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  Chimes: April 28, 2025

  Calvin University

  New native meadow breaks ground on Earth Day by Ian Tjoelker

  Film students prepare for media showcase by Stella Stachowiak

  Students premier original compositions at New Music at Calvin Concert by Graham Kort

  Calvin responds to a national wave of visa revocations by Grace Buller

  A dive into the world of the The Weather Belt by Ethan Meyers

  Women's lacrosse falls to Hope in regular season finale, looks ahead to MIAA tournament by Zach Kern

  Students unsure of effects of Calvin's Synod report by Clare Rybicki, McKenna Wilkinson & Sarah Sparling

  Top of the Class: Beast Games meets Survivor at Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: April 14, 2025

  Calvin University

  Students lead pro-DEI protest on campus by Addy Offutt & Ethan Meyers

  Men's tennis rallies with three straight sweeps; eyes MIAA title, shot at nationals by Zach Kern

  Professors discuss effects of second Trump term by Grace Buller

  "One God, Man Perspective" by Gregory Mox & Eric Rackard

  " A Minecraft Movie" does its best to wreck my favorite thing by Marcail Schuurmann

  Calvin's "Meet the Turtles" Event Aims to Connect Students with Nature and Community by Reuben Kok

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  Chimes: April 7, 2025

  Calvin University

  CPI celebrates 10 years by James Chelekis & Robert Hine

  Faculty respond to Calvin's official report to CRC Synod 2025 by McKenna Wilkinson, Clare Rybicki & Graham Kort

  Funding for library services cut nationwide by Grace Buller

  Faculty Gender Divide at Calvin by Elisabeth Stevens

  Calvin Disc Gold competes at National -- and brings the sport back to campus by Zach Kern

  On This Year's Graduation Speaker by Elisabeth Stevens

  Letter from the editor: Diversity at Chimes by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: April 1, 2025

  Calvin University

  Kelvin hires "media medium" to write all official comments for The Jingle by Disfavor Fuller

  All dining halls closed, faculty to feed students by I. M. Hungary

  Kelvin faces severe drop in student engagement by June Knot

  budget Trouble? Kelvin steals Michigan's 5 Star QB Bryce Underwood with $15 million NIL deal, university economy collapses by Zach Korn

  Entire football team cut- "it just seemed like the right thing to do" by Grant Funding & Ethan Liar

  Synod-approved definitional gymnastics team to start inaugural season in 2025-26 by Nathan Meijer

  Stairs by KE apartments to be turned into terraced rain garden by Disfavor Fuller

  Egg Grelzinga to star in live-action remake by Star Joy

  The Jingle senior editors now required to take vows of poverty, chastity and humility by Disfavor Fuller

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  Chimes: March 24, 2025

  Calvin University

  Knollcrest closes indefinitely, Commons offers new "all-day dining" experience by Addy Offutt

  Budgets, diversity, and the future of scholarships and financial aid at Calvin by Ethan Meyers & Sarah Sparling

  Service-learning trips return to Calvin by Steven Stachowiak

  New statement on sustainability reinforces faith-based commitment to sustainability by Rueben Kok

  "I had something else to say": Beth Allison Barr on her new book, Becoming the Pastor's Wife by Natasha Jayaputra

  From unknows to icons: The stories that define March Madness by Zach Kerns

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  Chimes: March 3, 2025

  Calvin University

  Calvin ends tuition assistance for professors who send children to Christian K-12 schools by Ethan Meyers & Grace Buller

  Calvin responds to federal DEI challenges by Elisabeth Stevens

  A Q&A with Jacqui Elzinga on the adjustment to the presidency by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin faculty, staff display artwork at Center Art Gallery by Addy Offutt

  PDAC: Trump's Environment Policy by Sarah Sparling

  Calvin Women's basketball advances to finals in MIAA Tournament after wins over Adrian and Hope by Zach Kern

