The Mission of The Houghton STAR is to preserve and promote the values of dialogue, transparency, and integrity that have characterized Houghton University since its inception. This is done by serving as a medium for the expression of student thought and as a quality publication of significant campus news, Houghton area news, and events.
News
Opinions
- Letter to the Editor: Discipleship, not Gender RolesBy Dr. Kristina LaCelle-Peterson In a culture obsessed with gender differences and gender roles, it’s good to consider how absent these themes are in Scripture.… Read more: Letter to the Editor: Discipleship, not Gender Roles
- Chapel can be Worth Your TimeBy Will Allen Have you ever felt like attending chapel is a chore that you get little out of? Do you find yourself stressed or… Read more: Chapel can be Worth Your Time
Columns
- Americans are Weird: A Cultural ComparisonWritten By: Limat Takale (’27) Americans are weird. From their weird ways of measuring things to their habit of smiling at strangers, engaging in small… Read more: Americans are Weird: A Cultural Comparison
- Cyberware Review (April Fools 2024)Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) With all the talk lately regarding human life expectancy, it’s ironic that the biggest breakthrough has been made. After Elon… Read more: Cyberware Review (April Fools 2024)
Features
- Feature: Andrew Walton
By Anna Catherman (’24) Dr. Andrew Walton has been in school for 21 years. During his undergraduate years at Houghton College, he took a gap… Read more: Feature: Andrew Walton - Impacts of AI on the Job Market
By Christian Welker (’24) “I am interviewing you, ChatGPT … about the effects of Artificial Intelligence on education and the future job market.” “Certainly!” ChatGPT… Read more: Impacts of AI on the Job Market