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March 29, 2025 Vol 121

Day: September 14, 2013

Enrollment Numbers Short of Anticipated Target

With the start of the Fall 2013 semester came approximately 280 incoming students, a number that falls just below the…

Sodexo Opens New Coffee Shop; Java 101 Closes

One of several changes actualized on campus over the summer involved a change in ownership of Houghton’s frequented coffeehouse Java…

Finally an Agreement on Syria?

Hopes are rising as possible breakthroughs are underway in the deadlock gripping world powers concerning the Syrian civil war. This…

Field of Solar Panels: Houghton to Install Green Technology

Houghton College plans to build an 11-acre solar panel installation in the Field of Dreams. The panels will reduce the…

New Faculty Hired

A week into the fall semester, new faces are everywhere—including amongst faculty. Departments across campus had hired or wanted to…

Statement of Purpose

Two main criticisms are usually leveled at the Star: number one, that we are too pro-Houghton and, number two, that…

Different Schools for Different Fools

College has become a rite of passage in our society.  The Common Core Learning Standards, supported by the U.S. Department…

Dichotomy in Discourse

Few things are as important to Christians as language.  Our faith and our characters are revealed in and defined by…

New Tennis Teams are a Hit

Men’s and women’s tennis are welcomed this fall as the two newest teams on campus. Both teams are practicing hard…

New Vocal Ensemble: “The Houghton Singers”

This semester Houghton will be welcoming the new vocal ensemble, the Houghton Singers.  This group will be dedicated to bringing…