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: 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
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Chimes: February 16, 2018
Calvin College
Draft statement envisions Calvin as university by Josh Parks
Moody faces financial investigation by Luke Enders
Former FIDC director shares behind-the-scenes perspective by Dana Drosdick
Calvin couples talk love, careers and compromise by Dana Drosdick
GR poetry competition celebrates 50 years by Morgan Anderson
Gospel choir performs adaptation of sermons by Rae Gernant
Making the world a smaller place: Off-Capus Programs by Madalyn Buursma
'The Amish project' cast performs first-ever CTC encore by Brandon Schreur
Barna study raises questions about Gen Z's role in church
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Chimes: February 9, 2018
Calvin College
Staff, students speak on Nassar scandal by Isabella Ebbert
Students collect cans for care fund by Emily Stroble
Ethnic Heritage Festival returns by Morgan Anderson
Calvin students compete in 36 Hour Challenge film festival by Brandon Schreur
Hope defeats Calvin in rivalry basketball game by Juliana Knot
Faith inspires protests in Women's, pro-life marches by Alejandra Crevier
Professors tag team rare disease research, start interim course by David Fitch
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Chimes: December 8, 2017
Calvin College
Calvin commits to be carbon neutral by 2057 by Rae Gernant
Student senate committee works toward more diverse faculty by Kathryn Mae Post
Arts theme announced by Isabella Ebbert
Downtown GR rings in the holiday season by Morgan Anderson
Over the Rhine brings Christmas to Calvin by Brandon Schreur
How the tax reform bill affects Calvin students by Peter Ford
Worship institute launches new video series to serve churches by Ben Demaso
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Chimes: December 1, 2017
Calvin College
How gentrified is GR? by Morgan Anderson
Fourth 2029 panel talks Reformed identity by Joshua Polanski
New curriculum proposed for honors program revamp by Leah Thompson
Transcendence: prof talks art, icons and being a "disruptive witness" by Emily Joy Stroble
Women's volleyball falls at semifinals by Purun Yeo
Lecture examines Trump's 'court evangelicals' by Hannah Butler
Seminary professor discusses philosophy of everyday life by Ben Feikema
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Chimes: November 17, 2017
Calvin College
Nepal criminalizes Non-Hindu evangelism by Molly Bruns
Calvin alumna performs in GR by Brandon Schreur
Conference works to listen and heal by Peter Ford
Vision 2029: Panel advocates research for unity and justice by Kathryn Mae Post
Google powers classroom collaboration by David Fitch
Taylor Swift hits a high note with 'Reputation' by Janelle Conti
Calvin in 2029: college or university? by Josh Parks & Michelle Hofman
Women's swimming improving in polls by Mark Peless
Local author leads Advent in the woods by Chloe Selles
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Chimes: November 10, 2017
Calvin College
Students discuss North Korean persecution with film screening by Juliana Knot
Honors program considers cohort model by Leah Thompson
Panel discussion opens visioning process to public by Josh Parks
Jobs abroad await Calvin students by Yolanda Chow
International students gather to prepare for their futures by Peter Ford
Community learns how to create a people-first economy in GR by Morgan Anderson
The Calvin rock wall: A gripping history by Michelle Hofman
Men's soccer advances to NCAA tournament by Purun Yeo
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Chimes: November 3, 2017
Calvin College
Calvin alum starts business supporting senior citizens by Isabelle Ebbert
New archives director pursues digitization and student access by Emily Joy Stroble
New student org partners with the Calvin Prison Initiative by Leah Thompson
GGES department rebranded as GEO by Peter Ford
GR community gathers for fun with corgis by Adrienne Tauschck
'West of the Imagination' comes to Calvin Center Art Gallery by James Andrew Gilbert
Same story, new tellers: David Crowder in the CFAC by Calvin Yurko
Women's volleyball finishes undefeated in conf. by Purun Yeo
Alumna composes original music for 'The Arabian Nights' by Courtney Zonnefeld
Students, faculty react to new calvin.edu by David Fitch
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Chimes: October 27, 2017
Calvin College
Calvin faculty and students join #MeToo movement by Kathryn Mae Post
Constitution series debates political polarization by Isabella Ebbert
Mokaya hosts chocolate dinner by Morgan Anderson
Amazon's show 'Lore' offers creepy scares in time for Halloween by Brandon Schreur
Students present research at poster fair by David Fitch
Astronomy club holds first stargazing meeting by Molly Bruns
Calvin's changing identity by Josh Polanski
Berglund gives talk about hockey research by Hannah Butler
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Chimes: October 20, 2017
Calvin College
CCCU commends new birth control exemption by Josh Parks & Julia McKee
Local filmmakers give advice to CAS students by Brandon Schreur
Calvin affirms diversity with minority hires by Molly Bruns
Students perform well on German test by Peter Ford
