Month: February 2013
February 16, 2013
Opinions
Future of Catholicism After Benedict XVI and John Paul II
In a country where Protestant Christianity stands as the dominant religion and Roman Catholicism often seems to be at a…
February 16, 2013
News
5 Bites Begins Changes
The five convenience stores on campus known collectively as 5 Bites have been undergoing many new changes and improvements, including…
February 16, 2013
News
Next Up in Congress: Immigration Reform?
During the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, President Obama spoke on the topic of immigration reform, saying, “Send…
February 16, 2013
News
Lipscomb Seeks New Perspective on Chapel through Blog
At the start of the spring semester, Professor Benjamin Lipscomb, philosophy, began a ritual of not only attempting to attend…
February 16, 2013
News
February Board of Trustees Meeting
The February meeting of Houghton College’s Board of Trustees took place last weekend, February 8-9, during which the key issues…
February 16, 2013
News
Pope’s Resignation Ends 600 Year Precedent
In an unexpected move, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years when he announced…
February 16, 2013
Arts
Things to Eat: Ajvar
Ajvar (pronounced “eye-var”) is a roasted red pepper and eggplant relish commonly found across the Balkans. I first discovered ajvar…
February 16, 2013
Arts
Things to Do: Maple Tree Inn
If you haven’t yet eaten at Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn, add it to your bucket list immediately. Open this season…
February 16, 2013
Arts
Spot: Boom Roasted
Thank you (pause, followed by mood-setting piano music) Colin Lauer and Graeme Little (pause) for being one of the very…
February 16, 2013
Arts
Pops is Synthesis of Music and Dance
The theme of tonight’s Houghton Pops Orchestra concert is Hearts of the Highlands II: A Song to Remember, directed by…