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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

Calvin has begun practicing for the 2023-2024 season.

The challenge of being a two-sport athlete

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2023

Only about seven percent of high school student athletes go on to play at the collegiate level. This is even less common for two-sport student athletes, students who take the challenge of playing two sports...

Emma Hall. Photo courtesy Calvin Sports Information.

Spring sports teams near end of seasons

Purun Yeo
April 21, 2017

As students stare down the end of the semester, student-athletes are also staring down the final games, matches and meets of the spring season. The women’s teams, including track and field; lacrosse;...

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Softball early season recap

Anna Gernant
April 6, 2016

The Calvin softball team is currently 12-6 on the season and 2-0 in the MIAA conference. The Knights began their season in Florida during spring break and continued to travel until Tuesday, April 5, for...

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Softball looks to finish season against Olivet on a high note

Brian Exner
April 23, 2015

A recent upset of rival and nationally ranked Hope College wasn’t enough to get Calvin’s softball program into the postseason. Calvin faces Olivet in their last doubleheader of the season with an overall...

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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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Softball season preview

Mark Peless
February 26, 2015

It is time to prepare your ears for the sweet melody of ball meeting bat. The softball season is set to get underway in a few weeks with a team that has a mix of new and veteran players. After a season...

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Spring sports wrap up

Brian Exner
May 6, 2014

As the 2014 spring semester is coming to an end, so is the regular season for all MIAA sports. Three different teams were able to secure spots in the MIAA conference tournament with a chance at Nationals....

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Softball to begin conference play

Jacob Kuyvenhoven
April 3, 2014

The Calvin College softball team is off to a very good start, opening the season with a 9-5 non-conference record. They will open conference play with a pair of contests against Adrian on Wednesday, and...

Calvin softball looks forward to beginning new traditions

Calvin softball looks forward to beginning new traditions

Brian Exner
February 5, 2014

After finishing fifth in conference at 8-8 and going 17-13 overall, the Calvin Knights softball team is looking to compete with a new attitude and a new coach. Coach Tim Syrek is a native of Grand Rapids...

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Softball wins three of last four conference games

Jess Koster
April 19, 2013

Last Friday, the Knights hosted the Comets of Olivet for a twinbill. The Knights won both games taking the first 17-4 and the second 13-5. Game two was highlighted by the 16 bases that were stolen. In...

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Sports Preview: Softball

Jess Koster
February 28, 2013

Returners: Lina Avila (Jr.) Merin Cok (So.) Christie VanderMeer (So.) Trista Brownlee (So.) Catherine Hilbrands (So.) Key Losses: Marie Prins Danae Miedema Thoughts: “We are going...

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