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…
April 21, 2016
Stories In Focus
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…
April 21, 2016
Stories In Focus
The Odyssey Reaches Houghton
Being a student at Houghton College now means having an opportunity to write and to grow as a communicator using…
April 21, 2016
Opinions
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…
April 21, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
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:…
April 21, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
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…