  "When Jesus Did Not Return:" A chat with Dr. James Bratt about this week's History Colloquium by Clare Rybicki

  Hulvey's All For You tour becomes SAO's biggest event in 2024-2025 academic year by Natasha Jayaputra

  Cold Knight Plunge makes a splash for 27th year by Stella Stachowiak

  Trivia Night connects students with alumni, revives uKnight Week tradition by McKenna Wilkinson

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  Chimes: February 24, 2025

  Calvin University

  Budget pain ahead: Preparing for the future and the end of "invest to grow" at Calvin by Ethan Meyers & McKenna Wilkinson

  Hekman LIbrary to prune physical collection by up to 40,000 books in the next few years by Addy Offutt

  Students gather for poetry and pasta hosted by CISD by Natasha Jayaputra

  Calvin men's and women's track and field riding high as indoor championship loom by Zach Kern

  "Autonomy, belonging and a chance to grow": three decades of LOFT at Calvin by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: February 17, 2025

  Calvin University

  Confusion, apprehension run high among faculty as gravamen decision still up in the air by McKenna Wilkinson, Sarah Sparling & Ethan Meyers

  Mayor David LaGrand, Calvin alum, shares his vision for Grand Rapids by McKenna Wilkinson & Sarah Sparling

  The future and past of interdisciplinary minors by Elisabeth Stevens

  Valentine's Week In A Nutshell by Natasha Jayaputra

  "Team One": Women's acrobatics and tumbling makes history with first varsity match by Zach Kern

  Late-Night concert sparks excitement for performing at Calvin by Stella Stachowiak

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  Chimes: February 10, 2025

  Calvin University

  Infusing worship with joy: Gospel Choir performs at Calvin’s Worship Symposium by Natasha Jayaputra

  Perkins Living-Learning Community joins forces with the Service-Learning Center by Stella Stachowiak

  Johnny’s new menu incorporates international flavors by McKenna Wilkinson

  Shutdown of Knight Fuel Markets causes frustration by Graham Kort

  Calvin’s “car-centric” campus design keeps students from exploring GR by Sarah Sparling

  From lecture halls to hardwood: Inside “Noonball” by Zach Kern

  Earthkeepers aim to promote sustainability, cooperation on campus by Elisabeth Stevens

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  Chimes: February 3, 2025

  Calvin University

  Professors, offices across campus react to a week of federal funding confusion by Elisabeth Stevens

  Hekman elevator shutdown sparks conversation about accessible infrastructure on campus by Sarah Sparling

  President Elzinga’s benchmarks for success as president by Ethan Meyers

  Calvin community feels uncertainty amid executive orders by Grace Buller

  Calvin Men’s Volleyball picks up first win of the season 3-1 vs Davenport by Zach Kern

  It’s time for the arts to receive participation awards by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: January 27, 2025

  Calvin University

  “The future is secure:” Elzinga officially inaugurated as Calvin’s 13th president by Ethan Meyers & Grace Buller

  Calvin wins “electric” game versus Hope in 214th installment of The Rivalry, 60-65 by Zach Kern

  RVD becomes new package hub by Sarah Sparling

  Knollcrest brings back weekend breakfast by McKenna Wilkinson

  Construction on campus: looking back and looking forward by Graham Kort

  Todd Komarnicki: Faith and filmmaking by Natasha Jayaputra

  "Christmas" Break was too long by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: December 9, 2024

  Calvin University

  “That’s not true inclusion:” For disabled students, full campus accessibility remains elusive by Sarah Sparling

  Umm al-Jimal archaeological site added to UNESCO World Heritage by Grace Buller and Elisabeth Stevens

  2025 January Series sees restructure and big names by Graham Kort

  Changes to dining hall hours, staffing benefits leave students broadly dissatisfied by Maya Oeverman

  Making worship more accessible: A Q&A with Eleanor Plutz about ASL chapel interpretation by Anna Caruso

  “The Holy Spirit Made Me Dance” by Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: November 25, 2024

