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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

The tennis team has enjoyed a strong season. Photo from calvin.edu.

Men’s tennis rallies with three straight sweeps; eyes MIAA title, shot at nationals

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2025

After a tough loss to arch-rival Hope, Calvin men’s tennis has bounced back nicely, and is now on a three-match winning streak after playing Trine University on April 9. All three victories during this...

Calvin Disc Golf competes at Nationals — and brings the sport back to campus

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2025

This week, Calvin’s disc golf club team made a trip down to Rock Hill, South Carolina to compete — for the first time in Calvin’s history — in the college disc golf national championships. The...

From unknowns to icons: The stories that define March Madness

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2025

There’s a picture from March Madness 2018 that so perfectly encapsulates the two extremes of the emotion which occur after a dramatic March Madness ending. Michigan guard Jordan Poole had just hit a...

Calvin women's basketball huddles before a game. Photo courtesy of calvin.edu.

Calvin men’s and women’s basketball teams capture conference titles

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025

It was a week defined by miracle threes at the buzzer for the DI teams in the state of Michigan. But for Calvin’s women's basketball team, no miracle shots were needed as they had a remarkable week of...

The GVSU Big Meet, where many team members performed well, happened on Feb. 15, 2025.

Calvin Men’s and Women’s Track and Field riding high as indoor championships loom

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2025

As the Calvin track and field team looks toward the indoor championships on March 1, they look back on a season defined by growth, team unity and record-breaking performances. The Knights have navigated...

Team members pose together. Photo courtesy of calvin.edu.

“Team One”: Women’s acrobatics and tumbling makes history with first ever varsity match

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2025

These are exciting times for athletes on the Calvin’s women’s acrobatics and tumbling team. Friday marked the day of their first ever varsity meet at Adrian. While the team ultimately fell to Adrian...

Professors play a lunchtime game of basketball. Photo courtesy of Micah Watson.

From lecture halls to hardwood: Inside “Noonball”

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2025

When Micah Watson, professor of political science, interviewed for a position at Calvin, they asked him “all the tough questions.” After the official interview, Watson stopped in to see the faculty...

Men's volleyball during their winning game.

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

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2025

On Jan. 28, the Calvin Men's Volleyball team was able to get a W in the win column for the first time this season, knocking off Davenport 3-1. For a program in just its second year, it showcased its potential,...

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

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

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2025

While West Michigan was hit with arctic wind chills as low as 25 degrees below zero last week, the heat inside the atmosphere at Hope College’s DeVos Fieldhouse Wednesday evening was undeniable. Calvin...

Luke Witvliet races toward a second-place medal. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

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

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2024

The men’s and women's cross-country teams qualified for the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division III Cross Country National Championships after strong races at the regional meet. On...

Calvin's cross-country team poses after conference meet. Photo from @calvin_xctf on Instagram.

Knights sweep conference cross-country titles

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024

The women’s cross-country team claimed their second straight Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) conference title and first sole claim in 10 years, while the men’s team edged out Hope...

Calvin's Ultimate Frisbee club team

Club sports at Calvin: Women’s rugby, ultimate frisbee and club soccer

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2024

Club sports offer students the chance to grow and compete against other colleges without the commitment that traditional National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) varsity sports require. According...

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