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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

Jamison Van Andel

Jamison Van Andel, Sports Editor

After growing up reading the likes of Mitch Albom and Drew Sharp in the Detroit Free Press sports section, Jamison is thrilled to be serving as the sports editor at Chimes. A junior PPE (politics, philosophy, and economics) major, Jamison enjoys watching college basketball, playing soccer, and supporting Detroit professional sports teams as well as the North Carolina Tar Heels. When he’s not doing something sports-related, Jamison loves to explore new cities, hike, spend time in parks and create spreadsheets.

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High schools with Calvin ties win soccer state titles

High schools with Calvin ties win soccer state titles

GR Christian, GR South Christian, Potter’s House boys’ teams each win championships
Jamison Van Andel, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021

On a weekend when Calvin’s men’s and women’s soccer teams awaited news of their NCAA tournament fates, three local high schools captured postseason success in the Michigan boys’ soccer state finals...

The JV team may become a club sport in the near future. (Photo courtesy Eli Ribbe)

JV soccer makes the most of five-game season

Transition to club soccer possible in coming years
Jamison Van Andel, Sports Editor
November 7, 2021

Calvin’s junior varsity soccer team often flies under the radar, but this season was especially easy to miss: after five games, it was over. Cancelled games, along with several other pandemic-induced...

Calvin capitalized on two second-half goals to
notch a win in its first conference matchup.

Women’s soccer beats Olivet 2-0

Jamison Van Andel, Sports Editor
October 2, 2021

Calvin women’s soccer (7-2, 1-0 MIAA) kicked off its conference season with a win Tuesday night, defeating Olivet (1-3, 0-1 MIAA) 2-0 at Zuidema Field. Though the Knights had the majority of possession...

An outdoor service will be held at the Seminary Pond on Easter Morning.

A socially distanced Holy Week

Students and faculty prepare to celebrate Good Friday and Easter during the pandemic
Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021

Although the COVID-19 pandemic impacts every aspect of life, the impact has been especially acutely felt at important dates and holidays throughout the year. Plans for Easter celebrations have led to laments...

Calvin begins its 2021 season on Mar. 20 against Manchester.

Calvin softball eager for 2021 season

Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021

After 385 days of waiting, the Calvin softball team will be back in action Mar. 20 when they kick off their season against Manchester.  “To say [the players] are all anxious to get back on the field...

Calvin offered the Abbot BinaxNow rapid antigen test which provides results in 15 minutes.

Traffic at the TNT is blowing up

The TNT is the only sports venue drawing crowds on campus right now
Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2021

The Huizenga Tennis and Track Center is typically home to tennis rackets, baseballs and the occasional lacrosse stick, but ever since Calvin’s COVID testing site moved indoors, teams have had to share...

A bullet punctured a panel of glass on the Calvin Crossing.

Bullet damages glass on Calvin Crossing

Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2021

The Calvin Crossing is typically witness to events no more exciting than commuting students running late to class and rush hour traffic on the East Beltline. Last month, however, the peace was shattered...

The train pulls into the station while the Calder sculpture frames the background.

Students team up to create model railroad

Jamison Van Andel, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020

Most Calvin students are well aware of the presence of the iconic “Cheese” sculpture on campus. They might not know, however, that a second Cheese exists on campus, 3D printed to be 1/160th of the...

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