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: 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
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Chimes: September 27, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: September 20, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: September 13, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: September 6, 2013
Calvin 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
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Chimes: May 4, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: April 20, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: April 13, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: March 30, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: March 16, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: March 9, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: March 2, 2012
Calvin 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
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Chimes: February 24, 2012
Calvin 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