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 7, 2017
Calvin College
Students share views on planned Calvin renovations by Joshua Polanski
Students explore Hinduism on temple tour by Kathryn Mae Post
History professor awarded Fulbright to study hockey by Purun Yeo
Lecture challenges Christians' meat consumption by Julia McKee
Opinion: Rape culture at Calvin by Emily Cole
NEH grant pays for Japanese adjunct by Juliama Ludema
Calvin hosts the eight biannual Festival of Faith and Music by Brandon Schreur, Jackson Van Haitsma & Jordan Peterson
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Chimes: March 10, 2017
Calvin College
Student plans Women's Day walkout by Julia McKee
Rangeela continuing despite rumors by Juliana Ludema
Calvin grads drop album by Brandon Schreur
Amway Grand formal attracts students of all grade levels by Maddie Hughey
History department expands core options by Josh Parks
Student bloggers chronicle their unique perspectives on Calvin by Michael Lentz
Men's tennis team sweeps four consecutive matches by Purun Yeo
Proposed healthcare bill sheds light on ACA's impact by Tanner Vincent
Local environmental professionals talk career paths by Dena De Kryger
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Chimes: March 3, 2017
Calvin College
LGBT+ teach-in elicits mixed reactions by Gwyneth Findlay & Peter Ford
Rev. Smith appointed to new CRC position by Kathryn Mae Post
SAO movie showings now free by Brandon Schreur
Changes to Passport structure aim to bring students to campus sooner by Michael Lentz
New campus signs promote hospitality and navigational ease for visitors by Hannah Butler
Men and women's basketball teams earn tourney bids by Mark Peless
GR community rallies support for immigrants by Katie Ulrich
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Chimes: February 24, 2017
Calvin College
Alumni lauded for work in Burundi by Emily Stroble
Health services advocates for women's and mental health by Julia McKee
Lecture encourages a complex nostalgia by Maddie Hughey
Just Citizenship panel discusses blindspots in nationalism by Michael Lentz
5,000 students absent on day of protest by Carolyn Muyskens
The Pop Music Guild by Natalie Henderson
Men's basketball upsets Hope in OT by Mark Peless
Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings a night of culture to Calvin Culture by Jordan Petersen
Students lead Reformed Bible study by Kathryn Mae Post
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Chimes: February 17, 2017
Calvin College
Former campus safety officer charged with misdemeanor by Josh Parks & Maddie Hughey
Gallery displays phone photos by Daniel Hickey
Handlon celebrates convocation by Jon Gorter
Conference encourages and inspires students and non-students alike by Peter Ford
Just Citizenship discussion series continues by Hannah Butler
MIAA coaches' preseason polls released for late spring sports by Mark Peless
Lunar sample departs Dice Museum by Sadie Burgher
On the court of Thine Enemies by Madalyn Buursma
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Chimes: February 10, 2017
Calvin College
Tie-breaking vote confirms DeVos by Carolyn Muyskens
Interim class studies drug use at Calvin by Michael Lentz
Just Citizenship series builds connections by Juliana Ludema
Dance party embraces old school by Daniel Hickey
Student life holds Cokes & Clubs 2.0 by Hannah Butler
Wheaton prof speaks on Genesis by Joshua Polanski
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Chimes: February 3, 2017
Calvin College
Students unaffected by travel ban so far by Julia McKee
Q&A with New testament scholar N.T. Wright by Josh Parks
First-year students reflect on DCM by Juliana Ludema
ReGathering welcomes students to new semester by Michael Lentz
Men's basketball loses to Hope despite strong start by Purun Yeo
Hundreds protest immigration ban at GR airport by Anneke Kapteyn
The Calvin Prison Initiative by Michelle Hofman
"Life Without Sound" creates new waves for Cloud Nothings by Brandon Schreur
Doomsday clock approaches midnight by Jon Gorter
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Chimes: January 20, 2017
Calvin College
Program offers career prep, scholarship by Josh Parks
Senate grills DeVos by Carolyn Muyskens
Res life kicks off Kill-a-Watt by Michael Lentz
Gay Christians share stories by Gwyneth Findlay
