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The All-American Wall
Lining one wall in the basement of the Van Noord Arena are images of Calvin's All-American athletes from every era. November 11, 2011 | Mark DeHaan
Warners gets 300th win
"It is my hope that the impact I would have on them as people is much greater than the impact I've had on them in their victories on the court." Women's volleyball coach Amber Warners talks with the Grand Rapids Press about her milestone 300th win in just her 10th season at Calvin. October 10, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
In memoriam: divot maintenance
Soccer players, their families and friends are replacing the divots on the field after every game in honor of legendary coach Marv Zuidema. September 28, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
Is Football Feasible?
A task force examines the possibility of Knights on the gridiron. September 06, 2011 | Mike Van Denend '78
Volleyball booklet awarded "Best in the Nation"
Sports information coordinator Jeff Febus and graphic designer Steve Barkema were awarded a "Best in the Nation" citation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for the post-season volleyball booklet they produced. The booklet was recognized in the CoSIDA's Special Event Program category and was also awarded "Best Cover." July 20, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Real basketball at Summer Slam 2011
A buzzer sounded, and Calvin’s third-annual Summer Slam was underway. June 30, 2011 | Andrew Steiner
Men's basketball coach reflects on son's recovery
“I think he really feels that now more than ever — that God has healed him," said Kevin Vande Streek. "Everything has just happened so fast in his recovery. I feel extremely blessed. I think both of us do.” June 23, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Mourning Marvin Zuidema
In his 43 years at Calvin, Marv Zuidema coached tennis, baseball, and, for 36 years, soccer. June 18, 2011 | Myrna Anderson
For the team: building Calvin spirit
The athletes on Calvin's track and field and cross country teams are each others biggest fans. May 26, 2011 | Jeff Febus
Bere-Tiemersma winners announced
A Calvin soccer player and tennis player are the recipients of Calvin's highest honors in men's and women's athletics. May 25, 2011 | Jeff Febus
Alyssa Penning qualifies on first try
"The goal was to make nationals, but this was unexpected. During the race we had a lot of teammates watching, and the best thing was to see my teammates at every corner cheering me on. And seeing their excitement kept me going." May 25, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Calvin alum "starter" for 5K Spring Classic
"Our life is in God's hands. He takes care of us. (Last year) was a very miraculous event, and it shows that God is with us at all times." April 29, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Venema's white water
Recently Calvin swimmers took to the pool to demonstrate how Venema made them speedy. March 30, 2011 | Matt Kucinski , Myrna Anderson
Calvin intramural slam dunk contest
A handful of students, braving the judges and their peers, competed in the 2011 intramural slam dunk contest. March 25, 2011 | Mike Zaagman
First woman coach: Kay Tiemersma
Kay (Hager) Tiemersma was a pioneer of women's athletics at Calvin. March 10, 2011 | Lynn Rosendale
First-year diver makes big splash
Freshman diver Andy Krafft is already breaking records. Watch him dive. February 17, 2011 | Lynn Rosendale
Alumnus of the Year
"I'm honored. I didn't know what it all entailed to be Alumnus of the Year when I heard. I'm kind of a reserved person, but I'm honored." February 07, 2011 | Matt Kucinski
Interim: Sports in Film and Fiction
Students are evaluating—and voting on—the best in sports film and fiction. January 07, 2011 | Jeff Febus
National Champions
"Finishing second is a great accomplishment but finishing first feels a whole lot better." November 24, 2010 | Matt Kucinski
Doezema siblings - leaders on the Calvin golf team
"My team was next to the tee box, and my dad was up by the green and yelled out that it was in. I threw up my hands ..." October 15, 2010 | Joe Salowitz