Month: February 2015
February 19, 2015
News
ISIS Beheads Egyptian Christians
Last weekend, a video surfaced of the Jihadist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), showing the beheadings of…
February 19, 2015
News
Houghton Islamic Studies Partners with Lilias Trotter Center
This Monday, Islamic Studies professors Benjamin Hegeman and Don Little, along with President Shirley Mullen and Dean of the College,…
February 19, 2015
Stories In Focus, Reviews, Stories In Focus
Return to the Radio: Alternative Buffalo 107.7 Review
“Your reason to return to radio has arrived” is a phrase commonly quipped on Buffalo’s radio station Alternative Buffalo FM…
February 19, 2015
Stories In Focus
Ready Before It Happens: Emergency Preparedness at Houghton College
Ray Parlett, as the director of campus safety and security, has to deal with emergencies before they happen. Parlett defined…
February 19, 2015
Stories In Focus
Musician of the Week: Malcolm J. Bell
Malcolm J. Bell, a senior music composition major, has always had a love and passion for music. A native from…
February 19, 2015
Opinions
Living in Tension: Climate Change, Critics, and Convictions
On Tuesday night, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Katharine Hayhoe speak on the topic of climate change. Considering…
February 19, 2015
Opinions
What Feminism Should Do
A couple weeks ago in the STAR an opinions piece stated, “While I’m at an immediate loss for what exactly…
February 12, 2015
News
Two Longtime Houghton Faculty To Retire: Lastoria
After 33 years, Michael Lastoria will be retiring from his position as Director of Counseling Services at the end of…
February 12, 2015
News
Student Developed Studio Produces 3D Animation
Ice Nine Studios, a student developed production studio, has started work on their first project, a 3D animation called Allice.…
February 12, 2015
News
Baseball and Softball Teams Head to Florida
During the upcoming February break the baseball and softball teams will be taking their annual trip to Florida to kick…