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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

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

All content by Mitch Blankespoor
Senior Joe Broekhuizen to embark on professional soccer career

Senior Joe Broekhuizen to embark on professional soccer career

Mitch Blankespoor
March 28, 2013

Ever since he was a child, Joe Broekhuizen has dreamed of being a professional soccer player.  After four years at South Christian High School and four years at Calvin College, Broekhuizen has a chance...

Irwin made a game-changing three point shot.  calvin.edu

Women’s basketball makes improbable comeback at Julie Cosello Memorial Classic

Mitch Blankespoor
December 5, 2012

The Calvin College women’s basketball team traveled to Crestview Hills, Ky., over Thanksgiving break for the annual Julie Cosello Memorial Classic. The Knights went 2-0 on the weekend, but the two wins...

Men’s basketball wins two at Grand Rapids Hall of Fame Classic

Men’s basketball wins two at Grand Rapids Hall of Fame Classic

Mitch Blankespoor
November 29, 2012

The Calvin men’s basketball team faced NAIA foes Cornerstone University and Aquinas College over Thanksgiving break in the Grand Rapids Hall of Fame Classic hosted by Hope College. The Knights defeated...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie.

Calvin boasts historic fall sports season

Mitch Blankespoor
November 14, 2012

This fall sports season, which ends this weekend, has been a memorable one for Calvin. The Knights captured six of seven possible Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships outright...

Last year's women's basketball team won the MIAA tourney. Photo courtesy calvin.edu

High expectations for women’s basketball in 2012-13

Mitch Blankespoor
November 8, 2012

The Calvin College women’s basketball team’s season is just over two weeks away, and the 2012-13 team is already hitting the gym. “Tryouts finished about a week ago,” head coach John Ross said....

NHL lockout has negative effect on all parties

Mitch Blankespoor
November 2, 2012

The dreaded day was Sept. 16. The entire hockey world woke up to the news it hoped would never come.  The National Hockey League, also known as the NHL, and its owners locked out the National Hockey...

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Game Day staff improves fan experience for students

Mitch Blankespoor
October 4, 2012

More than 2,700 fans packed Calvin’s Van Noord Arena on Sept. 21 for a volleyball match-up with rival Hope College. 1,110 of these fans were Calvin students, many of whom also came early to enjoy a tailgate...

The Knights fell to Wheaton 3-1 at Joe Bean Field. Photo by Jeff Febus

Knights soccer falls in Souders’ return to Wheaton

Mitch Blankespoor
September 19, 2012

After four years at Wheaton College, three of them as the goalkeeper for the men’s soccer team, Ryan Souders made a return to his alma mater.  Not as a player, but as an opposing coach.  His return...

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