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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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Season Recap: Women’s Volleyball

Jess Koster
December 6, 2013

The Knights volleyball team came into the season ranked No. 2, even after losing a full rotation of graduating women. Senior libero (defensive specialist) Kristi Zietse, senior setter Megan Rietema and...

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Ben deWaal Malefyt leads cheers

Jess Koster
December 4, 2013

If you have been to a big volleyball game or basketball game in the past few years, you will notice that Calvin has one man leading the student section, called Knight Nation, on a regular basis, making...

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Hot Seat: Danielle Carter

Jess Koster
November 13, 2013

Co-editor Jess Koster sat down with Danielle Carter to talk about life in and out of soccer. This is hot seat. How old are you? I am 21. I’m a senior. Where are you from? DeWitt, Mich. It’s by...

Calvin wins title in five sports

Jess Koster
November 8, 2013

Calvin continued its conference sports dominance this fall, winning MIAA titles in five fall sports over the last week: men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s volleyball, men’s soccer...

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Both swim teams swim strong at MIAA relays

Jess Koster
October 24, 2013

The swim teams had strong showings at the MIAA relays, with the women taking first in nine events and the men taking first in eight. The wins on the women’s side were as follows: senior Kristy Kinzer,...

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Men’s soccer holds on to MIAA lead

Jess Koster
October 10, 2013

The men’s soccer team defeated Olivet 4-3 on the road last Tuesday. The Knights started out the game with a quiet first half, only scoring one goal. Sophomore Sam Hanover settled a pass from junior...

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Men’s golf back on top of MIAA

Jess Koster
October 3, 2013

The men’s golf team moved back into first place in the MIAA standings last Saturday after finishing second at the Kalamazoo Jamboree and first at the Trine Jamboree over the course of the week. On Monday,...

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Women’s soccer improves to 5-1-1

Jess Koster
September 26, 2013

The women’s soccer team took on the Belles of St. Mary’s last Wednesday, finishing in a draw with neither team netting any goals. Calvin had a 21-9 shot advantage and had 13 shots on frame. The Knights...

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Men’s golf wins jamboree

Jess Koster
September 20, 2013

The men’s golf team won the second MIAA Jamboree of the year at Lenawee Country Club, Adrian College’s home course. In last Friday’s competition, the men won with a score of 298. Adrian finished...

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Men’s soccer falls to Loras College

Jess Koster
September 9, 2013

The men’s soccer team traveled to Milwaukee to play in the Raider Classic hosted by Milwaukee School of Engineering. They took on No. 3 Loras College in the first round on Friday and losing 3-2. Loras,...

All-Chimes Second Team

All-Chimes Second Team

Jess Koster
May 2, 2013

Nick Holtrop (M. Soccer) Senior midfielder Nick Holtrop was an integral part of the men’s soccer team. He was named the MIAA Most Valuable Player. He was named to the D3soccer.com third team All-American...

All-Chimes First Team

All-Chimes First Team

Jess Koster
May 2, 2013

Elizabeth Counsell (W. Swim and Dive) Senior swimmer Elizabeth Counsell capped off her final season by being named All-American in three different events and Honorable Mention All-American in a fourth....

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Hotseat: Aaron Meckes and Sam Kerk

Jess Koster
April 26, 2013

Sports editor Jess Koster sat down with senior thrower Aaron Meckes and junior distance runner Sam Kerk to discuss sports, life and other entertaining topics. This is hot seat: Koster: First of all, how...

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Hot Seat: Loukas Peterson

Jess Koster
April 13, 2013

Tennis junior Loukas Peterson sat down with sports editor Jess Koster to talk about tennis’ recent upset of Kalamazoo as well as other things. Peterson contributed to that victory by winning second...

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Hot Seat: Loukas Peterson

Jess Koster
April 12, 2013

Tennis junior Loukas Peterson sat down with sports editor Jess Koster to talk about tennis’ recent upset of Kalamazoo as well as other things. Peterson contributed to that victory by winning second...

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Hot Seat: Ben Kuiper

Jess Koster
April 4, 2013

Jess Koster sat down with senior golfer Ben Kuiper. Ben was last year’s MIAA Most Valuable Golfer. This is Hot Seat: Koster: How old are you? Kuiper: 22. Where are you from? Grand Rapids. How many...

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Month in Review: Sports in March

Jess Koster
April 4, 2013

Here are what we thought were the top six sports moments in March for the Knights: 6. The men’s basketball team made it to the Sweet 16 this year, before falling to that dreaded school known as St....

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Hot Seat: Kathryn Wrobel

Jess Koster
March 13, 2013

Jess Koster sat down with sophomore Kathryn Wrobel from the women’s swim team. She was on the winning 800-meter freestyle relay at the MIAA championship meet. She was named All-MIAA for the second year....

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Sports: February in review

Jess Koster
March 6, 2013

The sports teams have been very busy in the month of February. Here’s a quick recap of what we think the biggest stories of the month were. 10. Senior basketball player Carissa Verkaik has played...

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Hot Seat: Adam Wiersma

Jess Koster
March 6, 2013

Sports editor Jess Koster sat down with men’s lacrosse captain, senior Adam Wiersma. This is Hot Seat: Koster: First off, how old are you? Wiersma: 21. Where are you from? Holland, Mich. How...

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Sports Preview: Women’s Lacrosse

Jess Koster
February 28, 2013

Impact Players: Yelena Boykov Davis (Sr.) Nikki Perregaux (Sr.) Michelle Holwerda (Sr.) Katie Pranger (Sr.) Lauren Spoelstra (Sr.) Thoughts: “I think we’ll do alright [this year]. I think...

