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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

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Softball experiences tough stretch

Mark Peless
April 10, 2015

“[The season] is a grind. That’s what our young kids are going to have to figure out,” was the premonition of head coach Tim Syrek earlier in the season, as quoted on CalvinKnights.com in our season...

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Men squeak past Kalamazoo, fall to Trine

Mark Peless
February 6, 2015

Most people would not have predicted last Saturday’s final score to be as close as it was between a 10-4 Calvin team and 6-8 conference foe Kalamazoo College. The 62-60 final was the result of fast-paced...

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Calvin athletics stands sixth in Learfield Sports Director’s Cup

Brian Exner
January 22, 2015

Calvin College athletics currently stands in sixth in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings after the fall scores were released. Calvin looks to hold onto a streak that only five other schools...

Women’s basketball undefeated at halfway point

Women’s basketball undefeated at halfway point

Mark Peless
January 15, 2015

The last time we covered the Calvin women’s basketball team, the Knights held a 5-0 record heading into conference play. A little over a month later, the team continues their streak, sporting a 13-0...

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Calvin takes winning streak into rivalry game

Brian Exner
January 10, 2015

The men’s basketball team takes an 8-4 record and a three- game win streak into Saturday’s competition against rival Hope College. Calvin looks to close the gap between the Knights and Hope’s Flying...

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Men’s Basketball Splits Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Tournament

Mark Peless
December 4, 2014

As November passes and December comes upon us, the men’s basketball team is enjoying an admirable start to their 2014-2015 season. There are some new faces, but the core team remains. Seniors Jordan...

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Cross country to compete at nationals

Brian Exner
November 20, 2014

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing at NCAA DIII Nationals this weekend at Wilmington College in Mason, Ohio. The women earned an automatic qualifier by placing first...

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Men’s soccer falls in second round of NCAA Tournament

Brian Exner
November 20, 2014

After the third straight game that went to penalty kicks, the Knights finally found themselves on the losing side in the second round of the NCAA DIII tournament when Ohio Wesleyan University won 4-2. Both...

Women's volleyball advances to Elite Eight

Women’s volleyball advances to Elite Eight

Julie Woudenberg
November 19, 2014

The Calvin community is welcome to sign up for our fan bus to follow the Knights to Virginia here. The Calvin College women’s volleyball team claimed the NCAA Division III Regional title for the third...

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Men’s soccer and women’s volleyball win MIAA championship

Brian Exner
November 13, 2014

Calvin’s men’s soccer team won the MIAA Championship against Kalamazoo College 8-7 after nine rounds of penalty kicks, making this the second year that penalties decided the champion. In volleyball,...

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Men’s soccer to take on Rose-Hulman at NCAA Regional

Brian Exner
November 13, 2014

Editor's note: The game has been moved to Hope College with the game taking place at 5 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., the men’s soccer team will take on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,...

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Volleyball to play regionals on the road

Brian Exner
November 13, 2014

After three years of playing NCAA Regionals on their home court, the number-one ranked Knights will head to Wisconsin in defense of their national championship. In their first match, they will take on...

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