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: February 21, 2014Calvin College Annual sem pond jump has record participation, some injuries by Hayley Cox Knights4Life hosts '100-day countdown' party for seniors by Joe Mohan Calvin Community Garden to expand to new location by Emily Cole New GR basketball team to play first game Feb 25 by Grace Ruiter CRC announces grant increase by Bekah Coggin Asian elephants express empathy in stressful situations by Jonathan Hielkema Calvin swim historically sweeps MIAA by Jacob Kuyvenhoven 
-    Chimes: February 14, 2014Calvin College Creative "Into the Woods" opens with rousing success by Leah Jonker uKnight Games kicks off its fourth year of competitions by Casey McIntosh Students for Life organization starts on campus by Daniel Paulson Calvin students participate in Food Recovery Network distributions by Kellee Dragt Philip Seymour Hoofman dies at 46 by Sierra Savela Knights win one, lose one by Jacob Kuyvenhoven Conference attracts students with international interests by Joe Mohan 
-    Chimes: February 7, 2014Calvin College Board of trustees approves strategic plan for the next five years by Lauren DeHaan Low numbers reported for faculty participation in diversity events by Ben Rietema New online faculty evaluation form available to students by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi Calvin students develop new Android application for student news by Joe Mohan Hackers hit big targets around the world by Jonathan Hielkema DAAC to reopen doors following sudden closure by Nathan Slauer Calvin softball's new culture by Brian Exner 
-    Chimes: January 17, 2014Calvin College Committee votes to open library on Sundays, but future uncertain by Ryan Struyk & Hayley Cox Business class explores possibility of new master's programs by Ben Rietema Student senate joins push to renovate Johnny's by Daniel Paulson Record breaking snowstorm hits Midwest by Ben Rietema Calvin students aim to improve book buying experience by John Muyskens Knights fall to hot-shooting Hope by Jacob Kuyvenhoven Band to return to Calvin by Nick Keeley 
-    Chimes: December 6, 2013Calvin College Arts programs would be hit hard in recommended round of cuts by Ruthy Berends Departments may see tuition hike by Ben Rietema Curriculum Center may close by Lauren DeHaan Student senate forgoes Operation Christmas Child by Jeronica Andrews Judge dismisses lawsuit regarding Google book scanning by John Muyskens Stories of spiritual intimacy and healing offer humor and hope by Gabe Gunnink Students refocus the Christmas season on Advent by Nathan Groenewold 
-    Chimes: November 22, 2013Calvin College 'Zero' chances of passing new core by May. leaders say by Ruthy Berends Calvin considers more master's programs by Ben Rietema Preliminary evaluations suggests First Year Seminar a success by Hayley Cox Calvin ranks fifth for study abroad, third for int'l students by Jeronica Andrews Calvin gives student org $1 million to invest in stocks, funds, bonds by Sierra Savela Grand Rapids offers wide variety of winter events by Angelyn Groenboom Common faith unites internationals in Hungary by John Michael Lasalle Senior leads student section by Jess Koster 
-    Chimes: November 15, 2013Calvin College Calvin considers three-year on-campus residency requirement by Ruthy Berends Women's soccer tops MIAA, heads to NCAA tourney by Brian Exner Climbing competition draws over 45 students in its fifth year by Anna Delph New Calvin mission statement in progress by Leah Jonker Calvin beats Hope in exciting MIAA final by Jacob Kuyvenhoven Play boasts great cast by Sierra Savela 
-    Chimes: November 8, 2013Calvin College Le Roy adds Hulst, Loyd-Paige for first female-majority cabinet by Hayley Cox Volleyball, soccer, cross country win MIAA conference titles by Jessica Koster Student life finalizes events by Valerie Greer Nearly 2,000 attend KE Apartments' annual Light in the Night by Nathan Groenewold Calvin College sign on west side of East Beltline vandalized four times by Connor Sterchi Yellowstone magma measured by Natasha Strydhorst The Life and Times of a Third Culture Kid by Alden Hartopo 
-    Chimes: November 1, 2013Calvin College 'Coming Out Day' chalk message erased by building services by Ben Rietema ESPN founder, former senator headline 2014 January Series by Matthew Schanck Race Card Project seeks to gauge student thoughts on race by Jeronica Andrews Website allows students to buy and sell textbooks by Sierra Savela Study finds a purpose for sleep: clearing toxins from brain by Jonathan Hielkema Rock band plays Calvin by Alden Hartopo Knights stay atop MIAA by Brian Exner 
-    Chimes: October 25, 2013Calvin College Lee continues discussion on issues of sexuality and the church by Ruthy Berends Serving costs Calvin first loss of season by Sydney Chipman Fierljeppen pole vaulting makes a big splash on campus by Anna Delph Cold temperatures draw sparse crowd for senior sleepout by Catherine Kramer Budget cuts curtail Dialogue by Jeronica Andrews C/O Exist by Jonathan Hielkema Women 1st, men 7th at Oshkosh by Andre Otte 
-    Chimes: October 18, 2013Calvin College Budget gap shrinks 33 percent after first round of cuts by Ryan Struyk Talks continue on RA work load by Ben Rietema GRPD joins prolonged investigation after 17 bikes stolen from Calvin by Loukas Peterson Dining services cuts weekend hot breakfasts, bonus bucks, B-quiv by Leah Jonker CRC joins with Michigan farmers to fight for immigrants by Anna Delph A night of worship by Nick Keeley Calvin takes MIAA lead by Brian Exner 
