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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

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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