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: 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
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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