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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

Rooks-VanDellen takes Chaos Day title by two points

Rooks-VanDellen takes Chaos Day title by two points

Leah Jonker
September 7, 2013

With only two points separating the first and second place winners at Saturday’s 44th Chaos Day, Rooks-VanDellen (RVD) took the championship with Boer-Bennink (BB) close behind. “It feels amazing...

Schultze-Eldersveld wins Cup of Perspective after fourth-place finish

Schultze-Eldersveld wins Cup of Perspective after fourth-place finish

Connor Sterchi
September 7, 2013

While Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) was not able to defend their first-place Chaos Day victory last year, they did receive the Cup of Perspective. According to John Witte, dean of residence life, the Cup of...

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Sudanese refugees cheer on dorms at Chaos Day

Leah Jonker
September 7, 2013

Among the mass of students Saturday morning at Chaos Day were three unexpected members cheering in the Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) crowd: three young Sudanese brothers. “I was here last year when SE won,”...

Schultze-Eldersveld dominated the field on Saturday morning, winning the tug-of-war on its way to an 11-point victory over runner-up Rooks-VanDellen.

Schultze-Eldersveld dominates Chaos Day, restores dynasty

Justin Vanden Ende
September 8, 2012

See full results here. See a Chaos Day preview for each dorm here. “I came back for unfinished business,” said Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) Resident Director Emily Colledge. She finished business...

Schultze-Eldersveld took home the Cup of Participation as well as the Chaos Day title, with 76% of residents participating. Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Schultze-Eldersveld wins Cup of Participation, 76 percent of residents compete

Sarah Sherman
September 8, 2012

Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) brought out 76 percent of its dorm population for the annual Chaos Day event, helping to bring home not only the victory, but the Cup of Participation as well. Junior Ali Wiers,...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Chaos Day: Full Results

Chimes Staff
September 8, 2012

Final Standings 1st - Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) - 48 points 2nd - Rooks-VanDellen (RVD) - 37 points 3rd - Noordwier-VanderWerp (NVW) - 34 points 4th - Beets-Veenstra (BV) - 31 points 5th...

Rooks-VanDellen wins Battle of the Bye, looks for upset Saturday

Rooks-VanDellen wins Battle of the Bye, looks for upset Saturday

Justin Vanden Ende
September 7, 2012

Rooks-VanDellen (RVD) played true to its villain theme Friday night, playing spoiler to powerhouses Beets-Veenstra (BV) and Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) by winning the annual Battle of the Bye in convincing...

Schultze-Eldersveld hopes to regain its dynasty from powerhouse Beets-Veenstra on Saturday. Photo by Ryan Struyk

Chaos Day Preview: Schultze-Eldersveld

Grace Ruiter
September 6, 2012

Schultze-Eldersveld is confident that they will come out of this Chaos Day as the victors. Emily Colledge, who led Schultze-Eldersveld (SE) to three consecutive victories from 2002-2005, has returned...

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