Chimes is Calvin University’s official and only student newspaper. In print since 1907, the paper began as a literary magazine and transitioned into a weekly print newspaper in the 1940s. In 2014, Chimes went online and has since expanded its presence through multiple social media platforms and a podcast.
Throughout its history, Chimes has upheld a strong commitment to accurate and quality journalism that serves and informs the Calvin community.
Mission Statement (2022):
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: 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
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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