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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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...

What is football?

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2024

As Calvin starts its first-ever football season, we understand that not everyone on campus is familiar with American football, its rules or its scoring system. To give Calvin students a better understanding...

Spectators cheer on Calvin's football team at their first official game.

Football is here!

Inaugural season underway for football
Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2024

Two years after the announcement of a football program back in 2022, Calvin’s football team starts its inaugural season this fall. Last year, the Knights roster consisted of 62 players. After two years...

Track and Field head coach prioritizes community building

Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2024

In his second season as head track coach at Calvin, Adam Haldorson and his team of assistant coaches have continued to cultivate a culture of both community and excellence across event groups, grade levels...

The team won their first tournament recently.

Calvin Esports looks to build off first tournament win

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024

Calvin University’s Esports club won their first conference tournament on Mar. 20 when the Valorant team placed first at the Block House Esports League (BEL) Conference Finals. The team traveled to...

Calvin’s women’s tennis team after their last non-conference game.

Women’s tennis team finishes non-conference schedule strong

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024

Calvin’s women’s tennis team finished the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 10-1 record against tough competition. This record is an improvement over last season's 8-5 record in out-of-conference...

The golf team at Longleaf Golf and Family Club in North Carolina.

Spring break trips support success on and off the field

Savannah Shustack, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2024

A casual glance at Patrick Gillen quickly revealed he spent his spring break in the sun. His tanned forearms contrasted with pale wrists, and he laughed as he pointed out the clear tan line created by...

With every point scored, the team was ecstatic.

Calvin men’s basketball makes run to the Elite Eight

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2024

Calvin’s men’s basketball team fell to third-ranked Trinity College in the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight, losing 62-69. In doing so, the team made the national quarterfinals of the NCAA III Tournament...

Over 1,700 fans attended the men’s basketball game on siblings’ weekend.

Calvin athletics hosts multiple sporting events throughout siblings weekend

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2024

Calvin University celebrated siblings weekend by hosting a trio of sporting events: men’s and women’s basketball and men’s volleyball. The women’s basketball team triumphed over the Adrian College...

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