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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

Lauren Nyong

Lauren Nyong, Multimedia Producer

Lauren Nyong is a junior from Aurora, Illinois studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and minoring in English and Spanish. In her free time, Lauren is on Goodreads or Letterboxd looking for good books and movies. Lauren is thrilled to be the podcast editor for the 2023-2024 school year! 

All content by Lauren Nyong

Beyoncé’s “16 CARRIAGES” is an ode to Black women

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
February 26, 2024

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter announced her new album “act ii” during a Verizon Super Bowl commercial on Feb. 11. At the end of the commercial, she announced, “Okay, they ready, drop the new music,”...

Spectator turnout for athletic games climbs thanks to Calvin Gameday and campus leaders

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
February 12, 2024

Recently, school spirit at Calvin’s athletic events has increased. The football scrimmage had over 3,000 attendees, the men’s basketball Calvin vs. Hope rivalry game was sold out for the first time...

Josh Steinberg proudly represents USA as he celebrates his win.

Josh Steinberg wins gold with Team USA in Argentina

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
January 29, 2024

Over the holiday break, junior Josh Steinberg won gold with Team USA for the 3-on-3 competition of the Maccabi Pan-American games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to the Maccabi USA mission statement,...

The student section was so large the box office started distributing overflow tickets.

The rivalry: Calvin takes down Hope

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
January 22, 2024

The January 17 Calvin-Hope matchup game was highly anticipated this year and probably the best Calvin basketball game I’ve been to during my time at Calvin.  The night before, Calvin Gameday hosted...

The basketball team warms up before a Calvin/Hope rivalry game.

[Photo] Calvin Knights men’s basketball receives highest ranking in 19 seasons

Dillion Baumchen, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024

The basketball team warms up before a Calvin/Hope rivalry game.

Pastor Mary participates in the Calvin tradition of jumping into the seminary pond in the middle of winter. Photo from the Chimes Archives.

The Knightly: An Interview with Pastor Mary

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
November 13, 2023

Pastor Mary Hulst has been Calvin’s campus pastor for the past fifteen years. During her tenure as campus pastor, she has seen Calvin’s perspectives and priorities change under three presidents. Lauren...

Olivia Rodrigo spills her “GUTS” in sophomore album

Lauren Nyong, Podcast Editor
September 25, 2023

On Sept. 8 2023, after a two-year break, 20-year-old Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album, “GUTS.” Since its release, “GUTS” has become Rodrigo’s second No.1 album, having sold over 302,000...

The plan has changed for now from two turf fields to one. Currently, the field is not playable and may not be fully completed for some time.

Calvin football plans remain in flux due to unexpected challenges

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2023

Calvin Athletics stadium construction update As the semester comes to a close, the timeline for Calvin Athletics’ outdoor infrastructure investments still remains in flux. The plan has changed...

According to Britton, “athletics is a better home for [club sports].”

Club sports shift to Athletics division to access resources as part of Strategic Plan

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2023

The Strategic Plan for Athletics has facilitated expansion of Calvin Athletics in more ways than one. One of those ways is providing more club sports offerings to students. Calvin currently offers men’s...

Zac and Matt talk on their YouTube Show about DIII basketball teams to watch, regional and national rankings and their data analyses.

Calvin grads create platform to support DIII Athletics

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2023

Calvin alumni and brothers Zac and Matt Snyder are working to bring recognition and attention to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s Division III (DIII) athletics with their YouTube...

Calvin has a DIII ACHA team since 1973 and a DI team since 2017.

Winter sports finish strong

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2023

The winter sports season is coming to a close, with many Calvin teams sending individual athletes to championships or extending their season as a team with tournament bids.    Calvin Hockey season...

Calvin Knights Cheer hopes to cheer at football and basketball games starting winter 2023.

Former Dance Guild choreographers spearhead new Calvin Knights Cheer program

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2023

Co- Captains Celia Carey and Abigail VanDoorne have begun to spearhead the new Calvin Knights Cheer program under Calvin Athletics. Calvin Knights Cheer is a new co-ed club sport that does not require...

Calvin has begun practicing for the 2023-2024 season.

The challenge of being a two-sport athlete

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2023

Only about seven percent of high school student athletes go on to play at the collegiate level. This is even less common for two-sport student athletes, students who take the challenge of playing two sports...

Men’s D1 Hockey team is ranked 14th in the ACHA D1 poll.

Calvin winter sports claim national ranking spots

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023

Calvin’s winter sports teams are dominating this season. Calvin currently has five nationally ranked teams this season, and they are still climbing up the charts. Men’s Basketball Calvin Men’s...

