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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

Patrick Roelofs

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor

Sports section editor Patrick Roelofs is a junior from Villa Park, Illinois, majoring in writing and minoring in journalism and political science. A die-hard fan of the White Sox and Bears, he also enjoys sports like disc golf and spikeball, and is a captain of the Calvin ultimate frisbee team.

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Senior Aly Gagnon was one of five women's lacrosse players to earn all-conference honors.

Knights named to All-MIAA teams

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
May 3, 2019

After a strong spring season by Calvin athletics, several Knights were named to All-MIAA teams in the first wave of all-conference announcements. The softball team had a Calvin-high five players earn...

Sophomore Grace Stock hit two homeruns in the two game series.

Softball sweeps Hope in two game series

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019

The softball team stretched their win streak to seven games after sweeping Hope College in a two-game set over the weekend. The first game of the day started out as a defensive battle, with only one...

2018 First Team All MIAA pitcher Anna Gernant opened the season in the circle for the Knights.

Softball opens season with two victories

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
March 14, 2019

The nationally ranked Calvin softball team opened its season with two wins against former NCAA Tournament foe Franklin College. 2018 All MIAA pitcher Anna Gernant struggled in her first inning of the...

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Fans absent at Calvin basketball games

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019

The bounce of the ball, the squeaks of players’ sneakers, the referee’s whistle are always heard at Calvin basketball games. What’s missing? The lively roar of a crowd. Attendance at Calvin basketball...

Derrick Devries lining up for a shot.

Calvin basketball barely escapes Hope

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
February 21, 2019

Only one basket separated the men’s basketball teams of Calvin and Hope in their third meeting this season, as Calvin came away victorious 68-66 on Feb. 20.The win, which came in the first round of the...

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Calvin defeats Hope in 200th matchup

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019

33 miles, 99 years, 200 games and a lifetime of excitement. February 2, 2019 marked the 200th meeting between the men’s basketball teams of Calvin and Hope, a rivalry that has been featured in Sports...

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Volleyball finishes second in nation

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018

For the fifth time in eight years, the women’s volleyball team finished among the top two teams in the country. The quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament began on November 15 in Pittsburgh, PA. After...

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DIII hockey team finds immediate success

Patrick Roelofs, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018

New head coach, Jim Hartlein, has already made a difference to this year's hockey team within the first four games of the season. Through new game plans and new culture, Hartlein has brought a winning...

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