CSR (Calvin Unveils New Knight logo/Men's Soccer Falls at Wheaton)

CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

New Calvin Knight Logo Unveiled;
Men’s Soccer Falls at Wheaton Friday night

NEW CALVIN KNIGHT LOGO

With several sports-related building projects set to be unveiled later this
year, Calvin College has also unveiled a new Knights logo for the 2008-2009
school year.

The primary new logo, designed by Calvin senior graphic designer Gary Lepsch,
features a forward-leaning knight holdng a lance sitting atop a hard-charging
horse.

"We wanted to create an image with more forward-flowing action," said Lepsch.
"We also wanted more of a classic medieval-style look for the knight and I
think the new logo reflects that."

The college also has adopted several additional elements in the Calvin logo
sports brand including a stand-alone Knighthead, a new wordmark for Calvin
Knights and a Calvin C that includes a graphic version of the lance.

Lepsch was eager to work on the new project, but also took care to consider any
traditions that might have been associated with the former college knight logo,
whose existence dates back several decades.

"I spoke with as many veteran staff members as I could," said Lepsch. "What I
found out was that there was very little tradition with the (old) logo and in
essence, that gave us all a free rein in creating a new design."

A key contributor to the project was Calvin men's basketball coach Kevin Vande
Streek who began the process while also serving as the college's men's athletic
director.

"The whole idea of coming up with a new logo really came about because of
Kevin," said Lepsch. "He came into my office a few years ago wondering if we
could look into a new logo design and from there, things just started rolling."

According to Vande Streek, the new logo presents a fresh look.

"I was not looking into changing our nickname by any means but what I was
looking to do when I sat down with Gary a few years ago was to come up with a
logo that had more energy," said Vande Streek. "I think Gary has done a
tremendous job in creating a new logo design that I think everyone connected to
Calvin can be excited about."

Lepsch agrees.

"One of the goals with the new logo design is to create a new tradition and
something that our students, alumni and fans can be proud of," he said. "I
wanted something that people will be proud to wear when they put on Calvin
College attire or be proud of when they enter one of our new athletics
facilities on campus."

Lepsch also credits Calvin director of communications and marketing Phil de
Haan and Calvin managing designer Bob Alderink for their help in researching
several elements of the new design.

"Their assistance played a big role in shaping my thought process," he said.

One facility that will feature the new logo prominently will be the 5,000 seat
Van Noord Arena, set to open in January 2009. But already the logo is appearing
in the Huizenga Tennis and Track Center, which the Calvin volleyball team is
calling home for the 2008 season. It also is on the uniforms of some of the
school's fall sports teams. And clothing available at the Calvin Campus Store
is using the new look.

For a look at the logo see:
http://www.calvin.edu/sports/news/comments/calvin-unveils-new-knight-logo/

MEN’S SOCCER
Wheaton (IL) 3, Calvin 1

WHEATON, IL – A determined Calvin effort was not enough to keep the Knights
from going down to a 3-1 defeat at Wheaton (IL) Friday night as the host
Thunder broke a 1-1 halftime deadlock with an early second half goal and an
insurance marker in the closing minutes.

Wheaton (2-1-0) jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kenneth Feehs just 3:34
into the match but Calvin struck back on a goal by sophomore Scott Hooker
(Unity Christian HS) in the 19th minute of play with junior Michael Holwerda
(Grand Rapids Christian HS) drawing an assist on the play.

The match then stayed even until the 65th minute when Ben Theimer headed in a
crossing pass from teammate Cory Weaver to give Wheaton a 2-1 lead. The Wheaton
goal culminatgoalkeeper Darrin Cline (Grandville HS) making several strong saves before
Theimer finally broke through.

With Calvin pressing for the tying goal, Wheaton struck back on a quick
counterattack, scoring on a goal by Tyler Risma with just 5:23 left to play.

Wheaton finished the game with a 20-12 shots at goal advantage but just an 11-7
advantage in the second half.

Cline finished the game with five saves for the Knights with the Calvin defense
also clearing a Wheaton shot off the backline to save a would-be goal.

Calvin (1-2-0) returns to action on Saturday when it moves through the Chicago
area to Trinity International in Deerfield, Illinois. The non-conference game
will begin at 3:00 p.m. (EST).

Jeff Febus
Sports Information Director
Calvin College
(616) 526-6169 Office
(616) 526-8551 Fax
Received on Fri Sep 5 23:57:07 2008