Sports Preview: Baseball

Sports Preview: Baseball

Jess Koster
February 28, 2013

Spring is rapidly approaching, and along with that comes baseball season. Here are a few things about Calvin’s team this upcoming season. Key Returning Players: Ben Cok (Sr.), Right Fielder Grant...

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Sports Preview: Softball

Jess Koster
February 28, 2013

Returners: Lina Avila (Jr.) Merin Cok (So.) Christie VanderMeer (So.) Trista Brownlee (So.) Catherine Hilbrands (So.) Key Losses: Marie Prins Danae Miedema Thoughts: “We are going...

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Hot Seat: Carissa Verkaik

Jess Koster
February 20, 2013

Jess Koster sat down with newly-named Capital One Academic All-American of the Year and three-time MIAA Player of the Year, senior Carissa Verkaik. Verkaik holds Calvin’s scoring, blocking and rebounding...

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Hot Seat: Tom Snikkers

Jess Koster
February 15, 2013

Jess Koster sat down with senior basketball player Tom Snikkers to ask him questions about his life. Snikkers is Calvin’s eighth-highest career scorer after Saturday’s game against Hope. This is Hot...

Five things to watch for: The Rivalry

Five things to watch for: The Rivalry

Jess Koster
February 8, 2013

This weekend marks the second matchup of the rivalry of the season. The men’s basketball team faces off at Hope on Saturday at 3 p.m. Last time, we pointed out some things to look for and this time we’re...

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Season Preview: Men’s lacrosse

Jess Koster
February 8, 2013

This season marks the first varsity lacrosse season in Calvin College history. Here are a few basics of this inaugural team. 5 Impact Players: Adam Wiersma (Sr), Defense Drew Sroczynski (Sr), Goalie Casey...

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The Rivalry: Five Things to Watch For

Jess Koster
January 12, 2013

Tonight's Calvin-Hope women's basketball game faces off two of the best teams in the nation in one of the most heated rivalries in the country. In the 47-year history of the women's basketball rivalry,...

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Men’s soccer defeated by DePauw

Jess Koster
November 15, 2012

The men’s soccer team traveled to Dominican University for the first round of the NCAA D-III tournament. Calvin’s opponent was DePauw University on last Friday. DePauw scored a first minute goal and...

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Swim teams win first MIAA matchup

Jess Koster
October 29, 2012

The swim teams started their official season on Friday with a home meet against Grand Valley State University. GVSU won both the men’s and women’s competition with the scores being 163-77 and 157-83...

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Women’s soccer continues MIAA lead

Jess Koster
October 24, 2012

The women’s soccer team faced off against Olivet on Oct. 17. The Knights were victorious with a score of 3-0. The game was scoreless through the first half but not for lack of opportunity — senior...

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Men’s soccer team on to nine straight wins

Jess Koster
October 19, 2012

The Knights faced the Albion Britons on Tuesday for a conference match-up where they defeated the Britons 4-1. This is the ninth straight win for the Knights, who are 9-1 in the MIAA and 11-3 on the season. Senior...

Megan Korber, Megan Rietema and Kristen Zietse ready themselves for a kill.  Calvin.edu

Volleyball prevails against Alma

Jess Koster
October 19, 2012

Volleyball tThe Knights took on the Scots on Tuesday night defeating them 25-16, 25-17 and 25-16 and hitting .330 in the match compared to Alma’s .165. Calvin was led by senior Lizzie Kamp with 13...

Junior Jake Hoogstrate tied for seventh individually. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Men’s golf wins MIAA title

Jess Koster
October 17, 2012

The men’s golf team held on to its MIAA lead at the final MIAA Jamboree of the season. Oct. 9, the Knights took third at the Medalist Golf Club, the home course of Albion. Calvin shot a 324, five strokes...

(l-r) Megan Rietema, Julia Hilbrands, Megan Korber. Photo courtesy calvin.edu.

Volleyball continues MIAA dominance

Jess Koster
October 17, 2012

The volleyball team traveled to Olivet last Wednesday for a conference match. The Knights defeated the Comets in three sets 25-9, 25-18 and 25-18. 12 Knights contributed at least one kill a piece. Senior...

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Men’s golf maintains lead in MIAA

Jess Koster
October 9, 2012

The men’s golf team hosted the seventh MIAA Jamboree at Watermark Country Club. The Knights took third with 311 strokes, behind Hope with 299 and Trine with 310. Senior Dave Sarkipato shot a round...

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Men’s soccer defeats Hope and Kalamazoo

Jess Koster
October 3, 2012

The men’s soccer team traveled to Van Andel Stadium on Hope’s campus last Wednesday to face off in its first rivalry game of the year. Once again, the Knights prevailed and came home with a 1-0 victory. Calvin...

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Men’s golf adds to MIAA lead

Jess Koster
October 1, 2012

The men’s golf team has extended its lead in the MIAA to 20 strokes. On Monday, they headed out to the Wuskowhan Player’s Club for the MIAA Jamboree hosted by Hope. Calvin shot a score of 304, 11...

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Volleyball unbeaten in MIAA, 13-1 overall

Jess Koster
September 24, 2012

After taking Hope in four sets, the Knights traveled to Trine on Saturday, where the Thunder tied for second in the MIAA with Hope. Trine put up a fight, but Calvin was able to take them in three sets. The...

Women's soccer evened its record to 1-1 after a win over Illinois Wesleyan.

Women’s soccer defeats Illinois Wesleyan

Jess Koster
September 10, 2012

The Knights hosted the Titans of Illinois Wesleyan on Friday night, winning 2-1. The women’s soccer team is now 1-1 after this game played at Grand Rapids Christian’s Eagle Stadium. In the 17th...

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