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March 30, 2025 Vol 121

Month: January 2015

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…

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…

Successful First Honors Weekend

Last weekend marked the beginning of the honors weekends as Houghton hosted 33 potential students and their families, a significant…

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.…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

“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…