Calvin Knights Cheer hopes to cheer at football and basketball games starting winter 2023.

A sport “by women, for women”: Calvin Acrobatics and Tumbling prepares for launch

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2023

For Ellen Barker, newly hired head-coach of Calvin’s Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling program, this emerging sport is an opportunity for former gymnasts and cheerleaders to continue competing in college....

Football Head Coach Trent Figg has started recruiting for and building the football program.

Calvin Athletics introduces football Head Coach Trent Figg

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023

Calvin has concluded its search for a head-coach for the new football program. A 12-person committee selected former University of Oregon Offensive Analyst Trent Figg out of nearly 150 applicants. Figg...

Fredrick played volleyball at the University of California, as well as in England and Sweden.

Calvin Athletics hires first Black head-coach for new Men’s Volleyball program

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
January 15, 2023

Calvin Athletics has hired a coach for the university’s first-ever varsity Men’s Volleyball program. Coach Spencer Fredrick is not only the first Men’s Volleyball head coach at Calvin but also the...

Both men’s and women’s basketball are ramping up their seasons with strong starts.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball off to strong starts

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2022

Calvin’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have started their seasons with strong rankings and records. Men’s basketball is currently ranked 17 in the D3hoops Top 25 poll and Women’s basketball...

Women’s soccer was 17-0-1 going into the NCAA tournament.

Calvin teams sweep MIAA tournament, prepare for NCAA tournament

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022

Nov. 5, 2022 was a historic day for Calvin Athletics. It marked the third time in history that Calvin has swept the MIAA tournament titles in men’s soccer, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball at...

Administration say adding a football team will increase
enrollment and improve school spirit.

Board affirms addition of football, other sports, in hopes of boosting enrollment

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022

Calvin’s board of trustees approved football, men’s volleyball, and women’s acrobatics and tumbling as future varsity sports on Oct. 28.  “Football is an exciting development, but it’s part...

Both men’s and women’s swim and dive teams at Calvin are ranked in the College Swimming Coaches Association of
America top 25 poll.

Calvin Swim and Dive is looking “as good as they’ve ever been” as the season begins

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022

Calvin’s Swim and Dive Teams have kicked off their season ranking in the College Swimming Coaches Association of America top 25 poll. The men’s team is ranked No.21 and the women’s team is ranked...

Calvin has a DIII ACHA team since 1973 and a DI team since 2017.

Calvin Hockey eyes expansion on 50th anniversary

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2022

Calvin Athletics is celebrating 50 years of having a hockey program at Calvin. For about half of those years, Head Coach Mike Petrusma has been at the helm of the program, which uniquely includes both...

The 2022 women's volleyball team participates in a match.

Calvin fall sports teams boast strong records as regular seasons wind down

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2022

Calvin Athletics has had a strong start to the school year. The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) conference has ranked three Calvin teams at the top and given several players MIAA player...

Calvin's Women soccer is yet to give up a point this season.

Women’s soccer undefeated, ready for tougher competition

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022

Calvin Women’s Soccer is undefeated so far this season. The team overcame obstacles early in the season and is excited to face tougher competition as the season progresses. Calvin Women’s Soccer...

Calvin now has recreational and advanced leagues for basketball, volleyball, soccer, spikeball and flag football.

Intramurals adjusts sign-up process to increase accessibility

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2022

Calvin Intramurals provide opportunities for students to build community by offering a variety of sports options and introducing an individual sign-up option. “Our goal is to create a community for students...

Plans for investment include two new turf fields, a stadium, an amphitheater, more varsity athletics, potentially including football, and new club sports teams.

Calvin to invest in goals of Strategic Plan for Athletics, including possible football team

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2022

Calvin Athletics is implementing phase one of its five-year Strategic Plan for Athletics, which includes plans for two new turf fields, stadiums, an amphitheater, more varsity athletics — potentially...

The Center for Counseling and Wellness can direct students to the care that meets their needs.

Calvin Athletics and the CCW are ready to help meet student athletes’ mental health needs

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2022

According to Associate Athletic Director Dr. Amber Warners, the need for mental health services has increased for Calvin athletes “compared to past years.” Mental health support for student athletes...

Players and coaches are mask free this season.

Calvin Athletics start new year free of restrictions

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2022

Spectators and athletes at Calvin’s sports events will be free from COVID-19 restrictions this year. Due to increasing vaccination rates and decreasing COVID-19 cases in the area, COVID-19 protocols...

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