Month: January 2015
January 26, 2015
News
Walters to Retire After Twenty Years of Teaching
Longtime professor, Michael Walters, will be retiring from his current position as Associate Dean of the Area of Religion and…
January 26, 2015
News
Potential Plans for Nielsen Explore Wellness
With the opening of the Kerr-Pegula Field House (KPFH) this past fall, the future of the Nielsen Physical Education Center…
January 26, 2015
News
Successful First Honors Weekend
Last weekend marked the beginning of the honors weekends as Houghton hosted 33 potential students and their families, a significant…
January 26, 2015
News
National // Cuba and the U.S. Make Amends
A landmark moment in Cuban-American relations occurred mid-December when President Obama loosened regulations on the interactions between the two nations.…
January 26, 2015
Stories In Focus
The Resurrection of the Lanthorn
New Co-editors revitalize a withering publication. Of the trinity of Houghton student publications that includes The Star, The Drawing Board,…
January 26, 2015
Stories In Focus
The Promising Final Season of Parks and Recreation
Arguably the funniest show on television right now, Parks and Recreation is back for its seventh and final season. The…
January 26, 2015
Stories In Focus
The “Perfect” Local Coffee Shop
A half hour drive away in Cuba, NY is the recently opened coffee shop, The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse and Eatery.…
January 26, 2015
Opinions
Economics // 2015 Fiscal Prediction
As I write this January 1st 2015, I am truly optimistic about this year’s economic outlook and unlike many experts…
January 26, 2015
Opinions
On Free Speech: Charlie Hebdo
On January 7, 2015, the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo made international headlines after two gunmen entered its office in…
January 26, 2015
Opinions
“Please Silence Your Phones.” Now.
Many of you may have watched the Oscar-winning film Her last year and if you didn’t, then you should. The…