  Calvin University

  Survey finds that sexual harassment, other crimes on campus often go unreported by Maya Oeverman

  Student advocates concerned about continuing disruptions to campus recycling by Sarah Sparling

  “A whole world below”: Outdoor Rec holds first caving trip by Ethan Meyers

  What Is Dressember? by Ashley Hamons

  Student Senate set to invest $5,000 in Morren Fitness Center weight room by Ian Tjoelker

  Men’s and women’s cross country teams both punched their tickets to nationals by Dillion Baumchen

  Homosexuality in the Bible: A Q&A with scholars who disagree by Elisabeth Stephens

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  Chimes: November 11, 2024

  Calvin University

  “There for a reason”: How the search committee chose Elzinga by Ethan Meyers

  Student organizations across campus adjust to decreasing budgets by Elisabeth Stevens

  Calvin Theatre Company’s Millennial Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing by Natasha Jayaputra

  The Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction? by McKenna Wilkinson

  Knights Sweep Conference Cross Country Titles by Dillion Baumchen

  A Retreat for Calvin Students: The Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens by Sarah Sparling

  Trump does not (and should not) represent Christian values by Marcail Schuurmann

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  Chimes: November 4, 2024

  Calvin University

  2024 election: How are students feeling? by Ethan Meyers & Grace Buller

  Reformation Day: A look at a historic moment in the ever-reforming church by Ella Vanden Berg & Graham Kort

  Restoring Shalom: Calvin grad and wife start transitional housing program for single mothers by Sarah Sparling

  Highlighting club sports: Women’s rugby, ultimate frisbee and club soccer by Dillion Baumchen

  Calvin receives grant to revamp safety phones by Ian Tjoelker

  Yeah, K-dramas can be silly: they’re worth watching anyway by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: October 28, 2024

  Calvin University

  A look at the changing ways students get their textbooks by Graham Kort & Ethan Meyers

  Swim and Dive teams start season strong by Dillion Baumchen

  Pricey Parking? How does Calvin compare by Ian Tjoelker

  "Didi", a very Selfish Story by Natasha Jayaputra

  The Spiritual Exercise of Asking Questions by Ella Vanden Berg

  Dance Guild looks towards the future by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: October 14, 2024

  Calvin University

  Calvin unveils fully operational cadaver lab by Maya Oeverman

  SPEAC partners with Calvin Improv to offer a new option for bystander training by Elisabeth Stevens

  Nexus leverages new office space to offer free financial coaching by Ethan Meyers

  Meet the 2024-25 freshman senators by McKenna Wilkinson and Sarah Sparling

  Commanded to rest by Ashley Hamons

  Molly Parden, Eliza Edens, Louisa Stancioff: The trio that shook the Recital Hall by Natasha Jayaputra

  Why it's important to get engaged? by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: October 7, 2024

  Calvin University

  CERF: A look at Calvin's best kept sustainability secret by Ian Tjoelker

  "Over All This, Put On Love": building effective political dialogue on campus by Graham Kort

  The changing face of world Christianity: a Q&A with Dr. Damaris Parsitau by Ethan Meyers

  French Film Festival: A Celebration of Culture and Film by Natasha Jayaputra

  Big sport milestones for homecoming weekend by Dillion Baumchen

  A look at how campus offices are adapting to digitally immersed students by Elisabeth Stevens

  Lord of the Sabbath by Ashley Hamons

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  Chimes: September 30, 2024

  Calvin College

  Calvin's Wayfinder program provides access to continuing education in the humanities by Ethan Meyers

  Music Department Expands Programming by Maya Oeverman

  Class of 2028 leans in to the tradition of pranks on campus by Sarah Sparling

  YoungLife Culture at Calvin by Graham Kort

  Calvin Women's Soccer embraces "underdog" role while taking on top ten teams by Dillion Baumchen

