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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 a DIII ACHA team since 1973 and a DI team since 2017.

Winter sports finish strong

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2023

The winter sports season is coming to a close, with many Calvin teams sending individual athletes to championships or extending their season as a team with tournament bids.    Calvin Hockey season...

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...

Men’s D1 Hockey team is ranked 14th in the ACHA D1 poll.

Calvin winter sports claim national ranking spots

Lauren Nyong, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023

Calvin’s winter sports teams are dominating this season. Calvin currently has five nationally ranked teams this season, and they are still climbing up the charts. Men’s Basketball Calvin Men’s...

Calvin upset Hope for the second straight week, in Holland, MI. Photo courtesy Calvin Sports Information.

Basketball teams earn tourney bids

Mark Peless
March 3, 2017

Facing a week of intense competition and unpredictability, the knights galloped through the paint and ran away with tickets to the NCAA Division III Tournament. By way of winning the MIAA Championship,...

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Women’s basketball team loses to Trine in tournament

Makenzie Vos
March 6, 2016

This past Friday, the Calvin College women’s basketball team walked on to the court with full hearts. Unfortunately, the team ended their season on a low note. The Knights played Trine University...

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Women leave rivalry weekend with a win, men lose to Hope

Mark Peless
February 27, 2016

Whether you’re a fan of basketball or not, going to watch Calvin play Hope College in basketball in Van Noord Arena is always exciting. If you’re someone who goes to basketball games regularly at Calvin,...

Photo Courtesy Calvin Sports Information

Women’s Basketball Rolls over Adrian College

Anna Gernant
February 20, 2016

The Calvin women’s basketball is currently ranked 24th, and they defeated Adrian College 89-67 last Saturday and Alma College 91-53 last Wednesday. The Knights are 19-5 on the season, while being 13-2...

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Calvin Knights flood Great Lakes Christian

Makenzie Vos
February 5, 2016

Saturday, Jan. 30, the Calvin women’s basketball team worked together to hold Great Lakes Christian College at a minimal 18 points, with every player contributing a basket. The Knights were able to coast...

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Women’s basketball bounces back to back conference opponents

Mark Peless
December 13, 2015

Calvin opened conference play with back-to-back wins over Kalamazoo College and St. Mary’s College. Their 91-45 victory over St. Mary’s last Saturday gave the team their sixth win overall in seven...

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Women’s basketball preview

Mark Peless
November 1, 2015

Women’s basketball is ranked sixth in the WDIII News Preseason Top 25 Poll entering this season. Last year the team achieved a 30-1 record en route to an appearance in the national quarterfinals of...

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Men’s and women’s basketball advance to NCAA tournament

Brian Exner
March 5, 2015

Last weekend both men’s and women’s basketball came out on top of rival Hope College in the MIAA Tournament championship. The victories secured automatic qualifiers to the NCAA tournament. Calvin women...

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Women’s basketball breaks records to open MIAA tournament play

Brian Exner
February 26, 2015

After a record-breaking first half scoring 57 points, the Knights went on to defeat the Olivet Comets 88-54. The Knights tied the MIAA record for three-point shots in an MIAA tournament game and shot 60.4...

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