polanski
LOFT donations increase, after eight months of Venmo by Bernard Boadu
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Chimes: September 28, 2018
Calvin College
Day 10 Report shows drop in enrollment by Michelle Hofman
Calvin Theater Company embraces dramatic work for 2018-2019 season by Garrett Strpko
Planting events at Ecosystem Preserve prep for spring bloom by Yolanda Chow
"Patsy's Place": unrest over reduced cafe hours on east side of campus by Annette Espinoza
First Ever Computing & Computing Fair in September by Bernard Boadu
College Democrats, Republicans bridge gap in a polarized world by Madalyn Buursma
Calvin students attend interfaith dinner and discussion in Holland by Joshua Polanski
Men's, women's soccer both lose to University of Chicago by Jose Hernandez
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Chimes: September 21, 2018
Calvin College
Budget troubles force cuts in faculty pay and benefits, student services by Jose Miguel Hernandez
January Series announces next speaker lineup by Sam Ballast
Center Art Gallery makes space for Mars by Ellington Smith
Campus Safety collected $44,000 in ticket fines in 2017-18 by Juliana Knot
Preacher Lawson takes us to church by Mimi Mutesa
SAO shows Solo: a not-so Star Wars story by Joshua Polanski
Women's volleyball, men's soccer stay undefeated by Patrick Roe
Chapter of PERIOD opens at Calvin by Madalyn Buursma
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Chimes: September 14, 2018
Calvin College
Library cafe plans make 'latte' progress by Sam Ballast
Calvin hires across 13 departments by Yolanda Chow
Bunker Interpretive Center & Nature Preserve going through major upgrades by Josh M. Hernandez
Calvin Prison Initiative serves, grows by Ellington Smith
"KHv-Far' snags 'far-out" win at 50th annual Chaos Night by Annette Espinoza
John Mark MacMillian tours at Calvin by Mimi Mutesa
Calvin Dining Staff debuts new software by Bernard Boadu
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Chimes: August 31, 2018
Calvin College
Welcome Class of 2022: On behalf of the Chimes Staff by Juliana Knot
Fall SAO event preview by Joshua Polanski
Editorial: Why you should pick up Chimes by Michelle Hofman
A short guide to all things Calvin
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Chimes: May 4, 2018
Calvin College
Aguilar wins senate election by Alejandra Crevier & Emily Stroble
Prof denied tenure by board by Gwyneth Findlay
Plans brew for new coffee shop in Heckman Library by Alejandra Crevier
New history prof ushers in digital humanities program by Dana Drosdick
SPIN bike rental initiative pedals to a smooth start by Molly Bruns
Changes to ecosystem preserve slated for summer by David Fitch
Student activities office celebrates 25th anniversary by Brandon Schreur
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Chimes: April 27, 2018
Calvin College
Calvin profs plan seminar to look 'Beyond Stewardship' by David Fitch
Survey tracks recent changes in sexual assault rates at Calvin by Yolanda Chow
Faculty senate approves altered professor pay scale by Yolanda Chow
Application-based process introduced for senate VPs by Morgan Anderson
'Sense and Sensibility': A story of love and forgiveness by Janelle Conti
SAO's year-end Phoebe Bridgers concert intimate, moving by Joshua Polanski
CRC population decline correlates with Calvin'0s shrinking enrollment by Nathan Stripp
Retiring English prof pairs statistical analysis and language by Hannah Butler
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Chimes: April 20, 2018
Calvin College
McKibben speaks on climate change at FFW by Yolanda Chow
Revised vision statement reflects community feedback by Josh Parks
Gender-neutral bathroom plan implemented by Samantha Ballast
Students host Calvin's first dance marathon by Dana Drosdick
BANFF Mountains Film Festival climbs into the CFAC by Blake Staat
Raw emotions by Calvin Yurko
Co-founder of AJS presents on efforts to end police corruption in Honduras by Ben Demaso
We should value Calvin's diverse student leadership by Dana Drosdick
Let's talk about the F-word: fundamentalism by Connor Veenstra
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Chimes: April 13, 2018
Calvin College
Calvin students explore other religious traditions by Molly Bruns
Q&A with Manato Jansen by Dana Drosdick
Venezuelan filmmaker brings new life 'La Familia' to GR by Brandon Schreur
Young Oceans makes waves in the Calvin Chapel by Daniel Hickey
Festival authors: A history of conversation by Michelle Hofman
Aquinas chaplain, professors reflect on pope's first five years by Ben Demaso
Aslan in the name of Tash by Emily Stroble
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Chimes: April 6, 2018
Calvin College
GFR pastors discuss concealed carry in churches by Juliana Knot
Business department launches new majors, entrepreneurship minor by Yolanda Chow
Madcap pops up at Festival of Faith & Writing by Michelle Hofman
Summer tuition drops by Samantha Ballast
Women's soccer coach replacement hired by Isabella Ebbert
LDS members, Calvin students connect over pizza and conversation at interfaith dinner by Juliana Knot
CS clubs to cook up Raspberry Pis in upcoming tutorial event by David Fitch
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Chimes: March 9, 2018
Calvin College
New honors program approved by Alejandra Crevier
Calvin notified of CMU shooting by campus safety by Michelle Hofman
Residence life introduces additional open house hours by Samantha Ballast
Dining halls reduce hours, offer new to-go boxes by Yolanda Chow
High schoolers hold walkout in honor of Parkland shooting victims by Peter Ford
Greta Gerwig's 'Lady Bird' takes flight in the CFAC by Brandon Schreur
Geology student shoots for the moon and lands NASA internship by Dana Drosdick
Iguana finds home on campus by Melissa Sorrentino
Calvin tests Google-powered remote learning by Joshua Polanski
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Chimes: March 2, 2018
Calvin College
Draft vision statement earns student approval by Josh Parks
Calvin give bike sharing another 'SPIN' by Molly Bruns
CRC director, other evangelical leaders sign pro-immigration letter to Trump, Congress by Yolanda Chow
Speech pathology department awarded fall prevention grant by Emily Stroble
Making an IMPACT: orientation for minority students by Samantha Ballast
Men's and women's swimming & diving claim MIAA championships by Purun Yeo
Space for rest by Peter Ford
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Chimes: February 23, 2018
Calvin College
Paul Schrader returns to Christian Reformed roots by Emily Joy Stroble
'Black panther' celebrates African culture and sparks discourse by Alejandra Crevier
Book 'XHIBITION' marks the spot by Samantha Ballast
Festival of Faith and Writing holds weekly author previews by Molly Bruns
Calvin alumnus Paul Schrader premiers 'First Reformed' in GR by Brandon Schreur
Valerie June plays concert on Valentine's Day by Daniel Hickey
Korean students comment on Olympics by Purun Yeo
Prof reflects on crusade conversion by Juliana Knot
Calvin seniors, staff pitch ideas at GR Startup Weekend 2018 by Molly Bruns