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April 14, 2025 Vol 121

Houghton STAR

The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.

Are You TikToking Your Life Away?

BY Hannah Farley ('27) Hi! If you’re reading this, I have a challenge for you! It was the summer going…

Experiencing Ecuador

by Clancey Cockle '26 During the spring 2025 semester, Arija Grant ‘26 has been studying in Quito, Ecuador as part…

Deny, Defend, Depose: How We Are All Luigi Mangione

BY: Elijah Baciuska (26) On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was walking in New York City…

Experiencing London: Inside Our School’s Study Abroad Program

by Sydney Arnold '27 Freshman Isaiah Borchert sat back in his chair and laughed, “I had no interest in doing…

Interdimensional Elevators (April Fools 2025)

Rebecca Dailey (XXV) I’m late again, and this time, I’m sopping wet. My clothes cling to me as I rush…

The Meat of the Matter (April Fools 2025)

by Abvi Bats 'XXVI It was about 6:15 in the evening on Rebmevon 8, when Alia Welker ‘48 knew something…

Disastrous Dragons (April Fools 2025)

by Jiana Martin '26 Houghton University’s (HU) new Dragon Training Program will be officially available to students after its grand…

BeanBots: Friends or Enemies? (April Fools 2025)

by Vicky Gigi 'XXV It’s a slow morning on the campus of Houghton University. As the sun rises and people…

Remembering the Chamberlains

Faculty and staff remember President Daniel Chamberlain and his wife, Joyce Chamberlain, who served Houghton's community for three decades.

Who Cares?

Amanda (Shine ’05) Zambrano If you had the opportunity to attend chapel on Monday, you had the chance to hear…