Friday

April 4, 2025 Vol 121

Year: 2016

Immigration Policy Debate Continues

As tensions rose in Washington over President Obama’s liberal immigration policies, hundreds of protesters surrounded the U.S. Supreme Court on…

When Undergrad Isn’t Enough

While a bachelor’s degree has become the standard for entry-level positions, more and more undergraduates are extending their education further…

The Odyssey Reaches Houghton

Being a student at Houghton College now means having an opportunity to write and to grow as a communicator using…

Social Security, What a Duesy!

In the 1930s, the phrase “It’s a duesy” meant “exceptionally good”, “simply awesome”.  The phrase came from the automobile company…

Regarding Discourse on LGBTQ Issues

Dear Editor, Recent public debate in the Star (and the world) regarding LGBTQ issues is provocative because of one reason:…

Response to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”

Rom. 12:15 says “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Our response in the face of pain…

Houghton Alum Hired as New Dean of the College

New hire Samuel J. “Jack” Connell ’83 has begun his tenure at Houghton College as the Dean of the College…

Writing and English Students Travel to Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College

On April 14 to 16, the Houghton Department of English and Writing will sponsor a trip to the Festival of…

Student Lecture Promotes Unity With LGBTQ Community

Micah Cronin ’17 approached the front of the recital hall stage prepared with a tongue-in-cheek self-introduction: “Many of you know…

CAB to Host Tenth Annual Film Festival

April 23 will  mark the tenth anniversary of the annual Film Festival. Houghton students have the opportunity to put together…