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: 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
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Chimes: May 9, 2014
Calvin College
Professor of the year awarded to philosophy professor Daniel Herrick by Joseph Matheson
Engineering senior design teams wrap up year-long projects by John Muyskens
Annual Special Olympics hosts 532 athletes at Calvin by Bekah Coggins
"Happy Is..."-themed Dance Guild entertains dozens by Hayley Cox
Calvin sports season wrap-up:every team has a story by Jacob Kuyvenhoven
A&E staff hail favorite pop culture events of the year by Nick Keeley
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Chimes: May 2, 2014
Calvin College
Calvin hosts Special Olympics event on Saturday by Emily Cole
Forum continues We Are Calvin [too] campaign by Kate Parsons
Annual 5k Spring Classic attracts 1,200 runners by Joe Mohan
Calvin spring sports entering postseason by Brian Exner
Calvin responds to Heartbleed bug by John Muyskens
Chaplain to spend administrative sabbatical in Lithuania by Bekah Coggin
Six seniors to start intentional community in Sacramento by Nathan Groenewold
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Chimes: April 25, 2014
Calvin College
Jonathan Eigege and Laura Sterenberg win student senate election by Hayley Cox
Cello Cabaret promises uniqye concert experience by Bethany Cox
Student senate to replace handicap signs on campus by Daniel Paulson
First-year student relaunches rowing club at Calvin by Kellee Dragt
Biennial Festival of Faith and Writing gathers 2,000 writers and readers by Connor Sterchi
The National's distinct style vows by Ben Rietema & Leah Jonker
Festival brings Hollywood to Calvin by Nick Keeley
Baseball in national spotlight by Brian Exner
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Chimes: April 11, 2014
Calvin College
Campaign of two executive teams the focus of this year's senate election by Kate Parsons
Cellists take home prize at well-attended Calvin's Got Talent by Joe Mohan
Interim to Disney World to be offered for January 2015 by Audrey Enters
Calvin approves Hampshire community garden by Joseph Matheson
Chimes triumphant against student senate in dodgeball showdown by Alden Hartopo and Connor Sterchi
Calvin's 15th Goldwater Scholarship awarded to senior Abby Leistra
Off-campus housing mutually beneficial by Bob Crow
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Chimes: April 4, 2014
Calvin College
Le Roy answers students' questions on core, prioritization by Kate Parsons
Calvin bans e-cigs indoors, keeps window open to stricter policy by Daniel Paulson
Nominations announced for Student Employee of the Year by Angelyn Groenboom
Student develops sophisticated computer program for astronomy by Connor Sterchi
Calvin's Got Talent introduces texting as a new voting method by Bethany Cok
Virtual reality startup Oculus VR to be acquired by Facebook by Jonathan Hielkema
Baseball and Softball by Jacob Kuyvenhoven
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Chimes: March 21, 2014
Calvin College
Bosnian-Americans a fixture of Calvin dining halls by Kate Parsons
SAGA's LGBT panel discusses experiences of LGBT people at Calvin by Lauren Hubers
Only one executive team registered for senate election by ben Rietema
Calvin to host biannual Festival of Faith and Writing by Audrey Enters
Student runs marathon to promote girls' empowerment by Emily Cole
ThinkFast game show tests students' knowledge on pop culture by Joe Mohan
Calvin lacrosse looking to build foundation by Brian Exner
Local rabbi talks about being Jewish in Grand Rapids by Katelyn Bosch
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Chimes: March 14, 2014
Calvin College
Calvin community responds to political situation in Ukraine by Leah Jonker
Calvin plays in sweet 16 by Jacob Kuyvenhoven
Orientation Board prepares for 2014-2015 academic year by Angelyn Groenboom
Student senate votes 'yes' on changes to Johnny's Cafe by Carolyn Muyskens
History department debuts new blog by Daniel Paulson
Calvin website redesign targets mobile devices, prospective students by John Muyskens
Creation Care floor servers beyond van Reken by Natasha Strydhorst
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Chimes: March 7, 2014
Calvin College
Amber Warners to work with head coach of US women's volleyball by Alden Hartopo
First-year Calvin student hopes to compete in 2016 Paralympics by Emily Cole
Students climb and cook by Audrey Enters
Auditions kick off Calvin's Got Talent by Joe Mohan
Rangeela performance helps audience 'see beyond the veil' by Hayley Cox
Professor Lew Klatt to be GR poet laureate by Grace Ruiter
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Chimes: February 28, 2014
Calvin College
Calvin names new Provost-Elect Cheryl Brandsen by Lauren DeHaan
Calvin yearbook Prism returns after four-year absence by Connor Sterchi
Calvin hosts Grand Rapids Original Swing Society by Kelee Dragt
Fundraiser event planned for biology professor with lymphoma by Angelyn Groenboom
Fridays at Calvin to host largest number of students in years by Daniel Paulson
A Father's Walk supports single dads in GR area by Connor Sterchi
Trials & Tributes: Yonker's story of overcoming grief by Casey McIntosh
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Chimes: February 21, 2014
Calvin 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
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Chimes: February 14, 2014
Calvin 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
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Chimes: February 7, 2014
Calvin 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
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Chimes: January 17, 2014
Calvin 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
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Chimes: December 6, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: November 22, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: November 15, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: November 8, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: November 1, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: October 25, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: October 18, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: October 11, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: October 4, 2013
Calvin 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