Founders celebrates 20th anniversary by Hannah Butler
Second City Comedy comes to Calvin College by Brandon Schreur
Calvin professor speaks on God and chance by David Fitch & Molly Bruns
Broene rename follows historical trend by Peter Ford
Calvin men's soccer clinches MIAA title by Purun Yeo
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Chimes: October 13, 2017
Calvin College
World Vision team running for clean water crisis by Amelia Sterenberg
Calvin Alumumnus starts creative writing and editing podcast by Brandon Schreur
Calvin prepared for active shooter by Peter Ford
CALL program enrollment grows by Emily Stroble
BLM stays consistent in vigils by Adrienne Tauscheck
Women's volleyball shuts out St. Mary's by Mark peless
Conference covers community issues by Courtney Zonnefeld
Students experience Chinese houses of worship by Madalyn Buursma
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Chimes: October 6, 2017
Calvin College
Questioning gentrification in the heartside communithy by Kathryn Mae Post
Distinguished alumni honored by Hannah Butler
Professors and staff bring Christian perspective to sex ed by Joshua Polanski
Calvin Improv introduced two new members by Emily Stroble
Urban Roots creates pilot composting community by Amelia Sterenberg
'An Evening with Jon Foreman' concert review by Ryan Leck
'Calender Girls' shows the true meaning of friendship at any age by Janelle Conti
Men's soccer shuts out Olivet 8-0 by Purun Yeo
'Star Wars' anthology gives life to unsee moments by Gwyneth Findlay
Sci Sit-Down: A Q&A with Prof. David Benson by David Fitch
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Chimes: September 29, 2017
Calvin College
Campus safety increases staff, hires fewer students by Hannah Butler
Higher retention balances smaller incoming class by Josh Parks
Hazing at Wheaton raises questions for Christian colleges by Courtney Zonnefeld
Up-and-coming psych-folk artist plays to a delighted CFAC audience by Daniel Hickey
ArtPrize celebrates second year of film category by Janelle Conti
Audiotree music festival hosts variety of indie bands by Brandon Schreur
Calvin secures conference win over Albion by Julia McKee
Q&A with physics junior by David Fitch
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Chimes: September 22, 2017
Calvin College
Faculty join students in DACA debate by Peter Ford
Interfaith walk celebrates St. Francis' Legacy of Peace by Courtney Zonnefeld
Students get Ready for Life by Emily Joy Stroble
Sexuality Series to cover porn, dating by Katie Ulrich
Muntu Theater visits Calvin by Daniel Hickey
'It' rises above standard horror movie cliches by Brandon Schreur
What four years can teach you by Michelle Hofman
Nashville Statement sparks controversy among Christian by Juliana Knot & Courtney Zonnefeld
Molnar's star prediction featured in film by David Fitch
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Chimes: September 15, 2017
Calvin College
Calvin stands with students protected by DACA by Hannah Butler & Kathryn Mae Post
CRC addresses hurricane disasters by Courtney Zonnefeld
BV takes Chaos Night victory by Emily Joy Stroble
Calvin charters six new student organizations by Katie Ulrich
Calvin College ranked #1 in midwest by Peter Ford
DC's mega-blockbuster "Wonder Woman" shows at Calvin by Brandon Schreur
Q&A with women's volleyball coach Warners by Purun Yeo
Students join faculty in on-campus summer research by David Fitch
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Chimes: May 5, 2017
Calvin College
Q&A: Alvin Plantinga by Josh Parks & Kathryn Mae Post
Calvin's use of adjuncts increasing, still below average by Josh Parks
Political convention explores diverse views by Kathryn Mae Post
Just Citizenship series encourages civic engagement by Peter Ford
Johnny's corner set aside for commuters by Julia McKee
Student presidential race a close call by Juliana Ludema
Explosions in the Sky concert ignites the CFAC Auditorium by Jordan Peterson
Calvin and the kingdom of God by Nathan Stripp
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Chimes: April 28, 2017
Calvin College
38 Calvin faculty sign post-election commitment by Kathryn Mae Post
Library opens on Sundays as study space sans services by Peter Ford
Student senate election initially allows multiple votes by Carolyn Muyskens
Talent show vows by Michelle Hofman
Fulbright and Goldwater research scholarships awarded to students by Emily Stroble
Students make cases for new org charters by Josh Polanski
Calvin students describe their role in the research by Carolyn Muyskens & Tanner Vincent
Men's tennis secures win over Adrian despite demeaning behavior by Purun Yeo
Waxworms consume and digest plastic by Sadie burgher
The Garden House by Maddie Hughey
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Chimes: April 21, 2017
Calvin College
Faculty senate considers B.S./B.S.C. core exemption by Maddie Hughey & Peter Ford
Study finds black motorists twice as likely to be stopped by GR police by Tanner Vincent
Town hall tackles tough topics by Joshua Polanski
Professor and student represent Calvin at GR Film Festival by Brandon Schreur
Spring sports teams near end of seasons by Purun Yeo & Mark Peless
New app provides resources to survivors of sexual assault by Sadie Burgher
LGBT+ issues create tension in CRC by Kathryn Mae Post
The role of student senate by Victor Lynde