-    Chimes: October 11, 2013Calvin College Chain of bike thefts sweeps through campus by Hayley Cox Government shutdown affects Calvin by Ericka Buitenhuis Calvin's PBS show Inner Compass cut after 15 years by Leah Jonker Calvin's Late Night with Capella performers sing 19-song set by Daniel Paulson Student life restructure connects student programs by Hayley Cox 'Rush; among year's best by Christian Becker Knights compete against DI schools by Andre Otte 
-    Chimes: October 4, 2013Calvin College RAs now required to deskie by Ben Reitema Prayer vigil for Kenya held by students by Jeronica Andrews Ribbens performs live by Anna Delph NASA Curiosity rover discovers water in Martian soil by John Muyskens Switchfoot uses art to unify audience at concert by Abby Paternoster Kishi Bashi comes back to Calvin better than ever by Sierra Savela Men's golf leading by Jess Koster 
-    Chimes: September 27, 2013Calvin College Over the Rhine charms with a warm and intimate show by Nick Keeley Kenyan Calvin students respond to Nairobi terrorist attack by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi Student rep for provost office added to committee by Lauren DeHaan Vibrant faith witnessed by Ghana semester by Rebekah Coggin Valve announces SteamOS, plans too invade your living room by Jonathan Hielkema Midseason Report by Jacob Kuyvenhoven Student senate promises changes this year by David Kuenzi 
-    Chimes: September 20, 2013Calvin College No. 1 Knights beat No. 2 Hope in three sets by Brian Exner Draft of new core would slash course load by Lauren DeHaan Buck Fridays carnival offers new, monstrous attraction by Anna Delph 2013 Ig Nobel prizes awarded for absurd research by John Muyskens Golf wins Jamboree by Jess Koster 'Equip you prayer life' begins by Nathan Groenewold 
-    Chimes: September 13, 2013Calvin College Calvin women's volleyball officially top in nation by Brain Exner Calvin to remember De Groot by Ryan Struyk LOFT ends 15-year-old 'Grow in Grace' tradition by Matthias Struble and Connor Sterchi CIT works to inform students about email scams by Connor Sterchi Calvin jumps in national liberal arts college rankings by Alden Hartopo & Connor Sterchi Cryptocurrency mining in campus computer labs a tough sell by John Muyskens 
-    Chimes: September 6, 2013Calvin College Rooks-VanDellen wins 45th Chaos Day by two points by Leah Jonker New provost search begins by Ryan Struyk Phi-Chi/Beta victorious in MudBowl by Hayley Cox Prospective senators spark high hopes from senate by Alden Hartopo Rent-A-Bike program undergoes new changes by Connor Sterchi Celebration on the Grand returns by Lauren Dehaan Women's soccer gets the win by Mark Dehaan 
-    Chimes: May 4, 2012Calvin College All-campus lunch celebrates Byker's contributions by Abby Zwart Josh Garrels weaves story and song by Will Montei Prof of the year named by Allysa Metzner Don't worry, be happy by Marissa Beversluis Leader of WWII rescue mission dies by Lauren De Haan Baseball prepares for Hope by Josh Yonker 
-    Chimes: April 20, 2012Calvin College Festival brings together readers and writers by Katerina Parsons Softball wins six, renews hope by Jess Koster Dance guild impressive, offers variety by Hayley Cox Digital age claims photography, convolutes purpose by Jackson Hall Violins restored in memory of Holocaust victims by Jacky Den Haan Crab computers a possibility by Jon Hielkema 
-    Chimes: April 13, 2012Calvin College Gungor balances worship, music, visual drama by Will Montei Death Cab hits Calvin by Zach Waasdorp Calvin professors among best in nation by Grace Ruiter Late Night return by Grace Ruiter Centennial of the sinking of the Titanic occassion for rememberance by Rachel Hekman Track competes in three meets by Jess Koster Knights' offense sputters in MIAA play by Josh Yonker 
-    Chimes: March 30, 2012Calvin College Supreme Court tackles constitutionality of healthcare bill by Rachel Hekman Grad wins Jeopardy by Katerina Parsons Calvin made partner by Tyler Slamkowski Physics students win NASA grant by Avery Johnson Myths surrounding binge drinking warrant case, investigation by Kendra Haan Outdoor track begins by Josh Yonker Krafft an All-American by Jess Koster 
-    Chimes: March 16, 2012Calvin College Serving and learning on break by Allysa Metzner Women in round of 8 by Jess Koster Walsh's commentary relevant by Jasmine Wilson Two Knights claim All-American honor at nationals in track and field by Mark Dehaan Student senate open house campaign misguided, misleading by Michelle Ratering Eastown a vibrant neighborhood by Libby Stille NASA hit with suit by Allison Schepers 
-    Chimes: March 9, 2012Calvin College Women's basketball moves on to Chicago sectionals by Mark Dehaan Improv joins UCB Friday night by Avery Johnson Bulthuis sings gospel by John Kloosterman Professor receives Fulbright Fellowship by Tyler Slamkowski Eisley to perform by Katerina Parsons Climate beliefs shift by Jon Hielkema Limbaugh lambasted by Connor Sterchi 
-    Chimes: March 2, 2012Calvin College Romney takes Michigan primary, splits delegates by Joseph Matheson Worden plays Calvin by Michelle Ratering KE apartments offer exciting opportunities by Libby Stille Dance the night away by Jasmine Wilson Stores offer cheap food for students by Jackson Hall Latest Andrew Bird album orchestral, yet simple by Zach Waasdorp Silence a discipline by Christine Bennett 
-    Chimes: February 24, 2012Calvin College Rangeela promises cultural exposure, visual sparkle by Hayley Cox GOP primaries come to Michigan by Allysa Metzner Siblings visiting Calvin by Avery Johnson Apple and Microsoft introduce new order in operating systems by Jon Hielkema Calvin dominates Saint Mary's by Mark Dehaan Knights open season by Josh Yonker Local legend to play in CFAC by John Kloosterman 
 
				 
					 
					