Month: April 2016
April 27, 2016
Opinions
The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton
As outgoing editor-in-chief I’d like to conclude my career at The Star with a few remarks regarding the paper this…
April 27, 2016
Opinions
The Danger of Forgetting Foresight
We live in an incredible period of history which might one day be viewed the same way the Renaissance is…
April 27, 2016
Opinions
Response: The Right to Die (With Dignity)
Despite recent and increasing political attention, end-of-life issues such as physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and active euthanasia are not new. In…
April 27, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Responses to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”
Dear Editor: In response to the article on PAS: Suicide, no matter how, is primarily wrong, and illegal. This article…
First Inclusive Adolescent Education Major to Graduate
In December 2016, Houghton student Justin Bullard ‘16 will graduate with a major in Inclusive Adolescence Education (IADE), the first…
Track Meet Results in NCCAA Qualifiers
In the heat of last weekend’s highly anticipated break in the weather, the Houghton Highlanders track and field team competed…
Data Science Works to Develop Major
The New York State Board of Education approved Houghton College to offer data science as a major in December, 2015.…
April 21, 2016
Stories In Focus
Senior Art Exhibition 2016
On Monday April 18th, the Houghton Art Department opened its annual Student Art Exhibition. At this year’s show, twelve graduating…
April 21, 2016
Stories In Focus, Reviews, Stories In Focus
Marvel, DC, and the Battle for Longevity: A Review of Two Studios
Superhero movies have enjoyed an enviable run the last several years at the precipice of popular culture. Their prevalence in…
April 21, 2016
Opinions
Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty
Currently, 31 states in the U.S. still have the death penalty. According to ProCon.org, the remaining 19 states (including New…