  Vienna Teng's Comeback Tour at Calvin by Natasha Jayaputra

  Sleep: Why we need it, and why we don't often get it by Graham Kort

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  Chimes: September 23, 2024

  Calvin College

  Student mourns as sustainability cohort admits final class by Elisabeth Stevens

  Three Grand Rapids churches submit letters of disaffiliation to the CRCNA by Grace Buller

  Calvin's student population grows for second consecutive year by Ethan Meyers and Graham Kort

  Rangeela 2025 pushed a week later than usual by Natasha Jayaputra

  Calvin to bring facilities back in-house by Ian Tjoelker

  Meet the Interim Tennis Coaches by Dillion Baumchen

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  Chimes: September 16, 2024

  Calvin College

  Student engagement continues post-COVID rebound by Graham Kort

  Professors adapt to AI in more classrooms by EJ Emesiabumchi

  Gender violence: A men's issue by Ashley Hamons

  Women's golf has record breaking start to fall season by Dillion Baumchen

  What is football? by Dillion Baumchen

  Finding Calvin community while living off-campus by Marcail Schuurmann

  A Love Letter to Minecraft by Marcail Schuurmann

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  Chimes: September 9, 2024

  Calvin University

  Football is here! by Dillion Baumchen

  Library construction nears completion by Ethan Meyers

  Restructured church fair sees record attendance by Graham Kort

  Here's what to know about Synod 2024 by Grace Buller and Nolan Cowan

  Engineering department adds new aerospace concentration by EJ Emesiabumchi

  Q&A with SAO Director, Jack Droppers on upcoming events by Natasha Jayaputra

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  Chimes: April 22, 2024

  Calvin University

  Boer resignation fallout leaves students looking for answers by Savannah Shustack

  Biology department oversees controlled burns on campus by Maya Oeverman

  Pandemic continues to affect student performance by Nolan Cowan

  Stepping into new roles: Tyler VerMerris and Ethan VanOrman on becoming leaders by Ashley Hamons

  Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum celebrates expanded meteorite exhibit by Liana Hirner

  Michael VanWoerkom: Calvin grad, founder and CEO of aerospace company by Jacob Westra

  Track and Field head coach prioritizes community building by Savannah Shustack

  Return of spring arts festival increases student morale by Ethan Meyers

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  Chimes: April 15, 2024

  Calvin University

  Wiebe and Joanna Boer sue Calvin for breach of contract, defamation by Savannah Shustack

  Professors circulate petition to divest from Israel by Nolan Cowan

  Board of Trustees selects chair of presidential search committee by Savannah Shustack

  Smoke reported in CFAC due to mechanical failure by Liana Hirner & Ewan Parker

  Moving out: Not for every student by Ashley Hamons

  Calvin Esports looks to build off first tournament win by Dillion Baumchen

  Proposal for Calvin "Center for Faith and Technology" in the works by Jacob Westra

  How far is too far? Manifestation cleverly handles questions of success and achievement by Maya Oeverman

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  Chimes: April 1, 2024 (April Fools' Edition)

  Calvin University

  Becoming One initiative aimed at increasing unity and future enrollment by Imsol Only

  Two-in-one experimental music group shuts down library by Ash-Hole

  Thanks to time travel research, Calvin 150th comes two years early by Gerhardus Van Raalte

  Reformed and reforming: Calvin's Plank of the Old Guard implements presidential term limits by Snippy S. Snap

  "Rowing the boat of unity": Provost Toodaloo spearheads mandatory rowing retreat for all faculty members by Chris P. Lines

  Student Senate to launch pop=up business casual stores around campus to draw in more applicants by Palees Likeymee

  All your solar eclipse questions, answered by Meet Eeyore

  Calvin's Workday migrates to the Metaverse by The Goop Gobbler

  Arts department to receive its own building, students unhappy with "dilapidated shack" by Artsee Fat-C & Canvas-ing in the lines

  A comprehensive review of Calvin University's bathrooms by Sea in Spanish