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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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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...

Swim and Dive teams start season strong

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2024

Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams are ranked inside the top 10 on Swimclouds’ rankings and in the top 15 in the coaches’ rankings, and have had strong starts to their respective seasons....

Big sport milestones for homecoming weekend

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2024

Calvin Athletics will host a trio of homecoming sporting events on Saturday, Oct. 5. This includes its first-ever homecoming football game and also the opening of the new Calvin Soccer Stadium for the...

Calvin Women’s Soccer embraces “underdog” role while taking on top 10 teams

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2024

Calvin women’s soccer defeated the No. 6 and No. 8 teams before tying with the No. 1 ranked Washington University at home on Monday, Sept. 23. This year, the Knights got out to a slow start, with...

The women’s team built off last year’s success at this year’s Hope Tournament. Photo from @calvinwtennis on Instagram.

Meet the Interim Tennis Coaches

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2024

This fall, husband and wife duo Jon and Angie Goorhouse have stepped up to coach Calvin’s tennis team to fill the gap left by former head coach John Ross, who retired earlier this fall after 21 seasons.  The...

Calvin's women's golf team has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024-2025 season. Image from calvin.womens.golf.

Women’s golf has record breaking start to fall season

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2024

The Knights women’s golf team finished third in the conference, their best ever finish. This season, the team looks to build off that success and has already had what head coach Jerry Bergsma described...

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