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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

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Calvin tradition Airband is canceled

Morgan Anderson
December 13, 2015

This year the famed Airband of Calvin was canceled. Airband has been a tradition since 1984. Run almost entirely by students, the student lip-syncing competition normally would incorporate dancing and...

Photo by Kendra Kamp

Reimagined Airband takes the stage at the CFAC

Daniel Paulson
February 16, 2015

Saturday’s show proved that reports of Airband’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Airband contender PG-18 won the main competition and emcee Michael Ribbens’ comedic interludes were just as...

Photo courtesy Airband

Airband legacy to continue after restructuring

Maddie Hughey
February 5, 2015

Contrary to the rumors swirling around campus, Airband is not cancelled. It is alive and well, though slightly changed, after being restructured due to the lack of acts. “We all of a sudden had a...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Adverse Effect takes people’s choice at 30th Airband performance

Leah Jonker
February 16, 2014

With a slew of color and thumping bass, Airband’s 30th performance has its winners: Adverse Effects for people’s choice, Carpe Diem for the judge’s first place, Freshman 15 for judge’s second place...

Photo courtesy Chantelle Yazzie.

‘Black and Yellow’ wins Airband for second year in a row

Kate Parsons
February 17, 2013

For the second year in a row, power groups Black and Yellow and 4pm took home the first and second prizes at Calvin College’s Airband competition. Newcomers MTB (Move the Body) took third place, and...

Preview: Airband 2013

Preview: Airband 2013

Chimes Staff
February 15, 2013

“For the kids” One group to be sure to watch is the group called “For the Kids”. This group includes: Rian Bylsma, Daniel Ferrell, Jeffrey Kamp, Andrew Kollen, Kyle Mailhot, Aaron Potter,...

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