Persecution high, failing by Kathryn Mae Post
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Chimes: January 13, 2017
Calvin College
Gallery highlights Virgin Mary by Julia McKee and Courtney Zonnefeld
Highlights from the January Series by Josh Parks
Men's basketball coach Kevin Vande Streek gets 400th win by Purun Yeo
Four city officials charged in Flint water investigation by Carolyn Muyskens
Dialogue: an essential voice in Calvin's story by Natalie Henderson
Rules for religion in schools unclear by Kathryn Mae Post
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Chimes: December 9, 2016
Calvin College
Alumni publish essay collection by Courtney Zonnefeld
Local churches discuss immigration by Kathryn Mae Post
Dialogue showcases vitality of student art by Daniel Hickey
Students gather for annual Christmas tree lighting by Michelle Hofman
Calvin soccer misses national championship by a silver by Purun Yeo
Calvin students enter 36-hour film contest by Juliana Ludema
CRC leaders wrestle with same-sex marriage: a look at Synod 2016 by Josh Parks
Response to Matthew Tuininga on Sexuality and Scripture by Nicholas Wolterstorff
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Chimes: December 2, 2016
Calvin College
Indigenous spirituality impacts DAPL protests by Kathryn Mae Post
The scoop on 'The Philadelphia Story' by Courtney Zonnefeld
Professor appears on conservative watchlist by Josh Parks
Moon rock comes to Calvin Museum by Daniel Blakemore
KE composting catches on by Juliana Ludema
Sold-out Dance Guild impresses by Maddie Hughey
On top of the world: women's volleyball national champs by Mark Peless
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Chimes: November 18, 2016
Calvin College
Anti-Trump protests fill the streets of GR by Carolyn Muysken & Joshua Nederhood
Thanksgiving break to start one day earlier by Courtney Zonnefeld
Challenges for the next president: election post-mortem by Matt Leistra
Worship leader brings new psalms to congregations by Josh Parks
Women's basketball wins by 100 in season opener by Mark Peless
Bosnian Muslim shares story at Calvin by Dana Drosdick
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Chimes: November 11, 2016
Calvin College
Israeli scientists make breakthrough in HIV cure by Victor Lynde
Founder of Detroit Dirt gives lecture about composting by Courtney Zonnefeld
Professors discuss economic issues facing next president by Matt Leistra
International Education Week celebrates multiculturalism by Katie Ulrich
Men's basketball team prepares for new season by Mark Peless
Marvel's "Doctor Strange" marvels by Brandon Schreur
The Rhetoric of the Rhetoric Center by Michelle Hofman
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Chimes: November 4, 2016
Calvin College
Men's hockey off to blazing start by Mark Peless
Revolutionary take on Hamilton by Courtney Zonnefeld
Post Family Farms excites students again by Michael Lentz
Third district House candidates clash in debate by Emily Cole
Technology takes over in "Black Mirror" by Brandon Schreur
Calvin beats, wins MIAA title by Purn Yeo
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Chimes: October 28, 2016
Calvin College
New center for student success by Julia McKee
Silver screen spooks to watch this Halloween by Brandon Schreur
Cameroonian pastor questions prosperity gospel by Juliana Ludema
Calvin Improv by Mark Peless
Calvin CFAC receives indie pop duo Tegan and Sara
History colloquium integrates business and religion by Matt Leistra
Fall sports wrap up as teams look to championships by Mark Peless
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Chimes: October 21, 2016
Calvin College
ArtPrize winner former Calvin prof by Saraphina Sefcik
No Trump for Calvin Republicans by Josh Parks
Political science professors tackle foreign policy by Matthew Leistra
MSDO seeks to extend unlearning by Michael Lentz
Panel on feminism & faith by Emily Stroble
Isky Van Doorne Named MIAA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week by Purn Yeo
E-sports catching up with traditional sports by Kelsey Powers
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Chimes: October 14, 2016
Calvin College
Lowest enrollment in decades by Josh Parks
Battle over telescope on sacred mountain by Dena De Kryger
Play humanizes controversial figure by Courtney Zonnefeld
