Ashley Hamons is a senior double-majoring in English and Psychology and will be the Editor-in-Chief of Chimes for the 2025-2026 year. Ashley is from Plymouth, Ohio, and enjoys telling people that she's from a village. When she's not writing for Chimes, she's probably planning her wedding with her fiancé (and probably nothing else...

Maya Oeverman is a Senior from Grand Rapids, MI studying English Literature with minors in journalism, film and media, and psychology, and will be the Managing Editor of Chimes for the 2025-2026 school year. When not in class or working on Chimes things she can be found at the Climbing wall, enjoying time outside, and reading or working on a latest ...

Mar Schuurmann is a senior studying PPE and English. She also runs track and is the Editor-in-Chief of Dialogue (the superior student publication… just kidding…). She’s returning as the Culture Editor for her third year on staff. In her rare moments of free time she enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, listening to records, and redecorating her...

Ian Tjoelker is a junior from Sydney, Australia, studying Politics, Economics, and Philosophy, and minoring in Geography. Ian enjoys the funky things in life, including cheese and music, and will tell you his favorite color is green, though he’s not really sure these days.

McKenna Wilkinson is a sophomore from Holland, MI, studying strategic communication with a minor in ministry leadership. She will be the Specials Editor for Chimes for the 2025/26 school year. When she’s not in class, you’ll find her studying in the library, working in the Chimes office, or getting coffee at Peet’s. In her free time, McKenna enj...

Grace Poortenga is a senior studying English and Philosophy and minoring in German Studies. She is the Head Copy Editor for Chimes for the 2025-2026 school year. In her free time, Grace enjoys kayaking, swimming, hiking, reading, and looking at her leopard gecko, Pippin.

Alec DeYoung is a freshman from Lynden, WA studying English and Political Science. He enjoys playing piano, rock climbing and talking about history.

Jorie Cho is a junior studying philosophy with a minor in Asian studies. She will be a General Assignment Reporter on the Chimes staff this year. Jorie loves to travel; she went to Liverpool last spring with Calvin’s off-campus programs and hopes to visit Korea in the spring. Jorie’s hobbies include swimming and water polo, painting, and collecti...

Evangeline Anga is a sophomore at Calvin University majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Communication. When she’s not writing for Chimes she is volunteering as an academic support staff for students with LD’s. Her interests include thriller novels, true crime and rock climbing. Her current favorite book is “Pretty Girls” by Karin...

Ellery Johnson is a sophomore studying English literature with a minor in journalism. Ellery will be the Arts & Entertainment reporter for the 2025-26 school year. When not working on assignments for class, you’ll likely find her reading, watching a movie, or running....

Sarah Sparling is a Sophomore from a wee village in Ontario Canada. Currently she is General Assignment Reporter for the Chimes studying International Relations with minors in French and Environmental Studies. When out of the office Sarah can be found zooming around on her road bike or simply in a dumpster looking for some fresh finds.

Ella Vanden Berg is a junior studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) with a minor in Religion. Ella is a Religion Reporter for Chimes for the 2025-2026 school year. She enjoys spontaneously bursting into song, watercolor, and listening to copious hours of podcasts.

Hendrik Beelen is a sophomore from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He studying mechanical engineering. He is one of Chimes' sports reporters for the 2025-26 school year. His hobbies include watching sports (especially the Michigan Wolverines), playing basketball, playing the guitar, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

Zach Kern is a sophomore majoring in marketing and psychology. When not sports reporting for Chimes Zach could be found playing spikeball, watching football, or swimming in Lake Michigan.