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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

Flag football: The latest addition of the Unified Sports program at Calvin

Zach Kern and Hendrik Beelen
November 3, 2025

Jesus often referred to the kingdom of Heaven as a place where everyone will have a seat at the banquet. Unified Sports is a program here at Calvin that takes these teachings to heart in building the kingdom...

Invading Hope: Embodying the Calvin community through tradition

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
October 6, 2025

While the outcome of the volleyball rivalry matchup with Hope on Sept. 30 wasn’t what Calvin fans were hoping for, it remained an entertaining and exciting evening that showcased what the Calvin community...

“Pioneers”: Calvin’s Triathlon team leaves lasting legacy after being cut

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 29, 2025

Though Calvin’s triathlon program only lasted five years, it has had a lasting impact on all that were a part of the team. Calvin’s triathlon team was the first of its kind. From becoming the first...

A historical moment: Calvin hosts first-ever football game on campus

A historical moment: Calvin hosts first-ever football game on campus

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 15, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 13, marked a major milestone for Calvin University — especially for the football team and student community. Calvin football hosted their first-ever home game on campus against Concordia...

Investing in wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion

Investing in wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 8, 2025

One of Calvin’s fastest-growing recreational programs, Group Fitness, is expanding this fall; they plan to add seven new classes and three instructors. With this growth comes an unexpected change: for...

The women’s lacrosse team played rival Hope on April 24. Photo courtesy of calvin.edu.

Women’s lacrosse falls to Hope in regular season finale, looks ahead to MIAA tournament

Zach Kern, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2025

The stage was set on a summer-like Wednesday evening for the high stakes showdown between the bitter rivals. The Calvin Knights and the Hope Dutchmen were facing off in the final game of their regular...

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...

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