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: 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
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Chimes: October 30, 2015
Calvin College
High participation for Food Day by Bethany Cok
Upperclassmen help harvest in the Community Garden by Alicia De Jong
Freelance journalist visits Calvin by Maddie Hughey
"Steve Jobs" a poignant portrait of an imperfect man by Nate Hunt
Holly Ellerbroek's moment of grace by Mark Peless
Could beer hold the key to saving the bees? by Michael Messina
Sesame Street and autism by Kelsey Powers
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Chimes: October 23, 2015
Calvin College
Students pray outside abortion clinic, meet opposition by Bethany Cok
Student Organization Spotlight: Cave Cafe by Nate Hunt
Grand Rapids Symphony seeks new music director by Josh Parks
Cross country finishes eleventh by Marissa Hielkema
Drew Holcomb performs personal folk concert by Marissa Heule
Flint water crisis estimated to affect 45,000 homes by Leira Law
Chris Tomlin returns to the Van Andel Arena by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: October 16, 2015
Calvin College
Program cuts finalized, German major stays by Anna Delph
Nate Reuss impresses with energy, passion by Daniel Baas
Campfires on Commons Lawn bring summer back to Calvin by Bethany Cok
Literature classes: unfair to international students? by Jared Vanoeffen & Jon Gorter
Latin out loud by Maddie Hughey
Calvin musicians connect in the Pop Music Guild by Natalie Henderson
Cross country teams leave Lansing with success and optimism by Julie Woudenberg
U.S. honeybees content with mind-altering parasite by Natasha Strydhorst
ISIS to execute 180 assyrian Christian hostages by Eckhart Chan
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Chimes: October 9, 2015
Calvin College
Accredited film alumna returns to Calvin by Jack Van Allsburg & Juliana Ludenma
Student organization hosts talk about animal ethics by Alicia Dejong
Calvin hosts an Amazing Race-esque Art Prize scavenger hunt by Marisa Huele
New virtual reality technology signals bright future for video gaming by Nate Hunt
Hockey off to quick start of the season behind solid team work by Anna Gernant
Paid college athletes ruling overturned by Mark Peless
Prioritization, the new barbarianism by Frans Van Lier
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Chimes: October 2, 2015
Calvin College
Calvin considers its Future by Anna Delph, Katelyn Bosch & Josh Parks
New rehabilitation clinic to open on the East Beltline by Jon Gorter
Remembering the voice of men's basketball Doug Wentworth by Mark Peless
"The Intern" a feel-good comedy with wide audience appeal by Helen Groothuis
Plaster Creek Stewards event assists Alger Heights by Bethany Cok
Compassion at Calvin by Katy Gerber
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Chimes: September 25, 2015
Calvin College
Water cleanup raise awareness by Natasha Strydhorst
Campus shooter situations by Josh Parks
Business department celebrates local partnerships by Jon Gorter
Incoming class most diverse in recent history by Josh Parks
New Horizons mission reveals complex landscapes on Pluto by Michael Messina
67th Emmys tackles social issues by Nate Hunt
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Chimes: September 18, 2015
Calvin College
SE dynasty delivers, wins by a tug by Maddie Hughey
Art exhibition premieres on campus by Jon Gorter
Student organization raises awareness about human trafficking by Maddie Hughey
Women's soccer wins fourth straight, two in conference by Mark Peless
Inside Out a huge return success for Pixar by Nate Hunt
Study observes whale social networks by Natasha Strydhorst
Syrian refugees need us by James Li
Cultural Awareness on Chaos Night by Kelsey Powers
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Chimes: September 11, 2015
Calvin College
Humanities professors take faculty buyouts by Josh Parks
New Calvin logo receives mixed reviews by Jon Gorter
Calvin to reoffer jazz band as an accredited course by Maddie Hughey
Men's golf opens season with win by Mark Peless
Jurassic World fun by ultimately disappoints by Nate Hunt
New study estimates earth's tree population at three trillion by Micheal Messina
Christian leaders found on ashley Madison by Eckhart Chan
The bias of art core's options Kelsey Powers