Men's soccer triumphs to 5-1 victory over Hope by Purun Yeo
Calvin welcomes Ingrid Michaelson by Natalie Henderson
Wolterstorff speaks on human rights by Kathryn Mae Post
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Truman's decision by Victor Lynde
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Chimes: October 7, 2016
Calvin College
Film debugs gender gap in computer science by Juliana Ludema
Dialogue offers new submission category by Maddie Hughey
On Calvin's campus, sharing is (car)ing by Michael Lentz
Notes at Noon showcases collaboration by Josh Parks
Senate hosts summit by Katie Ulrick
Calvin's women volleyball team dominates Olivet's team 3-0 by Purun Yeo
New independent bookstore has community focus by Saraphina Sefcik
Life beyond Campus by Michelle Hofman
Joella Ranaivoson is ordained in the CRC by Kathryn Mae Post
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Chimes: September 30, 2016
Calvin College
Kanye brings tour to GR by Brandon Schreur
Lead poisoning on the rise in Grand Rapids by Emily Cole
Calvin Theatre Company tackles bullying by Katie Ulrich
"More than just stuff": a Q&A with David Malone by Courtney Zonnefeld
Calvin alumni discuss honesty in media by Julia Mckee
Churches respond to trafficking in Ghana by Kathryn Mae Post
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Chimes: February 5, 2016
Calvin College
Senate president steps down by Amelia Sterenberg
Calvin flocks to Flint by Alden Hartopo
Interim snapshots: students reflect on J-term experiences by Natalie Henderson
Cokes and Clubs refreshes memories by Morgan Anderson
Hockey sweeps Davenport, stays atop ACHA by Anna Gernant
New genetically modified organisms by Michael Messina
J.I. Packer ends his ministry by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: December 11, 2015
Calvin College
Michael Le Roy: A Retrospective by Anna Delph
ISIS, Terrorism & Refugees by Juliana Ludema
Airband Cancelled by Morgan Anderson
Basketball bounces MIAA foes by Mark Peless
Holiday tradition remains stable by Amelia Sterenberg
Theology, grammar and learning to write sentences by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: December 4, 2015
Calvin College
Calvin launches college-wide effort to increase student retention by Josh Parks
Women's soccer: NCAA success by Mark Peless
"We Stand Together": Calvin shows solidarity against racism by Bethany Cok
Calvin ranked second for number of students studying abroad by Alicia De Jong
Open ocean fish display impressive biological cloacking by Natasha Strydhorst
Heartside gallery continues to grow by Saraphina Sefcik
Pope Francis visits Kenta, Uganda, and the Central Republic by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: November 20, 2015
Calvin College
Students react to Paris attacks by Marisa Heule
"Macabre" impresses with haunting displays of art by Anna Delph
Calvin tied with Hope in flu vaccine challenge by Amelia Sterenberg
Symposium hosts Calvin professor by Alicia De Jong
Financial seminar trains students by Juliana Ludema
Student bands draw crowd by Deanna Geelhood
3D printing produces Disney-inspired prosthetics by Kelsey Powers
Women's basketball opens season with pair of wins by Anna Gernant
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Chimes: November 13, 2015
Calvin College
Dialogue celebrates record participation by Jon Gorter & Josiah Kinney
Students rally in vigil for Mizzou by Jon Gorter
New urban studies minor to be offered by Alicia De Jong
SAPT tackles myths about sexual assault in first lecture in month-long series by Juliana Ludema
Eastown's Kava House to close its doors by Saraphina Sefcik
Women's volleyball captures MIAA title by sweeping Hope by Anna Gernant
Chameleon color achieved by embedded crystals by Natasha Strydhorst
International Worship Night at LOFT by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: November 6, 2015
Calvin College
Five professors let go due to program cuts by Josh Parks
Zombiefest returns to Calvin to the delight of students by Amelia Sterenberg
Student takes human eye research to Harvard University by Morgan Anderson
Biology class takes project to MSU by Amelia Sterenberg
Calvin student bank Liance releases first full-length album by Nate Hunt
Women's soccer adds to winning streak with defeat of Olivet by Mark Peless
Community celebrates Dia de los Muertos by Saraphina Sefcik