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.
-    Chimes: October 13, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: October 6, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: September 29, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: September 22, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: September 15, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: May 5, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: April 28, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: April 21, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: April 7, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: March 10, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: March 3, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: February 24, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: February 17, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: February 10, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: February 3, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: January 20, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: January 13, 2017Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: December 9, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: December 2, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: November 18, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: November 11, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: November 4, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: October 28, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: October 21, 2016Calvin 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 
-    Chimes: October 14, 2016Calvin 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 
 
				 
					 
					